May 8, 2024 12:00 PM - The meeting will be held at Little America in the Cheyenne Room.
Chris Levesque, President/CEO
TerraPower
Levesque leads this nuclear innovation company in the pursuit of next-generation nuclear energy solutions and also oversees TerraPower’s new venture into therapeutic medical isotopes. His proven track record in scoping, planning and implementing complex projects began with his service in the U.S. Nuclear Navy and features more than 30 years of experience in the nuclear field.
Last week we celebrated our Youth Exchange Program. Both of our outgoing young women, Emilia Ricley and Teagin Latham spoke as well as our current exchange student, Natashia from Uganda. Teagin is Rotarian Ed Wright's grand daughter
Natashia also sang the national anthem to open our meeting.
Rotarians, exchange students and host families involved with the Youth Exchange Program gathered for a picture.
To help celebrate our Youth Exchange Program, 2 of our leaders in the Program were honored for their giving to the Rotary Foundation.
President Lori congratulated Dirk Miller, Distrtict 5440 Youth Exchange Chair, with his PH+4 and Stephanie Denning with her PH+4. Lori Schoene, Rotary Foundation Chair, presented the awards.
New member Travis Willert was introduced by his sponsor President Lori.
Travis is a licensed insurance professional and the owner of Willert Media Consulting, specializing in compliance and communication within the insurance industry. With over a decade of sales experience, Travis has proven expertise in managing complex communication strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance. He also serves as a Social Media Steward for Opolis, a cooperative focused on self-employment insurance and compliance, where he has significantly boosted engagement and visibility.
Before entering the world of insurance and compliance, Travis was deeply involved in the arts as the lead instructor at International Ballroom Dance Studios in Mount Pleasant, SC. There, he used his dynamic and personalized teaching style to enhance the dance skills and experiences of his students. This role not only deepened his interpersonal skills but also honed his ability to manage diverse client needs effectively.
Transitioning from dance to a more industrial role, Travis managed operations at an agricultural mill during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership during this period was crucial in maintaining high production efficiency and fostering a team-oriented atmosphere, all while ensuring safety and continuous operation.
Travis's career path showcases his versatile skill set in client relationship management, digital marketing, and compliance with regulatory standards, making him a pivotal leader in each field he has explored which will make him a dynamic member of our Rotary club.
New member Tanya O'Dell was introduced by her sponsor President Lori.
Tanya has worked in the mental health field for thirteen years. She has a passion for giving back to her community and loves the work she does. In 2023 she became a certified Human Capitol Coach for the Volunteers of America Northern Rockies and has enjoyed spending time with her peers empowering them to lead with confidence and connect their work to their mission and values. Before coming to the mental health field, she worked twenty-four years in multi-unit management supervising a four-state area with 26 locations in retail photography.
Tanya is married and has four adult children and twelve grandchildren. Her family spends a great deal of time together enjoying the Wyoming outdoors, kayaking, Jeeping, fishing, and hiking.
Tanya enjoys reading, baking, paper crafting, gardening, and traveling. She has two pug dogs and three chickens. Tanya is an avid Denver Broncos fan and spends football season yelling at the TV.
Tanya’s strong faith helps ground her to her values and to giving back to others in meaningful ways, which will make her a wonderful Rotarian.
Our club Board of Directors voted to donate $3,000 to Safehouse Services to go toward providing abused individuals a safe haven and much needed services. Club members Scott Fox, Lori Garrison and Tom Brantley were there to present Safehouse Services Board Member Heather Lennox and Executive Director Carla Thurin with a check.
Rotarians at Work. For the 4th year Cheyenne Rotary Club volunteers cleaned up a section of Crow Creek and this year we also cleaned up the new Rotary Park off Dell Range. The following Rotarians participated:
Rotary Park: Harry LaBonde, Kim Benson and Denise Lathrop
Crow Creek: Lori Garrison, Bob Elwell, Don Day, Anja Richmond, Bill Gentle, Stig Hallingbye, Brent Lathrop, Larry Wolfe and Travis Willert.
Rotary recognizes President Emmanuel Macron for France’s commitment to a polio-free worldPARIS (4 May 2024) – Rotary International presented its Polio Eradication Champion Award to French President Emmanuel Macron
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