Rotarian of the Week 02-01-12

 Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Southern California… Long Beach and Camarillo (Cam-uh-ree-oh). Her first paying job was in a flower field … in Camarillo… cutting Iris flowers … she was paid about 50 cents per hour. She attended Camarillo High School where she was a proud …Scorpion.

 After high school, the special Rotarian attended six different universities and colleges before receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Montclair State College in Montclair, New Jersey.

Melinda Brazzale has been  married to her husband Ernie for the past 31 years. The have two very talented adult children. Rebecca is a brilliant and caring Spanish Teacher at the new South High School here in Cheyenne. Nick works in contracting on the F.E. Warren Air Force Base.  

Other than her family, Melinda is most proud of spending her life …”Being sincere in relationships and putting herself into everything she does”.

Our Rotarian of the Week was sponsored into the Rotary Club of Cheyenne by Teresa Moore in 2006.  When Melinda was asked what she likes most about Rotary… she responds … “The fact that I can contribute on a personal level but also that I can really make a difference in the world by belonging to Rotary. There is definitely power in numbers. I really like and believe in the motto ‘Service above Self’ and I have been very pleased with the giving spirit and energy of all the Rotarians I have met in Cheyenne. “

 Melinda has served on the Publicity Committee, World Community Service, Student of the Month and Student Exchange. She has been Editor of the annual newspaper supplement to recognize and celebrate Honor Students in the region and of course she currently serves as one of our…Sargent at Arms.

Melinda’s most memorable Rotary experiences include:

Serving as Sargent at Arms and getting to know all the Rotarians names

She loves the smiles and especially the hugs from a few …veteran …members

She learned a lot from especially two of the presidents that have served during her fairly short membership….. Bob Womack and Billie Addleman… She says…” each one exemplifies ‘Service above Self’…and has set a model for her to achieve. These two great guys not only …LIVE Rotary… but are nice guys too!”

In her free time, Melinda enjoys bike riding, gardening, walking, reading and …people.

Her favorite meal is …any kind of Mexican Food.

In recognition of her service to our Club and our Community the Sargent at Arms will present Melinda Brazzale with a Gift Certificate from the Club.

Thank you and Congratulations Melinda