Introducing our new Miss Rotary: Katie Portman
Posted by Chantelle Meriam on Nov 07, 2016
L-R: Miss Rotary, Katie Portman, and Ann Kemp
Please welcome our new Miss Rotary - Katie Portman - who will be our candidate in this years Summerland Blossom Pageant!
Name - Katie Portman
Grade/school - Grade 11 Summerland secondary school
How long have you lived in Summerland for? I have lived in Summerland all of my life
Siblings: I am the youngest of four children with two brothers and one sister
Why did you decide to participate in the Blossom Pageant? - I think that going into the blossom pageant would be a wonderful learning opportunity to improve my public speaking and to be a young ambassador for Summerland
Likes/interests/hobbies - most of my main extra curricular activities include playing softball, skiing and figure skating
Grade/school - Grade 11 Summerland secondary school
How long have you lived in Summerland for? I have lived in Summerland all of my life
Siblings: I am the youngest of four children with two brothers and one sister
Why did you decide to participate in the Blossom Pageant? - I think that going into the blossom pageant would be a wonderful learning opportunity to improve my public speaking and to be a young ambassador for Summerland
Likes/interests/hobbies - most of my main extra curricular activities include playing softball, skiing and figure skating
Many members of our Club know fellow Rotarian, John Kemp, and his wife, Ann Kemp, but do you know Ann's role with our own Miss Rotary?
"Some people have called me a mentor for Miss Rotary. Basically my position is to “take care” of Miss Rotary for the 8 months that they spend going through the program. It’s the nicest job I have ever had! We meet on a regular basis either for tea at my house or occasionally in a café after school. We talk about what Rotary does locally and in the world and other things that help me to get to know Miss Rotary better. I guess I am there to help with what ever crops up and bring her to meetings and to volunteer with things such as the Pioneer Tea. It’s not something I can properly describe, but I enjoy it and give her support if and when needed." - Ann Kemp
Thanks for taking such great care of Miss Rotary, Ann! We look forward to hearing all about your participation in this years Summerland Blossom Pageant, Katie!