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Inspiration: Tim Sparks
Dec 30th: Mike Foss
50/50 winner: Phil Clarke will sell tickets
LAST WEEK: Bob Larson, Club Giving, and David Willman, TRF (The Rotary Foundation)
After 21 years in Rotary and that many plus years in agriculture management, Bob knew the pillar of Rotary was money and people and he decided he would be a "Major Donor Level 3" to Rotary. Dave Willman honored Bob's contribution. Bob, you give to others not knowing their stories, their faces, or even their names. In so doing you demonstrate, through your generous act, that all fellow human beings are worthy of our compassion. Your act of kindness is a seed of peace that will yield returns for not only the communities served by your generosity but from Rotary as a premiere Foundation and organization. You are among a dedicated and select group of humanitarians who have committed themselves to serving others. Major Donors change the lives of children, young people, adults, communities, and the world to which we all belong.
THANK YOU!
We also acknowledged Tom McHugh and Tom Keyton for their Paul Harris contributions as Paul Harris Fellows; +4 and +2, respectively. Paul Harris Fellows are the backbone of the annual support to The Rotary Foundation, and those donations are the only reason that enables Rotarians to carry on a world-wide program of educational and humanitarian programs. The Rotary Foundation and Paul Harris are one and the same; help others achieve through giving. Our Club has matching points; if you donate to TRF in Dec or Jan, our Club will match your dollar for dollar. Please contact Jerry Wilford for more information.
We welcomed Carl Stingely, a friend of Tom McHugh, and Gail Lehrmann and Michael Graham Hyde, President-Elect, from the Parker Club.
As we move forward Bob is asking for "Rare and Unusual Auction Item Donations". This could be a piece of art, a signed athletic piece, anything rare and unusual. Please contact Bob about what you are interested in having him auction prior to the meeting.
Announcements
Again, Bill thanked the Club for our well-organized groups and committees that continue to perform exceptionally. He offered special thanks to the Tech Team: Kari, Bill Leeper, Ron, Chip, and Phil.
Santa Clothes at Kohls was another successful event shared by our Club and the Centennial Club and youngsters in need.
Jan Keyton received a thank you note from Hannah Perret, HRCA Community Event Coordinator, "Thank you for participating in our 2021 Hometown Holiday Event. You brought holiday cheer to many people. With your help, our event was a success!"
The Holiday Party was also a wonderful evening.
Thanks to Kari, photos from the party are displayed on our website home page, left side under Photo Albums.
2022 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) and Young RYLA.
RYLA dates are July 17-22 and applications will be open to this year’s sophomores, juniors and graduating seniors. Because we have not been able to hold RYLA for the past two years, we are including graduating seniors 2022 as they have missed their turn (a one-time only exception). Young RYLA will hold two conferences:
June 19 - 24 and July 24 - 29. Current 7th graders may apply for Young RYLA. All three conferences will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Applications on the website will open early February, 2022,
www.rockymountainryla.org. Please let Jan Keyton know if you have family/friends/neighbors who might be interested in applying for a conference.
Discover New Horizons is the theme for this year's Rotary convention, June 4-8 in Houston. Register now for a reduced rate, $475, before Dec 15th, convention.rotary.org.
Community Service
Next meeting, Jan 27th, 11 am.
Next pop-the-trunk in January. We will also have collections for IFCS in Jan.
Ronald McDonald House now allowing 2 individuals to prepare meals; Connie Golas and Arthur will do so Jan 26th.
Another Help & Hope painting project in January.
Look forward to blanket making next month.
More meals to Crawford House in February.
Contact ReStore, 970-799-4321, if you are interested in volunteering and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution. They distribute 1500 bags of food a day!
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.
Military Support
We look forward to learning more about the Christmas card project from David.
No Military Support Committee meetings in Nov or Dec. Meetings will resume in Jan 2022 as Zoom meetings only.
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