Gary Filak

Rotary Stats

Club: Rotary eClub of Southwest USA
Been a Rotarian since: Jan 17, 2006

Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
I was accepted into the Rotary Club of Leesburg-Daybreak in January 2006

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Rotary Club of Leesburg-Daybreak Jan. 2006-Oct.2011

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Membership Chair 2006-2007 Secretary 2007-2008 President-Elect 2008-2009 President 2009-2010

Which was your favorite? What roles would you be interested in pursuing?
President ! I liked getting things done!

Have you held district or int'l offices?
No

eClub works for me because...
Busy schedule,of course,but want to have another Rotary experience and possibly look to establish an eClub in Northern Virginia down the road.

About Me

How would you describe yourself? List qualities that friends might use to describe you.
Energetic,humorous,sometimes too intense

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
Helping my clients reach their financial goals,training new financial advisors,travelling,photography,fishing

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

What type of pets do you prefer?
We have 2 birds-a conure and a canary,as my partner Cathy has allergies.

My skills or talents might best be applied to Rotary Service........
Positive energy;I get things done.

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
College degree

Describe it:
Certified Financial Planner: CFP(r)

Do you have a specialty degree?
Yes

Where did you attend High School?
St.Peter's Prep Jersey City,N.J.

Where did you attend college?
University of Vermont Burlington,Vt.

I use my degree in my current occupation:
True

What is your current occupation?
Financial Advisor

How long have been at your current occupation?
25 years

Entertainment/Interests

Do you like to camp?
Yes

Miscellaneous

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

What might surprise people about you?
Previous jobs include Correctional Officer, and a bartender at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
An eagle soaring high above

Written Profile

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My partner Cathy is an educator;my daughter Lisa graduates nursing school Dec.2011;my son Brian is on the 10yr. plan at the University of Colorado-Boulder.