Wheel Spinner (Jan 22, 2019)

THIS WEEK - Dr. Thomas Tucker, Douglas County School Superintendent

Greeters - 1/24 - Arthur Cone & Debbie Henry

2/7 - Tamie Fennell & Shrin Murthy

Inspiration - 1/24 - Bill Leeper

2/7 - Steve Miller

Mary Kay Hasz won the 50/50 and is responsible for the 1/24 meeting

LAST WEEK - Nikki Koster and Sulma Mendoza, JAMLAC (Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center)

Nikki and Sulma provided an update; founded in 2006, JAMLAC is a faith-based, non-profit law firm that provides a safe & confidential resource for victims from daily hardship & cruelty. Full-time attorneys, paralegals, interns & volunteers manage approximately 50 active cases each week. For more information see jamlac.org. The Club presented JAMLAC with a $3000 check.

January Student of the Month, Alyssa Solano, Stem School Highlands Ranch

Alyssa shared her interesting and moving story. (She is pictured above with JAMLAC).

Rotaraction News from Samantha Yannucci

Through the name Goodhood Collective, Rotaraction member Sam Yannucci is coordinating a refugee integration project in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Her efforts are focused on the Eritrean refugee community, and her approach is unique. Rather than forcing locals and refugees to cohabit a single space, Sam is proposing the creation of a 'cultural community'. Space will be created in the city to give the Eritrean community the opportunity to share the best of their culture, and established residents the opportunity to learn about their new Eritrean neighbors through full cultural immersion, inclusive of food, music, commerce, language, workshops, and celebrations. Sam is confident in the project's ability to facilitate intercultural relationships and thus, integration, in a way that is more natural and comfortable for both groups. You could follow her project at goodhood.org and we will provide periodic updates on the Wheel Spinner.

CLUB NEWS

The Vote is in: Rotary Foundation: Steve Miller and Debby Doig

The Board: Sue Bramley and Debbie Leonard

A drawing will be held this week for 6 tickets for IFCS Nibbles 'n Sips on Feb 23rd, Marriott DTC, 5-8:30 pm. Volunteers also needed for the event.

12th Annual State of the State Luncheon Jan 8th was a day of learning and sharing

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GREEN UNIVERSITY from Sue Bramley

Jim & Sue Bramley attended the Douglas County School District's Green University last week. The district has a big initiative towards the environmental sciences. Our club has been involved in the outdoor classroom, the hugelkultur garden and donated landscaping trees at Highlands Ranch High School. The club has worked with teacher Heather Berry, district sustainability learning specialist, who put the event together. Jim has worked closely with Heather on these projects and addressed the group about the importance of community outreach and the schools. Our club was mentioned numerous times and our logo appeared on the big screen while Jim addressed the group.

GALA Committee Meeting, Jan 24th, 11 am

International Committee Meeting, Jan 24th, 1:40-2:30 pm

Next Community Service Meeting, Feb 21st, 11 am