Rotarian of the Week 08-10-11

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Casper Wyoming. At the ripe old age of 10 years he became a full time sheepherder for the family ranch. It seems the hired hand quit on the first day of a 100 mile trail drive to the summer rang in the Big Horns. Our special Rotarian went from being a grade school kid on summer vacation to a full time herder in charge of 2000 sheep. Pay was never discussed but he always had free food, clothing, and a roof over his head; and of course, a good horse.

Tim Ellis graduated from Natrona County High School home of the Mustangs. He attended the University of Wyoming and Preston University. Tim and his lovely spouse, Marie have been married for eight years. He has two step children Steven (23) and LaTisha (20). Other than his family, Tim is most proud of being the project manager of the 1998 team that converted the Federal District of Wyoming from paper to electronic filing. Wyoming became one of the first five federal districts to implement this technology to benefit the public. Virtually all of our business is now conducted electronically over the internet.

Tim was sponsored into Rotary by Stephan Harris. He enjoys Rotary because of the close fellowship of our club and the opportunity to serve people in our community, the state and even globally. Our Rotarian of the Week’s most memorable Rotary experience was helping the Australian Group Study Exchange last year. He spent the entire time learning from them and getting to know many of his fellow Rotarians better. By the time the Australian team left he had learned that a “ute” is a pickup and a “float” is simply a trailer. Tim Ellis has served on the New Member Committee, Teacher of the Month Committee and the Group Study Exchange Committee, which he currently chairs.

Tim can usually be found Saturday morning, enjoying a breakfast burrito from R&B. He loves the outdoors and is especially fond of fly fishing. Tim also enjoys restoring sheep wagons and old vehicles.

In recognition of his service to our Club, our Community, and our great State of Wyoming, The Sargent at Arms will present Tim Ellis with a gift certificate and our heartfelt Thanks.