THIS WEEK: Phil Calderbank, Rotary Global Teacher Training
Remember to cast your votes for the three Board Director positions.
(Contact Phil Calderbank if you did not receive a voting email.)
Voting closes at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Feb 9th. Results will be announced at the meeting on Thursday, Feb 10th.
Inspiration: Reen Gottron
LAST WEEK:Barb Lotze, Dealing with Medicare
Kevin introduced Barb, an integrated healthcare specialist from Aviant Healthcare. Aviant emphasizes a continuum care model of primary care doctors, palliative care, and hospice. A network of care together; be the solution, not the problem. She also discussed other options to enhance quality of life: Trishaw Rides, Virtual Reality experiences, and Wish of a Lifetime. Kevin discussed the 5 wishes of advanced care planning, fivewishes.org.
Via Zoom, we again welcomed Trina Johnson and happy to have her return. We also welcomed Callee Falcon, guest and colleague of Eric. We congratulate our new members, Jim Murdock and Bill Piche. And, good to see Bill Leeper. Mark Eberly and Tori on line.
Special thanks to Reen, Fritz, and Steve for collecting and delivering all the donated items to IFCS!
Announcements
Bill shared Ray's video update from the 5450 District update. To date, our District has increased by 70 members! Fantastic!
He also discussed a forthcoming survey regarding a monthly evening meeting, 5pm, with the goal of attracting younger professionals in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Jerry Selinfreund, Nomination Committee Chair,
Week three, Jerry called for nominations from the floor; no additional individuals were nominated. Nominations closed for the Board of Directors and PEN in Waiting. Voting will close Feb 9th at 6 pm.
Patricia described the State of the State Luncheon, Hyatt Regency DTC, on Mar 10th (we are dark that day, no Rotary meeting). The morning, 8:30-11:30 am, mental health presentation is free. The lunch presentation, noon - 1:30pm, is $80 with $40 reimbursed by the Club; inform Patricia of your registration to be reimbursed. The keynote speaker is Missy Franklin with remarks from Governor Polis. Register via 5450 District website.
YESS (Youth Education & Safety in Schools) - Jan Keyton
Upcoming "Mental Health First Aid Program", via Zoom will be offered now on Feb 23rd, the Feb 15th date is full. Please let Jan know if you are interested in attending.
2022 RYLA(Rotary Youth Leadership Award) and Young RYLA.
RYLA dates are July 17-22 and Young RYLA will hold two conferences: June 19 - 24 & July 24 - 29. All three conferences will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Applications on the website will open Feb 15th. www.rockymountainryla.org.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Bill, Carolyn,and Connie Dix as they progress in their recovery. And, to Elaine as she recovers from a fall on the ice.
Save the Date
Feb 26th - IFCS Nibbles & Sips, 2022 Virtual Gala with mystery balloon pop and silent auction, 6-7 pm, register - -https://ifcs.ejoinme.org
Mar 10th - State of the State Lunch and Mental Health Expo, registration closes Mar 7th.
Mar 4th and 5th - Colorado Choir Concert, March, Songs of Love and Loss, 7:30pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, www.TheColoradoChoir.org
Mar 11th & 12th - Cherry Creek Chorale, American Songbook - music by American women, 7:30pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, www.cherrycreekchorale.org
Please follow the chorale groups websites for further performances.
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, more information forthcoming
Jun 4-8 - Rotary International Convention, Houston, TX, special registration rate of $495 through Feb 28th. See email from Feb 1 to register.
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Membership Committee
International Service
Next meeting Feb 10th, 11am.
Youth Mental Health Committee
Next meetingFeb 10th, 1:45pm.
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Feb 15th, 4:15pm, location to be determined.
Community Service
Next meeting, Feb 24th, 11 am.
Help & Hope painting Feb 11th needs 2additional volunteers 9:30 am to noon. Contact Elizabeth if interested, 970-799-4321.
Project Cure, Feb 14th.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wednesday in Jan, Feb, and Mar at 8-11:30am. February's date is the 16th.
IFCS needs help the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month to pick up and unload produce (FERN). Contact Elizabeth if interested, 970-799-4321.
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.
Remember, send or call your volunteer hoursto Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Military Support
Crawford house quarterly dinner will take place on Tuesday 2/8.
Next meeting Feb 23rd, 8am as Zoom meeting only. See email from David Blackwood for the meeting link.
Upcoming Events will no longer be listed here. Please look at the right column for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Click on the event for full details.
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise groupfor our regular meetings at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd. Aspen Room. 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 Gary Smith (303-522-3355) 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!
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