Please don't forget to bring non-perishable food and personal care items to Thursday's meeting for the Crawford House
Jun 12 - 16 - Rotary International Virtual Conference
RSVP to Jane if you are attending the Changing of the Guard picnic byJun 12
Inspiration: Debbie Leonard
50/50 winner: Connie Golas will sell tickets this week
LAST WEEK:Julie Deden, Colorado Center for the Blind
Ron introduced Julie, Executive Director of Colorado Center for the Blind, a world-renowned blindness-skills training center providing innovative teaching, progressive daily challenges, and self confidence that are the building blocks of independence, opportunity, and success. Students leave the training programs infused with the confidence and belief they can live the lives they want. In addition to the Braille alphabet cards Julie left on the tables she shared tips on using a cane and how she is able to communicate in an electronic world. It was fascinating to "see" into the world of the blind.
www.cocenter.org
For the second time our Club received the Ray Jenkins traveling plaque initiated in the Denver Club honoring those clubs that have the highest per capita contribution to the Rotary Foundation, (ours, $517.94).
It is not too late to give to the RF this year; any amount helps reach our goals.
Congratulations Kari, she is co-recognized with a member from the Evergreen Club to receive the Gary Fletcher website award.
Tamie shared the District's Day of Service video, "What Can Rotary Do for Colorado?"; available on the District website.
Also available on the website are the recent District Conference speakers.
Announcements
Peach/pear delivery date will be
Saturday Aug 21st, "word from the Western Slope says the peaches and pears will be a wonderful crop this year".
Volunteers Needed: Grand Lake Relief Projects, see Bev Mendel's email for ongoing volunteer opportunities to assist the Grand Lake Fire relief efforts.
Highlands Ranch will have a 4th of July parade and we, RCHR, will have a float! We have a flatbed but need the truck to pull it as well as 20 volunteers; reach out to your family and kids.
Every 4 years our District participates in nominating the next RI Director that will represent our Zone on the RI Board. A nominating committee will be convened this fall to interview candidates. Our District must choose a member and alternate to serve on the nominating committee; PDG Sandy Mortenson will serve as the member and Bill Downes as the alternate.
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, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month thru Sep, Connie Golas, 303-875-5666
Jun 8 - International Service meeting, 8am
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, www2.rmRYLA.org
Aug 21 - Peach and Pear Sale
Aug 21 - Western Welcome Week
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!
