Wheel Spinner (Dec 04, 2018)

THIS WEEK - St. Francis Speaker & Check Presentation

Greeters - 12/6 - Tom Keyton & Mark McNary

12/13 - Nancy Arkins & Bill Piche

Inspiration - 12/6 - Debby Doig

12/13 - Reen Gottron

Chuck Giebel won the 50/50 and is responsible for the 12/6 meeting

LAST WEEK

Another year, another Presidential Citation Award. CONGRATULATIONS!

Ray presenting the award to former President, Cindy

Welcome returning and new member, Dennis and Anne Wellborn

Dennis was a former Rotary President in Pago Pago, American Somoa; his wife Anne received her red badge. Carolyn is Anne's mentor.

NCOA - BRAVO ZULU says Michael Wescott, Vice Chairman Mountain Post

Our Club presented Michael with a $3000 check for NCOA. Michael specifically acknowledged Jerry and Tim Sparks, part of the international "rat pack" and "Knights of the Square Table" for their ongoing work and support. He thanked all for our support of Operation Warm Heart, Snowball Express and Snowflake Event, the annual golf tournament as well as benevolent funds: Scholarship, Betsy Ross Educational Fund, and Disaster Relief Fund. BRAVO ZULU to you, Michael!!

CLUB NEWS

Next International Committee Meeting Dec 13th

Collecting adult and children's winter coats for the Indian Center; please bring no later than Dec 13th

Another successful breakfast at Ronald McDonald House

Holiday Party is Dec 8th at the Backcountry Sundial House, 10989 Sundial Rim Rd, 6 -10 pm

When you enter the Backcountry development let the guard know that you are going to the Highlands Ranch Rotary party at the Sundial House. Holiday attire is the suggested dress. No charge for this event for both the Rotarian and their guest. However, please bring a couple of cans of food for the food bank at IFCS. Once again, the main courses for dinner will be Jimmy Kinley's fabulous brisket and Honey Baked Ham. Please remember to bring the dish that YOU signed up to bring! PLEASE BRING ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED 10-12 PEOPLE; 105 people are signed up!! Our largest gathering! The evening will end with holiday songs led by Bob Larson and Joe Fluken on guitar.

Dec 27th meeting is the White Elephant Gift Exchange

Your gift should be under $10 or simply re-gift that Christmas present you know someone else wants more than you!!

State of the State Luncheon, Jan 8, 2019 - registration now open

12th Annual State of the State Luncheon, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S Syracuse Street, Denver. The luncheon will be preceded by a free Mental Health & Wellness Symposium.

Luncheon Speakers -

- Floyd Ciruli, Political Analyst, will speak on what's ahead for Colorado

- Molly Bloom, author of the book-turned-Oscar-nominated film, Molly's Game

Jerry Wilford will make your reservation and table seating. Tickets are $60.00.The Club will pay $25.00; give Shrin a check for $35.00 (Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch) no later than December 13, 2018. Sign-up sheet available during the meetings through Dec 13th.