DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK'S MEETING? HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
PETER VAN ARSDALE, PHD, DISCUSSED REFUGEE SERVICES
Peter, a lifelong educator, presented his views on refugees of which there are 21M known in the world. He defined a refugee as someone in fear of restrictive circumstances, a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. He quoted that 1/70th of the world population are refugees. Peter discussed improving vetting systems and helping humanitarian workers.
GREETER: Herb Weissenfels
- ON DECK: Zig Bergins
- IN THE HOLE: Jim Bramley
INSPIRATION: Scott Davenport
50/50 WINNER: Conde Pallen
WHAT'S ON THE PROGRAM AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING??
MEET MIKE SELINFREUND, A NAME OUR CLUB KNOWS WELL!
Michael Selinfreund is the President and General Counsel of Cherry Creek Title Services. He spends his days on legal issues and oversees the company compliance and operational controls and procedures. This includes banking and treasury services and combatting fraud including identity fraud, real estate fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, ACH payment fraud, document fraud, mobile payment fraud, and account fraud. He will talk about fraud protection at Thursday's meeting
As you probably guessed, Mike is Jerry Selinfreund's son. He is an avid mogul skier and enjoys many outdoor Colorado activities.
OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT
IFCS NIBBLES & SIPS FUNDRAISER SET FOR FEB. 25
You may have heard Nibbles & Sips thrown around during meeting announcements. Here’s the skinny – it’s a fundraising event sponsored by one of our community outreach groups, IFCS. On Saturday, February 25 at 5:30 PM - 9 PM, it will the place to see and be seen! Help them raise their goal of $200K by purchasing tickets at https://ifcs.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/NibblesandSips2017/BuyaTicketNow/tabid/803386/Default.aspx Our club always has a great showing, so let's keep up the good work!
Nibbles and Sips, An Evening of Raising the Roof to Prevent Homelessness and Hunger, is a fine food and beverage tasting gala event that brings the community together to raise money in support of IFCS’ Homeless & Hunger Prevention Programs. These programs aim to meet the basic human needs of shelter and food for those in need.
At the event, you can sample more than 300 wines, spirits and beers from around the world, coupled with wonderful from local restaurants such as Piccolo’s, Azucar Bakery, Hyatt Denver Tech Center, Whole Foods, Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ, Tico’s Mexican, Bolder Organic Ice Cream, Alamo House, Avalanche Grill, Lone Tree Grill, Bad Daddy Burger Bar with more joining in. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
WHAT'S COOKIN' GOOD LOOKIN': RONALD MCDONALD BREAKFAST
Chef Cone pulled off another fantastic breakfast, with a lot of help from Rotarians Jan Selinfreund, Elizabeth Kringel, Arthur and his daughter, Zig Bergins & Christine, Tammy Fennel & Shrin Murthy. Typically the club volunteers at a Ronald McDonald house 3-4 times a year cooking a meal for the families of kids admitted at Children's Hospital.
ROTARY WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND LUNCHEON
On May 3, the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club is hosting their annual luncheon to honor Douglas County Women of Rotary. Our role is to nominate women from our club. Watch your email for a nomination form. All HR Rotary members may nominate and a committee will review to be sure we're following correct protocol. These forms need to be submitted to Lee McCue, Sue Bramley or Jan Selinfreund by the meeting on March 2.
Nominees must be Rotary Women who work/or live in Douglas County and/or are members of Rotary Clubs in Douglas County. These Rotarians will be recognized for leadership and service in eight categories of achievement. A Light ‘n’ Heart Award will be given in each category. All nominees will be recognized. To purchase $30 tickets go to www.womenachieve.net.
Here are the details of the luncheon:
May 3, 2017 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Denver Marriott South - Lone Tree, CO
Keynote Speakers:
Mike Dunkel, President, CCV Rotary
Mary Kay Hasz, 2015-16 District 5450 Governor
Mike Waid, Mayor of Parker, Past President, CCV Rotary
Rotary Clubs Participating in Planning:
Rotary Club of Parker Cherry Creek Valley, Rotary Club of Parker, Highlands Ranch Rotary Club, Castle Rock Rotary Club, Denver Rotary Club 31, Castle Pines Rotary Club
NEW GREETER PROGRAM
We've been talking about this for a long time...the importance of welcoming people to the meeting. Now we're getting serious! You will be contacted ahead of time, much like giving the inspiration. Then greeters will stand at the front door of the club to welcome and direct people to the meeting. This is a great way to pay homage to your fellow members and friends. Easy peasy! Next week: Zig Bergins, following week: Jim Bramley
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
If you haven't had a chance to check out the lineup for the District Conference in the latest district bulletin, here's the rundown on the speakers.
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ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHLANDS RANCH SUNRISE
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 8:30 am 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 Paul Campbell (paulcamp64@gmail.com) or Joel Johnson (jsjohns46@yahoo.com) a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!!!
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR OUR ACTIVE GROUP!
Committee meetings:
Board meeting - second Wednesday of every month
Community Service - third Thursday of every month
International Service - third Thursday of every month
Activities:
February 8 Board meeting
February 11 Ronald McDonald House breakfast
February 12 & 13 Rotary Flower Power sign up
February 16 Project Cure
February 17 Arapahoe Philharmonic social: dinner and the symphony
February 18 First round of winter friendship dinners
February 25 IFCS Nibbles & Sips
March 11 Second round of winter friendship dinners
March 30 Club is dark
April 12 Board meeting
April 20 Project Cure
May 10 Board meeting
May 18 Project Cure
May 19 NCOA Golf Tournament
June 14 Board Meeting
June 15 Project Cure
June 24 Changing of the Guard & family picnin
June 29 Club is dark
October 14 Bright Futures Gala
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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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Jerry & Jan Selinfreund, CRS Broker Associates Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 303-550-4242
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