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My Rotary Info
How long have you been in Rotary?
10 years
List the Rotary clubs you've belonged to.
Tempe South Rotary, Tempe, Arizona Rotary eClub Southwest USA (go eClub!)
What club offices have you held?
Dir. Int'l Services, Sgt. at Arms, President
Which was your favorite?
President
Have you held district or int'l offices?
yes
If yes, list them:
GSE Coordinator, twice GSE committee, 4 times
What other Rotary involvement have you had? (Exchange, Friendship exchange, GSE, etc.)
Exchange Student - to District 9350, South Africa 1983, GSE Team Leader 5510 to D3270, 1998
About Me
How would you describe yourself?
Always up for a challenge, like to laugh, and capable of getting in way over my head.
What are your 3 most favorite things?
Kids laughter, lazy days on the beach, snow falling
3 least favorite things?
Mean people, traffic, schedules.
Quotation that gets you through the day?
98% of worry is without reason.
What type of vehicle do you drive?
2004 Chevy Blazer
Education and Occupation
Level of traditional education:
College degree
Where did you attend High School?
Mountain View HS, Mesa, Arizona
Where did you attend college?
ASU
I use my degree in my current occupation:
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What is your current occupation?
Marketing, project management
How long have been at your current occupation?
1 1/2 years
What was the least favorite job you've ever had?
Busboy at a Black Angus
Entertainment/Interests
What are your hobbies?
Do you play sport? List them.
Fencing mostly
Do you watch sport? Who are your favorite teams/players?
Here and their. Mostly playoffs, though I don't mind blowing half of a Sunday on football. Most for tradition sake, and partly to relish being lazy.
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?
BBQ veggies, rice, and a bottle of red wine. Companion optional.
Miscellaneous
What is your favorite book and why?
The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov. I know, there are three, but it's a work of genius.
If you could meet your great-great grandparents, what would you ask them?
Do you think the world will still exist in 2007? Seriously, it seems like every era thinks its the last. Did they?
If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
Neil Armstrong, the day he walked on the moon. Why you ask? Are you kidding me?
If money were not an a concern, what profession would you choose?
Youth sport and education administrator for a small coastal town, probably in Mexico or Central America.
What is your favorite movie? Why?
The Princess Bride. Something for everyone, excellent on every level.
What might surprise people about you?
I'm pretty shy.
If you could muster the courage, what would you like to do?
Mustering courage is not something I am shy about, so I pretty much do everything and anything that I want to.
If you relive one day, which would it be?
This one day on GSE in Pakistan where the team wound up in the desert with our guides and we ran across a group of locals doing a dance in the middle of nowhere. Rotarians in suits and team all joined in. This was amidst yak milk drinking and many other experiences that made me realize more than ever before the commonality of humanity, all while having a great time!
If you could take only three items with you to a space colony, what would they be? (Your family is already coming with.)
Pictures of earth, tao teh ching, and ink for my fountain pen.
What is the best advice your parents gave you?
Never, ever, under any circumstance join a Rotary Club. Le sigh. I should listen to my parents! Seriously? 'Follow the Golden Rule' which they both told me and demonstrated to me.
What is the best advice you have given your children?
You can be anything you want to be - it just takes passion and practice.
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
A blue whale.
Family secret for treating a cold?
Denial.
Where would you like to retire?
The beach.
The world will be a better place when…
More is budgeted on education than defense.
Stephen Shearin's Children
Percocious and ready to laugh at a moments notice, Scarlet is a treasure and a joy.
Stephen Shearin's Comments:
Posted: Aug 17, 2007 12:01 am
Hi Steph,
scuse for the deley answer. I'm happy to meet aries too. Thanks for welcome.
Ciao
Posted: Aug 04, 2007 4:58 pm
Hi, again, Steph:
I just went to your profile and saw the photo of Scarlet. What a doll! I cannot believe how she has grown. How old is she now? She is beautiful.
Posted: Aug 04, 2007 4:54 pm
Hi, Stephen:
I am in the process of typing and sending a copy of my journal of my visit to Pakistan right after that country and Indian tested their nuclear weapons and Americans had been evacuated. I have thought of you often as I relived this adventure while I typed it. Let me know if you'd like to read any of it.
Posted: Jul 17, 2007 10:47 am
I love this site...now if I can only get my profile updated! I tried to edit but not sure if I did this right.
Posted: Jul 13, 2007 2:53 pm
I love the Egyptians!!!!! Beth and I, are as always going to have a great time! We will be sure to keep you updated!!! I am so excited.
I love the new site! It's great to see everyone and be interactive!!
Posted: Jun 27, 2007 8:51 pm
And a good evening to you ....
Must be about sleep time back there.
The site is looking great and functioning well. The attendance algorithm and output should work just fine.
Chat tomorrow.
Mel
Posted: Jun 27, 2007 8:11 pm
Steph,
Thanks for joining my group on Fellowship Discussions.
Frank Longoria
Posted: Jun 20, 2007 2:46 pm
I am enjoying our new website. You guys have done a magnificent job on this site. There is certainly no excuse for not having excellent fellowship if only all members would visit and spend some time exploring, and communicating with each other. I believe that it is very important for us to encourage all members to update their profiles immediately and make strong efforts to stay in touch with one another. Congratulations! Frank Longoria
Posted: Jun 20, 2007 7:19 am
Ciao President !!!
Posted: Jun 09, 2007 8:01 am
The deeper I get into this project of yours, the more clearly I can see the value to every member, and getting every member to discover that eRotary can be dynamic. Great work from both you and Kent.
Posted: Jun 05, 2007 6:37 am
Ciao President! GREAT WEBSITE!!!
Posted: Jun 04, 2007 11:17 pm
you have way to much fun! Tone it down a bit lad!
Posted: May 30, 2007 6:01 pm
You're "Leading the Way." Looks good.
Posted: May 30, 2007 1:47 pm
Hey Steph
Looking good - but there are still some bugs.
Can't seem to update my profile info - doesn't save any changes I make.
Hope this helps
Luisa
Posted: Dec 27, 2007 7:58 pm
Hi Stephen! Enjoyed viewing your personal info! Hope you have a wonderfully Happy and prosperous New Year! ~ Susan Varano