Elizabeth Crouch 
 
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana into a military family - my father and uncle-by-marriage were in the Air Force.  My uncle flew the lead reconnaissance plane for the Pathfinders on D-Day
 
I lived in 5 states by the time I was 5 years old -- grew up in So. California -- have lived in Edmonds for 24 years
 
I have one beautiful and brilliant sister (and brother-in-law)
 
I love the spoken and written word -- poetry, stories, books, theater
 
I can read Latin and some Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese
 
I have attended academic classes at three Community Colleges:  Pasadena City College, College of the Redwoods, Foothill Community College
  and four Universities:  University of Washington, Stanford University, USC and UCLA with degrees from two and professional certificates from three
 
I am fascinated with physical movement, personal growth/development, and how people jockey for personal and/or political power
 
I have three primary professions, two of which are in medically related fields 
 
I am a vegetarian
 
I have been married for 38 years, 28 of those years to the same wonderful man!
 
I have three children, four grandchildren -- all live in Washington
 
I cherish the privilege of traveling and adore all kinds of music, dancing, philosophy, basketball, tigers and dogs.
 
Current mantras:
1.  No child left inside  ~ me
2.  It isn't what you do, but how you do it. ~John Wooden
3.  If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change ~ Wayne Dyer
4.  We're all athletes.  Some of us are just better trained.
5.  When you feel you have no rhythm, place your hand upon your heart! ~ EMP, Seattle
 
Current projects include:
1.  the Creating Legacy program with my dear friend Dolly
2.  developing curriculum and documenting the training, delivery and ongoing support for volunteers in public benefit organizations  
 
Rotarian for nine years
Centennial President, 2004-2005
Rotarian of the Year, 2006-2007