Curt Larson

Rotary Stats

Club: Glenwood, MN
Been a Rotarian since: Sep 14, 1986

Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
Since 1986

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Alexandria, MN; Longview, WA; Glenwood, MN

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, Youth Exchange Officer

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
Treasurer

Have you held district or int'l offices?
Yes

If yes, list them:
Youth Exchange Committee, Assistant District Governor

What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
Group Study Exchange host

eClub works for me because...
I live too far away from a Rotary Club

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Compassionate, Service-minded, Caring

Some least favorite things?
Shopping, Shopping, Shopping

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
Traveling, Gardening, Computer

Is there a quotation that gets you through the day, or is very meaningful to you?

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
2005 Chevy 2500 Diesel Pickup

What type of pets do you prefer?
None at present

My special skills and talents are...
Public Speaking, Preaching, Teaching

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
College degree

Do you have a specialty degree?
Yes

Describe it:
Associate in Ministry

Where did you attend High School?
Fertile, MN

Where did you attend college?
NDSU, Fargo, ND

I use my degree in my current occupation:
True

What is your current occupation?
Lutheran minister

How long have been at your current occupation?
17 years

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
Custom combining

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Woodworking, Gardening, Travel, Cooking

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
Minnesota Vikings football, Minnesota Twins baseball

Do you play sport? List them.
NO

Do you like to camp?
Yes

Do you prefer books or movies?
Movies

Food

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

What is your favorite meal?
Anything Chinese

Miscellaneous

What is your favorite book and why?
Heaven Is Real; this is a book about a little boy who died and came back to life and saw heaven.

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Jesus; I would love to be able to heal people and minister to their needs.

If you could meet your great-great grandparents, what would you ask them?
What was it like to come to a strange new land, America, and leave your family behind in Norway?

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
CEO of a non-profit organization, like Habitat for Humanity

What is your favorite movie? Why?

What might surprise people about you?
I am actually very shy and reserved.

If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?
Take a hot air balloon ride

If you relive one day, which would it be?
Our wedding day

If you could take only three items with you to a space colony, what would they be? (Your family is already coming with.)
My computer, A good book, My television

What is the best advice your parents gave you?
You can be anything you want to be.

What is the best advice you have given your children?
Love God and love yourself.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
Dog, man's best friend.

Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:
Rocky Mountains in Canada

Family secret for treating a cold?
Take a swig of Nyquil and get lots of sleep

Where would you like to retire?
right where I live now

The world will be a better place when…
The world can live in peace.