Vision For The Future
Feb. 28, 2012: Our club’s own Anita Zucker served as guest speaker this week, providing an update on the family’s successful privately-held company, The InterTech Group, which is widely recognized as one of America’s largest and most successful private businesses.
“Family is the most important aspect of life,” Anita said at the outset, maintaining that theme during her remarks. She comfortably displayed the leadership and strength we across the lowcountry and beyond have come to appreciate in her. She provided an engaging summary of the company her late husband and friend to many in Rotary, Jerry Zucker, founded in 1982.
Anita spoke eloquently about the tenets of success in individuals and organizations that include mastery of fundamental behaviors: commitment to excellent customer service, ethical conduct in all pursuits, innovation and productivity to name a few. She pointedly underscored the importance of supporting education, illustrating how advanced education can provide people with better opportunities to serve the community in any economic condition.
Her genuine passion for the mission of the family’s company and worldwide community support was palpable. As it says on the company website, “Known not only for its dynamic business portfolio, but also for its exceptional philanthropic activities, The InterTech Group supports communities and organizations through its charitable endeavors and through The InterTech Group Foundation.”
The company has interests in diverse industries including aerospace and aviation, chemicals and textiles, financial services and more.
Anita left us with one of Jerry’s most powerful mantras: “If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Here’s to you, “Super GaGa,” a shining example of Service Above Self! We send a hearty Rotary thank you for all that you and your family do for so many.
Submitted by Mark Danes, Keyway Committee