including letters from the Civil War era are a result of Janie’s exploration
into her family genealogy.
“We trace the family line back to the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Winston Churchill, the Mayflower pilgrims, and 11th
Century Europe.” Janie’s research revealed that she’s related to fellow
Morgan Hill resident and gmhTODAY contributor Sherry Hemingway.
Janie also discovered that one of Roger’s ancestors, also a Mayflower
pilgrim, was married to one of her ancestors!
Tying the Knot – a Lesson in Leadership
Roger is widely recognized for his community leadership but is quick
to say that he has always received more than he has given by getting
involved. He recalled a story from his early 20s as a great lesson in
leadership.
“I served in the Navy in the 1960s. Bootcamp was tough. It took
discipline. Inspections were rigorous. Everything had to be in perfect
order at a precise time. Among our tasks was to tie a different type
of knot each day, and hang it from our bunks. The other guys in my
barracks couldn’t get the knots right, so they took over some of my tasks,
and I tied their knots. Every day I tied 30 knots to precise specification,
and every knot passed inspection. The officers noticed that every knot in