Wheel Spinner (Aug 15, 2017)

MISS LAST WEEK'S MEETING? HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED

We learned about new member, Paul Moots. Haling from Kirksville, MO. Paul spent his career as an executive at Caterpillar. Managing a global team for years, Paul traveled the world extensively. His area was mining shovels. And we thought Caterpillar only made farming equipment! An engineer, Paul holds many patents on hydraulic products.

And how did he end up in Denver? His kids, of course! I hear this story more and more. Not to mention Denver is just a great place to live! Paul now focuses his engineering talents on driving a golf ball...and his family (remind us of any other club members??). He is looking forward to fulfilling his community service desires with Rotary.

BRIGHT FUTURES GALA UPDATE

Debby Doig gave us an update on the biggest event we have. The gala is just 2 months away - make sure October 14 is on your calendar! We're already well over $68K in sponsorships, and 15 of our sponsorships are from outside our Rotary family. This means the fundraising burden does not fall solely on our members.

For all you newbies, the Gala is our major fundraising event of the year. There are live and silent auctions, a plated dinner, entertainment and LOTS OF FUN! Of course members solicit various gifts for the auctions. So next time you're at the hairdresser, ask if they'd donate. If you're getting your oil changed, talk to the manager about a few coupons. Maybe you have a few items to contribute - well bring them in and our spot on team creative team of Carolyn Bradish and Marion Trummer will throw a basket together. Or make your own basket and bring it in.40% of last year's auction dollars were garnered from non-club members and we're happy to see guests jump in with both feet in donating to our cause. An enormous amount of work goes into this event and we are so lucky to have a committee who is on fire this year!

We heard from 2 Young RYLA attendees

INSPIRATION: Sue Bramley

50/50 WINNER: Mary Kay Hasz

THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:

LOTS GOING ON!

Come hear Phil & Elaine Calderbank and Diana Goldy's classification talks. Like last week, all these new members are definitely worth getting to know better! Also Rotary Readers is gearing up for the school year. Iris Price will talk about how you can get involved in this very hands on volunteer opportunity!

OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT

TRAINING - GET YOUR ROTARY DISTRICT TRAINING!

By Cindy Begley

Here is a training workshop that will really help you understand what Rotary is about - AND, the club will reimburse you for your attendance!

Club Training Workshop - September 23, 8:00 am to 12:15 pm, Front Range Community College. This is the best opportunity to grow excitement and participation in your club! Please have your members view the workshop topics (attached) and register on the District website. www.rotary5450.org

Grants/Club Qualification - September 23, 12:30 to 4:00 pm, Front Range Community College. If your club has not attended a grants training for the 2017-18 Rotary year, this is your chance to get qualified. Register on the District website. www.rotary5450.org

Rotary Leadership Institute - this workshop is perfect for any Rotarian who wants to learn more about the larger world of Rotary, and build the leadership skills for future leaders of Rotary at the Club and District levels. Dates are October 21, December 2 and January 27. Brochure is attached. Email Karen Briggs to register - briggs129@comast.net

CALLING CURRENT MENTORS!

If you're currently mentoring a new member, please call Mary Kay Hasz to check in on how your new member is coming along. Her number is: 303. 888.1867

GREAT GALA!

ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED - SPINPHONY!

On top of all the fun you and your guests will have at the Bright Futures Gala on Oct. , we now know just who will entertain us! Spinphony is a cutting edge classical pop fusion group consisting of four virtuosic string players and a DJ.

Spinphony writes their own arrangements and originals in a style they call 'Pop Baroque'. While sticking to their classical roots by performing virtuosic classics like Vivaldi summer and Beethoven string quartets, Spinphony creates a fresh new take on the classics by mashing them up with rock and pop favorites such as Kashmir and Smooth Criminal and adding high energy orchestrated backing tracks from the DJ. They perform more in the style of a rock band than a traditional string quartet with choreographed dance moves and interaction with the audience. Spinphony's unique style and high energy performances have taken them across the US and Mexico performing for both public and private events.

Get in on the excitement of Spinphone by watching them on YouTube. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOtVP1aqbqw

HELLO FROM WONDERFUL PAST MEMBERS - CHARLES & JOAN TUTOR

By Janet Sparks

Editor's note: Charles Tutor was a member of our club for several years. He was instrumental in starting the Castle Pines Rotary Club and is a past District Governor. He is sorely missed at Highlands Ranch Rotary!

Tim and I visited the Tutors this weekend in Gunnison, CO. They have a beautiful home which their son built. All three of their sons now live in Gunnison area. Charles has also joined the Gunnison Rotary Club. They send their best wishes to Highlands Ranch Rotary.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

~ Western Welcome Week Beer Booth, contact Scot Eberly or Steve Miller to see if there are spaces left at this fun community event! Aug. 19

~ Project Cure, 3rd Thursday every month

~ Peach delivery Aug. 18

~ Ronald McDonald House breakfast, Aug. 26

~ Rotary Readers will be starting up in September, dates to come!

