Every day is different for Dave Eisenreich. On any given day, if you followed him around, you might find him discussing policy, registering Turkey Trot runners, driving a truck or delivering eggs!
As a child, he learned a strong work ethic and the need to stay busy and active, mentally and physically. He worked at a grocery store, delivered newspapers, was a garbage man and did any type of odd job. This prepared him to put effort and care into whatever came his way.
After moving to the area in 1980, Dave found that aside from work responsibilities, he found great satisfaction in board and committee membership. He prefers to be in the background, making a difference in indirect positive ways. At various times, he was actively involved in the boards of Aspirus Wausau Hospital, YMCA, United Way, Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce, Holtz/Krause Group (soccer complex group) and Habitat for Humanity
His desire to help those who are trying, but have experienced roadblocks in life, has continued into his retirement years. The past ten years he has been the chair of the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, and he is currently serving on the Ascension board, the Everest Police Commission and the YMCA Landing advisory committee.
Qualities of leadership and being an influential thinker on boards characterize Dave, but he is proud of his tangible and practical volunteer roles as well. By November, he will have delivered his 10,000th dozen eggs to area food pantries on behalf of the Early Bird Rotary Club. The pantries do not have the resources to get fresh eggs and other items easily. Dave is pleased to fill his car to the max, with 255 dozen eggs for each delivery.
Dave’s advice is to “just do it”. He said “Find an area of interest; take some small step." He admitted that often the first step is the most difficult, and suggests trying some volunteer activity for one hour or one day. Think about it, maybe try that again, or something else. “Just jump in to the extent that you can”, he said. “Just do something- it’s never too small."
