Dr. Satya Mitra, a member of the Rotary Club of Boston #7 in district 6606 and former Assistant Governor in district 7910, will present an inspiring program on leadership, and how his own personal experiences influenced his desire to become a leader, a humanitarian, and a Rotarian. Program Chair Laurie Edwards became friends with him while both participated in the 2020 Polio NID (National Immunization Day) trip to India.
Dr. Mitra grew up with challenges, under the burden of poverty and extremely difficult conditions during his childhood in India. His mother passed away when he was only three and a half years old. There were days and nights he spent as homeless with his father who became ill and ultimately became blind, but there were several people who supported him along the way and encouraged his dream of earning an education. Satya vowed that someday, given the opportunity and the blessings of the almighty, he would dedicate his life to helping people and giving them hope, thereby fulfilling the purpose of his life.
He finished his Ph.D. in Biochemistry in India and came to the USA with only $6 in his pocket in 1976 to pursue his career in Bio-medical research. But with the spiritual guidance of his family priest, or Guru, Dr. Mitra instead began a career as a tax consultant, financial planner and investment advisor. In 1990, he established his own tax consultancy and financial planning practice. Today, he is the President and CEO of “The Guru Tax & Financial Services, Inc.” located in Worcester, MA. Starting from ground zero in his basement, his practice now occupies a professional office with employees in Worcester and serves over 500 clients in 26 different states across the USA and in many countries internationally.
Dr. Mitra is a humanitarian, a community servant and a recognized leader. He is the recipient of the Community Service Award and Action Hero Award and was twice named Rotarian of the Year. The Mayor of Worcester, MA honored Dr. Mitra with a Key to the City.
Since retirement from his career in education, Frank Porter works on housing issues with community organizations and local governments. Frank is a member of the newly established nonprofit Housing El Dorado, which was established to “create and promote affordable housing solutions and support services that nurture individuals and families while encouraging self-sufficiency.” 
On Thursday, October 29th , Cameron Park Rotary donated a pallet, including 221 pairs of pants, to Green Valley Community Church to be distributed to homeless people. The clothes were divided among the programs for the homeless of Green Valley Community Church, Job’s Shelter of the Sierra, Project Room Key and Federated Church including the Nomadic Shelter. These groups provide clothing to the homeless and very needy. Within Cameron Park Rotary, this project was initiated by Joe Ryan who was also our contact with a major supplier, managed by Dick Franks, and the clothing was delivered by Steve Long and Richard Grieco.
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