Get to know Your President Elect

Our PE, JoAnne Tanner is originally from Michigan – so don’t be surprised when you ask her where she is from and  she points to her left hand (if you are MI, you will understand).   During her youth, JoAnne volunteered for Easter Seals Society, as her father was in Rotary (Past President of Lincoln Park, MI and PH Fellow) Immediately after high school, JoAnne enlisted in the US Navy.  She served 5 years active duty, stationed at hospitals in Naples, Italy and Oakland, CA.  JoAnne has 2 sons, Garin 29 and Alan 26.  After completing her MBA, JoAnne started consulting with dentists across the country.   When she met Dwight, she recalls him saying that he is very busy with work and an organization that you probably aren’t familiar with, it’s called Rotary”  Well, JoAnne beamed and the rest as they say:… is history.

JoAnne is an example of the effect of social media.  With her busy schedule, traditional rotary was not an option.   A few years ago, JoAnne saw a post on Facebook regarding Passport Club formation and knew it was the club for her.  Join us at our next Quarterly Meeting to have an opportunity to talk with JoAnne personally and watch her be installed as the next President of Rotary Passport.