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Todd introduced today's guest speaker, New Member who am I - Lena - who really needs no introduction as she has been working with so many of us in the club for sometime. Whether it was with the Oktoberfest out in front of the Cambridge Mall then Newfie club or buying Rotary Roses . Lena was born in small village in Italy - province of Calabria - her family immigrated to Canada in 1962. She is the oldest of three brother and sister. Lena married her high school sweet heart Ed - a professional soccer player and they had two girls - Miranda and Sabrina - unfortunately Ed's passed away at a very young age from Cancer. Both girls are successful and teach at Glenview - where Lena also went to School. She is a Nonna to five grandchildren - twins and triplets. Now that is efficient! Speaking of efficient - Lena spent her time from High school until she retired in 2018 working for the City of Cambridge and specifically the Executive Assistant to the Mayors of the city. Beginning with Claudette Miller, who was very instrumental in bringing Toyota to Cambridge. Mayor Jane Brewyer and also Mayor Craig. She was a volunteer for Soccer, Baseball Associations, Canamera games Memorial golf tournament and the Foodbank. She was chair of IAAP as well - for Administrative professionals. Lena' s passion now is travel and she works as a home based travel agent that can curate some fabulous trips Our club is very lucky to have such a passionate and dedicated Rotarian such as Lena. Dr. Tom Thanked our speaker. |
