Rotarian of the Week 03-14-12

Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in scenic Afton, Wyoming. His first paying job was …as he reports … “At the age of eleven my dog and I began delivering the Salt Lake Tribune after school in Afton… for $.75 cents a day. The route was 8 miles and mostly winter conditions.”

This special Rotarian attended Star Valley High School where he was one of many proud …”Star Valley Braves”. After high school he went on to earn… a Bachelor of Science and a Jurist Doctor Degree… at the University of Wyoming.

Our Rotarian of the Week met and married his lovely wife Margi in Washington D. C. …While he was serving as administrative assistant to Wyoming Congressman Teno Roncalio… and she was serving as speech writer and research assistant to California Congressman John Tunney.

Bill and Margi Bagley have been married for 47 years. They have three wonderful, adult children, Billy, John, and Chris. All of them live right here in Cheyenne. 

Other than his family, Bill Bagley’s proudest accomplishment is … he is Co- Author of the first national text on the Limited Liability Company ….and he has been the Editor of the Limited Liability Company Reporter for the past 18 years.

In 1973…Bill Bagley was sponsored into Rotary by two Rotarians….Dr. Quinn Keefe and Attilio Bedont. This remarkable Rotarian has placed service above self for the past 39 years.

Bill has served on the Speaker Committee and the Foundation Committee… When asked what he likes most about Rotary… he responds… “The work of the Rotary Foundation”.

Bills most memorable Rotary experiences are as he puts it… Lunch with friends… many, many, many, times … LUNCH WITH FRIENDS. 

Bill Bagley doesn’t have a favorite meal … as he says…”I like everything and that is my problem”

In his free time Bill likes to travel and study Western History he is currently doing research for a book on ... Elsy Lay … the cofounder of the …Wild Bunch.

In recognition of his remarkable long term service to our Club, our great State, and the nation… the Sargent at Arms will present Rotarian Bill Bagley with gift Certificate from the Club.

Congratulations and thank you! Bill