THIS WEEK: Julie Peterson, Building Denver and Bright Futures Kick Off
Community Service meeting 11am
Jun 12 - 16 - Rotary International Virtual Conference
Inspiration: Arthur Cone
50/50 winner: Jan Selinfreund will sell tickets this week
LAST WEEK:Jerome Ford, Crawford House
Jerry Selinfreund introduced Jerome, Program Director CVRC (Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition). CVRC's Crawford House is a 90 day program that provides safe temporary housing for Veterans in the Colorado Springs area who are homeless and assists them in finding permanent housing and employment. Since the CVRC started providing housing and services in 2001, they have helped over 2,200 homeless veterans, of which 85% successfully completed their program requirements and moved into their own homes. For more information, www.cvrcforvets.org.
In addition to the food and supplies donated, Steve and Jerry presented Jerome with a check for $1000.
Volunteers at Elephant Rock
Sunrise Changing of the Guard
With a special shout out to Marty, Service Project & Fundraising Superstar Award
Announcements
New meeting location for the Sunrise group - Gary Smith
We will be using a room at the Highlands Ranch Rec Center (Eastridge) on University until we can resume at Children’s Hospital. The address is 9568 S University Blvd. Littleton, CO 80126, Aspen Room. Meeting times are the same, 7:15 – 8:30 the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. We will also continue conducting Zoom sessions for those that can’t attend in person. Those interested can contact either myself, Elena or Lee Mulberry for the Zoom link.
Peach/pear delivery date will be
Saturday Aug 21st, "word from the Western Slope says the peaches and pears will be a wonderful crop this year".
Volunteers Needed: Grand Lake Relief Projects, see Bev Mendel's email for ongoing volunteer opportunities to assist the Grand Lake Fire relief efforts.
Highlands Ranch will have a 4th of July parade and we, RCHR, will have a float! 20 volunteers needed; reach out to your family and kids.
Community Service
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 yourvolunteer hoursto Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Volunteer needed to replace Patricia in the YESS program (community suicide prevention program). Patricia will describe YESS during an upcoming meeting.
Upcoming Events:
RCHR Golf -3 tee times, 12 slots, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month thru Sep, Connie Golas, 303-875-5666
Jun 12 - 16 - Rotary International Virtual Conference, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to register, https://convention.rotary.org/
Jun 16 - Pop-the-trunk, IFCS, 8am - noon, contact Claudia if interested, 262-391-4833, 5volunteers needed
Jun 17 - Community Service meeting, 11am
Jun 21 - Help & Hope painting projects after 1pm, 6-8 people needed, contact Elizabeth to sign up or for more information, 970-799-4321
Jun 23 - Military Service meeting, 8am
Jun 24 - DARK
Jun 26 - Changing of the Guard picnic, noon, Lone Tree Hotel & Golf Pavilion.
Jul 1 - DARK
Jul 24 - Virtual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), to apply (open until Jun 30) and for more information, www2.rmRYLA.org
Aug 21 - Peach and Pear Sale
Aug 21 - Western Welcome Week
Sep 10 - NCOA Golf Tournament
Sep 17 - Bright Futures Sponsorship
Celebration, 6-9pm, Vehicle Vault, 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker 80134
Sep 26- WOOHOOMANITY CHALLENGE,
http://www.woohoomanity.org/
Sep 26 - Rotary Day at the Rockies, save the date
Apr 29-30 - 2022 District Conference, Arvada Events Center
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Clubfor our regular meetings. We are currently meeting virtually and hope to return to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch soon. We are still 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!
Zoom call meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 am. Please contact either Gary Smith (303-522-3355) or Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch (303-875-3418) for the Zoom meeting link. 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!
