Club: Centennial
Been a Rotarian since: Nov 01, 1989
Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow
How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
20 yrs
List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Greeley Centennial
What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Sergeant at Arms, Director
Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
Director
Have you held district or int'l offices?
No
eClub works for me because...
networking, community involvement
How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
dedicated, loyal and trustworthy
What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
family, my dogs, rodeo
Some least favorite things?
housework, politics, inactivity
Is there a quotation that gets you through the day, or is very meaningful to you?
win as though you were used to it, lose as though it dosen't matter - "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons
What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
Ford van
What type of pets do you prefer?
4 dogs (otterhounds and a clumber spaniel), 2 cats (maine coon and a domestic short hair).
My special skills and talents are...
organization, leadership
Level of traditional education:
College degree
Do you have a specialty degree?
No
Where did you attend High School?
Ft. Hamilton HS
Where did you attend college?
Regis University, Denver
I use my degree in my current occupation:
False
What is your current occupation?
Retired Police First Sergeant
How long have been at your current occupation?
37 years
What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
concrete form setter
What are your hobbies?
AKC Show dogs, rodeo
Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
MLB, Colorado Rockies
PRCA Rodeo
Do you like to camp?
No
Do you prefer books or movies?
Books
Do you like to cook or go out for dinner?
Cook
What is your favorite meal?
Roast Pork Tenderloin
What is your favorite book and why?
Shoes of the Fisherman - an outsider makes a difference
If you could meet your great-great grandparents, what would you ask them?
What made them want to come to this country and how did they endure the difficulties associated with such an adventure
If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Sir Winston Churchill - to posses such command of the English language as to effect historical change
If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
The one I retired from. No other has such an immediate impact on a community
What is your favorite movie? Why?
The Wizard of Oz, pure fantasy and escapism
What might surprise people about you?
I possess a sense of humor and love a good practical joke.
If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?
Fly an airplane
If you relive one day, which would it be?
Too many from which to choose
If you could take only three items with you to a space colony, what would they be? (Your family is already coming with.)
a bible, its got all the best stories in it; my pets;
What is the best advice your parents gave you?
keep your own council, and don't go against the beliefs of others out of spite
What is the best advice you have given your children?
see above
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
one of the big cats for their infinite patience and grace
Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:
the birth of my daughters
Family secret for treating a cold?
fluids and sleep
Where would you like to retire?
where I'm at because of my family and friends
The world will be a better place when…
we accpt there are others with different beliefs and customs who are just as good a people as we think we are
