Wyn Spiller-
District Governor Elect - Rotary International (2007-2008)
 Wyn
and her husband Steve are natives of Louisiana, although Steve
grew up in Marin County. The two met in Baton Rouge in 1970,
were married in 1972 and Wyn taught middle school while Steve
pursued his law degree. Following graduation from law school,
they moved to California and made their home in Nevada City.
Wyn began her business career as co-owner of a children's
clothing store prior to taking an active role in Nevada City
Winery. Wyn's father and Steve were original partners when the
Winery was formed in 1980. Wyn assumed leadership of the company
in 1990, a role she continues to enjoy today.
Wyn joined the Rotary Club of Grass Valley in 1994 and served
as its first female President 2000-2001. She served as Assistant
Governor 2003-2006, and a PETS Sgt. At Arms in 2006. Wyn has
been active in Rotary Youth Exchange for many years, serving on
the District RYE Committee, as a Club Counselor, and host
parent. Wyn works actively to support the Rotary Foundation and
is the immediate past District Grants Subcommittee Chair. She is
a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris
Society and has received the Rotary Foundation District Service
Award. A highlight of Rotary service for both Steve and Wyn was
their participation in a trip to Uganda that provided dental
clinics as well as helped to complete the work of a major
Foundation Matching Grant for a hospital on the edge of the
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Wyn is a Director of Citizens Bank of Northern California, a
past President of the Nevada County Economic Resource Council
and currently serves as a Director of the NCERC Foundation. In
addition, Wyn has held leadership roles in a wide variety of
community organizations including the Sierra Nevada Memorial
Hospital Foundation, Partners in Education, Nevada County
Cultural Preservation Trust, Foothill Theatre Company and the
Nevada City School Board.
Steve, also a member of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley,
practices law in Nevada City. Steve has served for many years on
the Board of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and is a founding
Director of Nevada County Community Network. Wyn and Steve have
three grown children, Lindsay, Katherine and Ross, pursuing
careers and continuing education in New York, Los Angeles and
San Francisco. The family enjoys traveling together, especially
by catamaran. Steve and the children are all Paul Harris
Fellows. |
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