Presiding: Nicole Hauser
Meeting Room setup/takedown and general problem solving: Tom Mangan and Ron Van Ekeren
Inspiration: Esther McGann
Professor’s Quote: Ollie Walter
Introduction of Guests: Talisha Mottinger
Guests: Todd Pearson introduced prospective member, Hanna Eslinger.
Exchange Students:
Visiting Rotarians: Harold Colby
Junior Rotarians/RYLA/Young RYLA: Colton & Andrew
Rotaract Students:
Humor: Terry Roark
Foundation Drawing: Paul Heimer won $10 with $835.50 in the jackpot.
O’Dwyers Drawing: Larry Struempf
Announcements:
Tim Eisenhauer will send out an email about signing up for bell ringing the Salvation Army.
Noel Welch is starting to pass the can each meeting for the Christmas Family project.
Larry Struempf encouraged members to sign up for the Christmas party on Dec. 17 at O’Dwyers. The price is $20/person.
Nicole Hauser announced that Ron Van Ekeren sorted through Rotary pins in the storage closet. Rotarians are welcome to take pins.
Upcoming Programs:
Nov. 21: UW Office of Engagement, Jean Garrison
Nov. 28: No meeting on Thanksgiving!
Dec. 5: TBD
Dec. 12: UW Science Initiative, Greg Brown
Special Presentation: Junior Rotarians for the month of October, Colton and Andrew, thanked the club and received their certificates.
Rotarian of the Week: Amiee Binning nominated Ron Van Ekeren for sorting the pins; Nicole Hauser nominated Jan Lawrence for her awesome piano playing.
Songs: I’d Like To Teach the World To Sing
Program: Trihydro, Jack Bedessem
Introduction: Don Prehoda
Jack Bedessem is the CEO and president of Trihyrdo. The company has 480 employees in 20 locations.
Trihydro started as a startup in 1984, under two founders. The first project was in Illinois at a petroleum refinery, which is still a working site today.
From 1986-1995, it was a great time to be in the business. The company built strong relationships and had steady growth. During this time period, the remaining founder retired. The ownership transition took about 18 months.
From 1996-2000, the economy fell flat, but Trihydro managed to avoid layoffs. During that time, 50 percent of the company’s revenue came from one client.
From 2001-2007, Trihydro worked to evolve by going through a strategic planning process. The company established a structure that promoted growth and diversification. The company adopted the Code of the West.
From 2008-2010, the recession led Trihydro to go through another strategic planning process. The company was proactive with clients and also went on a hiring spree.
From 2011-2016, the company went through its first acquisition. There have been 5 in total in Trihydro’s history.
In 2017-today, the company has celebrated 35 years in business. It has several offices around the country, and 96 percent of its business is from repeat clients. Eighty percent is private clients and 20 percent is government.
Trihydro has seven business units across 42 teams with between 20-85 employees per unit. The company does business in 44 states.
Local projects include: the overpass project at Harney Street; the City of Laramie landfill; and the connected vehicle pilot program. Trihydro won an award for the overpass project.
Response: Paul Greaser
Celebrations:
Annette Mello got engaged; Ken Patel had a successful heart valve surgery.
Birthdays: Jeff Dodd; Jerry Devin; Amelia Kelso; Gary Negich.
Wedding Anniversaries: Nick & Nicole Hauser; Anita McLaughlin and her partner.
Rotary Anniversaries: Jerry Devin (47 years); Keith Downey (43 years); Andy Hoefer (36 years); Don Prehoda (30 years); George Gill (28 years); Larry Struempf (10 years); Steve Morgan (4 years); Jubal Yennie (4 years).
Rotary 4-way test
Of the things we think, say, or do
•Is it the Truth?
•Is it Fair?
•Will it build Good Will and
Better Friendships?
•Will it be Beneficial to All
Concerned?
‘Response: The Rotary Club of Laramie will make a donation to the public library children’s book fund in the speaker’s name.
NOTE: We Do Not Donate a Book!
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Spoke Editor: Caitlin White, 307-630-1965, cwhite@acplwy.org