Jake McMichael

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Why I’d Like to Serve on the NTCSL Board of Trustees
The answer to that question is in two parts. The selfish part and the unselfish part. Although a former LEC’er and a founding member of NTMO/NTCSL, I have remained pretty much in the background, letting others assume leadership roles in the church’s administration and ministries. Yes, I’ve been a volunteer, but never in a capacity to REALLY help guide and support the organization I call my spiritual home. So, considering the Law of Circulation and the Rotary concept of “He benefits most by serving best,” I expect, by being a member of the Board of Trustees that I will grow spiritually and continue my quest for a closer relationship with my Higher Power at a more accelerated pace. Thus, the selfish part of wanting something for myself...spiritual growth.

“Service above Self” is the premier Rotary International motto. And the New Thought movement has advocated that service to others is one of the highest callings of mankind. Although not recognizing it early on, I have found this to be true my entire adult life. A military career of service, followed by another 19 years of “Exception Service in the National Interest”* at Sandia National Laboratories, coupled with my 25-year association with my 12-step program has proven to me that reaching out to others and supporting others’ efforts is indeed a rewarding and gratifying practice. Further, regarding the unselfish part, I feel that the Board of Trustees and NTCSL can benefit from my experience and knowledge in the areas of life experience leadership, project management and board involvement in prior non-profit organizations. *Motto of Sandia national Laboratories

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Enjoying my spiritual community.

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Thank you God for this community.

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Every event leaves me feeling joyful.

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I love this community

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