Wendy Russell Featured Guest Speaker 10.20 at LA Rotary

 

 

Lewiston - On Thursday, October 20,  Wendy Russell, will be the featured guest speaker of Lewiston Auburn Rotary Club from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston.  Russell has been the Program Director of the Catholic Charities Maine SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Program for 8 years. This program supports seniors  by providing volunteer support to help them be more independent and remain in their homes as long as possible. She is passionate about supporting the elderly and making a difference in their lives. She enjoys working with and supporting the volunteers.  With a degree in Management from the University of New Hampshire, Wendy has worked in the management/social services field for more than 30 years. She has a variety of experiences in working for non-profit organizations, from managing Community Child Care Programs, Head Start, and YWCA programs to working with youth with various disabilities at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in N.H. She has created volunteer programming and built community partnerships to support the programs.  Wendy has written and received many grants that have enhanced and supported the non-profit programs that she manages. Wendy lives in Lisbon for part of the year, and in Turner at their camp the other part of the year, with my husband Tim and they have two children. Jennifer is an Elementary School Teacher and Benjamin is a Family Room Specialist at the Apple store. She enjoys spending time at the lake with family & friends and going on vacations with them as well.  FMI on future Rotary speakers call 753.9040 or email monica.millhime@maine.gov.