People In Places
Lisa Miller: The Broomall Rotary Club’s New President Lisa Miller, President of Broomall Rotary Club and her husband Glenn
Written by Holly Stupak Photos courtesy of Lisa Miller
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very Broomall Rotary Club (BRC) President comes in with their own projects they are passionate about and unique set of skills to make them happen. For newly elected President Lisa Miller, that passion is helping children, especially ones who may be struggling financially or academically. “I love helping the underdog,” said Lisa. “Whether it’s a child who is suffering from a learning disability or can’t afford a summer camp, I am passionate about giving children opportunities that others have.” Since it was founded in 1961, the club has had many worthwhile humanitarian projects, both locally and overseas. “Our programs such as Student of the Month, Vocational Awards and the Scholarship Fund really give a sense of pride to young people here,” said Lisa. The BRC also sponsors many of the community events we look forward to year after year such as the Christmas Sharing, Pictures with Santa, Junior Olympics, the Firecracker 5K, and the Doggy Show. It was a chance meeting with former Rotary Club President Lou Pace that led to Lisa joining the BRC. “I took my car to Lou’s auto shop in Broomall for repairs and Lou invited my husband and I to join the Rotary club,” she said. Lisa ended up joining and her husband Glenn helps out when he can. Lou said when he met Lisa he knew she’d be an asset to the club. “When Lisa came into the shop, I happened to have paperwork out about the Veterans Park project and Lisa was very interested. She’s got a lot of energy to get things done,” he said.
Lou joined the club when he was in his fifties after his children were grown. He was looking for a way to contribute to the Broomall community. “I believe that if you’re happy with your life, give back!” he said. While serving as president, he was instrumental in getting the Veterans Park project off the ground. “It’s amazing how one idea can change the whole community,” he said. Since Lou’s encouragement to join the BRC 2018, Lisa has been dedicated to working with the club and the community to bring even more projects into focus and more ways to make a difference in our community and beyond. Her passion for community service and helping others comes from her own life experience. It was after suffering her own personal tragedy that she discovered how important it is to have community support. Lisa and her husband Glenn lost their young daughter suddenly in 2008 and were humbled by the outpouring of love they received from the people in their community. “Kindness goes a long way,” said Lisa. “Our friends and neighbors were so helpful to us when we were grieving. I can honor my daughter’s memory by making my own community a better place.” Lisa and Glenn also honored their daughter’s memory by creating a scholarship through the Devon Miller Memorial fund. Originally from Upper Darby, PA and a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Lisa and Glenn moved to Swedesboro, NJ when they
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