Each year, Rotary 14's Rookie of the Year Award recognizes a new member who has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our club. This year's recipient has done exactly that.
Since joining Rotary 14 in January 2025, Violet Spader has embraced Rotary with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine heart for service. In just a short time, she has become an active and dependable presence within the club, maintaining perfect attendance while contributing to numerous initiatives, including the Dictionary Project, Programs, Membership Experience, and volunteer service at the Gathering Place.
Beyond her formal involvement, Violet is the kind of Rotarian who quietly steps in wherever help is needed. Whether staying after meetings, assisting with projects, or lending a hand behind the scenes, she consistently demonstrates a willingness to serve that strengthens our club and supports her fellow members.
What makes Violet's contributions especially meaningful is how closely they reflect the values that inspired her to join Rotary. In her membership application, she shared two guiding principles: servant leadership and "doing more good." She described servant leadership as putting people above profit, mission above metrics, and service above self. She also cited John Wesley's timeless encouragement to "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can... as long as ever you can."
In her first year as a Rotarian, Violet has shown that these are far more than words—they are principles she lives every day. Her positive attitude, willingness to serve, and commitment to making a difference have already left a lasting impression on our club.
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Rookie of the Year, Violet Spader. We are grateful for all she has already contributed and look forward to the many ways she will continue to make an impact in the years ahead.
