Rotarians of the Year

This year our Club is again please to honor two very deserving Rotarians of the Year. Members being considered for Rotarian of the Year have demonstrated outstanding service as a Rotarian during the past Rotary year or an individual who, over the course of a number of Rotary years has demonstrated exceptional leadership in a major Club project or multiple projects; or exceptional service in a key leadership role within the Club, or significant contribution to the community on behalf of the Club. 

Tom Berkedal was inducted into this Club on March 11, 2003 after having been a member of the Rotary Club of LaCrosse from 1985-2002, serving as its President during the 1996-1997 Rotary year.  Tom has been a member of the World Service Committee for this Club serving as its chair for a number of years.  In addition, he is the chair of the Music Committee, member of the Membership Committee, Recognitions Committee and Fundraising Committee.  Tom came on the Board in 2006, became an officer and became President during the 2010-2011 Rotary year.  Tom accomplished many things for the Club during his term and this played a large role in Tom being selected by the District as its District Governor Nominee and District Governor for the 2014-2015 Rotary year.  Tom was presented with a Rotarian of the Year plaque and Paul Harris Fellowship with 3 sapphires.

Dave Rothmann has been a member since October 7, 1986.  He has served in many capacities within the Club such as member and/or chair of the following committees:  Children with Disabilities, SAMP, Community Service, Rotary Multicultural Center, Recognitions and Rotary International Foundation.  He was awarded a Charles and Adele Heeter Outstanding Community Leadership Award and Paul Harris Fellowship in 2002.  Dave came on the Club Board in 2002 and served as its President during the 2005-2006 Rotary year.  In 2004, he became a member of the Appleton Rotary Foundation Board and has served as its President since 2008.  Dave was awarded a Rotarian of the Year plaque and Paul Harris Fellowship pin with 3 sapphires.