DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK'S MEETING? HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
GREAT GALA - GREAT NEWS!
Debby Doig reported that the club netted $68K from the Gala - HALLELUJAH! Now the club can go on a spending spree - what organization can we help first, the list goes on and on for our good works!
WE INTRODUCED A NEW MEMBER - CAROL RUNSTON
Jan Selinfreund is at it again - she's recruited her neighbor! We are so happy to have Carol Runston join! Debby Doig will lead Carol through the steps to become an active member. Attention all you friendship dinner hosts - Carol's attendance will be a great coup so you can introduce her around!
SPEAKER BEN ALLEN DISCUSSED THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY
Ben Allen of Allen Technology Advising, discussed solutions for organizations needing comprehensive IT support. He discussed the latest trends in security, hacking, document sharing, on line scheduling, conferencing calling and capturing video display and audio output.
FIRST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT ANNOUNCED
Scott Davenport introduced our first scholarship applicant of the year, Karli Sugar. Karli talked about her volunteer hours at home and Central America. She did all this while maintaining a GPA of 4.5!
GREETER: Shrin Murthy
INSPIRATION: Bethany Karulak
50/50 WINNER: Arthur Cone
WHAT'S ON THE PROGRAM AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING??
CLUB ASSEMBLY IS HERE!
The annual club assembly is a chance for you to hear about the state of the club. Cindy Begley will discuss where we've been in the past year and where we're headed.
This year, we're also holding a new element: The MIX & MINGLE. Several of the committee chairs will be at separate tables, discussing their plans and where you can fit in for your volunteer hours. Do you want to know upcoming plans for the next Costa Rica visit? Or more about Rotary Readers? Well this is your chance! So mark your calendars for an interesting and fun club assembly
Denver was honored to have John Hewko, RI General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International, present at 2 clubs on Oct. 6. Bill Simmermon attended the presentation at the SE Club where he rubbed elbows with several past district governors, along with a former VP of Rotary International.
His talk focused on:
1. Efforts to end polio
2. The RI Foundation
3. Membership
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE ON NOV. 3 - UPDATED INFO!
Because of the Lone Tree Golf Club annual craft sale, we won't be meeting there on Nov. 3. Instead, our meeting will be held at theMellow Mushroom at 6271 Park Meadows Drive from 11:30 to 1:30PM on Thursday, Nov. 3rd. We have exclusive use of the patio area.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
By Connie Golas
Next week is the final opportunity to sign up for the Integrated Family & Community Services (IFCS) Thanksgiving Basket Assembly on Wednesday, Nov.16th at 5:30PM. They need 6 people who are each able to lift 25 lbs. The sign up sheet will be at the Community Service Committee table at the Club Assembly next Thursday. This is a very special well-organized community effort to assemble Thanksgiving Baskets for over 500 families in the Denver metro area.
This is a PLEA for VOLUNTEERS to paint again at Douglas/Elbert Task Force. We need a minimumof 4,preferably 5, volunteers for Monday & Tuesday, Nov 14 & 15, from 4:00PM till 8:00PM (earlier if we have 5 volunteers) to finish painting the front lobby, hallway and restrooms. Come with any paint brushes, ladders or other equipment that can be useful for the project.
AND SPEAKING OF VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS...
We are fortunate to have a wonderful membership, so willing to give of their time. That said, it is important to KEEP YOUR COMMITMENTS!! This is an issue for several committees. We need volunteers to keep their commitment. If you suddenly have to cancel, please find a replacement. It's a disservice to the team not to show up. These commitments are how we plan the time activities take and if you don't show up, all other team members have to spend another hour or more to make up for those who are no shows. Or, in the case of Rotary Readers, disrupts the flow tremendously, leaving a team of kids without an instructor. Please, don't just not show up. It leaves the organizer in a pickle.
BTW, if you haven't volunteered for an outside activity, you're really missing out. It's a great way to meet more members while helping the community at the same time. So take a look at spending time with Rotary Readers, Douglas/Elbert Task Force painting, Project Cure, to name a few. Packing Thanksgiving baskets at IFCS is a wonder to behold - it's orchestrated to perfection! So step out of your comfort zone and join fellow Rotarians in these endeavors - we promise you'll have a blast!
We plan to add a "substitute" position to our sign-up sheets to help with this issue. That will provide a pool of people who can sub if you really must cancel.
HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO MEET MEMBERS - THE FRIENDSHIP DINNERS!
Life of the party, Mr. Steve Miller himself, Social Chairman, will be passing around host sign up sheets for the November friendship dinners. We know so many of you are excellent hosts & hostesses, so this is your chance to entertain club members. Don't worry, they are pot luck, so you don't have to do all the cooking. Just come up with a theme, then assign your guests to bring an item to share and a bottle of adult beverage! Such a great way to meet other members, so don't be shy - we want to come on over for a fun night!
Get in touch with your inner hostess by signing up now for a friendship dinner!
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!
October 6 DARK
October 6 John Hewko, Rotary International General Secretary, will present at the Denver and Denver SE clubs
October 8 Bright Futures Gala
October 20 Project Cure
November 11 Friendship dinner
November 17 Project cure
November 19 Friendship dinner
December 15 Holiday Party at the Sundial House, HR Backcountry
January 8, 2017 International Service Committee trip to Costa Rica
January 7, 2017 RI President's Dinner & Polio Plus Fundraiser
January 22-28 2017 Rotary Caribbean Cruise
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