Your editor is out of state, there will be no Wheel Spinner next week. I will zoom on the 17th and write a WS from that meeting. If there is information for the WS please send to me. See you in September.
My sincere apologies for no pictures this week and I had many to share however this laptop is SO frustrating and will not allow me to save photos. I am exhausted from driving across country with two dogs (one of them being Archie) and I'm done.
THIS WEEK: Justin Kruger, Project Helping - Kynd Boxes
Greeter: Deborah Givray
Inspiration: Connie Golas
50/50 Winner - winner sells tickets at next meeting: Last week's speaker won, please volunteer.
LAST WEEK:Dan Jorgensen, The Writing Rotarian
Claudia introduced our speaker a fellow Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, and writer and educator. Dan shared his pathway to Rotary and sports and creative writing. Dan described his Michner-like books offering signed copies at the conclusion of the meeting.
We welcomed Debby Doig's dinner club friend Susan Gould and James Simmermon and the Calderbanks on Zoom. It was great to see Victor and Mike O'Brien in person. Welcome!
Announcements
Please see Claudia's email, Aug 7th, from IFCS requesting volunteers. With so many on vacation this month they are finding themselves short of help.
Tamie updated us on the exciting progress of the Pediatric Mental Health Committee. They are nearing their $500,000 goal of transferring the monies the end of September. The team will give an in-depth presentation to the Club on Oct 19th. RI President, Gordon McInally, asks us all to become champions in our effort to illuminate mental health. The RI magazine will showcase Gordon's request and feature our Pediatric Mental Health endowment in that article. The mental health team is working on our own feature article of our commitment to their endowment.
Tom Keyton shared we were one of the clubs winning the2022-2023 ROTARY CITATION. This recognition is a testament to each club's leadership, the commitment of club members, and the collective efforts to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.
The Bright Futures Sponsorship Campaign will run to Aug 31st with this year's goal of $125,000. Flyers placed on all tables included a QR code allowing you to donate or may donate online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/donate.
Make your check payable to Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, Inc. and mail to Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, PO Box 632118, HR, CO 80163.
This week Tom informed us he and the team have been calling all members; to date we have over $100,000. We will exceed our goal!
Order your peaches and pears online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
To date 775 boxes have been sold. Orders must be received by Aug 10th.
Thank you, Jan, for sharing an additional RYLA take away:
Good day Mrs Keyton
Thank you so much to the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club for sponsoring me at Young RYLA. Young RYLA is a life-changing experience that many leaders of the future should experience. As someone who went to the conference, I would like to say that within a week it has helped me build my leadership skills. From making great friendships to problem solving and team-building. The outcomes of RYLA are endless. In my experience, we did a two day activity called The Matrix, which was one of my favorites. One of the activities within the Matrix was with three adjacent blocks, which we had to cross over using planks, here is the catch though, the planks were short, some heavy planks were even taken away if they hit the ground.The activity was an exercise to learn to ask for help and our team succeeded even though we didn't complete the challenge. We worked hard as a team and this in my mind is a victory. RYLA has taught me many things, but what I try to remember is that this is our generation and we need to take action now, so our future can be brighter.
Thank You,
Eesha Parsons
Family of Rotary
Our thoughts and prayers stay with Arthur and Terre as he faces another health condition.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Aug 13th - 1st annual Project C.U.R.E. Health & Hope Gala at Denver Art Museum. For more information, visit
Aug 14th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Aug 14th - Project C.U.R.E. and Newmont Golf Tournament at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, contact Hanna Bloom, events@projectcure.org, to sign up.
Aug 19th - Peach & Pear delivery noon to 5 pm HR Eastridge Rec Ctr, 9586 S University Blvd (north parking lot).
Aug 19th - Beer booth at Western Welcome Week,
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/
Sep 17th - Rockies vs Giants; $5 of each discounted $28 ticket goes to eradicate polio. Please go online towww.Rockies.com/Rotaryand buy tickets for your family and friends.
Sep 23rd - RISE 101 Servant Leadership at Red Rocks Community College. See the District 5450 email from Aug 3rd for complete details.
Sep 30th - District 5450 Convergence 2023, 9am - 4pm, Front Range Community College, Westminster.
See the District 5450 email from Aug 3rd for complete details.
Membership Committee
Next meeting Sep 7th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Aug 10th, 11am
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Sep 5th, 9am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, TBA
Community Service
Next meeting, Aug 17th, 11am. Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month prior to our noon meeting.
Please join theRotary Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Sunrisefor our regular meetings at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd, 80126. We are 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!
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Steve Aguilar (970-412-2919) or Colette Hepp (303-919-5729) if you plan to attend. 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!
Current Zoom link for Sunrise meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84088868422?pwd=a3RYQ2ZMcCt3NVRxaEljS1B0a3RWQT09.
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