CURRENT CAREER – Retired Presbyterian Pastor
EDUCATION – Ohio University, BA, 1966; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Masters/Theology, 1970; and Doctor of Ministry, 1980.
FAMILY- Spouse, Rebecca Mang; daughters Mindy and Hannah; step daughters Erin and Ellen; and three grandchildren, Bridget, Estella and Emitri.
FAVORITE DESSERT - Strawberry shortcake with “store bought” dessert shells. Homemade biscuits are acceptable, but not preferred. I think it is the added chemicals in the “store bought” that brings out the flavor.
FAVORITE ACTIVITY - Other than staring into space, I enjoy pickleball, watching the flowers grow and reading
LAST BOOK READ – “The Danish Girl”
FAVORITE MOVIE – Since I very seldom remember the names of movies or movie stars ( Humphrey Bogart I sometimes recognize, but that is about it. There is also an actor named after some bird, but I cannot recall the name at the moment.), I cannot actually say. I am sure I enjoyed it, however.
FAVORITE SONG - Again, while I enjoy many styles of music, I do not remember these things. When I hear it, I know it. When I hear it again, I will ask Becky what it is and report back. Becky remembers every song she has ever heard.
TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF NO ONE IN THE CLUB
LIKELY KNOWS – I was a ham radio operator and know morse code. I stopped this when I was in college because without asking me, my mother gave all my equipment to a boy down the street. She said he needed it more than I did. She probably was right.
LIFE ROLE MODEL – Dietrich Bonheoffer
MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT – The most significant thing anyone can do is to touch another person’s life in a positive way. I have always tried to do that, as a pastor, in my family, in the community and with my friends.
PROUDEST MOMENT - Being one of the founders of Food Rescue.
FUNNIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU - Being caught skinny dipping in Lake Michigan. It took a few years to be funny, but now it is.
SECRET AMBITION - To be a famous singer, although my song remembering disability could be a problem with that.
IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE IN THE WORLD FOR A DAY (present or historical), WHO WOULD THAT BE---AND WHY? Thomas Edison because he saw failure as a beginning not an end.
MOST FAMOUS PERSON MET - Pope John Paul II
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE - That I cannot imagine a better life.
Tuesday was the changing of the card as we bid a fond farewell to the presidential rule of President Dale Chilcote and ushered in the new reign of President Mike Meindertsma and the directors who will serve with him.
It’s not too late to join in on the fun and help lead the Grand Royale Parade. You just need to come to our next practice July 7th at 6 pm at the old Larry’s Pool and Patio at the corner of Garfield and Boon St.
Next weeks Club meeting, August 9th will be at the Park Place Hotel Dome Room
Curious about the new name for the former coal dock ? Then you should come to " that" property and have fun at The TIcker's Recess party on Wednesday, July 13th from 5-7pm. Recess is a casual post-work monthly mixer. Rotary Camps & Services Board members are the hosts of the evening and will be revealing the big secret and celebrating the newly selected name. We would love to have as many Rotarians as possible join us for the festivities. There is a $10 cover charge which includes 2 drink tickets. Transportation will be provided from the Brewery Creek Parking lot to the dock. There will prizes and refreshments
CURRENT CAREER – Retired (especially “tired”)
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