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Karen Semprevivo, DTM

Life Is Like a Race

Brinn Hemmingson, DTM

The 2019-20 cover stories introduce the members of the

District Executive Committee to the membership. Some
were elected, others appointed. Everyone on the Committee
is dedicated to helping the rest of us thrive and be successful.
This month’s article focuses on our District Finance

Manager, Karen Semprevivo. A woman of many talents,
including understanding the intricacies of spreadsheets and
databases. [Editor]
Although a Toastmaster since 1996 and a member

of several different clubs (sometimes 3 at a time), Karen
might strike you as shy and definitely humble. As a
fellow member of Portland Progressives, there are
certain things I think of when asked about Karen. She

has depth, she inspires, and has a passion to do well
in everything she takes on. And she will also wonder
what all the fuss is about because she does not see the
same things in herself!

One trait I always wondered about was does she
enjoy learning as much as she appears to? She was
studying Greek and Latin a few years back. I could not
fathom why she would do that! Karen has always found

ancient history and cultures fascinating. Why did she
learn these languages? So she could read bibles in the
older languages. Of course!

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