Wheel Spinner (May 22, 2018)

THIS WEEK

Nikki Brooker, You Are Not Alone - Mom2Mom

Greeters

Chuck Giebel 5/24/2018

Maren Erickson

LAST WEEK

Classification Speech, Mindy Kendrick

Mindy shared stories regarding her entry into Rotary (her Dad is a Rotarian and she was in Interact and RYLA in high school as well as Rotaract under Jan). Mindy has practiced as a chiropractor for the past 7 years in Washington, California, and now Colorado while focusing on nutrition and natural alternative means for better health.

Bright Futures Fundraising Gala - Saturday, Oct 6th, 5:30-10:00pm, Marriott South Park Meadows

Debby Doig shared flyers on each table describing the upcoming gala including what it supports and the sponsorship levels as well as donation receipt forms. Please give your sponsorship checks to Tom Keyton.

In her talk, Debby stated in the 12 years of galas we have reached nearly a half million dollars in net!! KUDOS Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation!! 2017 was the first year we grossed over $100,000! That's a lot of planning and teamwork! Debby also shared 55% of those in attendance last year were not Rotarians or anyway affiliated with Rotarians; those 55% made 45% of the money!! Let's start thinking of our friends outside of Rotary who may enjoy attending this year.

Finally, a THANK YOU to our major Benefactor, The Wilford Foundation, Jerry and Goldie Wilford.

Steve Miller described how the money gained from the Gala and annual peach sales is spent and who governs the spending (6 member Board of Trustees). Please give Steve any requests for the Foundation.

NCOA Golf Tournament

By Chuck Giebel

In recognition of their service to our country, Highlands Ranch Rotary Club ran its annual Non-Commissioned Association Golf Tournament at Ft Carson on Friday, May 18th. The event provided 43 soldiers to a complimentary round of golf and Dove ice cream bars. The soldiers, service ranging from 3.5 to 18 years, are involved in all occupations (helicopter-mechanic or pilot, radar operator, logistics & support, F1 engineer) and find golf as a way to relax thus their collective abilities to make those 300 yard drives…WOW! We will always be grateful to our military and can sleep soundly knowing that they are always working to keep us safe. “We are always happy to see so many smiling faces and were glad the rain held off.” said Jerry Selinfreund. “We look forward to coming back next year.”

Thanks Li Liu for the great photos.

Upcoming Events

Military Support Committee meeting canceled for May 23rd.

Bella's last dance recital, June 2nd, DU Newman Center at 12:30pm. Tickets sold on a first come, first serve basis through DU Box Office only www.newmantix.com. Seats are reserved seating: Orchestra: $20, Parterre: $18, Mezzanine: $16, Balcony: $15

Elephant Rock Ride June 3rd; Paul Campbell from the Sunshine Club passed a sign-up sheet if you're interested in helping out their Club. Also from the Sunshine Club was Ken Carlson (co-chair beginning July 1st) who shared they are planning a brew fest fund raiser next April and are currently looking for graphic artists or marketing to assist. Please contact Ken if interested.

Dinner at Denver Ronald McDonald House June 5th; sign-up sheet forthcoming.

IFCS food drive beginning June 7th; container provided for dry goods every Thursday through June 21st.

Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series starts June 7th - July 26th at Heritage Regional Park from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Changing of the Guard picnic, June 16th Northridge Recreation Center park 12 noon. Please complete sign-up sheet for side dish or dessert.

Dedication for Healing Gardens Tent June 19th at 5:30 pm, Castle Rock Rotary.