Member Spotlight - Melissa Thury

 
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
My husband, Jeremy and I have been married for 15 years.  We have two daughters, Ramsey (13, almost 14) and Merritt (9) who attend school in Jamestown.  I was raised in Jamestown, left for 12 years for my husband's work, and returned to Jamestown in 2022.  I enjoy reading and sports.  As a family we enjoy board and card games, traveling, good food, and camping.  
 
I launched Balance & Business with Melissa in April 2025.  I support female entrepreneurs as they find balance between work and life.  I offer 1-on-1 coaching, group coaching, workshops, and cohorts-all virtually and in person.
 
Fun Facts:
I know a ridiculous amount of useless information and I only have one lung.
 
What is your #1 bucket list idea?
I would love to go to Italy! I also plan to be a season ticket holder to the Twins someday...hopefully when they are better and have different owners.
 
If you wrote a book about your life or your career so far.  What would the title be and why?
 Let Me Show You What Not To Do.  I just had to do a lot of things wrong and have a lot of the wrong attitudes and self-feelings to get to where I am, which I feel is a very strong, confident woman who wants to have strong, confident daughters.
 
Rapid Fire Questions:
Favorite food:  Noodles or steak
Favorite dessert/candy:  Cheesecake or Snickers
Favorite restaurant:  Olive Garden
Favorite Movie:  Where the Heart Is
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite music/band:  Neal McCoy or really almost any 90s country
Favorite Song:  Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran
Favorite Hobby:  Reading
Favorite Team:  Minnesota Twins and Green Bay Packers
Best Vacation Spot:  Minneapolis
Favorite Book:  ACOTAR series
Favorite Season: Fall
 
IN DA CLUB
Why did you join Rotary?
 I wanted to be part of a group that is making a difference in the community.  I am excited to be back in Jamestown and see the potential for growth, change, and generosity.
 
What is your favorite part of being a Rotarian?
 I'm not 100% sure yet, but I love the diversity of the membership.