Wayne Warner

I am currently a member of the Rotary Club of Northfield and have been involved in Rotary for more than 18 years. I first joined the Randolph Noon Rotary Club in November 2001. After taking a brief leave to start my business, I rejoined Rotary as a founding member of the Randolph Sunrise Club.

As the Sunrise Club's first chair while it was a satellite club, I helped lead the effort to charter it as an official Rotary club with Rotary International. I later served two terms as club president. As my business responsibilities grew, attending early morning meetings became more difficult, so I transferred to the Rotary Club of Northfield, where the evening meeting schedule was a better fit.

At the district level, I have served on several District Conference committees, supported numerous PETS ( PELS) training events, and served as District Grants Chair for The Rotary Foundation.

Outside of Rotary, I own Valley Bowl, a family entertainment center featuring bowling, a restaurant, and a full-service lounge. I have owned and operated the business for more than 20 years. I also serve on the board of directors of an independent living facility.

Community service has always been important to me. I served as a volunteer firefighter for more than 40 years, rising to the position of First Assistant Chief and serving as Acting Chief for six months while our chief was out of state. I also served on Randolph's Town Budget Committee for more than eight years, including approximately six years as chair.

I live in Randolph and enjoy spending time with my two children and five grandchildren, all of whom live nearby. Rotary has given me the opportunity to build lifelong friendships, develop as a leader, and make a meaningful difference in my community. I enjoy helping prepare and mentor current and future Rotary leaders, and I look forward to continuing to support leadership development throughout District 7850.