Rotarian of the Week 06-20-12

Our Rotarian of the Week was born in Princeton, New Jersey. He grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. His first paying job was mowing lawns. He really cannot remember how much he was paid. 

He attended Madison West High School…interestingly… his high school did not have a mascot… It was just …Madison West High School.

This special Rotarian earned his both his Bachelor of Science and his Medical Doctor degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He interned and served a fellowship in Burlington, Vermont.  He served his second year of fellowship at the University of Minnesota…. He also served in the United States Air Force.

Dr. Eric Wedell has been married to his lovely wife Maida for 45 years. They have two adult children Carl and Allison.

Other than family, Eric is most proud successfully practicing medicine for 32 years right here in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Eric retired…June 30, 2006.  Though he did not mention it … it should be noted … Dr. Wedell served as Wyoming Chapter Governor of the American College of Physicians from 2008 to 2012.

Eric was sponsored into The Rotary Club of Cheyenne by Dr. Rick Davis in 1981. His most memorable Rotary experience was becoming aware of and then completely committed to …Rotary’s polio eradication program.  Dr. Weddle likes Rotary because of the Rotary genuine commitment to “Service above self” both locally and internationally.   He and Maida served as Chairs of the Rotary Dance several years ago. In addition he has provided numerous very interesting programs for Rotary over the years… most recently …the program on the extraordinary changes in the United States health care system. 

Eric’s favorite meal is …steak cooked medium…with baked potato with butter… and a vegetable. 

In his spare time Eric enjoys …road bicycling and volunteering… he volunteers with United Way of Laramie County and serves in a leadership role in his church.  Eric has recently been named president – elect of the remarkably talented …Cheyenne Chamber Singers.

In recognition of his many years of service to our club and our community the Sargent at Arms will present Dr. Eric Wedell with a gift certificate from the Club.