Linda moved to Vinita after graduating from Permian High School in Odessa, Texas.  She worked at Eastern State Hospital (Oklahoma Forensic Center) for 31 years, before retiring in 2003.  Following retirement, Linda attended NEO A & M College, before accepting the position of Vinita City Clerk in 2005.

Linda is married to Jimmy Scott.  Her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sommer Faulconer, and grandson, Peyton, live in Verdigris, and her daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Luke Benedict, and granddaughter, Addison, reside in Perkins.  In 2005, Linda and Jimmy, adopted their son, Rocky, who is a Border Collie & Lab mix, and much of their time is devoted to spoiling him.

She enjoys reading, gardening, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

The success of the District's Medical Supplies Network, (MSN), is due primarily to the involvement of Rotarian's throughout the District. MSN's goal is to provide one container of medical equipment and supplies per month, with an average value of $80,000, to developing countries during the Rotary year. Learn more about the outstanding World Community Service project at www.msni.org.

Locally, our Club collects change at area businesses and sends the money collected to Medical Supplies Network.

Family Foundations

Rotary sponsors some of the world"s largest youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders and involve family members in a wide range of social and service activities.

Entertainment

Social activities give Rotarians a chance to let loose and have fun. Every Rotary club and district hosts parties and activities that offer diversions from today"s demanding professional and personal schedules. Conferences, conventions, assemblies, and social events provide entertainment as well as Rotary information, education, and service.

Ethical Environment

Encouraging high ethical standards in one's profession and respect for all worthy vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians abide by The Four-Way Test:

Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Leadership Development

Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team building, fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and communication are just a sampling of the leadership skills that club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader provides further experience in learning how to motivate, inspire, and guide others.

Diversity in Membership

Rotary' classification system ensures that a club's membership represents a variety of the community's professional men and women, including leaders in business, industry, the arts, government, sports, the military, and religion. Rotary clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.