Darlene Treese

Rotary Stats

Club: Recswusa

Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Sustaining

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
Since 1989. but not continuously. Needed an eClub!!

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Arizona - Tempe South, Tempe Rio Salado; Virginia - Bon Air; Florida - Tallahassee Northside

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Pres, VP, International Service, Club Service, Community Service, Vocational Service, Bulletin Editor

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
Each one had terrific WOW moments and activities. It's been fun to be very involved wherever we lived and "cross-pollinate" ideas from one end of the country to the other.

Have you held district or int'l offices?
Yes

If yes, list them:
Rotaract Chair, RYLA, District Conference Planning, PR and Marketing

What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
GSE-Ambassadorial Scholar-Exchange Student-Friendship Exchange hosting and mentoring

eClub works for me because...
we travel a lot and this keeps me close in touch with Rotary friends throughout the world.

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Outgoing, energetic, persistent, optimistic, fun-loving

Some least favorite things?
Pollution, road rage and mean people

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
Hiking in the forest, listening to rain, and walking our beautiful Gulf beaches (this is what we do most week-ends!)

Is there a quotation that gets you through the day, or is very meaningful to you?
I have 2: “When the solution is simple, God is answering.” ~Albert Einstein and "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." ~Cherokee Indian Proverb

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
Rhonda the Honda

What type of pets do you prefer?
Kirby - a breed unto himself - followed me home exactly 3 weeks after Joey (our 17 yr old Lhasa Apso) passed on. We think Joey sent him for amusement purposes only since this dog's actions are totally wild and unpredictable - just what 2 logical, sensible people need to break from reality!

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
Doctorate/Emeritus

Do you have a specialty degree?
Yes

Describe it:
Hypnosis

Where did you attend High School?
Warren, Ohio

Where did you attend college?
Arizona State for BS in Ed, Ms in Ed and MC and Wm Lyon Univ in San Diego for PhD in Psychology

I use my degree in my current occupation:
True

What is your current occupation?
Private Practice in hypnosis, counseling, coaching and consulting

How long have been at your current occupation?
Since 1983

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Anything that keeps me outdoors

Do you play sport? List them.
Now - golf, biking and backyard baseball Pre-injury - jogging, tennis and all other games that had a ball (I was raised as the son my dad always wanted)

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
High school, college and pro basketball, baseball and football (I have a lot of clients who are athletes - tough job, eh?)

Do you like to camp?
Yes

Do you prefer books or movies?
Books

Food

Do you like to cook or go out for dinner?
Go out

Miscellaneous

What is your favorite book and why?
For daily inspiration - Tao Te Ching

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
A childhood dream was to be a grounds keeper for the Cleveland Indians.

What is your favorite movie? Why?
The Pixar flicks - Finding Nemo, Toy Story, Shrek, etc. I love the humor and creativity - quotable lines for all ages and occasions!

The world will be a better place when�
we practice kindness unconditionally. “Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.”~Paramahansa Yogananda Yea Rotary!!!! Yea EClub!!!!!!!!