The Southlake Rotary is pleased to announce our
2020-21 "Rotarians of the Year."
Please help us congratulate Mr. Jon Glover (current Secretary & President Elect)
and Mr. Dan Phillips, Treasurer.
These Rotarians truly uphold the Rotary 4-Way Test
-Is it the TRUTH?
-Is it FAIR to all concerned?
-Will it buold GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
-Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerend?
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Mr. Jon Glover (current Secretary & President Elect -- and Mr. Dan Phillips, Treasurer.
The Southlake Rotary - 2020-2021 Rotarians of the year.
These gentlemen are truly uphold the Rotary 4-Way Test
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The Rotarian of the Quarter Award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who stands out in demonstrating “Service Above Self” and exemplifies an admirable commitment to the Four-Way Test through what she thinks, says, and does.
Congratulations and thank you, Veronica Cobb, from an incredibly grateful Club!
Rotarian of the 4th Quarter
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Veronica is sociable and friendly and successfully builds club unity and relationships.
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
- Veronica exhibits respectful empathy and displays an open mind. She shows curiosity for innovative ideas, novel applications, and different point-of-views.
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Veronica demonstrates accountability, keeping in mind the Golden Rule (“treat others the way you want to be treated)” and the Platinum Rule (“treat others the way they want to be treated).” She seeks to identify different points of view and include all interested and affected parties in reaching shared goals.
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Veronica acts with integrity, and shows high ethical standards, acknowledging issues, collecting information, and applying critical thinking for identifying the difference between facts, beliefs, assumptions, and opinions. She displays all the characteristics of a trusted problem solver.
Veronica Cobb also exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and a passion for others, and imparts brilliant ideas that empower our club to function effectively. She is an outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club and has displayed diligent devotion to both community and international service.
Veronica has participated in and has been actively involved with our Club’s service projects, wearing numerous hats in Rotary and within our community. She has taken an active leadership role within our club, participating in club activities that help to strengthen the camaraderie of the club and contributing invaluable input on a wide range of subjects, including public image, fundraising, and networking with other groups and individuals. She not only took on the task of hosting our meetings at HarborChase but also serves in these essential roles:
- Sergeant of Arms/Board Member of the Rotary Club of Southlake
- President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Southlake for 2023-24
In addition to graciously offering HarborChase as our new venue for Rotary meetings, Veronica exhibits dedicated enthusiasm in executing the day-to-day workings of our club, taking such essential initiatives as warmly enthusiastically welcoming every member and visitor who arrive at our meetings and enthusiastically volunteering when something is needed on short notice.
Veronica’s beautiful heart and service to our Club has not only enhanced the scope and effectiveness of our Club’s operations but has also improved our Club’s unity and visibility.
In Veronica’s own words, when sharing her life’s passions with our Club, she aptly stated, “Legacies are the journey of people’s lives.” She has faithfully created an admirable legacy, not only in her own life but also in our Club’s ventures, genuinely making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Clearly, Veronica’s passion and commitment to serving others have been a life-long mission as she was also voted “Rotarian of the Year” by her prior club in Ft. Worth. She has also served diligently over 16 years in the Senior Living Industry, celebrating the legacies of many residents that have enriched her own life. Making a difference in people’s lives undoubtedly fills Veronica’s heart.
And for those of you who do not know, Veronica has honorably served our country and is a United States Air Force Veteran, serving 8 years of active duty as a Hospital Administrator running a 350-bed Regional Hospital. She was also appointed as Wing Protocol for the General and Wing Commander.
Veronica exemplifies the values of Rotary, sharing her gifts in fundraising/ networking, her thinking, her time, and her impressive talent to our club, in support of our community and world. And she selflessly DOES for the Club and our community with no intent for accolades or recognition.
So, Veronica, in recognition of your outstanding demonstration of Service Above Self; honorable commitment to the 4-Way Test; worthy contributions to the mission and operation of our club through each of the Rotary Avenues of Service; and for promoting Rotary by your actions and involvements, we recognize you as our “Rotarian of the Quarter.”
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This quarterly award is designated for the one Rotarian in our club who clearly stands out in demonstrating “Service Above Self,” and holds a principled commitment to the Four-Way Test. A nominee for this award should be an outstanding club member who has made significant contributions to the mission and operation of our club, and to one or more avenues of Community or International Service.
Congratulations and thank you, Lynda Warner!
Rotarian of the Third Quarter
Lynda Warner exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and a passion for others.
Lynda has participated in and has been actively involved with our Club’s service projects, wearing numerous hats in Rotary and within our community.
- Public Image/Social Media Board Chair of the Rotary Club of Southlake
- RYLA Chair
Lynda has contributed to the day-to-day working of our club by helping with the tasks necessary for the club to function effectively, including enhancing our public image and promoting, encouraging and cultivating our Club’s social media efforts.
Lynda has stepped up on short notice when speakers were unable to speak, offering to give our Club a combination of a classification talk and pep talk. She has some great ideas and plans for increasing the scope and effectiveness of social media to the benefit of our club and even ourselves.
Lynda has taken an active leadership role within our club, participated in club activities that help to strengthen the camaraderie of the club, such as scheduling our Happy Hour/social events and participating in our quarterly trash pick-up initiative, Keep Southlake Beautiful.
Lynda frequently brings visitors and candidates for membership to the club. She has brought no less than 30 different people to our events – and that is a conservative estimate.
Lynda has contributed valuable input on a wide range of subjects, including social media, public image, and networking with other groups and individuals.
Linda always steps up on short notice when speakers were unable to speak, speaking on how we as a Club can improve our community visibility.
Lynda has participated in and helped to facilitate both District or RI programs, including the Guatemalan “Rise” Literacy Project, the Dictionary Project, and World Polio Day.
As one of our newest members, Lynda put forth an extremely generous proposition and challenged our Club to raise even more money. It was Lynda who challenged that if our Club raised $1000 for this project, she would match whatever was raised and give an additional $1,000. Lynda’s generosity resulted in many of our members donating to this worthy cause, enabling our Club to sponsor 3 Guatemalan children to continue pursuing their education.
In addition to her skillful, artful dancing, Lynda also was able to obtain a booth for our Club at Diwali Fest, allowing us the opportunity to introduce our Club to the community.
Lynda exemplifies the values of Rotary, including service above self, fellowship, leadership, and the passion for diversity and understanding. She has shared her gifts in social media, her thinking, her time, and her awesome talent to our club and in support of our community and world. She selflessly DOES for the Club with no intent for accolades or recognition.
In recognition of your outstanding demonstration of Service Above Self; principled commitment to the 4-Way Test; contributions to the mission and operation of our club through each of the Rotary Avenues of Service; and for promoting Rotary by your actions and involvements.
Thank you from a grateful club.