Plan to stay after this week's meeting to decorate bags for Project Angel Heart
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
FEB 1st: Robert Mintz, Denver Cherry Creek, Dental Work in Honduras
Feb 8th: Michael Gordon, Disability Etiquette
Feb 15th: Tony Hepp, Getting to Know Roxboro Park
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS JAN 25th:
We welcomed Michael Wescott from NCOA, Bill Bevans from Littleton Rotary, Jim Kelley's wife Dona, and newcomer Grace Jaenke. We also welcomed Sawyer Henbest, Student of the Month last fall from Mountain Vista H.S. Sawyer shared the upcoming "Wish Week" where the school's goal is to raise $230,000 to grant a wish (~ $75,000/wish) to 27 kids with terminal or chronic illness in Douglas County. You may donate here: http://site.wish.org/goto/make-a-wish-saywer-henbest. Or speak with Bill Leeper.
David and Marcy Woodland, Conserving Endangered Rhinos in South Africa
David and Marcy are active members of the Rotary Club of Summit County, and both are passionate about the environment. For the last 3 years they have been working to save the Southern white rhino from extinction. They provided an excellent description of the challenges faced and the mitigation plans in place to save the rhinos.
We honored our recent Paul Harris Fellows who have donated a $1000 or more to the Rotary Foundation:
Eric Kinsey and Jim Murdock, Debby Doig +2, Debbie Leonard +5, Neil DiLorenzo and Tamie +7. Congratulations and thank you.
Mike Wescott and Tom Keyton honored our Vietnam Veterans, Tom Keyton, Jim Kelley, Zig, and Neil in a moving ceremony. Thank you for your outstanding service. Tom also presented Mike with a check from the Military Service Committee for the Snowball Express where a surviving parent and their children are flown to Disney World in Orlando.
Mike Foss asked for volunteers to make quarterly calls to Warrior Bonfire's 400 combat wounded soldiers. Let David Blackwood know if you are interested and also interested in joining our Military Service Committee.
Marion received a standing ovation after she received the "You Rock" award from Mary Kay.
Congratulations Terre, first time winner of 50/50.
Announcements
Two leadership opportunities will become available Jul 1st when Chip Hartney and Kari's 2-year Board of Director terms expire. Terre Cone and Chip Hartney were accepted as nominations from the floor. We will vote during this week's meeting.
From Jan Keyton:
RYLA - it is time to start our search for candidates for the 2024 RYLA & Young RYLA Conferences. Applications are open to High School 10th, 11th and 12th graders, and Middle School 7th graders.
Dates:
RYLA- Sunday July 27 to Friday Aug 2, 2024
YRYLA - Sunday June 22 to Friday June 28, 2024 and Sunday July 6 to Friday July 12, 2024
Zig is working with Shannon on a cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage in May 2025; an email blast forthcoming with more details.
May 18th is the EPIC Day of Service, a nationwide movement to showcase the service work of Rotary. It is an opportunity to create lasting change in our community, re-engage our members with purpose, passion and fellowship, and recruit new members. Thank you, Alan and Tom McHugh, for taking the lead on this project. The Community Service Committee will also participate. More information coming next month.
Family of Rotary
Our thoughts and prayers remain with Vivianna who is recovering at home and with Earl as he finds strength in rehabilitation. We send prayers for Phil Calderbank and Ann Lester as they both struggle with a medical diagnosis.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Feb 1st - Decorate Project Angel Heart bags after our meeting from 1:30-3pm.
Feb 6th - We Don't Waste, Daddy Bruce Randolph School Denver, 12:30-3pm, Terre Cone, 303-471-6077. No volunteers needed.
Feb 8th - International Service Committee meeting, 11am.
Feb 12th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Feb 15th - Community Service Committee meeting, 11am.
Feb 20th - Trivia, tacos, and tequilathird Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm.
Feb 21st - IFCS Walkup Market, 8:15-11:30am, 5 volunteers needed. Contact Terre if interested in joining.
Feb 21st- Phil Clarke will be presenting the movie, The Palm Beach Story, at the Koelbel Library Theatre 5955 S Holly St (Holly and Orchard), @ 3pm.
Feb 23rd - DU Pioneers vs. Miami (OH) hockey at Magness Arena, 7pm. See Bill Simmermon's email.
Feb 24th - IFCS Nibbles and Sips, 5-8:30pm,Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, celebrating 60 years. For more information, ifcs.org/nibbles-sips. Fifteen tickets available from our Club's support; contact Debby Doig if interested in attending, debby_novotny@hotmail.com.
Feb 26th- Dinner at Ronald McDonald House, Aurora, 4pm with dinner at 6pm. 5 volunteers needed, contact Arthur or Terre if interested in joining.
Feb 28th - MilitaryService Committee meeting, 8am via zoom
Mar 7th - Membership Committee meeting
Mar 19th - Trivia, tacos, and tequilathird Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm.
Apr 16th - Dinner at Eagle Academy,
more information to follow in March.
Apr 16th - Trivia, tacos, and tequilathird Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm.
May 18th - Epic Day of Service
May 21st - Trivia, tacos, and tequilathird Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm.
Sep 28th - 2024 District 5450 Conference, 'The Environment' Rotary’s Newest Area of Focus, CSU Spur Hydo Building, 4777 National Western Drive 80216. See Dec 18th email from Bev for more details.
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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