After ensuring our club members were bedecked with crowns and sashes, Erin Kerber introduced Sharon Bloodworth – Rotary District 5950 Governor 2024-25. From her bio on the District’s webpage: “In 2023 she completed the largest ever fundraiser for our Rotary District – raising $3 million on top of the usual annual $1 million as District Foundation Chair. For fun she coaches the top 150 women in global tennis on financial behaviors. She is a five-time Minnesota State Fair blue ribbon winning flower arranger and she collects shoes of very famous women including Margaret Thatcher and Audrey Hepburn.”

 

Born in England, then travelling the world with her family, Sharon developed her British accent and global perspective. She is a professional financial advisor with White Oaks Wealth Advisors in Golden Valley, and a member of Minneapolis Rotary Club #9. Sharon gave us insight into her belief in the importance of education and health care; providing examples she has encountered where the actions of a single person have had worldwide effects.

 

Data from our club’s generous Rotary Foundation history may have shocked some of our newer members, but Sharon encouraged us to continue our philanthropy to surpass the million-dollar threshold. Although membership numbers have declined throughout the country, “Don’t be shy!” was her enthusiastic advice to grow our merry band of sisters and brothers. Indicating more information to be forthcoming, Sharon mentioned District involvement in Polio Plus in India, donations to the Caribbean and the International Convention in 2029.

 

Ending her rapid-fire presentation with a smile, Sharon joined our crowned sash-wearing group for a memorable photo.

Contact Information: 

 

Sharon@whiteoakswealth.com, 763-607-3514  
District 5950 website.