Wheel Spinner (Feb 02, 2016)

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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February 3

Sunrise Club meeting, 7:15 am, Children's Hospital

Guest speaker: Mary Kay Hasz, District Governor

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February 4

Kurt Kaczor

Executive Director, Douglas Elbert Task Force

Kurt Kaczor is the new Executive Director. He’s spent over 20 years in increasingly challenging positions within the nonprofit sector in strategic planning, development and communications. "Nonprofits find themselves in an increasingly challenging environment. I am excited to be part of the Task Force team and look forward to helping the organization strive for continued success,” said Kurt, who has a Masters of Nonprofit Management from Regis a BA from CU.

Also on February 4

Foundation Meeting 1:40 pm

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February 10

Board meeting 7:30 am

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February 11

Membership Committee meeting 11:00 am

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February 27

IFCS Nibbles and Sips

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DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK’S MEETING? HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED:

Student of the month:

ERICA VOSSEN

Our students have so much family and school support!

Ericka is a senior at Valor and already has been accepted at Notre Dame, considering chemical engineering. Her parents, Jake and Pam Vossen joined our meeting, along with her math teacher, Gabe Anderson. Erica is one of Valor’s top cademic students with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. She has received numerous academic awards including the Humanities Student of the Year Award and multiple Valor department Excellence Awards. Erica is the captain of the Valor Varsity Dance Team and led the team to a first place finish in league completion, now on to nationals in Florida. Erica is very active in community service at her school and in her church, logging in a whopping 180 hours. She has choreographed and instructed numerous youth dance clinics, helped organize school supply drives for Fresh Harvest Food Bank and tutored peers in math and science. The club members enjoyed hearing Erica tell about her trip last summer to Georgia where she worked with Habitat for Humanity and a low income housing project.

D.A. GEORGE BRAUCHLER, THEATER SHOOTING PART 2

George was back to finish his presentation. He talked about NGRI, not guilty by reason of insanity, the only option open to the Holmes defense. But that put the burden on his team to disprove. He discussed how they went about it. He was also highly complementary in his remarks regarding the Aurora Police and Firefighters, who he called heros.

OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT

A MESSAGE FROM TOM HAVENS, OUR DEPARTING PRESIDENT

It has been a pleasure to work and play alongside each of you this past few years. It has been an honor to participate in the leadership of such a dedicated and driven family.

This year’s focus is to “Be a Gift to the World”. Rotary has facilitated each of us in realizing our potential of service above self – both as individuals and as a family. We have served together. We have labored together. We have wept together. We have laughed together. We have loved together.

As I exit this location I find comfort that such a loving and motivated member is stepping in to lead this organization, Jan Seleinfreund. Come alongside her and move forward together. That’s what family does.

Each of you is made with unique desires and talents – use them to serve others in Rotary and all areas of your life. I thank God that He has blessed this world through Rotary and pray that Rotary will always honor Him.

Tom Havens

Tom handing the presidential gavel over to Jan

WHO IS JAN SELINFREUND?

We all know Jan, who has been an active and vibrant member of the club, along with her terrific husband, Jerry for many years. I visited with our new president recently and found out some information that might surprise you!

Career:

Research Scientist 15 years, Insurance and Financial Planner 5 years, Realtor 29 years

Hobbies:

Past: Biking, tennis, skiing, canoeing, snow caves Current: knitting, reading, hiking & golf

Background:

I was born in Missouri and grew up in Minnesota. I hold a Bachelors and a Masters University of Minnesota

Rotary passion:

People in need specifically in our community, military

Favorite vacation site:

Colorado

Something few people know about you:

Shot Howitzers off Berthoud Pass to mitigate avalanches. I was a guide in boundary waters canoe area, Northern MN, & Canada. I also ran in two marathons!

Jan & Jerry at one of their favorite places, The Palm Restaurant!

FRIENDSHIP DINNERS

The friendship dinners are set up and ready to go! If you still want to get in on one, Natasha Nola has space on Saturday, February 6. Let Sue Bramley and Natasha know if you'd like to be added to this fun night!

Make a new friend at one of the FRIENDSHIP DINNERS!

DINNER AT THE PALM

37 Rotarians enjoyed dinner at The Palm, then 17 more joined the revelry for 'Dirty Dancing' at the DCPA

SUNRISE ROTARY NEWS

Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30am at the south campus of Childrens Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($7.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Ann Mather (Annmather@aol.com) or Paul Campbell (Paulcamp64@gmail.com) a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!!!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

United in Orange -- GO BRONCOS!!!!