Rotarian of the Week 03-07-12

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Rock Springs Wyoming. His first job was working as a life guard and swimming instructor. He earned $2.00 per hour and he was just twelve years old. This special Rotarian attended Rock Springs High School where he was a very proud and successful member of the “Tigers”. After high school he attended the University of Wyoming, earning a B.S. in Accounting and his Jurist Doctorate from our University of Wyoming Law School.

Rotarian Matt Fermelia is the proud father of son, Austin age 19… step son Alex, age 18… and daughter Auri, age 16. His significant other is the lovely Jodi Antonacci.

Matt’s proudest accomplishments other than family include some remarkable achievements in high school. He was a High School All American in swimming and he was selected to the Mc Donald’s All American High School Band as a ‘Trumpet’ player.  In addition Matt received the prestigious Hugh O’Brian Leadership Scholarship. This Rotarian has multiple talents.

Our special Rotarian was sponsored into the Rotary Club of Cheyenne in 2001 by Michl “Mike” Mc Gee. When asked what he likes most about Rotary, Matt says….” The camaraderie…helping with all the worthy causes for the unfortunate and for children”.

Matt has served on about every committee we have… the Invocation Committee, the Highway Clean Up Committee, Meals on Wheels, Moonlight Cowboy Ride, Teacher of the Month, Read to Me, Dictionaries and Cheyenne Rotary Foundation. He has served as a Board Member from 2005 to 2008. He has chaired Club Service and Public Relations as well as Teacher of the Month and Highway Clean up.

Through all of his many service experiences… when Matt is asked … What is your most memorable Rotary experience…...he responds … “The Read to Me program … I loved interacting with the children” 

 In his spare time Matt loves to be active. He enjoys cycling, running, swimming, golfing, playing tennis, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting.

Matt’s favorite meal is Steak cooked medium rare, served with a baked potato, green salad with bleu cheese dressing complemented with a good beer or red wine.

In recognition of his service to our Club and our Community the Sargent at Arms will present Rotarian Matt Fermelia with a Gift Certificate from the Club.

Congratulations and Thank You Matt!