See messages from RI President Gordon McInally and DG Jim Johnston
THIS WEEK: Bob Martin our new President
Greeter: Neil DiLorenzo
Inspiration: Sue Bramley
50/50 Winner: Jim Kelley
LAST WEEK:Tom McHugh, Bright Futures Kick Off with Special Guests "Chloe & Tamie"
Tom announced our Sponsorship Campaign will run from Jul 6th to Aug 31st with this year's goal of $125,000. After surveying the Club following last year's campaign, it was decided that a physical event will not be held, and the monies obtained will be kept in our Foundation. Debby Doig graciously provided a year-end report from our Foundation. "Your Money at Work" (Committee's support listed in last week's Wheel Spinner):
Community Service Committee - $16,222
International Service Committee - $13,598
Military Service Committee - $8000
Youth Support - $18,655
Grants (partnering with area Rotary Clubs) - $4500
Satellite (Sunrise) Club - $11,712 including Tall Tales Ranch, Zuma's Rescue Ranch, Denver Indian Center, National Council of Negro Women, Peaceful Schools, and Santa Kohls
Direct Donations from Foundation - $55,660 including Boys Hope/Girls Hope, Help & Hope Center, IFCS, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet, Revital Colorado (Police/Fire First Responders), Navajo Dictionary Project thru Castle Rock High Noon Club, St. Francis Homeless Shelter, JAMLAC (Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic), B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not I Care), Eastern Kentucky Disaster Relief Fund thru Rotary Club of Pikeville, and earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria thru Shelter Box and Project C.U.R.E.
Total - $128,347.
“Imagine, a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”, Jennifer Jones.
$35,000 has already been committed. Tom stressed the importance of all of us (100%) contributing something so we can continue to give to what we as a Club support.
Flyers were placed on all tables describing Bright Futures including Sponsorship opportunities. The flyer includes a QR code allowing you to donate or may donate online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/donate. Make your check payable to Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, Inc. and mail to Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, PO Box 632118, HR, CO 80163. For more information email Tom or Debbie Leonard at BrightFutures@RotaryClubHR.org.
Those who donate (or plan to donate) put their name in a bowl for a wine drawing; Ron Lester won the first bottle of wine. Another drawing and update will be done in two weeks.
The Bright Futures team will create a form letter to share Bright Futures partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and friends and family.
We welcomed Rika Mitchell, friend of Bill Simmermon and Brianna Sherman, visiting Rotarian from Denver Metro South Club and Rotarian of the Year for our District. And we welcomed James Simmermon on Zoom. It was great to have Michelle McRae back in person.
Ray shared the flag from the Rotary Club of Coral Gables; their flag includes the 5 Way Test with "make it fun".
Announcements
Order your peaches and pears online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Flyers will be available this week.
A message from a participant at Young RYLA, this is why we sell so many peaches and pears.
"Dear Ms. Keyton,
Thank you so much for sponsoring me to go to Young RYLA. I had so much fun with all of the activities we did and everything we did was so enjoyable. I learned that you are not alone in anything you do. I have definitely grown in not being as scared in front of other people and being open and listening to others ideas. I liked it so much, I hope to go to RYLA when I’m in high school and later be a junior counselor for RYLA.
From, Evan Serafini"
Jerry Wilford announced we remain #1 in the District for giving to Rotary International. Bob stressed we should all contribute something to RI.
Elizabeth reminded us to continue to record our volunteer hours. She has more bags for Angel Heart and reminded us as we decorate "no words" and "coloring on one side only".
Elizabeth and Jeanne Taylor will also do a presentation of the Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health at Vi on Jul 11th in the Centennial Room at 2pm. Enter using the main entrance.
Jan Keyton offered a sincere thank you to our members and their families for giving their time and energy to make the HR 4th of July Parade such a success.
The Mary Kay Hasz Membership Award recognizes a Rotarian in District 5450 whose efforts have resulted in significantly improving club membership, spirit and energy. The Award is named for Mary Kay Hasz, current member and past Membership Chair of the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, past District Governor of District 5450, and Paul Harris Society member. This award was initiated in 2020 by our Club in recognition of Mary Kay's 25 plus years of outstanding contributions in membership our Club. The 2023 recipient is Kris Hemenway (Denver).
Signup sheet forthcoming for the Beer Booth at Western Welcome Week.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Jul 4th - HRCA Community Parade, was a success. Photos will be available on the website in a photo album.
Summer Concert Series
Highland Heritage Park
9651 Quebec Street
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Jul 13th- 5280s Band (80s)
Jul 20th- Paizley Park (Prince Tribute)
Jul 27th- The Country Music Project
Jul 10-14th - I Can Bike, Thunder Ridge Middle School, 5250 S. Picadilly Street, 80015.
Jul 22nd - Kucharski Backyard Social, 7318 S Chapparal Cir E, Centennial, 80016, 5pm. $25 per person for tacos, drinks, and entertainment. Dinner will be charged on your next quarterly dues statement. Please bring a bag chair. Email Jane, kyle_jane@comcast.net if you are attending and did not sign up during the meeting.
Aug 2nd - Community Conversations with DA John Kellner and special guest Sheriff Darren Weekly discussing public safety, 6-7pm, Highlands Ranch Library, Upstairs Event Hall, 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, 80129. (John was a speaker last July.)
Aug 5th - Denver SE Rotary fundraiser, Dog Daze Brewfest, 4-8pm, Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, 80111. Admission $55 before 7/21 then $65 includes food. Kids free, dogs welcome. For more information contact Steve Werner, smwerner@hotmail.com.
Aug 14th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Aug 14th - Project C.U.R.E. and Newmont Golf Tournament at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, contact Hanna Bloom, events@projectcure.org, to sign up.
Aug 19th - Peach & Pear delivery noon to 5 pm HR Eastridge Rec Ctr, 9586 S University Blvd (north parking lot). Order online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Aug 19th - Beer booth at Western Welcome Week,
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/
Aug 1st - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, now the 1st Tuesday of every month. Bruce Randolph School in Denver, 12:30- 3:30 p.m. Contact Terre Cone for details, (303) 518-8549 or
Sep 17th - Rockies vs Giants; $5 of each discounted $28 ticket goes to eradicate polio. Please go online towww.Rockies.com/Rotaryand buy tickets for your family and friends.
Membership Committee
Next meeting Sep 7th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Jul 13th, 11am
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Jul 11th, 8:30am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, TBA
Community Service
Next meeting, Aug 3rd, 11am. Meetings will be held the 1st Thursday of the month prior to our noon meeting beginning July.
Please join theRotary Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Sunrisefor our regular meetings at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd, 80126. We are a very active club, have regular speakers, participate in “safe” service volunteer opportunities, and strive to make a difference in the community. And we have fun at the same time!
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Steve Aguilar (970-412-2919) or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) if you plan to attend. This is a great opportunity for a make-up meeting or for potential members that cannot easily attend noon meetings. We look forward to seeing you and welcome any guests that would like to join us!
Current Zoom link for Sunrise meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84088868422?pwd=a3RYQ2ZMcCt3NVRxaEljS1B0a3RWQT09.
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