West Bloomfield Rotarians Honored at Michigan Week Celebration

Rotarians Recognized For Their Volunteerism
 
                 Marian Soditch
Marian Soditch was nominated for the Hidden Treasure Award by the West Bloomfield Interact Club.  A founding member of the West Bloomfield Rotary Club, Marian also founded the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club in 2010.  The Interact Club is open to any youth ages 12 to 18. The group meets monthly to plan and execute service projects in the community and beyond.  Unlike most Interact Clubs that are sponsored by Rotary but school-based, the West Bloomfield Interact Club is a community-based and open to students from any area school.  Rotary Club members are the advisors.  From inception, Marian acted as the advisor, mentor and chief cheerleader for these inspirational young leaders.  She participated in their by-monthly Sunday meetings and monthly service projects for 11 years.  Additionally, Marian continues as a supportive member of West Bloomfield Rotary club, which she and husband Milton founded in 1998, giving generously to each club service endeavor.
Jaspreet Singh 
Jaspreet Singh received the Hidden Treasure Award for his work with the West Bloomfield Rotary STRIVE program.  He has chaired the Rotary STRIVE Scholarship committee for the past 3 years. The STRIVE acronym refers to Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education.  His commitment to WBHS students who need extra encouragement and motivation is evident. Through his leadership, the committee regularly meets with scholars to mentor and assess needs. Jaspreet also assists in other Rotary service projects by generously giving both time and monetary support. Outside Rotary, he is a regular driver for Meals on Wheels and is active in his gurdwara. Jaspreet exemplifies the Rotary credo, “Service Above Self".
                                                                                             Judy Garver 
Judy Garver received a Lifetime Volunteer Leadership Award for her long-time service and commitment to Rotary and the West Bloomfield community.  Judy was a dedicated Rotarian for 29 years.  She served three terms as a club president and was the District 6380 Governor in 2009-2010.  At the time of her death in 2020, she was Executive Secretary for the Rotary Club of West Bloomfield and an enthusiastic supporter of all Club and District endeavors.  Additionally, Judy served on the Michigan Week committee, was a dedicated member of her church, Spirit of Grace and served on the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce for many years.  Her dedication and optimism are sorely missed.