Rotarian of the Week 10-19-2011

Posted by Ted J. Adams

on Oct 23, 2011

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Lander, Wyoming. His first paid work experience was mowing lawns. He was paid by the lawn and averaged about $1.50 per hour. The special Rotarian attended Lander Valley High School home of the Lander Tigers. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Wyoming completing his undergraduate degree in accounting in 1982 and his Jurist Doctorate in 1996.

Scott Meier has been married to his lovely wife Kathy for 25 years; they have three talented sons Michael, Patrick and Philip. Other than family, Scott’s proudest accomplishments include passing the CPA exam and passing the Wyoming Bar exam.

Scott was sponsored into Rotary two times, in Laramie by Kermit Brown and into our Cheyenne Rotary Club by Corey Rutledge. His most memorable Rotary experience was the day George McIlvaine called and asked him to help with the program committee. Scott had no experience with program committee and his co-chair resigned from Rotary. Nevertheless, with Georges help Scott was able to put a year’s worth of programs together. Scoot served as program committee chair for two years.

Scott likes Rotary because of the fellowship and opportunity to serve. He says …”You will like where you live more … when you become involved …in where you live. Rotary does that… also you can learn the most interesting things about life… at the Get Away Table.

Scott Meier has served on every single Rotary Committee at one time or another. Memorably … Club Service …under Dick Sherman…National Honor Society luncheon … with Brad Cave… Community Service … for Pomeroy… Membership and Club Bulletin … under Bohlen… Club Service and Social Events for Bishop…Group Study and World Community Service … for Coates… and Vocational Service with RYLA and National Honor Society …under Black.

This special Rotarian has served as Committee Chairman; Director; Sargent at Arms (Laramie); President Elect; President; and Assistant District Governor.

When Scott Meier has some free time he enjoys fly fishing, hunting and bicycling. His favorite meal is a T Bone Steak cooked medium rare with his wife’s twice baked potatoes and green beans.

In recognition of his exceptional service to our Club and our Community the Sargent at Arms will present Scott Meier with a Gift Certificate from the Club.