Classification Talks - Jacqueline Cecil de Peyer and Herb Weissenfels
New member Induction
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Project CURE Work Session
6:30 to 8:30 PM
----------------------- 50/50 winner on February 12 was Jacob Melonis, student from Highlands Ranch High School
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Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Rotary
Meetings are on 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings at 7:15 A.M. at The Children’s Hospital (470 and Lucent) at 1811 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO.
in the Tennessee Room. About $7 for Continental Breakfast. Childrens hospital puts on a wonderful spread for us with pastries, scones, a huge fruit platter and 2 kinds of juices!!! We can change the menu if we like and will probably do from time to time. You should come visit us and have a warm scone.
Good for a make up or for our friends and acquaintances that would appreciate a Rotary Club with a morning meeting time. If you plan to attend, please let Ann Mather at 303-570-9838 (Annmather@aol.com) or Linda Blackstone at 303-992-5625 know the day before.
--------------------- Did you know that you can view the current and past issues of the "Wheel Spinner" on-line?
How? Just go to www.highlandsranchrotary.org and click on the "bulletins" icon.
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Jerry Selinfreund presented Linda Holloway, Bessie's Hope Co-founder and granddaughter of Bessie "Granny" Stephens, a check for $1000 on February 12.
"Bessie’s Hope enhances the quality of life for nursing home and assisted living elders and brings generations together in mutually rewarding relationships by honoring the human spirit and creating life-enriching volunteer opportunities for youth, families, individuals, community organizations and businesses.The work of Bessie’s Hope transforms the lives of the too-often forgotten elders, the misdirected “at-risk” youth and all who participate in the volunteer programs. Because of the training, activities, and structure provided by Bessie’s hope, a fertile space is created for relationships to be cultivated across generations."
Brian Good presented an informative program at the February 12 meeting on Denver Water and water issues in Colorado. Brian is deputy manager of Organizational Improvement, and is responsible for implementation of Denver Water’s Strategic Plan and all improvement initiatives associated with it.. He provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing initiatives that enhance Denver Water’s standing in the community and as an industry leader.
Jacob Melonis from Highlands Ranch High School and Caroline Guschino from Valor Christian High School were honored as Outstanding Students on February 12.
Jacob Melonis was recognized by the Rotary club as an outstanding student. He was accompanied by his parents Mike and Maureen Melonis as well as Jerry Going, principal of Highlands Ranch High School.
Jacob is a senior at High School. He plans to major in computer and electrical engineering when he goes to college. Jacob is currently ranked number one in his class. Jacob has earned his Eagle Rank in boy scouts. Through scouting became involved with the Salvation Army and now coordinates over 100 individuals ringing bells at the Park Meadow mall for two weekends each December. Jacob has accumulated over 400 community service hours throughout high school. This past summer spent a few
weeks in Zurich, Switzerland where he researched radiation pressure and the effect of a laser on tuning
forks vibrations. The club members enjoyed Jacob telling about this summer internship.
The Rotary Club also recognized Caroline Fuschino. Caroline’s parents, Rob and Laura, plus her math instructor, Gabe Anderson were guests as well. Caroline is a senior at Valor Christian High School. At Valor, she has maintained a 4.15 grade point average and has a passion for math and science. This past
summer, Caroline created a led an internship for Panasonic. She recruited a team of technologically inclined high school students. They spent the summer researching a problem statement supplied by one of the Vice Presidents of Panasonic. At the end of the summer she and the team presented their
findings to a board of company executives. Several of the team’s ideas are under consideration for future company products. Caroline plans to study Biomedical or Mechanical engineering this fall.
FRIENDSHIP DINNERS...
Take place twice a year -- if you came in November, you can certainly participate again! A fun, more intimate setting in the home of a host family. You will be partnered with a host, and will be then be informed of what to bring to contribute to a wonderful evening.
Choose from one of the following dates:
Saturday, February 21 (hosts needed for this night!) OR
Saturday, March 21
If you want to be included, and/or interested in hosting, please contact Debby Doig, debby_novotny@hotmail.com
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Are you looking for a community service activity? Want to become more involved in what the club does? Then check out the list of activities the Community Service Committee has developed. It is located in "Download Files" on the Home page and on the right side of the Wheel Spinner.
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Important Dates
March 7, 2015 Night at the Nuggets
May 1-3, 2015 District 5450 Conference at Keystone Resort June 20, 2015 Changing of the Guard and 30th Anniversary Party at Jim & Dona Kelley's October 17, 2015 Bright Futures GALA _______________________________________________________
“If I were given the opportunity
to present a gift to the next generation,
it would be the ability for each individual
to learn to laugh at himself.”
~ Charles M. Schulz
Member Birthdays
Bob Martin on February 3
Marion Trummer on February 8
Copper Rizzo on February 13
Kristen Liddick on February 16
Frank Buturla on February 23
Steven Rothacker on February 25
Bob Larson on February 28
Spouse Birthdays
Renee (Bill) Simmermon on February 4
Kristina (David) Harriman on February 15
Kerstin (Britton) Allison on February 24
Deb (Jim) Horner on February 24
Wedding Anniversaries
Tim and Janet Sparks, 44 years on Feb. 13
Neil and Michelle DiLorenzo, 45 years on Feb. 14
Herb and Patty Weissenfels, 15 years on Feb. 17
Lee and Karen Mulberry, 44 years on Feb. 28
Club Join Anniversaries
Ray Anderson, 18 years on Feb. 1
Scott Davenport, 18 years on Feb. 1
Kyle Kucharski, 11 years on Feb. 1
Lee Mc Cue, 10 years on Feb. 1
Justin Vaughn, 2 years on Feb. 7
Linda Blackstone, 1 year on Feb 12
Paul Campbell, 1 year on Feb. 12
Earl Hasz, 1 year on Feb 12
Jim Horner, 1 year on Feb. 12
Ann Mather, 1 year on Feb 12
Bill Medlicott, 1 year on Feb. 12
Tracie Stander, 1 year on Feb. 13
Tom Keyton, 4 years on Feb. 17
Taylor Christensen, 1 year on Feb. 19
Joel Johnson, 1 year on Feb. 19
Frances Blizard, 9 years on Feb. 23
Tom Havens, 3 years on Feb. 23
Jack Liggett, 3 years on Feb 23
Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch on Facebook
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Sponsors
Neil D. DiLorenzo, CPA, P.C. Certified Public Accountants Greenwood Executive Park, Bldg. 6 6430 South Quebec Street Centennial, Colorado 80111-4628 303-796-7645 www.dilorenzocpa.com
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