President’s Message

My connection to Rotary began more than three decades ago when I visited my dad when my parents lived in CA.  During his Presidency of the Barstow Rotary Club, he brought me to one of their meetings. But my connection to Franklin Rotary began 20 years ago when, as a single mom, a few kind Franklin Noon Rotarians gave me tickets to the Franklin Rodeo so I could take my boys. That simple generosity stayed with me.

Years later, during the COVID shutdowns, I visited the Franklin Noon Rotary Club and immediately saw that this was more than a lunch meeting. I saw members cleaning historic cemeteries, serving families through One Generation Away, supporting patients at Williamson Health, and providing Christmas gifts for children at Johnson Elementary MAC—where my own boys had attended after-school care. I knew I'd found a way to give back to the community that helped me raise my family.

Rotary has brought so many parts of my life full circle: my father’s example, childhood memories of rodeos, and now the privilege of helping produce the Franklin Rodeo—whose success enables so much good throughout our community.

As President, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside this remarkable club. If you are looking for a way to get connected in this great community and have a heart for serving, I invite you to come have lunch as my guest.  Meet some truly remarkable people who are generous and kind, who have a passion for helping to improve the lives of those around us.  

Together, through Service Above Self, we will Create Lasting Impact for Franklin—paying it forward for children, families, and neighbors who need a fair shot at a bright future.

With gratitude,

Christine Wilson
2026-2027 President, Franklin Noon Rotary Club