Rotarian of the Week 11-24-10

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in Rosemount, Minnesota, where her high school mascot was the Crusader.  She likes Rotary because of the idea of “service above self” and that all people are teachers and we can learn something from every person we help.  Our special Rotarian’s first job was working as a Kidney Dialyzer Inspector at a medical facility in Rosemount making $2.90 an hour.  Later she obtained a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana.  She also attended Eastern Wyoming Community College majoring in Business Management.  Today, Judy Thomas is the Vice-President of Commercial Lending at Central Bank & Trust.  She and Larry have been nine years.  She also has four children and eight grandchildren.  Her favorite meal is pot roast.  Judy’s most memorable Rotary experience is watching the excitement of young men and women as they are recognized as Students of the Month.  She believes they are the future and it is wonderful to be able to encourage our local students.  Other than family, her proudest accomplishment is being able to sing at church or in choir.  Judy has been a member of our Club since 2008 when she was sponsored by Larry Meuli.  Since joining our Club, Judy has been involved in numerous projects and currently chairs our Student of the Month committee.  In addition, Judy Thomas is a Trustee on the Cheyenne Rotary Foundation, our local foundation, where she also serves as treasurer.  In recognition of her service to our Club, the Sergeant at Arms presented her with a gift certificate to Poor Richards and a box of hot chocolate with marshmallows.