Former State Representative Jo Fuchs Luscombe will speak on growing up in Latin America and her experiences as a young oil company wife, in the then kingdom of Libya, at the next Westport Sunrise Rotary's breakfast meeting. The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Bobby Q's Restaurant, located at 42 Main Street in Westport.
The club will also cite Benjamin Shack-Sackler, a sophomore at Greens Farms Academy, as their Social Entrepreneur of the Month. Mr. Shack-Sackler is being recognized for raising $30,000 for a school in Mali.
Jo Fuchs Luscombe, born in Dallas, Texas, spent much of her youth in Latin America. From 1960 to 1965, she resided in Libya, just prior to the overthrow of its king, Idris I. "There, I made many lasting friendships, which contributed to my colorful experiences," said Ms. Fuchs.
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Since returning to the US in the late '60s, Ms. Fuchs Luscombe has resided in Westport. She became one of Westport's most active citizens, having been a chair of Westport's Zoning Board of Appeals, a five-term State Representative, chair of Westport's School Building and Planning Committee, and president of a number of local organizations, including The Westport Woman's Club and The Friends of Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services. She is a Charter Member and Past President of Westport Sunrise Rotary.
Ms. Fuchs Luscombe continues to devote much of her time to volunteering and helping to raise funds for numerous local organizations. Married to John Pool Luscombe, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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Mr. Shack-Sackler has been raising funding for the school in rural Kouloukan, Mali. He will visit the school this summer and get a first-hand understanding of education in a country in which many children do not attend school.
Westport Sunrise Rotary regularly honors high school students at Staples and Greens Farms Academy who embody Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self," and who have made extraordinary contributions to the community beyond the classroom.
Westport Sunrise Rotary meets every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Bobby Q's. For more information, visit www.westportsunriserotary.com, or attend a meeting.
Upcoming speakers will include former Adrienne Houel, Founder, President and CEO of Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises on Friday, March 19, and John Krubski, the Futurist, on Friday, March 26.
