Remember to complete your virtual visioning survey questions by NOV 30th
Dec 1st - Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to Rotary Foundation Annual Fund SHARE. Take action and create lasting change.
Dec 3rd- Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch
Meeting Link https://zoom.us/j/94389170047
Inspiration Dec 3rd: Mike Foss
Last Week - Bob Kemp, District Governor, and Recognition of Mary Kay Hasz
Bob shared our challenges: 5% drop in District membership and decrease in donations. And offered opportunities: engage virtually around the world and membership more available. We must re-commit to eradicate polio; offer members the ability to engage in new and creative ways; get new people into the fold; and, come out of this stronger and more resilient. "This can be our finest opportunity."
We welcomed the following guests: Gail Lehrmann, Area 4, Eric Thompson, TRF staff, Eric Zeek, Warrior Bonfire, and Mike and Kris Westcot, NCOA
Tamie introduced Highlands Ranch High School's outstanding student, Stella Al Samardli, and Kelly Corr, the Dean of Students, who described Stella as a dedicated, hard-working student leader with a broad involvement in school activities.
Congratulations to Mary Kay Hasz as she was honored and recognized for her many years of dedication to membership development and overall commitment to the spirit of our Club. With the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch Mary Kay Hasz Membership Award, our Club will seek to annually recognize a District 5450 Rotarian that has significantly improved membership and Club growth by demonstrating leadership, a positive role model, inventiveness, dedication to retention, and consistent demonstration of Service Above Self in their actions.
And, a special thanks to Jim Kelley for spearheading this recognition.
Congratulations Ray Anderson, our District Governor for 2021-2022, we have your back!
Congratulations Bill Leeper and Quizvid 19, the final quiz winner; $50 will be donated to Help & Hope. And, a big thanks to Elaine and Phil, Shrin, and Guy for the great questions and fun.
IFCS Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Members of our Club volunteering at Arapahoe Community College with IFCS on Nov 21st to help distribute food to over 700 families. A traditional Thanksgiving meal and pantry supplies were provided as part of the Holiday Hunger Alleviation Program through IFCS.
Announcements
Tamie announced a new weekly segment of sharing called "Family of Rotary Concerns".
This week we shared Scott's progression (he is now off the ventilator), Herb and Patty's continued progress, Floyd doing well after his shoulder surgery, and the passing of Harriet Steins at 97 years.
Please update your contact information in the Rotary directory and consider adding your picture; Kari available to help.
The Foundation approved and sent $2000 to the wildfire relief fund.
Openings available for Metro Caring, Dec 7, 9am 12:30pm, see Tamie's email from Nov 9.
This event is our Club's Dec 5th Rotary Day of Service.
Community Service
IFCS holiday food drive, Dec 19, contact Claudia, 262-391-4833, to volunteer. Volunteers are also needed for the mornings.
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore (Habitat for Humanity). Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution. Contact Elizabeth for more bags.
Remember to send your volunteer hours to Elizabeth, 970-799-4321.
The World Affairs Challenge (WAC) competition in 2021 will be held in Denver on Mar 6th, the theme will be humanity. WAC is looking for judges to help; visit www.worldaffairschallenge.org, go to Participants, and sign up to be a judge. Please let Phil know when you register.
Contact DG Bob Kemp with resolutions for the RI Counsel now until Dec 31st.
Upcoming Events:
Dec 7 - Metro Caring, 9am -12:30pm
Dec 17 - Project Cure, 6:30pm, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial
Dec 19 - IFCS holiday food drive, Arapahoe Community College, 9am-5pm
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Clubfor our regular meetings. We are currently meeting virtually and hope to return to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch soon. We are still 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!
Zoom call meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Gary Smith (303-522-3355) or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) for the Zoom meeting link. 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!
