Rotarian of the Week 05-02-12

Our Rotarian of the Week was born in Joplin, Missouri. He lived in Washington State, Montana, North Dakota, Alabama, Utah, New Zealand and Wyoming – all before reaching the age of fourteen years old. This Rotarian was a world traveler as a youth!!!
His first memory of working was when he was 10 years old. He served as Mrs. Helen Etchepare’s “Yard Boy”. He does not remember how much he got paid … he only remembers that the job was way too much for his level of competence…. And he got all the ice cream he could eat… with Paul Etchepare.
Eric Todd attended both Cheyenne Central High School and Minot High School in Minot North Dakota. Technically Eric was both a proud Central “Indian” and a proud Minot High “Magician”. 
After high school our special Rotarian attended what he refers to as the “Harvard of the West”… Montana State University!!!  where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Eric has been married to his lovely wife Cindy for the past 29 years. They have two adult children Forrest and Jessica and a very special nephew Andrew. Also they have very recently …. One week ago … acquired a Perfect Granddaughter … Addison.
Other than family …Eric’s proudest accomplishment has been his ability to create a life -work environment that has allowed him to control his time… If you think about it … THAT IS A REMARKABLE ACCOMPISHMENT… BECOMING MASTER OF YOUR OWN TIME!!
Eric was sponsored into Rotary by Larry Shippy in June of 1995.
His most memorable Rotary experience was years ago at the Hitching Post… It seems the Get- Away Tables early exit route was blocked… Ted Mc Coy boldly lead the … Get Away…ers… out through the kitchens and catacombs of the Hitch. Undaunted by the confusion Ted burst through the last possible door option… and strode directly through the monthly meeting of the Women’s Civic League… with all the rest of the Get- Away team meekly following.
Eric Todd has served on: The Invocation Committee, Read to Me, Dictionary Distribution, Highway Clean-up, Joe Devine’s Summer Picnic’s, and he has supplied kids to be riders for the Moonlight Bicycle Ride. He has also served as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer.
In addition Eric Chaired the Four Way Test Scholarship Committee. When asked what he likes most about Rotary …Eric responds … “That we are responsible for the eradication of Polio on the Planet and …we are not required to sell pencils…
It is not surprising that someone who has become ….Master of his own Time…. would respond to the question… What is your hobby or area of interest in your free time? ……………….  Eric says… “Too many to list…. I have never been accused of letting work interfere with my recreation schedule”
Eric’s favorite meal is Blue Grouse with burgundy souse in pastry --- Asparagus and salad with egg mustard dressing!!
In recognition of his service to our Club and our Community The Sargent at Arms will present Eric Todd with a gift Certificate from the Club.
Congratulations Eric and Thank you!