Jenalea Randall, District 5710 Governor, shared her Rotary story with Lawrence Central Rotary. Randall is visiting clubs and is a member of the Topeka South Rotary Club and will preside over District activities for 2023-2024. She provided an overview of District 5710 which consists of 1900 members and 41 clubs throughout Eastern Kansas. The District is a vital resource for all things Rotary, including training, grants, and club news. The district emphasizes collaboration and networking to improve the effectiveness of member clubs’ projects and activities. Randall has asked the District to focus on developing a regional mental health task force and also to work on equity projects to empower girls. Randall spoke of her own experience when she lost her husband to an aggressive brain cancer. She credited Rotary friends for helping her get through the experience and cope with the loss. Her enthusiasm, humor and candor were appreciated by all in attendance.
