50/50 Winner - winner sells tickets at next meeting: Debbie Leonard
LAST WEEK:Rhonda Lord, South Metro Chamber and ACC (Arapahoe Community College)
Sue introduced her friend Rhonda who serves on the Chamber's Executive Board and is a Liaison for Women in Business. Being passionate about education she's spent 12 years on the ACC Foundation Board. The South Metro Denver Chamber is a non-partisan, pro-business organization advocating for laws and regulations to create a strong business climate for its members. Since 1921, the Chamber has been one of the most influential forces in local and regional economic development. With over 700 members incorporating more than 250,000 employees, they offer unique benefits and opportunities for local businesses of all sizes to prosper. For more information, bestchamber.com including upcoming events.
Jan introduced two students who attended RYLA, Tjayden Litwiler and her brother Chandler. Tjayden was a Student of the Month from Stem; Jan approached her when RYLA included graduating seniors after covid. Upon learning of the leadership opportunity Tjayden asked if her brother could attend. Chandler is a senior at Heritage H.S. Brother and sister attended RYLA and shared their experiences with the Club. Their stories and experiences were fun to hear; bottom line was "stick to your strengths". The students were accompanied by their parents.
We welcomed Zandi Wilcox whom Debbie Leonard met at a Chamber event, Shannon's daughter Tamson, and Lynn Wood a visiting Rotarian from New Orleans.
Announcements
The Bright Futures Sponsorship Campaign will run from Jul 6th to Aug 31st with this year's goal of $125,000.
Flyers placed on all tables included 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. This week Tom McHugh stated he met with Sunrise last week with 10 or 11 members committing: well on our way to 100% members commitment. Two $10,000 gifts were received last week taking our total to almost $90,000! We will get there.
Order your peaches and pears online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
To date 567 boxes have been sold; halfway to the 1100 boxes sold last year. Orders must be received by Aug 10th.
Bill shared his Rotary license plate. Ray reminded us he supported the license plate when he was DG taking approximately three years to get the program going. From 3 Rotary Districts 66 plates have been sold; if we don't sell enough the program will be pulled. Show your Rotary pride and order your license plate using the links on rotary5450.org.
Bob auctioned Maria's bottle of Prisoner she won previously. Keeping tradition, the Litwiler family bid on it. Last time it was Tjaden and her mom, this week it was Chandler. Thank you for supporting our Foundation.
Committee Updates
International: the committee is working to meet the upcoming needs of AKA (above the knee amputation) patients vs below the knee as seen during their last visit to Belize Hope to Walk program. They are also supporting dental work in Nicaragua with a $2000 gift.
Community Service: the committee continues to support We Don't Waste the first Tuesday of every month. We feed thousands of families through IFCS and We Don't Waste.
Pediatric Mental Health: the committee continues to present to other Rotary Clubs, 3 this week. Our new RI President's focus on mental health has opened the doors for support. Happily, we have $455,000 to date. Please note there is a video on our website describing the endowment available to share with family and friends.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
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
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 13th - 1st annual Project C.U.R.E. Health & Hope Gala at Denver Art Museum. For more information, visit
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/
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 Aug 10th, 11am
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Aug 7th, 9am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, TBA
Community Service
Next meeting, Aug 17th, 11am. Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month prior to our noon meeting.
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 Colette Hepp (303-919-5729) 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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