We took another moment last week for President Arthur to Remember Tom McHugh. Donations in his memory are being accepted to the RCHR Foundation.
Also, please remember to pay your dues if you have not. The invoice you got last will also have instructions for transferring payments directly from the bank account of your choosing or payment (+fees) to use a credit card.
Easter and Passover Greetings to all for the past weekend. Regardless of what you did or what you celebrate, we hope you had a lovely week. Many are embarking on Spring Travel. Safe Travels to all, and remember to keep up with Club Activities on ClubRunner with the APP on your smartphone.
Meeting Notes & Announcements:
Our Greeter last week was Shrin & we think Terre was also there.
Maria did the inspiration & the Pledge.
Reed Grotten was awarded the Sapphire in honor of her contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Elizabeth Schofield was thanked and acknowledged for her >$50,000 support of Rotary to date.
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Our Speaker this week was Tony Hepp, who was also a RYLA student in 2015. Tony spoke about the Colorado 10th Mountain Division and its remarkable history since being founded in the 1930s. The 10th served nobly and effectively in WWII in the mountains surrounding Europe and beyond. They trained at Camp Hale, and they have had over 30,000 men in their ranks. The founder of the 10th Mountain Division went on to found the National Ski Patrol!
There is a compelling exhibit at History Colorado, the Museum on Broadway, with much more about these brave soldiers and the work they do. That is a great idea for a day outing with a grandkid or a friend!
Meeting Announcements:
Friendship Dinners have been moved to May 9th and 10th. Please see Nancy Barton if you would like to be involved as a host. Sign-ups are available for hosts and attendees.
The Solar Panel Assembly will be part of the Epic Day of Service Designated Events. It will take place on 5/17 at the NEW HR Senior Center. Please contact Zig or Terre with questions. Volunteers are still needed to help out. (We may also ask to borrow wire strippers if you have any. Last time they were in short supply and high demand.)
****Please note, the Solar Panel for Ukraine Project has been renamed Solar Panels for Humanity. Terre and Zig Co-chair this committee which begins meeting weekly oj 4/24 at 11:00
Please remember that dues are PAST due. Please read the invoice for credit card billing information, and please do not delay.
A reminder from our District Governor, Tamie.Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Augustin Hadelich.
Sunday, June 1, 2025
1 pm Boettcher Concert Hall at DCPA
1000 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
There will be a pre-concert discussion with Assistant Principal Viola Catherine Beeson.
Special priced Rotary Tickets $45 (+fees and taxes) and limited to 4 tickets per household. The seats are valid in Mezzanine 6 only.
The World Affairs Challenge Final Showcase is 5/1.
Sedalia Elementary is getting the first Rotary Club of Highland Ranch PEACE POLE. Thanks to Betsy Alexander and Steve Miller for their work on this. (Betsy, please forgive the typo on your name the last time! Thanks to Tamie for point it out right away!) We are excited that world peace will be called for, in our name, in the school's honor in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Russian.
Claudia ordered magnets for lapel pins if you need new ones for your badge.
************* We do not have any Family of Rotary Updates to share this week. Please let us know if there is anything you would like us to share with the club regarding you or your family. We are here for you.
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Additional notes follow below from committees and community service.
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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM THE PAST WEEK & THE MEETINGS
Sunrise Meetings Group April Updates
The Club allotted $1500 for RYLA+ and is working with Jan Keyton on how best to use those funds if there is a RYLA+ Camp this year.
They are continuing their planning for the Recycle Day event on 5/2. Please mark your calendars, and if you are available to volunteer, let them know. They are still open to sponsors as well.
The Club is working on Bret's Place as a cause they will support, and figuring out those details.
Flyin' B Meeting Highlights:
As always, the Flyin' B is Flyin High with LOTS going on at Wind Crest.
Big John wrapped up his Rotary Foundation series.
They are working very hard with the Gardeners' Club at Wind Crest and the Staff there who maintain the grounds. There are 6 areas of interest.
Vegetables
Shrubs, Flowers, Trees
Speakers/Articles
Tours / Fieldtrips
Wind Crest Collaboration
Campus Conservation
They work with staff on the grounds, on planning, and on the selection and care of plants. Flyin' B supported the WC/Rotary Pollinator Project and the Earth Day Trees with thanks to Mountain Vista High School Wood Shop classes.
Please bring Project Angel Heart Bags to the 4/24 meeting. Also, please remember to submit your Volunteer Hours to Judy by 4/30.
Dues are due. $60/quarter or $240/yearly.
On 5/10 there will be Comfort Pillow Stuffing at the Mill Vista Lodge, 1st floor.
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Finally, Mike Oldham's Tree Planting Memorial will be on Wednesday, 4/30 at 1:30 near Town Center Entrance. If you have questions, please contact Win. We welcome all to celebrate Mike's memory.
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The following events have been approved by Wind Crest for the year to date:
Electronic Recycling 5/2/25
Shoe Collection 5/17/25
Blood Drives 5/31 and 11/1/25
Trees/Pollinator Planting in April/May
Additional Committee News and Other Announcements
The Social Committee
Friendship dinners will be on May 11th and 12th.
There is a new plan to form a Hospitality Committee in the works.
RCHR Board - 2nd Wednesday each month 7:30-9 am
Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation - 3rd Thursday 9-11:30am
Community Service - 3rd Thursday 11am.
International Service Committee (ISC) - 2nd Thursday 11am * NOTE Solar Panels for Humanity is an independent effort that began in International but will becme its own committee with Terre and Zig co-chairing it. It will meet bi-monthly on Thursdays.
Military Support - 4th Wednesday 8am via Zoom
Membership Committee
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Youth / RYLA
RYLA and Young RYLA are now full! We are sending 14 kids (7 to each level), thanks to Jan and others who work tirelessly to make it happen every year. Thanks to all involved and we think they may still be looking for Senior Counselors if you want to get involved with the kids at camp for a week!
PR Committee
A replacement for The Wheel Spinner editor is still needed. Kim will be leaving very soon and will not be able to continue in this capacity.
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Thanks to Jan Keyton for the notes last week when I was away. I will be missing the meeting next week also, as I will be in Maryland house and work-hunting. We will need note takers and a few photos if you can please help.
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