Peacemakers Club

Nancy Van Pelt first become a fan of Rotary since 2008-9, when she accompanied her husband to her first District Conference.  (Charlie T’s, in Prescott.)   She was ‘Wowed’ by the Flag Ceremony and everything she learned. Later she realized that she, too, could join Rotary and she’s been an active Rotarian ever since.  Her activities range from club officer positions to attending—and organizing wheelchair distributions, to serving as District Trainer, RLI facilitator, conference organizer and District Club Visioning Chair. 

As the first District Governor during the merger of 2 districts with 2 distinct cultures and operations, she welcomed the challenge to smooth the transition to District 5495 by using her career skills in Organizational Change and Group Facilitation.  She’s used her skills as a trained mediator on more than one occasion, too.

Nancy has a special passion for Rotary Peacebuilding and for identifying resources that support Rotarians and clubs.  She established, and now leads, the District’s “Peace Resources” Committee, which you’ll learn about during her presentation today.