Last Wednesday, September 27, District 5440 Governor Bill Emslie, updated RCFC members on his priorities and thoughts for 2017-18, including background on the People of Action citation new this year.  DG Emslie encouraged all Rotarians to submit a nomination, for themselves, or others.  The citation calls for sharing one’s Rotary story or experience, and DG Emslie started his presentation by citing his own experience working in Nepal. 

Bill’s interests in international Rotary activities includes work on 40 projects in Nepal as well as projects in Haiti, Africa and India.  DG Emslie's wife Tracey shared developments in the Polio Eradication Program, reminding us how close we are the historical eradication of the disease.  Since 1979, Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. 

Emslie, a retired US Navy captain, and former CEO of Platte River Power Authority, has been a Rotarian since 1986.  He has been a strong supporter of the Youth Services programs, and has served as chair for RYLA, Young RYLA, and Summer Youth Exchange.  His outside community service now includes serving on the Big T (Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District) Board, and the Longs Peak Council of Boy Scouts.