David Hayden

Rotary Stats

Club: Rotary Club of Sammamish, WA
Been a Rotarian since: Mar 07, 2006

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.
5 1/2 years - since March 2006

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Rotary club of Sammamish, WA

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Sergeant-at-Arms, Membership Co-Chair

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
Sergeant-at- Arms

Have you held district or int'l offices?
No

If yes, list them:

What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
None outside of my home club

eClub works for me because...
My wife and I have recently retired and will be starting an extended (3 years) road trip in our RV to explore America. Without our eClub I wouldn't be able to continue to be an active member of Rotary.

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Service-minded, other-directed, personable and a good friend.

Some least favorite things?
Big Crowds, close-minded people and Seattle's weather.

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
My wife, my life and having new experiences and the lessons that come with them.

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
Ford F350 diesel pickup to pull the fifth wheel.

What type of pets do you prefer?
None.

My special skills and talents are...
Leading diverse work groups, corporate governance

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
Some College

Do you have a specialty degree?
No

Describe it:

Where did you attend High School?
Speedway H.S., Speedway, Indiana (our mascot was a sparkplug!)

Where did you attend college?
Purdue University

I use my degree in my current occupation:
False

What is your current occupation?
Retired from business.

How long have been at your current occupation?
Since June 30, 2011

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
None - I found each opportunity to be interesting and they each added to my development both professionally and personally.

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Golf, guitar, cycling, working out to stay fit, reading and travel.

Do you play sport? List them.
Golf and cycling.

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
Some golf, tennis and cycling....but, generally not much.

Do you like to camp?
Yes

Do you prefer books or movies?
Books

Food

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

What is your favorite meal?
A filet mignon and fresh asparagus cooked on the grill, with some fresh bread and a nice cabernet.

Miscellaneous

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
I have a wonderful spouse and life - I truly can't think of anything that I would trade for.

If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
Musician

What might surprise people about you?
I'm not as old as i look.......

If you relive one day, which would it be?
A sun-filled day and moonlit night aboard a small sailboat at sea and out of the sight of land off the coast of Baja, Mexico.

What is the best advice your parents gave you?
Always be good to your word.

What is the best advice you have given your children?
None

Describe the most beautiful sight you have ever seen:
My wife, Therese.

Where would you like to retire?
On the road, traveling the USA.

The world will be a better place when…
Everyone is a Rotarian - believes in (and lives by) "Service Above Self".