THIS WEEK: Julie Deden, Colorado Center for the Blind
Inspiration: Connie Golas
50/50 winner: RonLester will sell tickets this week
Our Sunrise partners need our help for the Elephant Rock Bicycle Event in Parker on June 6th.
Please contact Paul with how many volunteers you're bringing with you, paulcamp64@gmail.comor by phone at 720-939-4585.
Start collecting non-perishable food items and personal items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) for the Crawford House and the June 10th meeting.
RSVP to Jane for Changing of the Guard picnic.
LAST WEEK:Steve Werner & John Hendrick, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
Bob Martin introduced Steve and John who described WASH. The lack of access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources is one of the world’s biggest health problems — and one of the hardest to solve. Through WASH programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change. Over the past several years, Rotary has shifted its focus to also emphasize education, collaboration, and sustainability in WASH. RF supports 1000 WASH projects in over 100 countries, www.wash-rag.org.
Visioning Summary - Debbie Leonard and Kevin Mizer
Our vision over the next 3-5 years is to increase membership, member engagement, and attract membership diversity and basically "keep what we're doing". Goals include: more visibility in the community, encourage youth participation (RYLA, Interact, and families), coordinate with other Clubs on international projects for more boots on the ground opportunities, increase diversity of members - age, ethnicity, and profession, and look for opportunities in 7 areas of focus. Two new committee recommendations to the Board are youth engagement and public relations. Let's make Rotary a household word.
Scott Davenport announced Stella Al Samardli from Highlands Ranch HS the winner of the RCHR Scholarship. He thanked Claudia, Carolyn, Ron, and Chip for their help reviewing the applicants.
Bob Larson used his auctioneering skills to auction a bottle of Amarula, a South African liqueur. Debby Doig won with a $70 bid but was required to sign a release before receiving the bottle.
Announcements
Volunteers Needed: Grand Lake Relief Projects, see Bev Mendel's email from May 24th to volunteer on June 5th and/or 12th to assist the Grand Lake Fire relief efforts.
Highlands Ranch will have a 4th of July parade and we, RCHR, will have a float! More information forthcoming; be prepared to help reach one of our goals - more visibility in the community.
Kevin stated volunteer opportunities available at iCAN bike camps in July where adaptive bicycles enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a conventional two-wheeled bike. For more information, cyclemovement.bike.
Community Service
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Remember to send yourvolunteer hoursto Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Volunteer needed to replace Patricia in the YESS program (community suicide prevention program). Patricia will describe YESS during the June 10th meeting.
Upcoming Events:
RCHR Golf -3 tee times, 12 slots, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month thru Sep, Connie Golas, 303-875-5666
Jun 12 - 16 - Rotary International Virtual Conference, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to register, https://convention.rotary.org/
Jun 14 - Project Cure, 1-3pm,10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial
Jun 16 - Pop-the-trunk, IFCS, 8am - noon, contact Claudia if interested, 262-391-4833, 5volunteers needed
Jun 17 - Community Service meeting, 11am
Jun 23 - Military Service meeting, 8am
Jun 24 - DARK
Jun 26 - Changing of the Guard picnic, noon, Lone Tree Hotel & Golf Pavilion. Invitations sent; please RSVP to Jane by June 12th. Guests will be charged $20.
Jul 1 - DARK
Jul 24 - Virtual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), to apply (open until Jun 30) and for more information, www.rmRYLA.org
Sep 10 - NCOA Golf Tournament
Sep 17 - Bright Futures Sponsorship
Celebration, 6-9pm, Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker 80134
Sep 26- WOOHOOMANITY CHALLENGE,
http://www.woohoomanity.org/
Sep 26 - Rotary Day at the Rockies, save the date
Apr 29-30 - 2022 District Conference, Arvada Events Center
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Clubfor our regular meetings. We are currently meeting virtually and hope to return to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch soon. We are still a very active club, have regular speakers, participate in “safe” service volunteer opportunities, and strive to make a difference in the community. And we have fun at the same time!
Zoom call meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Gary Smith (303-522-3355) or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) for the Zoom meeting link. This is a great opportunity for a make-up meeting or for potential members that cannot easily attend noon meetings. We look forward to seeing you and welcome any guests that would like to join us!
