LAST WEEK:Jan Keyton, RYLA and Brian Fervert's GTKY (Get To Know You) talk
Tom introduced Jan who began with how she became acquainted with RYLA followed by a detailed history of the organization. RYLA or Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and Districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun, making connections, and spreading the RYLA magic. Includes Young RYLA, students going into the 8th grade and RYLA Plus providing the RYLA experience for physically challenged teens.
Karla Olson followed Jan with a discussion of Interact, at Mountain Vista middle and high school. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
Brian was introduced by his mentor Scott. Brian allowed us to get to know him with his interesting vignettes of how he arrived in Colorado and Rotary. Thank you and we are so pleased you joined us.
We welcomed Heather Mattison and via Zoom, Debbie Leonard, Arthur Cone, Phil Calderbank, Betsy Alexander, and James Simmermon.
Congratulations to Alex as he received his Blue Badge from his mentor Kevin.
We honored another fascinating Student of the Month, Blake Naresion from Thunder Ridge H.S. and his parents. Blake described his development and direction of a high school fund raising cabaret called The Future is Bright for the Denver Actors Fund. A future Rotarian for sure!
Thank you, Connie, for officiating the meeting.
Announcements
A signup sheet for the Sunrise Recycle Event on May 6th will be distributed the next several weeks. Available shifts include 8-11am, 10am - noon, and 11am to 2pm.
From Gary Smith, Sunrise, a Highlands Ranch Metro District event is scheduled on May 20th from 9 to 11. It’s a park clean up day (park to be determined) and we will need help from both clubs. With our groups supporting this event, the HRMD waives a significant fee for the park reservation for the annual recycling day at UC Health. More details to follow.
Tamie presented information regarding Castle Pines Rotary Club's fund raiser at Top Golf, Sunday, May 7th, 4:30 - 8:00pm, 10601 East Easter Avenue Centennial 80112. We are looking for 2 additional players to form a team of 6. If response is good, we can add an additional team/ players. Cost is $150 per person and covers 3 hours of Top Golf Tournament play, buffet dinner, and two drink tickets. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle for a $2000 Broadmoor voucher. Register at: https://rotary-club-of-castle-pines-910644.square.site/ click on "get tickets". Please let Tamie know if you register to attend so she can add you to our "Team Highlands Ranch!"
Phil Calderbank solicited judges for WAC, World Affairs Challenge Mar 27-31. See his email dated Mar 16th for more information and how to register. The deadline to register is Mar 22nd.
The District Conference Apr 29th; $145 for the full conference (or less amounts for Saturday day or evening only) and $100 for the full conference if you are a first-time attendee. Register on our District website, https://www.rotary5450.org/.
The State of the State Luncheon Apr 28th, $80 for the luncheon. Register by Apr 21st at sos.dserotary.org. The Mental Health Symposium hosted by Rotarians 4 Mental Health precedes the lunch from 8:30-11:30am, for more information, www.R4MH.org.
Provide Guy with a copy of your registration from both or either meeting to receive a partial reimbursement ($50 for conference and/or $40 for luncheon).
To complete the April Rotary Trifecta is a District service project initiated by the Denver Mile High Club to plant 40 trees along the S. Platte River appropriate for all ages, more information forthcoming.
Bob Larson distributed the new Safeway Community Giving cards.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our healing prayers for Jim Kelley as he recovers from a serious fall. Our thoughts and prayers continue with Arthur, Goldie, and Christine. Congratulations to Carl and Morgan Husmann on the birth of their son, John Frances to be called Jack, March 15th.
Our team in Belize returned safely from their support of Hope to Walk. I have a few pictures, but we will have to wait for their upcoming presentation to the Club for more details.
Difficult to see Bob's Hope to Walk shirt, but he wore it proudly.
Apr 15th - Mobile Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Apr 18th - Volunteer Fair at Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, 4-7pm. Sunrise will represent our Club.
Apr 23rd - Hide in Plain Sight 2023 Spring Fling, 3:30-6pm, The Charles Schwab Event Center, 9800 Schwab Way 80124, www.hideplainsight.org for more information.
Apr 28th - STATE OF THE STATE LUNCHEON & MENTAL HEALTH EXPO, Denver Marriott Tech Center. More information and registration see February 5450 Update.
Apr 29th - 5450 District Conference, The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel. Registration is open, https://bit.ly/D5450Conference.
$100 discount for first time attendees.
Apr 30th - DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT - TREE PLANTING, more information forthcoming.
May 6th - Sunrise Recycle Event, hold the date. Contact Paul Campbell, 720-939-4585, to volunteer; available shifts include 8-11am, 10am - noon, and 11am to 2pm.
May 7th - Castle Pines Rotary fundraiser at Top Golf, 10601 East Easter Ave. Centennial 80112, 4:30 - 8:00pm.
May 8th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
May 20th - HRMD Park Cleanup Day, 9-11am needing support from both the Noon Club and Sunrise to defray the costs for the park reservation for Sunrise's annual recycling day at UC Health. Details to follow.
May 20th - Mobile Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
May 23rd - Dinner for students at Eagle Academy, 5:45 pm.
Jun 12th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Jun 14th - Flag Day and NCOA Red, White, and Blue Golf Tournament.
Jun 17th - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Jul 15th - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Aug 14th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Aug 14th - Project C.U.R.E. and Newmont Golf Tournament at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, contact Hanna Bloom, events@projectcure.org, to sign up.
Aug 19th - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Please join theRotary Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Sunrisefor our regular meetings at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd, 80126. We are 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!
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Lee Mulberry (303-522-6650) or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) if you plan to attend. 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!
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