HOSTS NEEDEDfor Friendship DinnersMay 10th and 11th, call Jane if willing to host.
Need drivers(2/car) to deliver meals for Project Angel Heart May 17th & 18th Epic Day of Service, call Elizabeth if willing to drive/sit shotgun, 970-799-4321.
Everyone should have received their May Rotary magazine, please see Gordon McInally's comments in President's Message and pages 14-16 in Our World describing "When a hospital system declared an emergency on youth mental health, Rotary members stepped up". Thank you Tamie, Shrin, and Debby for leading us on such a successful mission.
A volunteer is needed to assume responsibility for the quarterly Inspiration signup sheet and inform the individual prior to each meeting. See Nancy Arkins if interested.
Remember to sign up for the Epic Day of Service, May 17th & 18th.
Noon Meeting Highlights
We welcomed Paul Campbell from Sunrise; he brought the Recycling Day signup sheet, note the times you volunteered Saturday, May 4th.
Scott introduced Gabriel Wardall from ThunderRidge H.S. who was accompanied by his mother and a teacher. Gabriel is yet another phenomenal student with extraordinary accolades including actively interning at Lockheed Martin, best idea and potential at Harvard's entrepreneurship and business course, participating in the School of Mines on campus engineering program, and is a candidate for Valedictorian.
Claudia introduced this week's speakerAndrew Ponn Guidance Counselor Eagle Academy. Andrew began by thanking us for our support that fosters the kid's success. Eagle Academy is one of four alternative schools in our district allowing kids 16 to 20 years to learn at their own pace promoting their success. 135 kids attend Eagle with 27 staff and 15 students per class. Andrew's goal is to understand each student's path and provide the right opportunities for success. Andrew provided handouts on all tables describing more about Eagle Academy. One shining example of success is Lynn Dodds, a Rotary Scholarship recipient and digital artist. She is the first person in her family to graduate from high school and attend college.
Bob presented Bill Simmermon with his Paul Harris +5 award. Congratulations Bill!
Connie gave a shout out to Jim Bramley, Kevin, and Peter for the new picnic tables at Sedalia Elementary. Thank you!
Jim Kelley won the 50/50 and will sell tickets at this week's meeting.
Thank you Reen for providing a suggestion for decorating Project Angel Heart bags.
Sunrise Meeting Highlights
Nothing to report.
Flyin' B Meeting Highlights
Nothing to report.
Committee News
RCHR Board - 2nd Wednesday each month 7:30-9 am
Nothing to report.
Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation - 3rd Thursday 9-11:30am
Nothing to report.
Community Service - 3rd Thursday 11am
See Claudia's emails from Apr 19th describing theEagle Academy Promon Apr 27th including volunteer opportunities.
IFCS Walk up Market May 15th needs 5-6 volunteers; see the signup sheet. We will not be volunteering during the months of June or July unless requested. Thanks to all who made the hygiene drive a success.
Help & Hope has a new volunteer policy requiring paperwork to be completed. Volunteers will be needed Saturday, June 6th at King Sooper on Wildcat to collect purchased or dropped off items. See Elizabeth for more information.
Ronald McDonald House in Aurora, Arthur planning another meal in July.
We Don't Waste next mobile market May 7th; contact Terre if interested in joining. Volunteers were recognized at a Volunteer Appreciation on Apr 18th.
International Service - 2nd Thursday 11am
Nothing to report.
Military Support - 4th Wednesday 8am via zoom
See flyers on the tables describing the Warrior Bonfire Annual Charity Golf Tournament May 6th at Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel. sportsloungebar@gmail.com for complete information.
Youth / RYLA
Previously: Jan stated thanks to our earlier student recognition, Chase, she has enabled enrollment of 4 kids from Mountain Vista H.S. Jan will now focus on Mountain Ridge Middle School for Young RYLA. Any current 7th grader may apply to attend either one of the Young RYLA Conferences. Both conferences will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park June 23-28 and July 7-12. Contact Jan if you have an interested student or see www.rockymountainryla.org to register.
MVHS Interact Club Update - Grace Roscoe
Hello Rotary Friends,
I hope you are all doing well. As the final months of school end, MVHS Interact Club has been busy and filled with many incredible activities. In April, we completed many activities to finish the year. We hosted our final visit of the year to our local Senior Living Center, Brookdale, completing spring crafts, coloring sheets, spring-themed bingo games, and coloring sheets. We also hosted three grades of Peaceful Schools, visited classrooms at a local elementary school, read books, and learned essential themes and lessons. In addition, we braved the cold weather and hosted an IFCS drive. We asked for donations from local grocery shoppers to donate food/hygiene items. We also hosted an annual Earth Day Campus clean up, cleaning up both the high school and middle school campuses. Lastly, we finished our last event for the year, heading to Project Cure to help organize medical supplies.
We have had so much fun this past year, completing so many amazing events. It has added so many incredible events and are always looking for more ways to give back in the upcoming school year. We would not be able to do everything we do without Rotary's support. The MVHS Interact Club enjoys being able to interact with our community and provide a few smiles to others' faces. We appreciate it, and thank you for your continuous support!
Other Committee Updates
Social: HOSTS NEEDED,please call Jane if you are willing to host a Friendship dinner, 303-257-4657.
Epic Day of Service: See the email Claudia sent Apr 10th for more information. Let Alan know if you sign up for other Club's programs or need help registering online.
Public Relations:A meeting will be at Debbie Leonard's home at 4:30pm on Apr 23rd. Please see the signup sheet if interested in joining.
Family of Rotary
We continue to keep Goldie, Ann, Tom, and Phil in our thoughts and prayers as they continue on their paths to recovery. Please let the Club know if we can help any of you in any way; we are always behind you.
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