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All Walks of Life
Written By: Deena Bouknight | Issue: 2021/07 – July
For Rotarian Rebecca Baker, a global pandemic is no reason not to continue serving her community.
Rebecca Baker
Rotarians around the world represent every imaginable background, ethnicity, and skill set. Many Rotarians own businesses and run for public offices, but just as many are builders, architects, designers, medical professionals – and the list goes on.
Rebecca Baker falls in the latter category. She joined Rotary Club of Highlands Mountaintop in fall of 2020. While it may not have appeared to be an opportune time to dive into volunteerism, due to an ongoing pandemic that called for social distancing, Baker was not deterred.
She was drawn to becoming a Rotarian for the very reasons that pique the interest and admiration of others: “I was incredibly impressed with the mission of Rotary and the philanthropic work in this community and the world,” said Baker, a nurse practitioner in Highlands who owns, with her husband, Dr. Scott Baker, a small family practice office in Highlands called Baker Family Practice.
A 25-year, full-time resident of Highlands, Baker said, “I have been so impressed with the Covid vaccination initiative in Highlands by member Robin Austin.”
Another Rotarian passion of hers is Rotary’s polio eradication program, as well as the clean water initiative worldwide.
As she has become involved, she said she would like to see more young professionals involved. “I think people may think that we are all older and retired and male,” she noted. “We have some dynamic young working women who are still raising their children. We have many different life perspectives, but we are all interested in community and/or world service.”
Rotarians have in-person and Zoom meeting options, and meetings typically last one hour. Added Baker, “We also have many opportunities for volunteer service throughout the week and on weekends, such as the Arts and Crafts Fair and trash pickup. As the co-chair of the membership committee, I want to let people know we are also planning some really fun get-togethers for 2021-2022.”
To learn more about Rotary Club of Highlands-Mountaintop, call (828) 526-2858 or send a message through the club’s Facebook page.
