Greetings, Fellow Rotarians,
It is my great honor and privilege to announce Kathy Buck as our District Governor Nominee Designate. Applause! Cheering! Whistling! This means that Kathy will serve as our District Governor from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026.
Kathy brings an abundance of experience from both her professional and Rotary career to this important position.
In her professional life, Kathy is retired after working 30+ years in the educational setting. Kathy's experience includes working in K-12 management at Joplin Elementary (ID), Pioneer Middle School (WA), and at North Franklin School District in the Superintendent's office (WA). She has been a member of the National Association of Education Professionals, as well as a member of the State Association of Educational Professionals in both Washington and Idaho where she held many officer positions, including President of each statewide organization.
As a Rotarian, Kathy is a member of the Emmett Club where she has served her club in many different roles, including President, Vice President, Membership Chair, and Grant Chair. Kathy is currently serving as District 5400 Membership Chair, she sits on the Peace Builders Committee, as well as the Learning & Development team. And if that wasn't enough, Kathy served as Assistant Governor from 2018-2021 and currently leads the team of Assistant Governors, too. Kathy is a Paul Harris +2, Rotary Bequest Society Member, Polio Plus Society Member, and much more!
Kathy has a welcoming smile, a kind word for everyone she meets, and a heart of service. She is married to John Buck, who is currently the President of Emmett Rotary Club, the Gem County Coroner, and a Funeral Director. Together they have six children, seven grandchildren, and live on a small ranch outside Emmett where they raise cattle, horses, ducks, and have a donkey named Lucky. Kathy and John are leaders in their community, they enjoy camping, fishing, time with family & friends, and spending time across our great state of Idaho and the pacific northwest.
The future of our Rotary District is in great hands with our line-up of future leaders; because of our past leaders who built a great foundation and continue to support the District; and moreover, because of ALL the Rotary members who work and play and serve across District 5400. Together, we have positive impact where we live and beyond!
Please join me in congratulating Kathy Buck on her new position.
Peace,
Janice Fulkerson
District Governor 2022-2023
Rotary District 540