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Inspiration Mar 17: Kari Brown
50/50 - Elizabeth Scofield, next in-person meeting
LAST WEEK: The Elderly Brothers
Phil Clarke and Joe Fluken provided us with a spectacular rockfest. If you missed the meeting, you MUST watch the recording (via the YouTube link above)!
Joe is available for private parties, 303-921-3496.
We welcomed many members of Phil's family: Steve & Nancy Hall, Carol, Ted, Maureen, Dan, JT, Tim, Mark, and Paul Clarke, and Peggy and PJ Bernardis. Phil (AKA Phillip) Horning and Alex Wharry returned. We also welcomed Aurora Ogg from the 18th District Attorney's Office.
We were all happy to see Bill Leeper in person, welcome back!!
We were honored to have PJ, Phil's nephew, sing the National Anthem to commence the meeting.
It was a special day for Phil; he also received his Blue Badge from John, his mentor.
Via Zoom, Jerry Wilford introduced our Paul Harris Fellows who received a certificate and lapel pin. Patricia Sznip +1, Arthur Cone +2, Mark Eberly +3, Betsy Alexander +3, Bob Martin +8, and Zig Berzins +8. Congratulations!
Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Exchange has reactivated. Aaron Seiler is setting up a Youth Exchange Committee to facilitate this opportunity. Please let Bill or Aaron know of your interest.
PETS training this past weekend was a success. Thank you to the Sargeant-at-Arms volunteers.
Announcements
The next Board meeting will be held at Lone Tree, 4pm, on Mar 9th. All are welcome to attend.
Registration is now open for the District Conference, Apr 29-30, Empowering Youth. See the March 5450 Update to register.
Supporting ShelterBox is one way Rotary can help the Ukraine.
Phil Calderbank reminded the Club judges are needed for the WAC live finals Apr 2nd. See his 2/17 email for further information and instructions.
YESS (Youth Education & Safety in Schools) Upcoming "Mental Health First Aid Program", via Zoom will be offered on Mar 16th and Apr 11th, 9am-3pm with 2 hours pre-course work. Please see my email for the website to sign up. A link will be sent to those who sign up.
Save the Date
Mar 10th - State of the State Lunch and Mental Health Expo, send Guy a copy of your payment for $40 reimbursement.
Mar 14th - Project Cure, 1-3pm.
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, Empowering Youth, The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace. Register through the 5450 website.
May 7 - Sunrise Recycle Event, 7am - 4pm. Volunteers needed, a sign-up sheet being circulated for 2-3 hour shifts.
Jun 4-8 - Rotary International Convention, Houston, TX. See email from Feb 1st to register.
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Membership Committee
Next meeting May 5th, 11am.
International Service
Next meeting TBA
Rotary Teacher Training
Next meeting TBA
Youth Mental Health Committee
Next meeting TBA
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Mar 15th, 4:15pm at Michelle McRae's home.
Community Service
Next meeting, Mar 31st, 11 am.
Connie Golas has scheduled the next meal at the Denver Ronald McDonald House for Mar 22nd.
Children's Hospital would like more blankets; plan your no-sew blanket get together soon.
Painting at Help & Hope was a success thanks to the volunteers. A few volunteers needed to complete painting, contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321.
Contact Connie Golas if interested in volunteering for Rotary Readers, 303-857-5666.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wed of the month from 8-11:30am. March's date is the 16th, 3-4 volunteers needed.
Contact ReStore, 970-799-4321, if you are interested in volunteering and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Remember, send or call your volunteer hours to Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Military Support
Next meeting Mar 23rd, 8am via Zoom. Zoom meetings continue through June.
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