Matt Friedman

Rotary Stats

Club: Foothill-Highlands
Been a Rotarian since: Sep 01, 1991

Achievements: Paul Harris Fellow

My Rotary Info

How long have you been in Rotary? Estimate if you do not know exact dates.
I've been a Rotarian since 1991 other thah a gap from 1999 to 2002.

List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA St. Joseph, Missouri, USA Grass Valley, California, USA Auburn Daybreak, Auburn, California, USA

What club offices or leadership positions have you held?
Chair, GSE Chair, Youth Exchange Board Member and Chair of International Service

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

Have you held district or int'l offices?
No

eClub works for me because...
I have been able to maintain perfect attendance even with a difficult work schedule.

About Me

What are your favorite things, in personal and work life?
My wife and daughter. Service to others. A good meal with good friends.

Some least favorite things?
Negativity. Humidity. Baseless hatred.

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

What type of vehicle do you drive, or doperfer another mode of transportation?
Buick Regal

What type of pets do you prefer?
1 dog (Husky mix) 3 cats (tabby, calico and dust mop) various small fish

Education and Occupation

Level of traditional education:
Masters Degree

Describe it:
Masters in Regional Planning MA Hebrew Letters Rabbinical Ordination

Do you have a specialty degree?
Yes

Where did you attend High School?
Mills High School, Millvrae, california, USA

Where did you attend college?
Macalester College University of North Carolina Hebrew Union College

I use my degree in my current occupation:
True

What is your current occupation?
Transportation Planner, part time rabbi, part time university instructor

How long have been at your current occupation?
Many

What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
A tie between counting cars and cleaning cat boxes.

Entertainment/Interests

What are your hobbies?
Travel, running, reading, music

Do you play sport? List them.
Rnning

Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
College and pro football College basketball (U. of North carolina)

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