Let’s Find Out More About …
Evan Thompson
What is your earliest memory?
“I remember being in the Primers at school. One day an Indian magician came to visit us and I was fascinated how he was able to swallow razor blades.
What was your first Job?
While at primary school I worked at a local hardware store sweeping the floor, gathering up the rubbish and burning it out it the open. I got paid 10 Shillings a week.
What is one of the accomplishments in your life so far that you are proud of?
Meeting, courting and marrying my lovely wife Margaret.
How did you come to join Rotary?
It was through my friends Alan Bond and Robin Stirling. I was building a furniture business at the time and they thought it would be good for me.
As a Rotarian, which of the activities you have been involved in did you enjoy the most and why?
I thoroughly enjoyed the gift wrapping at Northlands because I got to meet lots of different people and they were very appreciative of what we did plus we raised money for good charities.
If you were able to go back in time and meet yourself when you were a teenager, what suggestion might you give yourself?
While I am happy with what I have done, I would suggest that I pursue my studies further at a younger age in order to give myself a wider range of options.
Note from the Club Chat Editor:
Thanks for going 1st, Evan. I will be featuring a different member each Chat … you never know … you might be next!