Rotary Club
Highlands Ranch
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Changing of the Guard
Before handing the baton over to Tamie, John shared his final words after a challenging year. He also noted significant Club members including gifts to be picked up after Thursday's meeting on the 16th in the Lonetree parking lot.
 
Congratulations Rotarian of the Year, Shrin Murthy
 
Tamie launched her 2020-2021 Rotary year with this year's theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, chosen by our new RI President, Holger Knaack. Tamie commended many members including those changing leadership roles and welcoming the new. Bob Kemp is the new District Governor along with Gail Lehrmann, Assistant Governor for Area 4.Guy Caves replaces Shrin as Club Treasurer; Elaine Calderbank replaces Mary Kay as Membership Chair; Kari Brown replaces Fred Erb as ClubRunner Administrator; and, Phil replaces Herb as Club Secretary. Outgoing Board Directors, Sue Bramley and Phil are replaced by Elizabeth Scofield, Nancy Arkins, and Bill Leeper. Gary Dani, Club Historian; Patricia Sznip replaces Bill Simmermon as Chair to the International Committee, and Carolyn Bradish and Marsha Hutfliess join Elizabeth on the Community Service Committee.
 
Tamie's Goals for 2020-2021
1) Sustain membership at 88
2) Set RI annual fund contribution at $20,000 with Polio Plus goal remaining $3600
3) Enhance website image
4) Online payment options via ClubRunner
5) Explore continuing Zoom meetings after resuming in-person meetings
6) Find ways to support Rotary's seventh area of focus, "supporting the environment"
7) Continue to facilitate collaborative efforts between morning Sunrise group and our noon meeting group. Welcome Gary Smith who will be leading the Sunrise meetings.
8) Continue strong fund-raising efforts
9) All the while, make it fun
 
Announcements
  • Jerry Wilford - Paul Harris Awards
    • Congratulations to John for superseding his RI Annual Fund Contribution goal 
    •  Nancy also received one
  • Peaches - The Keyton's
    • July 15th last day to order peaches
    • July 25th - peach pickup from noon to 6pm at Eastridge Rec Center north parking lot, 9568 S University Blvd
  • Elizabeth - Community Service
    • dates remain pending for tree planting
    • looking at availability in October for Ronald McDonald breakfast
    • 4 volunteers needed for a 3-4 hour paint job at Help & Hope
    • will provide contact at ReStore if interested in volunteering
    • send your volunteer hours
  • Jane - July 30th social
    • no Zoom meeting on 30th
    • 6:30pm Jane's backyard
    • please eat before you arrive
    • wine, beer, sparkling cider, and desserts provided
    • attend at your level of comfort
  • ​​​​​​​Steve Miller - Project Cure
    • Thursday, 16th, reopening for sorting from 6:30-8:30pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ (will remain 3rd Thursday of each month)
    • email or text Steve 24 hours ahead if interested
    • no more than 8 volunteers
    • masks and gloves provided
  • Claudia - IFCS volunteers 
    • ​​​​​​​6 people needed Wednesday, August 19th, to load food boxes into car trunks
    • will send email blast
  • Reen - Rotary masks
    • ALL masks sold and 36 will be donated to Help & Hope and IFCS 
    • BIG thanks Reen for spearheading this project so successfully
  • Fathers in attendance
    • ​​​​​​​Welcome to Patricia's father, Peter, and James Simmermon
  • Judy Rooney, glad to see you again
Next week's speaker: Marissa Ala - Wills & Trusts
Inspiration: please step up
Russell Hampton
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