Rotarian of the Week 08-03-11

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Indiana and Michigan. She started working as a baby sitter for fifty cents an hour but remembers her first real job as being a camp counselor for the summer. Between her junior and senior years in high school she provided outdoor experiences for inner city children. She graduated from Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, Michigan home of the Falcons, and then attended the University of Wyoming earning a degree in Business Education. Our special Rotarian chose Wyoming for college because she wanted to live in the West. She teases the rest of her family that she was the smart one who got to Wyoming first. 

Betsey Gusea- Gerringer was marred to Jim for 31 years before losing him suddenly in 2004. She has been married to Tal Gerringer for the past four and one half years. She counts herself very lucky to have been blessed twice in marriage. Betsy has a daughter Jennifer and a son Adam and four wonderful grandchildren.

Other than family, Betsey is most proud of her wide ranging successful work experience. During eight years of service she became a manager for Unicover Corporation; she helped SafeCard open, served as a Director and after twelve years helped them close, and then she worked with Paul Smith at the Hitching Post as Assistant and Marketing Director.

Betsy Gusea- Gerringer was sponsored into Rotary by Roger Schreiner. Her most memorable Rotary experience has been serving as the Better Business Bureau/ Rotary Ethics Scholarship Chair. The student who won was amazing, really demonstrated an understanding of our Rotary Four Way Test. She was very proud to be part of a scholarship program that promoted ethical behavior. Betsy likes being part of Rotary because it supports and promotes education, Teachers, Students, Exchange Students, and Group Study.

Betsy has served The Rotary Club of Cheyenne on the Christmas Luncheon; Annual Picnic; Better Business Bureau/ Rotary Ethics and Discretionary Giving Committees. She has chaired BBB/RC and Annual Picnic.

When not volunteering at Rotary Betsey enjoys giving back to her community in other ways, she has served or is currently serving on; The Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Board; The United Way Board; and The Cheyenne Frontier Days Board of Directors.

She is currently Sponsor Chair for the CFD Western Art show.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and playing golf. Her favorite meal is a Bacon Wrapped Filet from Tony’s Market in Denver with a crisp salad and fresh berries.

In recognition of her service to our Club and our Community, The Sargent at Arms will present Betsy with a Gift Certificate and our heartfelt thanks.