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Sang Pendiam yang Tampil Memukau

  • Writer: Rotary D3410
    Rotary D3410
  • Apr 15
  • 3 min read

Puji Tuhan, kabar menggembirakan datang dari Seattle, Amerika Serikat.

Nico, cucu dari Uti Endang, berhasil mengukir prestasi membanggakan. Ia keluar sebagai juara dalam pertandingan Head Spin—mengalahkan juara bertahan yang telah memegang gelar empat tahun berturut-turut. Sebuah pencapaian luar biasa, tak hanya secara teknis, tetapi juga secara pribadi.


Dulu, Nico dikenal sebagai sosok yang tenang, cenderung pendiam, bahkan pemalu. Namun hari ini, ia tampil memukau — berdiri percaya diri di hadapan penonton dalam ajang bergengsi anak muda di Seattle.


Tak ada yang berubah secara instan. Perjalanan Nico adalah rangkaian proses pembentukan karakter dan keberanian yang dipupuk melalui pengalaman-pengalaman berharga. Di tahun 2019, ia mengikuti Youth Exchange Program (YEP) mewakili Rotary Club of Bandung Kota Kembang (RCBKK). Ia kemudian melanjutkan keterlibatannya dalam Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) — dua program Rotary yang dirancang untuk membentuk jiwa kepemimpinan, kepercayaan diri, serta kesadaran akan peran sosial di dunia.


Kini, Nico tak hanya aktif di kegiatan komunitas muda di kotanya, ia juga melanjutkan studi di universitas tempat sang ayah dulu menempuh S2 — sang ayah yang juga pernah menjadi anggota Rotaract Bandung. Dan kabar bahagianya belum berhenti di sana — Nico juga diterima bekerja sebagai barista di Starbucks.


Persiapannya? Ia sempat berlatih bersama anak-anak barista di Kintsugi Café, tempat yang diinisiasi oleh kakaknya, Aya, penerima beasiswa ke Belanda dan lulusan YEP tahun 2018. Benar-benar keluarga yang tumbuh bersama semangat Rotary.


Terima kasih sebesar-besarnya kami sampaikan kepada Mas Dody, koordinator YEP, serta seluruh tim yang telah membimbing dan mendukung perjalanan anak-anak muda seperti Nico.


Perubahan Nyata Dimulai dari Kemauan Kuat

Cerita Nico adalah bukti bahwa kemauan keras untuk berkembang, dipadukan dengan dukungan lingkungan dan kesempatan yang tepat, mampu mengubah pribadi yang pendiam menjadi seseorang yang berani melangkah dan bersinar.


Program-program Rotary seperti Youth Exchange dan RYLA telah membuka cakrawala baru — membentuk karakter, membangkitkan keberanian, dan menanamkan semangat pelayanan sejak usia muda.


Karena pada akhirnya, setiap anak muda memiliki potensi untuk bersinar. Mereka hanya perlu kesempatan — dan keyakinan bahwa mereka bisa.


Bersama kita bisa. Tuhan memberkati kita semua.


The Quiet One Who Stole the Spotlight

Praise God, a heartwarming piece of news comes from Seattle, USA.


Nico, grandson of Uti Endang, has achieved an incredible feat. He won the Head Spin competition, defeating the reigning champion who had held the title for four consecutive years. This is not only a personal triumph but also a remarkable moment of growth and transformation.


Once known as a quiet and shy boy, Nico now confidently stands on stage, representing the vibrant youth community in his city of Seattle.


Of course, this change didn’t happen overnight. Nico’s journey is the result of meaningful experiences that helped shape his character and courage. In 2019, he participated in the Youth Exchange Program (YEP), representing the Rotary Club of Bandung Kota Kembang (RCBKK). He later joined Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) — two powerful Rotary programs aimed at developing leadership, confidence, and social responsibility in young people.


Today, Nico is not only active in youth community events in Seattle but is also continuing his studies at the same university where his father once earned his Master’s degree — his father, a former member of Rotaract Bandung. And to add to the list of achievements, Nico has also been hired as a barista at Starbucks.


Before moving to the U.S., Nico trained with local baristas at Kintsugi Café, an initiative founded by his sister, Aya, a scholarship recipient in the Netherlands and an alumna of YEP 2018. A true Rotary-spirited family.


Our deepest thanks to Mas Dody, YEP coordinator, and the entire team who continue to guide and support youth on their journeys of growth.


Real Change Begins with a Strong Will

Nico’s story is living proof that a strong desire to grow, supported by the right environment and opportunities, can transform a reserved young person into someone who leads, shines, and inspires.


Programs like Youth Exchange and RYLA are more than just activities — they are life-changing experiences that open minds, build confidence, and cultivate a heart for service from an early age.


Because in the end, every young person has the potential to shine. All they need is a chance — and the belief that they can.


Together, we can. May God bless us all.

contributor: PP Endang Paminto Rotary Club Bandung Kota Kembang

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