District Governer update

Irene Kelly grew up in North Wildwood, New Jersey, attended the College of St. Elizabeth (a small women’s college) in Convent Station, NJ where she met her future husband, Bob, who is the main reason Irene is in MN … and a Rotarian! 

 

Irene joined the Rotary Club of Eden Prairie AM in 2004 after being invited and approved a few years prior (she says that not joining sooner is her only regret).  Once inducted, Irene jumped into service.  She was invited by Jerry McCoy, president, to serve as membership chair, to step onto the board and before you know it, serve as President of the club in 2010-2011. 

 

Irene has two grown children (men now), two wonderful daughters-in-law and three of the cutest grandchildren ever.  You frequently hear her say that her children are the greatest accomplishment in her life (she likes to take credit for the grandkids, too).  One of Irene’s greatest joys is supporting young people to thrive. She has served as a Strive mentor for a number of high school students, a few of whom she still supports.  Her coaching skills suit this role well as she couples her parenting mantra with her coaching work to empower those she supports with “wings to soar”.