RBS Names Carl Kruse “Hats Off Volunteer"
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| (L-R) Rotarian Carl Kruse, State Assembly Member Nathan Fletcher, RB Rotarian Marty Judge, & Rotarian Rob Weinberg "Mr. Marketing" |
At this past weekend's "Hats off to Volunteers" event in Webb Park, Poway Councilman Carl Kruse was feted by members of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary for his community-minded spirit and willingness to volunteer. And volunteer. And volunteer.
"Carl is one of those people who seems to be all places at the same time," observed club president Nasrin Barbee. "In addition to being past president of the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary club, he's been on every committee imaginable in our organization, coaching and guiding both new members and veterans alike. He also did a stint Assistant Governor for Rotary International District 5340, which covers San Diego County and parts of Imperial County."
Kruse is currently the District Governor's Chief of Staff and the District Membership Chair. In addition to having been Assistant Governor, he also helped Rotary International in the recent past as the Club Foundation Chair; was named Rotarian of the Year in 2009; and earned the prestigious Rotary Presidential Citation in 2007. He's been a Facilitator for the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA); helped a team of the region's top teenagers to fulfill their leadership potential at the Leadership, Ethics and Determination conference (LEAD); and volunteered to travel to India at great personal expense to aid in that country's Polio Immunization efforts.
"I'm tired just thinking about it!" Barbee laughed.
With 1.3 million members in over 33,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary International requires a considerable regional administration to support individual club communications, membership development, successful community and international service projects, support of the The Rotary Foundation, and the development of leaders beyond the club level. International headquarters in Evanston, IL, relies on people like Carl Kruse to make things happen successfully.
"Carl has played a significant role within the District 5340 administration during his 14 years in Rotary." said president-elect Al Watson. "Here is a man who truly lives his life according to Rotary's Four Avenues of Service-Club, Vocational, Community, and International. He's an inspiration to us all."
Carl, whose vehicle license reads SERVIZ, in keeping with Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self", adheres daily to the motto "Rotary is a Journey, Not a Destination".
Carl Kruse and the other 64 members of the RB Sunrise Rotary club meet for breakfast at 7:15 am every Tuesday morning at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road, San Diego, CA 92128. Professionals in the community exploring membership are invited to attend an initial breakfast meeting at no charge. Members of the public are always invited to club meetings, with a $15 charge for those staying for breakfast. Visitors coming to just hear club speakers (starting at 8:00 am) are welcome at no charge.