Bill
Rohret, CGCS, a former golf course superintendent and now a spray technician at
Highland Falls Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev., and his wife, Dian, recently
received the 2013 Citizens of the Year Award from the Southern Nevada Chapter PGA
for their volunteer efforts with Special Olympics Nevada.
The
Citizens of the Year Award is given annually by the chapter to those who
provide exemplary efforts within their community.
Bill,
a 37-year life member of GCSAA, and Dian started volunteering with Special
Olympics Nevada in 2001 after their children, James and Nicole, left for
college, leaving the two as empty nesters.
“For
the first time, we didn’t have our kids' school activities, practices and games,
and it left a void in our lives,” Bill said.
“A friend told Dian and I about an opportunity with Special Olympics
Nevada, and we have been working with the organization ever since.”
The
couple, who met on the golf course and have been married for 35 years, coach a
number of sports, including basketball, golf and track, to adults and children
with intellectual disabilities. “Special
Olympics Nevada is a terrific organization, and to see these athletes and
families benefit through participation in sports is a great feeling,” said
Dian.
“I
have had the opportunity to work with some great PGA professionals during my
career, and to be recognized by the Southern Nevada chapter is truly humbling,”
Bill said. “Working with Special Olympic athletes has changed my life, and I
look forward to assisting the organization in the future.”
Bill
landed his first superintendent position in 1973 at Cedar Crest Country Club in
Columbus Junction, Iowa. He became a
certified golf course superintendent in 1990 and has held superintendent
positions in Southern Nevada at Desert Rose Golf Club, Stallion Mountain
Country Club, Angel Park Golf Club and The Legacy Golf Club. He served as
president of the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association in 1986 and the
Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association in 1989 and 1990.
“Bill
has a tremendous track record as a superintendent and has been a longtime
friend to area PGA professionals. We are honored to award him and Dian for
their service to Special Olympics Nevada,” said Greg Brockelman, president of
the Southern Nevada Chapter PGA.
Rohret
retired as a superintendent in 2012 but quickly found that the retirement
lifestyle didn’t suit him. Now semi-retired, he serves as a spray tech at
Highland Falls Golf Club – a position that gives him the flexibility to travel
and visit his grandchildren.
“The
game of golf has been very good to me, and it’s nice to be able to mentor the
younger guys on the crew and educate them on what it takes to be a successful
superintendent,” he added.
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