Rotarian of the Week 05-11-11

Posted by Billie Addleman 
on May 16, 2011
 
Our Rotarian of the Week grew up in several places including Oklahoma and Germany, as her father was an Army officer.  She graduated from Norman High School, home of the Tigers, in Norman, Oklahoma.  Her first job was babysitting on the weekends at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for 50 cents an hour.   She attended the University of Oklahoma and lived in England before moving to Cheyenne in 1984.  Her first job was working with Ann Smith in the real estate business.  Eventually, she went onto to attend LCCC and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Chapman University and a Master’s in Human Relations from Lesley College.  Today, Kim Withers is the President of Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union.  Kim and her husband Scot will celebrate 20 years of marriage next Valentine’s Day.  They have eleven year old twin girls.  Kim also has a grown son who is currently serving in the Peace Corps in Peru.  In her free time, Kim enjoys kayaking, fly fishing, camping, and water colors.  She has been a Girl Scout Leader for 7 years and served on the Southeast Regional Council.  Her favorite meal is barbecue with jalapeno coleslaw.  Her proudest accomplishment was being recognized as the National Credit Union Executive of the Year in 2007 and being inducted into the National Credit Union Hall of Fame in 2008.  Kim enjoys Rotary for the people and the opportunity to interact and work with other members.  Her most memorable Rotary moment was last fall when she met Ramesh Ferris and understanding the true impact of polio and the purple pinkie project.  She has been a member of our Club since 2008, when she was sponsored by Bill Gentle and Brenda Arnold. Since that time, Kim chaired our New Member Committee for a year, served on the 4 Way Test Scholarship committee, been a regular participant at the Cranium Cup, and this year chaired our Purple Pinkie Committee.  In recognition of her service to our Club, the Sergeant at Arms presented her with a gift certificate and a special lapel pin.  

 

 
 
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