“Although I knew a fair bit about the history of Rotary, I found this book very enlightening.  It's well written and researched and enjoyable to read.”
– Nan McCreadie

"The book is an interesting analysis of the formation of what was a male-dominated organization into a cohesive, inclusive group based on a demonstration of the value that the admission of women into the group created and was an example which was no doubt copied by other welfare organizations. Kudos to Ms. Kenney for creating this historical, well-documented record."
– Roeger Byrne

"[PIONEERS] delineates the complicated journey that the key women of Rotary pursued in order to gain acceptance and leadership roles in Rotary. Throughout the book, Lyn provides historical context and illustrative personal stories, to highlight the perseverance, courage, and impactful contributions of the women who helped transform the organization; reinforcing the belief that inclusion strengthens Rotary’s mission and impact."
– Cynthia Periolat

"Pioneers" is a tremendous book. Lynn does such a great job of telling this important story. It's hard to imagine Rotary today without the contributions and engagement of our women members. And to realize that it was a 75-year struggle for women to gain equal access simply to be able to render Service Above Self. Thank you, Lynn, for collecting, preserving, and telling the stories in your wonderful book. A must-read for every Rotarian!"
– Bill Harvey, The Rotary Club of Omaha

"Lyn spent an inordinate amount of time researching the history of women in Rotary. She is to be commended for the quality and comprehensiveness of the book. It is a good "read" for women who are interested in the history of women who have made a positive difference in many ways, serving in various roles in Rotary. Being the first woman elected to serve as Vice President of Rotary International, many Rotarians stated my election broke the glass for women. I had served as a Rotary Foundation Trustee for two years and then  was elected  Vice President. It was a great experience and many women have come along after my election and have served well in Rotary. I highly recommend the book for a relaxing afternoon."
– Dr. Anne Lamb Matthews