At its regular meetings in June, Ipswich-Rowley Rotary welcomed two new members, Andrea LaCroix and Susanne Pedersen.
Andrea is well known in our area as a realtor with Churchill Properties who serves on the committees of both the Massachusetts Association of Realtors and North Shore Realtors. She considers herself an environmentalist and hopes to support club initiatives that focus on sustainability. Andrea donates her time and talent to numerous conservation initiatives, including the Ipswich Waste Reduction Committee and the Open Space Committee, and has organized town-wide cleanups in Ipswich.
Andrea’s other passion is the arts. She currently serves on the Board of the Ipswich Open Doors House Tour Committee and is a past member of the Orchestra on the Hill Committee. She also is involved with the Ipswich Citizens for the Arts. Her hobbies include golf, and she is working hard to improve her game.
Susanne lives in Ipswich, where she is employed as Engagement Activities Assistant at The Residence at Riverbend senior care facility. She is well qualified for this position, holding a BA in Gerontology and currently studying for a master's degree in the Management of Aging Services.
Susanne’s community service activities also fall right in line with those of Rotary. They include volunteering as a driver for the Ipswich Council on Aging and for Meal on Wheels. She also is a ski race coach for the Special Olympics. Susanne describes her objective as ‘improving situations for older adults’. Spoken like a true Rotarian. Her hobbies include skiing, hiking, cycling, and travel.
Ipswich-Rowley Rotary is thrilled to welcome Andrea and Susanne, and we know that their skills and passions will fit very well with our core missions of service and environmental sustainability.
Pictured here from left are President Clint Dalton, Andrea LaCroix, Andrea’s Sponsor Nat Pulsifer, Susanne’s sponsor Bill Nelson, Susanne Pedersen, and President Dalton.