Meet your Rotarian

 

New Rotarian Members, The Editor and President

Four Peaks Rotarians welcomed Jim Grahlmann
into membership at their June 22nd meeting.  Jim is retired after a
prolific career that included administrative duties at Coca-Cola,
ConAgra Foods, and Remington Arms. Most recently, he was
VP of Production Operations for Leprino Foods Company in Denver,
the world's largest mozzarella company. Jim and his wife, Nancy,
live in Fountain Hills. Welcome, Jim!
Four Peaks Rotarians welcomed Tom Lindsey
into membership at their July 13th meeting.
Tom is a retired educator who is also actively
involved with the local Toastmasters organization.
Tom and his wife, Jan, live in Fountain Hills.
Welcome, Tom!
Frank Robinson, Member Since March 30, 2023
Q: Tell us about your work experiences before joining FP Rotary.
A: I was with Discover Financial Services for 36 yrs before retiring in 2021. I traveled internationally creating network partnerships with banks all over the world.
Q: Why did you join Rotary?
A: I really wanted to share my time and experiences to make a difference to those in my community
Q: What is your favorite Rotary moment?
A: Receiving my name badge! Actually getting to know my club members and serving.
Q: Share with us on thing that the club members might not know about you,
A: I helped my wife start her glass art business -Desert Sand Glass Art. I do wood and metal to support her glass art. Soon I’ll be her web site designer.
Julie Ewald, Member Since September 22, 2022
Honorary Member 2021
Q: Tell us about your work experiences before joining FP Rotary.
A: Over the years I held
vast roles of project management and administration within commercial and residential construction, electrical manufacturing, promotional products to healthcare and education.
Q: Why did you join Rotary?
A:  Rotary is one fulfillment of both my late father and late husband and has been part of my life for over 40 years. I was always happy to serve clubs in any capacity. Joining FPR was the next step in my life journey and I'm looking forward as to where Rotary will take me in years ahead.
Q: What is your favorite Rotary moment?
A:  I have several favorites. First, becoming an Honorary member of the FPR club. Also, during that event awarding Past President Scott Sommer the Presidential "Gold Chain of Service Above Self."  The Gold Chain represents  extraordinary humanitarian recognition which Past-President Jeff Poynter initiated for the club.
Q: Share with us on thing that the club members might not know about you.
A:  I am a passionate advocate for education in any capacity; learning or teaching while living the Four Way Test in all things I think, say or do. 
 
Also, in my younger days I was a fairly good golfer and won many ladies golf tournaments. Including, beating a few good men on the course when put to a challenge!