Rotarian of the Week 06-01-11

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska, outside of Omaha.  She graduated from West Senior High School, home of the Thunderbirds.  After high school, she attended the University of Wyoming earning bachelor’s degrees in business administration and accounting.  Our special Rotarian’s first job was working as a car hop at the local hot spot, Dog ‘n Suds, for $3.25 / hour.  Today, Ann Nelson is the Wyoming Regional President for American National Bank, overseeing eight locations in Wyoming.  Ann and her husband Steve recently celebrated their 24^th anniversary.  In her free time, Ann enjoys photography, walking, dancing and scrapbooking.  Her favorite meal is pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions.  She also admits to drinking ice tea by the gallon.  Ann has been a Rotarian for twenty-two years having been members of the Laramie, Green River, and Fort Collins clubs.  She served as President of the Laramie Sunrise Rotary Club.  She enjoys Rotary for the opportunity to give back.  Her fondest Rotary memory was the time spent with exchange students as she got to know some very special young adults.  Ann’s proudest accomplishment is working her way through school and being the first member of her family to earn a college degree.  Ann has been a member of our Club since 2006 when she was sponsored by Julie Malm.  Ann currently serves on our Board of Directors and is responsible for overseeing the World Community Service, Rotary Foundation, Scholarship and Summer Picnic committees.  In recognition of her service to our Club, the Sergeant at Arms presented her with a gift certificate and a gallon of ice tea.