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Member Profiles
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Hi,
I'm Pat Rosas, a Midwestern girl from the farmlands of Wisconsin. I grew up in a traditional Catholic family (meaning large) with seven siblings - 5 girls, 3 boys. I always tell people I never slept in my own bed until I joined the Army. I went to a Catholic grade school and graduated from Plum City High School in a whopping class of 50; I miss that little town. I worked a couple of dead end jobs before joining the Army and seeing the world. I was an administrative specialist for 20 years working a variety of assignments including Personnel, Security and Intelligence. Through the service I had the opportunity to learn so much about people from all walks of life and from around the globe. I think the underlining reason I made it a career was because I find it amazing how you can put such a diverse group of people together, give them a mission and they will get it done. Only a few questions asked! The travel opportunity hooked me though - I've been fortunate to have had assignments in Germany, Japan, Korea and Turkey and made some great friends along the way. And I found a husband too. Jerry and I met while we were stationed at Fort Carson back in 1998. He made all of our wedding plans while I was in Turkey and would frequently tell me how people asked him, "Why isn't your bride doing this stuff?" He's a keeper. | 
Pat at Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs |
I made good use out of my military educational benefits. After 4 different colleges in 4 different locations I obtained my bachelors degree in Business Management and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I cashed out the reminder of the money I had left in my education fund and bought a time share in Sarasota, Florida.
Jerry has also brought children into my life. He has 2 sons and a daughter from a previous marriage and 3 grandchildren. We're currently taking care of the middle grandchild, Joseph. He's 4 and a handful. I must say though, children give you a different perspective on life.
I currently work as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist at Fort Carson. I think we as Americans would like to believe we all do treat people equally/fairly based on individual's abilities and merits. I don't think we're there yet and I think too most people don't want to get involved unless it personally affects them. But then there is ZONTA!
I came to my first Zonta meeting based on an advertisement in a paper. I had never heard of Zonta before, but the more I read and get to know fellow Zontians the more I like this organization. I'm drawn to the idea of helping others help themselves. I also think we are very much a global society and the work Zonta participates in around the world has a lasting impact on the lives of the people we help. I am here to help and I look forward to getting to know more about my sisters as I do so.