THIS WEEK: John Kennett GTKY Talk & Jerry Wilford - the Difference between RI Foundation and our Club Foundation plus All Club Happy Bucks
Greeter: Terre Cone
Inspiration: Reen Gottron
50/50 Winner - winner sells tickets at next meeting: Nancy Arkins
LAST WEEK:Bob Martin our new President
At 81 and a half Bob is our oldest President and we are honored to have him as President again. He was first President of our Club in 2008 when his then wife, Sue Fox, was the President of the Denver Rotary. They were featured in the Rotary Magazine as the first husband and wife to be simultaneous Presidents. Bob shared his life story beginning in Ohio and enrolling in CU to begin his life in Colorado. Bob is a colorful storyteller when describing his life and its many adventures including the Army Reserves, a brief stint in the Peace Corp, working in the electronics business and ultimately State Farm Insurance, and his introduction into Rotary and the 27 years that follow. Bob shares many attributes with our new RI President including his dedication to mental health, member engagement ("know who we are and have fun"), and to create a sense of belonging. We look forward to this Rotary year.
We welcomed Joel Johnson from Sunrise; monthly, a member from Sunrise will join our meetings. We are also welcome to join Sunrise the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 7:15 - 8:30am, at Eastridge Rec Center.
The Sponsorship Campaign will run from Jul 6th to Aug 31st with this year's goal of $125,000.
Flyers placed on all tables last week 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. For more information email Tom or Debbie Leonard at BrightFutures@RotaryClubHR.org.
Congratulations to Bill Simmermon our new Area 4 Assistant Governor, the connection between our Club and those in Area 4 and the District. Area 4 includes Highlands Ranch, Sunrise, Castle Pines, Castle Rock and Castle Rock High Noon, Parker, and Parker Cherry Creek Valley.
Announcements
Order your peaches and pears online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Flyers placed on all tables to share with family and friends.
Thank you, Jan, for sharing additional RYLA take aways from conferees:
RYLA was amazing - I learned a lot about myself & truly enjoyed it - Kayden
RYLA was so amazing! Thank you so much for the opportunity! It was one of best weeks of my life - Lillee
That was one of these weeks of my life, so happy I went - Andi
RYLA was awesome and such a great experience with even better people, like the experience/activities were really fun and the people made it better - Chandler
RYLA was so much fun. The entire week was just a blast & I wish I could have stayed another week. The people I met and the skills I learned will forever be with me. Everyone was so kind and fun. All the fun activities and games really helped build the connections in my Team. The sunrise hike was one of my favorite things and overall just allowed me to reflect. Thank you for sponsoring me to go, it was a life changing experience. I’m definitely going to apply to be a JC next year so I can allow other people to have the same amazing experience that I had. - Chris
It was a blast!!! I want to come speak to Rotary about our time at RYLA-Tjaden
Mark Eberly shared the history of our participation in Western Welcome Week beginning with offering deli sandwiches to now the beer booth. WWW offers 10 days of events,
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/,
culminating in the parade on Aug 19th. The monies from the beer booth go to our Club budget to help defray the cost of our quarterly dues. The WWW beer booth and peach/pear delivery fall on the same day; consider volunteering for the booth in the morning and peaches in the afternoon. Signup sheet for the Beer Booth circulated.
From the Selinfreund's: Since the inception of the Bright Futures fund-raising event, Gloria Dierks of Dierks Design has graciously donated a beautiful serving bowl. This year is no different. Here is a picture of the bowl she is donating. Jerry and I will bring it to Rotary this Thursday 7/20 for you to auction off, if time in the meeting permits.
Family of Rotary
Our healing thoughts go with Zig as he is recovering from a broken hand repaired with pins for the next 6 weeks.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Summer Concert Series
Highland Heritage Park
9651 Quebec Street
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Jul 20th- Paizley Park (Prince Tribute)
Jul 27th- The Country Music Project
Jul 22nd - Kucharski Backyard Social, 7318 S Chapparal Cir E, Centennial, 80016, 5pm. $25 per person for tacos, drinks, and entertainment. Dinner will be charged on your next quarterly dues statement. Please bring a bag chair. Email Jane, kyle_jane@comcast.net if you are attending and did not sign up during the meeting.
Jul 29th - Warrior Bonfire Veterans Night, 6pm, Freddy's at 111 W Mineral, Littleton, 80120. Join for bingo, networking, free custard, and more. 10% off your meals.
Aug 2nd - Community Conversations with DA John Kellner and special guest Sheriff Darren Weekly discussing public safety, 6-7pm, Highlands Ranch Library, Upstairs Event Hall, 9292 S Ridgeline Blvd, 80129. (John was a speaker last July.)
Aug 5th - Denver SE Rotary fundraiser, Dog Daze Brewfest, 4-8pm, Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, 80111. Admission $55 before 7/21 then $65 includes food. Kids free, dogs welcome. For more information contact Steve Werner, smwerner@hotmail.com.
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). Order online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Aug 19th - Beer booth at Western Welcome Week,
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/
Aug 1st - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, now the 1st Tuesday of every month. Bruce Randolph School in Denver, 12:30- 3:30 p.m. Contact Terre Cone for details, (303) 518-8549 or
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.
Membership Committee
Next meeting Sep 7th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Aug 10th, 11am
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Aug 1st, 8:30am 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 Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) 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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