Rotarian of the Week 11-16-11

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up right here in Cheyenne Wyoming. His first paying job was working as a grocery sacker at the old Red Owl Food Store. At that time the store was located in the Wyoming Plaza Shopping Center. Our special Rotarian earned $1.25 per hour sacking the neighbor’s groceries. 

He attended Cheyenne East High School and was and still is a Proud Thunderbird. After high school he attended the University of Wyoming where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting.

Roger Schreiner has been married to his lovely wife Paula for thirty six years. They have one daughter, Stacie. She has given them two beautiful granddaughters; Olivia age four and Arianna age two.

Roger’s proudest accomplishment other than his wonderful family …is …having   served for three years as Contestant Chairman for Cheyenne Frontier Days. One of those years … 1996 … was the 100^th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Celebration.

Roger was sponsored in to Rotary by Auburn Dowdy. He has served on the Group Study Exchange Committee, Teacher of the Month Committee, and Rotary Foundation Committee. Roger has served the Rotary Club of Cheyenne as Sargent at Arms- for three years; Secretary- Treasurer -for three years; President of the Club in 1991-92 and District Treasurer – for years.

When asked about his most memorable experience …. Roger says … “Two trips to Saratov, Russia to work on projects with the Rotary Club of Saratov- Center and the Saratov Rotaract Club”.

His most memorable Rotary experience is … the many friendships he has made both here and in Russia.     

Roger’s favorite meal is from an old Volga German recipe… Cherry Dumplings boiled in sweet cream… When Roger has free time … he enjoys … being … “Opa”… which is German …for “Grandpa”… to his two granddaughters --- traveling, playing golf and reading.

In recognition of his service to our Club and our Cheyenne Community, The Sargent at Arms will present Roger Schreiner with a gift certificate from the Club.