Noon Meeting Notes & Announcements:
Our greeter last week was Connie Golas. Phil Clarke provided the inspiration and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Our guests included a NEW MEMBER, Kiki Kearns-Beattie, and Bill Simmermon had Kyle Arington with him. Kyle works with people in recovery who need mental health support. Filippo was with us along with a friend and his brother. Tamie Fennel, our District Governor, was also with us.
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Big John covered the Annual Fund and PolioPlus and reminded us to please consider supporting those efforts.
Steve Miller was given his 3 Ruby Paul Harris Pin.
Scott introduced Amelia Solano from RCHS. Amelia is studying French and Fashion. She loves working with international students who come to her school and is planning to attend CU Leed's School of Business. She started a cancer awareness program at her school called "Jags go pink" and is planing to bring this idea to CU in the fall.
Our speaker was Mark Slattery from The Gift of Adoption Fund. The organization funds adoptions for people already in the process. It is a non-profit with state chapters that are self-funding and the overhead is managed from a central office in Chicago. If you are interested in getting involved, they are always seeking financial support, board leadership, and sponsorships. Their task to alleviate the burden to the foster system is enormous and the demand is high.
We also got to hear from our lovely new member, Shara Hubert. Shara is a talented and energetic entrepreneur who is also the mother of 2. Her son is actively serving in the military and her daughter, a senior at Mountain Vista is getting ready to attend her dream school at Tulane University! Terre Cone introduced Shara and will be mentoring her along with Elaine and others. We are eager to see how Shara plugs in and **breaking news** she MIGHT be available to help with the Wheel Spinner. We will be talking about that soon and keep you all posted. Welcome, Shara, and however you engage, we are excited you chose our amazing club! We should also note, Shara's daughter is a leader with Rotaract and works with Project CURE, so she is considering that angle as well for her club involvement.
Additional Meeting Announcements:
- The Board of Directors Votes closes tomorrow.
- Rotary Day of Service will be May 17th
- We are still seeking helpers to work together to support The Wheel Spinner. Kim will be taking a leave of absence after April.
- Jan Keyton is looking for judges (per the email sent earlier in the week) to support a Debate Club Tournament. Please reply to Jan if you would like to be involved.
- Elizabeth will host a blanket tying party on 3/25 from 3-5 at her home. Please cut your fabric (3' X 5') in advance and come to tie them. Refreshments will be served. Please call Elizabeth if you would like to attend.
- Maria won the 50/50 once again!
- We had LOTS of Happy Bucks.
- Filippo had a gymnastics tournament with The 5280 Mile High Invitational last Saturday (which was announced on Thursday). He competed in the Senior Division, level 8 and he did very well, earning 3rd in Parallel Bars, 2nd in Floor Excercise, and 1st place in Vault! Way to go Filippo!
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Family of Rotary:
We got word this week from Neil DiLorenzo that Barbara Mastro, the spouse of the late member and Past President, Conde Pallen, has passed away. Her services will be held this coming Thursday at 11am at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Littleton. Our thoughts are will the Pallen family and those of us who will mourn this loss.
Please note that you may contact Carolyn Bradish to share what you choose. We are here as the "Family of The Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch" if you need us.
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Reminders & Updates:
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See's Spring Candy for your holiday celebrations this Spring is available until 4/4. Ray Anderson coordinated this and you should have an email from Claudia with details for these treats that will benefit our club!
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THE RI CONVENTION is in Calgary in JUNE of 2025. Many of us will be there! Let's make it a group adventure and show up in force, RCHR!
A few final words from The President's Desk this week:
There were no particular reminders this week, but we think the President would just say he hopes you are having a great week, staying warm, and making it fun!
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