~ Don't forget Costa Rica in October/November

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

ROTARY CLUB OF HIGHLANDS RANCH SUNRISE

Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Childrens Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($7.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Paul Campbell (paulcamp64@gmail.com) or Joel Johnson (jsjohns46@yahoo.com) a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!!!

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR OUR ACTIVE GROUP!

Committee meetings:

Board meeting - second Wednesday of every month

International Service - third Thursday of every month

Community Service - fourth Thursday of every month

Activities:

August 18 Peach Delivery at Eastridge Rec Center

August 19 Western Welcome Week beer booth day

August 19 Douglas Elbert Task Force Hope & Help Fund Raiser - 10 tickets

August 26 Ronald McDonald House breakfast

August 26 Rock the Barn fundraiser for Sedalia Elementary - 8 tickets

August 31 Club is dark

September 23 Club Training workshop, Front Range Community College, 8:00-12:15

September 23 Grant/Club Qualification, Front Range Community College, 12:30-4:00

October 12 Club is dark

October 14 Bright Futures Gala

October 21 Rotary Leadership Institute, register - briggs129@comast.net

October 27 Hide in Plain Sight - Evening of Hope fundraiser - 10 tickets

October 28-November 5 Costa Rica trip

November 2 Club is dark

November 3-November 11 Second Costa Rica trip

November 23 Club is dark

December 2 Holiday party, tentative

December 2 Rotary Leadership Institute, register - briggs129@comast.net

December 21 Club is dark

December 28 Club white elephant gift exchange

January 14 The King & I, Buell Theatre

January 27 Rotary Leadership Institute, register - briggs129@comast.net

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Member Birthdays

Floyd Nelson

August 13

Carolyn Bradish

August 16

Iris Price

August 19

Jimmy Kinley

August 21

Maren Erickson

August 26

John Shonsey

August 31

Spouse Birthdays

Laura Huffman

August 3

Meg Boland

August 11

Adrienne

August 12

Cris Goldy

August 12

Lekha Murthy

August 16

Tisha Doppler

August 23

Dona Kelley

August 26

Mike Begley

August 26

Bill

August 27

Anniversaries

Bob Walsh

Nancy Walsh

August 4

Li Liu

Liong Liu

August 9

Cindy Begley

Mike Begley

August 20

Maren Erickson

David Erickson

August 20

Neal Huffman

Laura Huffman

August 21

Reen Gottron

Fritz Gottron

August 23

Mark Eberly

Marie

August 24

Jane Kucharski

Kyle

August 25

Kyle Kucharski

Jane Kucharski

August 25

Paul Moots

Carol Moots

August 26

Arthur Cone

Theresa Cone

August 29

Scott Campbell

Liz Campbell

August 31

Join Date

Christine Hoyt

August 1, 1991

26 years

John Logan

August 1, 1999

18 years

Bob Walsh

August 14, 2014

3 years

Jan Selinfreund

August 16, 2010

7 years

Tamie Fennell

August 18, 2016

1 year

Jimmy Kinley

August 20, 2015

2 years

Elizabeth Kringel

August 21, 2014

3 years

Jane Kucharski

August 27, 2009

8 years

Aug 17, 2017

Gala & Calderbank classification

Aug 24, 2017

Rotary Youth Exchange speakers

Experiences & expectations

Aug 31, 2017

CLUB IS DARK!

DARK

Sep 07, 2017

Zig, Jerry W., Scott & Jan K.

Rotary Intl. Conference

Sep 14, 2017

Dr. Ais Murray - ZB & Peaceful Schools

Making the Denver Indian Center Relevant Again

Sep 21, 2017

Club business day

Sep 28, 2017

Brian Watson

Opportunity Coalition & Mountains of Opportunity series

Oct 05, 2017

Lindsey Schwartz with CBS 48 hours NN

Oct 12, 2017

CLUB IS DARK!

DARK

Oct 14, 2017

GALA!!!!!

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President

Cindy Begley

President Elect

Jim Bramley

Treasurer

SHRIN Murthy

Secretary

Herb Weissenfels

Membership

Mary Kay Hasz

RI Foundation

Jerry Wilford

HR Club Foundation

Steve Miller

Director

Arthur Cone

Director

Connie Golas

Director

Mark McNary

Director

Michelle McRae

Director Sunrise Liason

Joel Johnson

Recording Secretary

Jan Keyton

Past President

Jan Selinfreund

Western Welcome Week Booth

Aug 19, 2017
6:30 AM – 5:00 PM