Remember during our Veteran's Day Celebration this week we will go outside for a bonfire, please dress accordingly.
THIS WEEK: Mike Foss, Veteran's Day and Bonfire
Greeter: Maria Narvaez
Inspiration: Bill Simmermon
50/50 Winner - Steve Miller
LAST WEEK:Andrew Spinks (Chief Development Officer), St. Francis Center (SFC)
SFC is a multi-service provider for homeless adults in the metro Denver area. Programs include day shelter, employment, social/medical/wellness, street outreach and housing services. SFC services enable people to meet their basic needs for daily survival and to transition out of homelessness. It is open year-around and serves a daily average of 550+ people. www.sfcdenver.org.
We welcomed Nicole Handel from Denver Metro South, visiting Rotarians Perrie Erickson and Amanda Biffle, and Bill Leeper's guest Kristi Conrad. We also welcomed Scott Smith's wife Karen.
Scott introduced Alicia Chan, her mother, and her counselor from Rock Canyon High School. Alicia is yet another student exhibiting her multifaceted impressive talents highlighting her ability to work effectively with her peers and contribute meaningfully to her school and local community.
Bob shared both the Lone Tree Herald and the Highlands Ranch Herald that highlighted our Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health on their front page.
Scott Smith received his blue badge, rather the first gold badge, from his friends and mentors.
Announcements
Connie circulated the signup sheet for Santa Kohl's, Tues, Dec 5th for volunteers where 25 children will receive $150 credit at Kohl's.
Mark Eberly has a hospital bed if anyone has a need.
HIPS, Hide in Plain Site, has been renamed Aspire Scholarships, a name that signifies the reality that while many struggling youths have incredible potential, the opportunity to realize it is too often unavailable. Your gift between now and December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar and 100% will go directly to scholarships, thanks to their partnership with the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI). Giving Tuesday (11/28) or Colorado Gives Day (12/5) presents opportunities to support the causes we care most about; their goal is to raise $100,000 by year’s end to qualify for a $100,000 match from COSI, allowing us to award $200,000 in scholarships over the next two years.
As we move forward Bob suggests
members consider giving any unused time shares they might have this winter for auction. These have sold well in the past and would be a nice departure from our usual wine offerings. Any donation of time shares, or other items, can be deducted as a charitable contribution at the value the item sells for at auction.
Family of Rotary
Our thoughts and prayers remain with Arthur and Terre as he convalescences at home.
Also sending prayers and healing wishes to Michelle as she recovers from back surgery.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Nov 15th - IFCS Marketplace, 8-11:45am, 3370 S Irving St. Englewood 80110, Claudia 262-391-4833.
Nov 18th - IFCS Fresh Thanks food packaging/distribution, Arapahoe Community College, AM and PM shifts available. More information forthcoming.
Nov 23rd - No Meeting, Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 28th - Giving Tuesday, see Oct Update District 5450 for more information.
Nov 30th - Meeting at Lone Tree, not dark since we did not meet the 2nd or 23rd.
Dec 2nd - Holiday Party, South Suburban Golf Course, 7900 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, 5pm, "The Taste of Italy Buffet", cash bar. Non-members $15 per person.
Dec 5th - We Don't Waste, Daddy Bruce Randolph School Denver, 12:30-3pm, Terre Cone, 303-471-6077.
Dec 5th - Santa Kohl's
Dec 11th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Dec 21st - No Meeting, Happy Holidays
Feb 25th - IFCS Nibbles and Sips
Sep 28th - 2024 District 5450 Conference, CSU Spur Hydo Building
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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