Announcements
Phil Calderbank reminded the Club judges are needed for the WAC live finals Apr 2nd. See his 2/17 email for further information and instructions.
Kevin announced volunteers are needed for the Wash Park Special Olympics Polar Plunge Mar 6th. Go to their website to register,
specialolympicsco.org/.
Bill reminded past Rotary Presidents that have been a Rotarian for 7 years nominations are open for the 2024 District Governor.
After last week's hybrid meeting, the next hybrid meeting will be Mar 3rd. All meetings are recorded. Please let Bill know if you are interested in assisting the tech team during the live meetings.
YESS (Youth Education & Safety in Schools) - Jan Keyton
Upcoming "Mental Health First Aid Program", via Zoom will be offered now on Feb 23rd, the Feb 15th date is full. Please let Jan know if you are interested in attending.
2022 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) and Young RYLA.
RYLA dates are July 17-22 and Young RYLA will hold two conferences: June 19 - 24 & July 24 - 29. All three conferences will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Applications on the website will open Feb 15th. www.rockymountainryla.org. Please contact Jan if you have interested applicants.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Bill Leeper, Carolyn, Connie Dix, and Elaine as they progress in their recovery. We look forward to seeing Carolyn in person this week.
Always our best wishes and prayers to Goldie as she continues to do well with her targeted therapy.
Save the Date
Feb 26th - IFCS Nibbles & Sips, 2022 Virtual Gala with mystery balloon pop and silent auction, 6-7 pm, register - -https://ifcs.ejoinme.org.
Mar 3rd - Afghan Immigration Insight,
6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom, register via www.rotary5450.org.
Mar 10th - State of the State Lunch and Mental Health Expo, registration closes Mar 7th.
Mar 14th - Project Cure, 1-3pm.
Several of our members sing in different chorale groups with interesting upcoming programs.
Please follow the chorale groups websites (http://voiceswest.org/,
https://thecoloradochoir.org, and/or
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, more information forthcoming
May 7 - Sunrise Recycle Event, 7am - 4pm. Volunteers needed, contact Paul Campbell or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch.
Jun 4-8 - Rotary International Convention, Houston, TX, special registration rate of $495 through Feb 28th. See email from Feb 1 to register.
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Membership Committee
Next meeting Apr 7th, 10am.
International Service
Next meeting Mar 3rd, 11am.
Youth Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Mar 1st, 8:30 am via Zoom.
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Mar 8th, 4:30pm, location TBD.
Community Service
Next meeting, Feb 24th, 11 am.
Painting at Help & Hope was a success thanks to the volunteers.
Contact Connie Golas if interested in volunteering for Rotary Readers in March, 303-857-5666.
Gather Club members/friends for a no-sew blanket get together in March.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wednesday in Jan, Feb, and Mar from 8-11:30am. March's date is the 16th.
IFCS needs help the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to pick up and unload produce (FERN). Contact Elizabeth if interested, 970-799-4321.
Contact ReStore, 970-799-4321, if you are interested in volunteering and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).