Rotarian of the Week 02-09-11

Posted by Billie Addleman

on Feb 09, 2011

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in the Nebraska sand hills in the town of Tryon, attending McPherson County High School, home of the Longhorns. Her first job was working in the hayfields stacking and baling hay on the family farm. Carol Rookstool is the retired Postmaster for Cheyenne, serving in that position for 11 years with a total of 25 years in the U.S. Postal Service. Today, she works for the Foster Grandparent program. When Carol first joined Rotary she was one of few women in the Club and was a little apprehensive, but all of the members made her feel welcome. She enjoys Rotary because of the fellowship amongst so many great members. Carol and her husband, Rook, will celebrate their 49^th anniversary this March. They have three grown kids and two granddaughters. Next to raising three great kids, her proudest accomplishment is the successful career she had with the Postal Service. In addition to Foster Grandparents and Rotary, Carol has been involved in many civic activities including the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, and Meals on Wheels. In her free time, she enjoys camping with her grandkids, traveling and reading. Her most memorable Rotary experience, was serving as the District Conference chair for District Governor George McIlvaine when he held his conference at Little America and her year as Club President. Carol has been a member of our Club since 1990 when she was sponsored by Charley Dickey. During her time in the Club, Carol has served on numerous committees, served as a Director and was our Club President in 2008-09. Her service did not stop there, she currently serves on our Meals on Wheels committee, the Teacher of the Month Committee, chaired our summer Picnic, and helped with the Valentine’s Day Luncheon. In recognition of her service to our Club, the Sergeant at Arms will present her with a gift certificate and a bookmark.