Michele is fulfilling the role of District Governor Nominee, then District Governor Elect, on her way to becoming Governor. Michele will serve as  DGN until June 30, 2024 and, on July 1, will start the new Rotary year as Governor Elect.

 

Many of you may know Michele in her service as an active member of the Public Image Committee. She previously served as Assistant Governor for Area 16 in Chautauqua County for 3 years, and is currently District Chair of Membership.  Our DGN has been busy traveling about WNY and Southern Ontario, hosting in-person "Journey to 2,000," Membership meetings.

 

What is Journey to 2,000? Michele will share her inspiration and enthusiasm with you as she explains our D7090 Membership goal!  This energetic leader is looking forward to serving on several other District committees as she prepares for her DG role.

 

Michele joined the World of Rotary in April of 2010 and is a proud member of the Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club, best known for their Fly-In Breakfast. She is a Paul Harris Fellow, has served on our District Visioning team, Conference planning team, and participated in multiple RI trainings.  She is a Certified Property Manager, and a small business owner specializing in HR Development, Female Empowerment, Youth Development & Leadership, and Public Image & Marketing. 

 

Currently, Michele is the Board President for Prevention Works and the Board Governance Chair at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County. Michele and her family are very active in their Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church and she is a member of the 8:30 AM choir. Michele is also a contributing member on the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County Marketing Committee, and a member/presenter in the Fredonia Shakespeare Club.

 

Michele is the wife of Steven Woods, a retired music educator who is the Director of Music at his church, and the conductor for Lake Erie Choral Artists. Together, they have four daughters, one son, and seven grandchildren. The two can be found on a weekly basis at their grandchildren's sporting events, musicals, tournaments, concerts, amusement parks, and backyard family gatherings. 

 

Michele always credits her Polish-Catholic upbringing and the altruistic ways of her parents, aunts, and uncles in shaping her to be the Service Above Self woman, that she is today. 

 

It is important to our DGN to hear your Rotary ideas, concerns, goals, and successes - she encourages you to send her an email to schedule a time to chat or meet in person. michelestarwaltwoodsrotarian@gmail.com

 

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