Wheel Spinner (Nov 29, 2016)

THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER - HEATHER BERRY

Highlands Ranch High School science teacher, Heather Berry will tell us about her visit to the White House where she was honored for her work by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to environmental education.

OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT

DOUGLAS ELBERT TASK FORCE IS SPRUCED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS ... THANKS TO ROTARY VOLUNTEERS

A hard-working team was successful in priming and painting the lobby of the Task Force a few weeks ago. Thanks to all who were involved!

Jim Bramley oversaw both days of painting, leading teams to greater heights!	Santa Claus inspired Gail Mullin, David Blackwell, Jan Selinfreund, Cindy & Kat Begley	Day two team was made up of Tammy Fennell, Steve Miller, Kat and Cindy Begley and the Bramleys

Michelle McRae is recovering from back surgery. Please send her healing thoughts as she powers through this in her usual capable manner!

ON THE CLIPBOARDS

~ SANTA CLOTHES - Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 am at Kohls. Call Connie Golas or sign up at this week's meeting

~ HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING AT THE INDIAN CENTER (new!) - Volunteers needed on Dec. 17 to wrap gifts for Santa & Mrs. Claus (our own Andy Becher and Mickie Cameron) to distribute

~ HOLIDAY BASKET DISTRIBUTION FOR IFCS - Carolyn Bradish is passing around sign up sheets

~ HOLIDAY PARTY FOOD SIGN UP - Sign up sheets going around at the meeting.

~ ROTARY READERS - sign up for January, February and March

~ RI PRESIDENT'S DINNER - Register at www.rotary5450.org for the Jan. 7 dinner

HISTORY OF THE RI FOUNDATION

In 1917 outgoing Rotary President Arch C. Klumph proposed setting up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and became a distinct entity within Rotary International.

Growth of the Foundation

In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children, which grew into Easter Seals.

When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions of 1.3 million dollars were given to The Rotary Foundation, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.

Evolution of Foundation programs

1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.

1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants.

1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.

1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.

1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.

2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s greatest needs.

Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $3 billion. Their role is the charitable arm of Rotary, to transforming financial gifts into projects that change lives close to home and around the world. These grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that RI makes the most of your contribution.

HIGHLANDS RANCH ROTARY FOUNDATION

Our club has strong financial oversight, led by Steve Miller as chair. Members include Jerry Wilford, Jerry Selinfreund, Jan Kucharski, and John Logan. Here are some of the contributions they have approved in the last few months:

$1250 Bessie’s Hope
$3500 Exchange student residing in Boulder
$ 500 Doug Doig memorial for a total of $3300
$2000 For a second Shelter Box
$ 350 To the Sunrise club
$1500 To Polio Plus

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHLANDS RANCH SUNRISE

Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Childrens Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($7.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Paul Campbell (paulcamp64@gmail.com) or Joel Johnson (jsjohns46@yahoo.com) a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!!!

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR OUR ACTIVE GROUP!

Committee meetings:

Board meeting - second Wednesday of every month

Community Service - third Thursday of every month

International Service - third Thursday of every month

Activities:

November 12 Senior Health Fair

November 12 Friendship dinner

November 17 Project cure

November 19 Friendship dinner

December 2 An Evening of Health & Hope for Douglas Elbert Task Force

December 7 Santa Clothes at Kohl’s

December 15 Holiday Party at the Sundial House, HR Backcountry

2017:

January 8 International Service Committee trip to Costa Rica

January 7 RI President's Dinner & Polio Plus Fundraiser

January 22-28 Rotary Caribbean Cruise

October Gala

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Member Birthdays

Lee Mc Cue

November 5

Tom Keyton

November 9

Fred Erb

November 12

Sue Bramley

November 19

Jan Selinfreund

November 29

Spouse Birthdays

Nancy Walsh

November 6

Tom Keyton

November 9

Jan Selinfreund

November 29

Anniversaries

Joel Johnson

Peggy La Plante

November 10

Join Date

Gail Mullin

November 1, 2012

4 years

Jerry Selinfreund

November 1, 2004

12 years

William Piche

November 1, 2012

4 years

Dec 01, 2016

Heather Berry

White House environmental honoree

Dec 08, 2016

Natasha, Marion & Bill Simmermon

SALUD TO COSTA RICA!

Dec 15, 2016

Denver DA, Mitch Morrissey

Human Trafficking

Dec 15, 2016

Holiday Party at the Sundial House

Dec 22, 2016

DARK

Dec 29, 2016

Holiday white elephant, champagne toast-Lone Tree

Jan 05, 2017

Scott Welle

Outperform The Norm

Jan 12, 2017

Brooke Chestnut

Understanding Millennials

Jan 19, 2017

Devin Hughes, tentative

Arapahoe Philharmonic Conductor

Jan 26, 2017

Club business

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President

Jan Selinfreund

President Elect

Cindy Begley

Treasurer

Tom Keyton

Secretary

Fred Erb

Public Relations

Patrick Prutsman

Co-Chair Community Service

Connie Golas

Literacy

Sue Bramley

Vocational Services

Sue Bramley

Youth Services

Marion Trummer

Rotary Warm Heart

Tom Keyton

International Service

Bill Simmermon

Newsletter Editor

Sue Bramley

RI Foundation

Jerry Wilford

Co-Chair Community Service

Elizabeth Kringel

Membership

Mary Kay Hasz

Programs

Sue Bramley

Family of Rotary

Carolyn Bradish

Director

Michelle McRae

Director

Li Liu

Director Sunrise Liason

Joel Johnson

Social

Steve Miller

President Elect Nominee

Jim Bramley

Historian

Jim Kelley Jr

Director

Connie Golas

Director

Arthur Cone

RYLA/YRYLA

Jan Keyton

HRR Foundation

Steve Miller

Membership Co-Chair

Bob Walsh

Past President

Steve Miller

Community Service Committee

Oct 27, 2016 11:00 AM

Pending - SB

Dec 01, 2016