Rotarian of the Week 02-22-12

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Rawlins Wyoming. She attended and graduated from Rawlins High School …home of the “Outlaws”. Her first paying job was serving as a waitress… she earned $1.85 an hour …plus her tips.

After graduating from high school this special Rotarian attended our beloved University of Wyoming. She has been married to her husband Bart for the past 22 years. They have two beautiful and talented children. Drew age 19 and Emily age 14.

Other than family Joan Evans is most proud of the fact that she has served the great State of Wyoming as the Director of the Department of Work Force Services … having served for two different Governors is unusual… given that the Governors are from different parties.

Joan was sponsored into The Rotary Club of Cheyenne by Cindy Pomeroy in October of 2010. As you might expect the Director of the Department of Work Force services for Wyoming has… a very demanding travel schedule and a … unpredictable Calendar. 

While Joan has not been able to serve on any committees, she attends as regularly as possible and supports all the important work of the Club

When ask what she likes most about Rotary Joan responds …” Networking with wonderful people who truly put ‘Service above self’.

Her most memorable Rotary experience was listening to a presentation by our late- great United States Senator Craig Thomas during a meeting in Rawlins. 

This very special Rotarian spends her free time attending her children’s sporting events… In her role with State Government there really is no free time.

Joan’s favorite meal is Lobster Rolls … she adds … it is especially … her favorite when she gets to eat them in Boston, Massachusetts.   

In recognition of her service to our Club and our great State of Wyoming, The Sargent at Arms will present Joan Evans with a Gift Certificate from the Club.

Congratulations and Thank you Joan