This weeks program will be a formal introduction of our exchange students, Neto from Brazil and Elisa from Italy.  We will also have a presentation from our RLYA students.

Sheridan Peil our newly appointed Rotary Foundation Chair thanked the outgoing Chair, Lori Schoene, for her many years of service in that position.

Lucie Osborn gifted Paul Harris awards to Hugh Simpson (+2) and Lori Schoene (+8).  Mary Guthrie recieved her PH+5 and Lindi Kirkbride will recieve an award at a future meeting.

The Cheyenne Rotary Club Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of three grants of $10,000 each, supporting organizations that reflect Rotary’s commitment to service, education, and community well‑being.

This year’s grant recipients include:

• Dream Inspiration – Kenya, advancing clean water, sanitation, and educational opportunities for students and families.
• LCCC Cheyenne Rotary Club Foundation Scholarship Program, providing financial support to students who have a meaningful connection to Rotary—whether through family, service, or club involvement. Those interested in applying can contact Laramie County Community College directly for eligibility details and application information.
• Friday Food Bag Foundation, ensuring local children have access to nutritious food over the weekends so they can return to school ready to learn.

Each of these organizations embodies the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self,” and we are honored to support their work and the lives they touch.

Once again, thanks to Will Jones and his committee of volunteers we made $4,000 after expenses on the sale of 410 cases of peaches.

41    Years   Steve Kline

38    Years   Larry Wolfe

36    Years   Roger White

26    Years   Jean Chrostoski

17    Years   Jamie Markus

11    Years   Danielle Bratton

7      Years   Peter Laybourn

5      Years   Sarah Compton

3      Years   Mike Fernandez

                     Tom Garrison

                     Donnie Heiduck

                     Heather Heiduck

                     Leslie Nyberg

                     Katie Hobson

                     Patrick Millin

                     Danielle Ryan

September     1     Julie Malm

                               Jim Walter

September     2     Bruce Thomson

September     3     Nancy McCann

September     4     Lori Garrison

September     6     Daniel White

September     8     Amber Leyba

September     9     Janet Marschner

September    14    Toni Bell

September    23    Jean Chrostoski

                               Greg Porter

September    26    Carol Merrell

September    27    Donnie Heiduck

September    30    Matt Cannon

• 33 LCCC-connected volunteers helped throughout the day, including 11 students representing Rotaract, PTK, PTA, AI, and STEAM Clubs, as well as faculty and staff: Alex Barker, Dr. Julie Semlak, Trevor Swarm, Steve Jensen, Jill Stringer, Jeanette Morris, Brendon Larsen, Maia Vacks, and Dr. Danielle Ryan .
• We were also joined by a Central High School Interact Club and their advisor, community members, and some of our youngest helpers ever (2 kiddos, 1 toddler, and even a baby)!
• Another approximately 44 additional community volunteers joined the effort at the three Grocery Stores, including Carole Boughton at Safeway, who started this wonderful annual tradition.

Jim Geringer has applied for membership in our Rotary Club.  Jim is a former Governor of Wyoming and is sponsored by Scott Meier.

I am pleased to have been selected as a speaker at the 2027 White Coat Investor Physician Wellness & Financial Literacy Conference (WCICON27), taking place February 24–27, 2027, in Orlando, Florida.

My presentation, “Building a Legacy Real Estate Portfolio,” will draw upon my experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and long-term residential real estate investor here in Cheyenne. I will discuss the principles my wife, Dr. Tracie Caller, and I have used to build and operate our residential real estate portfolio, with particular emphasis on disciplined acquisition, financing, long-term ownership, community investment, and building assets that can benefit future generations.

Here is the link for more information:

I am especially proud to represent Cheyenne and Wyoming at a national conference attended by physicians and other professionals from across the country. Many of the values that have shaped our approach to business and investing—service, stewardship, ethical leadership, and strengthening one’s community—also resonate strongly with the principles of Rotary.