Rotarian Spotlight May 2013

This month’s Rotarian in the spotlight was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For grades K thru 5 she attended Ridley Elementary School, a small 2-room school north of Cheyenne. In grade 6, due to a school consolidation, she and her seven classmates transferred to Davis Elementary School in the “Big City.” From there she went on to graduate from East High School, home of the Thunderbirds. While in high school, she was very active in FFA and was a member in of several state championship judging teams.

After high school she focused her education on property appraisal and assessment, completing over 1600 hours of formal training.  Her first job was working at McDonalds on East Lincolnway for $2.05 per hour.

Brenda Arnold was sponsored into the Cheyenne Rotary Club by Gerrie Bishop in 1996. Her most memorable Rotary experiences were reading the Veteran’s recognition booklet compiled by Dana Metzke and hearing Ramesh Ferros tell his inspiring story. She has served on the Read- To-Me Committee for 10 years and has chaired the Spouses Holiday Luncheon. She enjoys the friendships built thru the years and the weekly Rotary programs about our world and community.

Brenda’s family includes two children, daughter – Amanda and son – Justin as well as five grandchildren ranging in age from 15 years to 2 months.

Her proudest accomplishment, beyond family, is having been elected to the office of Laramie County Assessor at the age of 34 and more importantly having received the approval of the residents of by being re-elected.

Additionally, she is a founding board member of Grace for 2 Brothers, a suicide awareness and prevention organization and she serves on the board of directors for the Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union.

Her favorite meal is “Mom’s fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Brenda’s hobbies include golf, hiking and traveling to new places.

The Sargent of Arms will now present Brenda with a Cheyenne Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificate in the amount of $25.00.