Member Spotlight: Jodi Sornsin

     Submitted by Vi Amour

 

​​Every pickleball club should be so lucky to have a Jodi Sornsin as their Social Chairman.

If you enjoyed the Holiday Social, the Pickle Barrel Classic and more recently the Early Summer Social, you have Jodi to thank for her tireless efforts to create fun events and raise money for charity as well.

Jodi was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but has lived in Arizona for the past thirty-eight years where she and husband Tom raised their son and daughter in Tempe. Their children now live in Scottsdale and Chandler and have blessed them with seven-month old granddaughter Zara. Jodi had the privilege of being a stay-at-home for many years and later had a seventeen-year career with Great Impact, a company that provides promotional materials.

Jodi and Tom moved to Sun Lakes five years ago where she became addicted to pickleball. She also enjoys hiking, riding her bike, and Yoga. She loves to travel and Alaska is on her bucket list.

During my interview with her she was quite modest, but luckily a fellow pickle-ball player was sitting near-by and said the following: “Jodi, in all her projects, has vision, patience and organizational skills that empowers others to do their best.”

Jodi said. “I just like to hang out with friends and have fun.” Thanks to that attitude and her boundless energy she provides ways for all of us who play pickleball at Sun Lakes to have some fun too.

Jodi also serves on the board of Neighbors Who Care. She has overcome some challenging medical issues recently but her positive attitude is an inspiration to all who meet her.

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