Volunteer is active, community minded

Rhonda Bargman grew up in Seminole,Texas. She is an active community leader and volunteer. She is the chairman for the Clovis Committee of 50 military affairs committee for 2016-2017. She has served as the chair of Cannon Appreciation Day for several years. Bargman served eight years on the Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce and was Board Directors in 2006. She has served on the steering committee for United Way's "Women's Initiative Network" for 5 years and was Chairwoman in 2009. She has held positions in Rotary, Altrusa International, Lifesaver Food Bank Board and Committee of 50. She has volunteered during times of need for the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. Bargman has served the City of Clovis as a Commissioner for the Planning and Zoning Commission and as a member of the Lodgers Tax Board. Currently Bargman handles the Digital and Social Media Marketing for a local auto group.

She loves to cook and play poker and said her dream job would be to have a cooking show on Food Network with the name "Full House." She will be the speaker for the upcoming Women's Initiative Network Winter Luncheon in December.

Tell us how you met your spouse: Bill and I were set up by my coworker that was also a neighbor of Bill's. Our first date was coffee at Cotton Patch, because he wasn't sure he was going to like me and he didn't want to spend very much, if I wasn't a keeper. Now he refers to me as the love of his life.

When you were a kid, what did you think you'd be doing as an adult? When I was a very young child I wanted to be like my grandmother and have nine kids and cook all the time.

What's your favorite smell? My favorite smell is eucalyptus and cedar because it reminds me of my favorite place, Tamaya Resort and Spa.

What is your theme song? My friend's say it's "Help Me Rhonda", which they say a lot ... sort of like a broken record.

Tell us about your pets? My favorite pet story is when I had just gotten on to my grandson for rolling his eyes at me, then I proceeded to tell Bart (the dog) to go outside and my grandson starts jumping up and down, saying, "Grammy, Grammy Bart just rolled his eyes at you!"

The other favorite pet story is when I had to rescue Bart and the Labrador Retriever from the swimming pool because she couldn't swim, I had to jump in with clothes and everything because she just sunk.

What is the best gift you've given? My best gift is serving others. Especially the opportunities that I've had to serve the Air Commando's and their families here at Cannon. Serving those who serve us!

I'm very fortunate to be involved with Cannon Air Force Base as C50 Chairman and Honorary Commander of the Wing. This has allowed me to learn about the mission in-depth and appreciate the sacrifices that our military members and their families make on a daily basis. I was thrilled to get to help ACES plan and execute their first annual Masquerade Gala.

Share your most memorable event this year? Two of the most memorable events this past year included a flight in a Blackhawk helicopter during the ESGR Boss Lift and a Flight with Pecos Bill's WW2 — P51 Mustang during the Air Show.

— Compiled by CMI Correspondent D'Nieka Hartsfield