Doreen Berggren

Rotary Stats

Club: Rotary eClub of the Southwest USA
Been a Rotarian since: Jun 30, 2010

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
I have been a Rotarian since June, 2010

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Rotary Club of Prescott Valley, AZ

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Membership Chair of Club & District 5490 Area 5 Membership Chair & Rotarians working with Rotarians

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
My favorite was Rotarians Working with Rotarians. This brought together all area Rotarians and worked with membership growth.

Have you held district or int'l offices?
Yes

If yes, list them:
District 5490 Area 5 Membership Chair Rotarians Working with Rotarians

What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
I traveled to Caborca, Mexico on the Polio Plus trip February 2011

eClub works for me because...
My business schedule and other community obligations makes it difficult to be at the same time every week for meetings.

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Energetic, Happy, On time, Responsible and with a Positive Attitude.

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
I work with Blue Star Mothers for our kids deployed in Afghanistan and continue to support all Military everywhere! I also work as a community planner for networking events in our community.

Some least favorite things?
People who complain and continue to do so!!! Not having enough time to do all I want and need to do.

Is there a quotation that gets you through the day, or is very meaningful to you?
If I can See It, I can Achieve It. Believe All Things Possible.

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
I own a Chevy Blazer.

What type of pets do you prefer?
I adore my two cats.

My special skills and talents are...
Building relationship with people and businesses. Bringing together the two so we all have Quality Connections.

My skills or talents might best be applied to Rotary Service........
Building Relationships.

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
Some College

Describe it:

Where did you attend High School?
Port Richmond High School Staten Island, New York

Where did you attend college?
Staten Island Community College, Staten Island, New York

What is your current occupation?
I own a Promotional Product and Logo Wear Business.

How long have been at your current occupation?
5 years

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
Working in the kitchen at our local hospital when I was a teenager.

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Traveling

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
Soccer - NFL Football - Pittsburgh Steelers

Do you play sport? List them.

Do you like to camp?
No

Food

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

Miscellaneous

What is your favorite book and why?
Little Black Book of Connections - Jeffrey Gitomer This keeps me focus....

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
I would be my daughter who is an inspiration to me .

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
I like my profession and don't think having more money would change it.

What is your favorite movie? Why?

What might surprise people about you?
I am shy!

If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?

If you relive one day, which would it be?
The day my second child, my first son was born.

If you could take only three items with you to a space colony, what would they be? (Your family is already coming with.)
My cat, my IPad and my blanket.

What is the best advice your parents gave you?

What is the best advice you have given your children?
Be yourself. Be Honest. Be Loyal. Give freely of yourself in service to others.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
I would be my cat, Molly. She is loved and care for and knows it. She loves back.

Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:
it has not happened yet. It will be seeing my daughter upon her return from Afghanistan .

Family secret for treating a cold?

The world will be a better place when…
Citizens begin to understand they need to take care of each other.

Written Profile

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I am a mom, a wife, a sister and a friend. I love my business life. I meet people and through my business I can help them in theirs. Volunteering is my nature and sometimes I think I should learn the no word but there is always a few more hours to be able to be able to help others.