Originally born in China, Michael moved to the United States at a young age. He attended Darien High School before obtaining a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University and a Master's degree from Duke University.
Following his education, Michael involved himself in and started several different businesses before eventually following his true passion of helping others. He has since worked for over a decade volunteering at different organizations before eventually starting The Achievement Fund. Having worked in college admissions for several years, Michael knows the ins and outs of what it takes to get into college, and he has dedicated himself thus forth to helping the underserved chase their post-secondary ambitions.
The Club Calendar is at the end of this newsletter. Please refer to it to see the meeting schedule, social events and more. It will be updated when speakers and events are added.

The updated Greeters and Openers schedule is also near the end of the newsletter, so please check to see if you are on there!
Friday Meeting - June 26
Coaching the Ducks
WSR Rotarians met and shared the progress of The Great Duck Race preparations, assignments, and most importantly health and focus of the ducks to perform in the race.
Tony Kiniry's friends took some creative license with their AI depiction of Tony selling Duck Race tickets! He was very successful selling tickets, including to the $1,000 winner!
Mike shared Olivia's story of designing diaper bags for Columbus OH and 50% deficiency of meeting diaper needs in CT families
Ken was the jokester.
Katie won the attic prize, Duck Hat by our own milliner, Mark Mathias.
Westport Sunrise Rotary met at the Ned Dimes Marina celebrating the accomplishments of last year and welcoming the new board
Chamber Night @ The Levitt Pavilion
Our members can attend this Chamber event since our club is a Chamber member. Please email Katie (katiearotary@gmail.com) to register for the Chamber event instead of registering at their website.
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GUESTS LAST MEETING:
GILLESPIE CENTER COOKING / SERVING SCHEDULE
One of our club’s ongoing and rewarding commitments to community service is our commitment to serving dinner meals on the first Saturday of each month at the Gillespie Center here in Westport.
We are back to serving meals at the newly renovated Gillespie Center. We have the option to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM or to bring meals to serve in person at 4:40 PM (allow extra time if the meals need to be reheated). Meal service should include a main dish, side dish, vegetable, and dessert (no nuts or shellfish please). The number of meals to provide, currently 25, will be confirmed to you to in advance when it is your turn to serve.
If you choose to drop off prepared meals at 4:30 PM you have the option to prepare homemade meals, purchase prepared meals at the store/restaurant of your choice, or you can contact Fresh Market on the Post Road in Westport where you can purchase prepared meals (protein, two sides and cookies for $7 - $10 per meal). If you choose the Fresh Market option call Tory at 203 227-2910 on the Monday prior to your meal service to place your order. You can pay for the meals when you pick them up.
If you are unable to work on your assigned Saturday you will be responsible to call other Rotarians on the list to switch dates.
