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Inspiration: Debby Doig
50/50 winner: Tamie will sell tickets this week
LAST WEEK: Jillian Allison, Exploring Colorado Through the Museums of History
Jillian, the Director of the History of Colorado Museum, joined us via Zoom. She described the 10 museums, their archives, and upcoming events, historycolorado.org. The Center for Colorado Women’s History expands the understanding and collective memory of the history of women in Colorado by connecting local stories to the broader stories of women’s history worldwide, cowomenshistory.org.
We welcomed Betsy's brother, John Henriksen. And are pleased to announce Elya Kinsey and Arthur's wife, Theresa, are our newest members. Welcome!
After a 5 year reign, Steve announced his replacement to chair the HRRF, congratulations Debby Doig. Steve will co-chair with Debby. Other Trustees include Paul Campbell, Shrin Murthy (Treasurer), Connie Golas (Secretary), Betsy Alexander (designee on the RCHR Board), and Bill Simmermon.
Bob Larson used his auctioneering talents to sell a fine bottle of Napa Valley 5 star pinot pior. Steve captured the bottle for $70.
Announcements
Jan reminded us Aug 11th is quickly approaching, the last day to order peaches. 579 boxes of peaches and pears have been sold to date.
Jan shared the virtual RYLA meeting went well and a thank you note from Karen Loeb, RYLA Plus, acknowledging our monetary support the past 5 years sponsoring 2 physically challenged students, in their partnership with Easterseals Colorado. Remember, our fruit sales fund our support of young RYLA, RYLA,nd RYLA Plus.
Five volunteers are needed each shift
(11am to 1:30pm, 1:30-3:30pm, and/or 3:30-6pm) Aug 21st at Eastridge to distribute peaches and pears. Please contact Jan with your shift, jankeyton@cloud.com or 303-931-3827.
Mark Eberly posted the signup sheet for the beer booth Aug 21st during Western Welcome Week. Sales from WWW go into our general fund.
Jane would like help chairing the Social Committee, who will join her?
The Friendship Dinners are scheduled for Oct 15 and 16. Please inform Jane and her new partner if you would like to host a small or large group.
The NCOA Red, White, and Blue Golf Tournament is Friday, Sep 10, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course in Ft. Carson. You can play yourself ($65) or support a Veteran ($50). See Tom Keyton for registration forms. Forms must be turned in by Aug 27.
Buy your tickets for our District social, Sunday Sep 26, Rotary Day at the Rockies.
http://www.rockies.com/ROTARY, $28.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers embrace Floyd Nelson as his health continues to improve in rehab. Connie Dix as she battles an infection, and extra protective prayers to Goldie Wilford to continue her targeted cancer therapy without side effects.
Community Service
Elizabeth thanked the dry wall crew volunteering at Help & Hope. As a result, painting will be required on a future date. Get out your paint brushes, many volunteers will be needed.
Elizabeth distributed Kits for Kids packing specifications to be donated to Project Cure. Select the items you wish to purchase, place them in a sealed, brown paper bag with the Kits for Kids form taped to the front with the contents circled. Bring the bag to the Aug 19th meeting for delivery to Project Cure healthcare networks in third world countries. An email blast was sent Aug 3rd with the Kits for Kids form.
See Upcoming Events on the right to prepare a Mexican entree or side for delivery to the Crawford House Aug 24th. The Community Service and Military Service Committees are partnering to provide quarterly meals to the Crawford House.
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 your volunteer hours to Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
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