Announcements
Bill offered thanks for all who are doing something for our Club, "how much so many people are doing to keep this Club running well".
Tom McHugh and Elya offered tax planning suggestions when giving to the HR Rotary Foundation:
- Write a check - gift as cash to HRRF
- Portfolio of appreciated securities - make a gift, able to take marketable securities
- Those taking required distributions may direct custodian to send directly to HRRF
Bob Larson auctioned off a bottle of French red wine and offered that as the 4th way to contribute to the Foundation. Bill was this week's Foundation contributor.
Christmas Singers Needed! Bob Larson is requesting help with the Holiday Party; he knows we have several male singers but where are those lady "closet/shower singers"? He's working on an awesome musical show and needs every singers help ASAP. He hopes to have some mixed quartets, maybe an octet to do some great music for the party. If you have something you want to sing let Bob know. Time is of the essence and all singers need to contact Bob NOW to allow a few rehearsals prior to the party. Ideally, 8-10 singers would be perfect. bob@janusmortgage.com
Rotary Readers needs an additional volunteer for Bear Canyon on Dec 7th and 14th (1:15-2:15pm) and an additional volunteer at Bear Canyon for Tuesdays during the month of February. Please contact Connie Golas with your availability, 303-875-5666.
Members from the International Service Committee were in Ft. Collins learning more about teachers teaching teachers. From Phil Calderbank:
"A team from our International Committee met with members of Teach United, at their HQ in Ft. Collins, last Thursday. The team is developing a project where Rotary will work in partnership with Teach United and the World Affairs Challenge. The project is aimed to run for many years and is intended to offer teacher training in impoverished areas of the world.
Phil and Patricia will be presenting an update to club members in the early part of next year. Meanwhile, please contact Phil or Patricia if you would like to learn more about this exciting International project."
Kelsey provided an update on the successful District Interact Conference Oct 30th for the 45 Interact Clubs in our District. There are more Interact kids in District 5450 than members! The future is looking strong.
Thanks to all who donated to the Samaritan House; Jan and Nancy delivered TWO carloads.
Thank you, Jane. The evening at the opera was an enjoyable evening.
My apologies to Zig for omitting his Friendship Dinner photo; another fun evening among friends.
Candidates to attend RYLA: current 7th graders should apply for one of two camps the last week of June or the last week of July. Current 10th or 11th graders should apply for one of two camps back to back the last 2 weeks in July. About RYLA (rmryla.org)
The sign up sheet was started for the Holiday Party on Dec 4th. The Noon group will bring "pick up" appetizers. Sunrise is responsible for desserts.
Kohls Santa Clothes will be Dec 8th; contact Connie to volunteer and host a child, 303-875-5666.
Jane announced the Cherry Creek Chorale "Here We Come A-Caroling" is Dec 10th. Both Bob Larson and Ron Lester sing in the chorale. Email for tickets, $20 for adults and $16 for seniors (60 years+). www.cherrycreekchorale.org. Let Jane know the number of seats you ordered in attempt for the Club to sit together.
Bill Leeper sings with Voices West; they will be presenting "Carols by Candlelight" at 7:30pm on Dec 10th and 11th and 3pm on the 12th. Please see voiceswest.org to learn specifics and order tickets. Vaccination and masked required.
Discover New Horizons is the theme for this year's Rotary convention, June 4-8 in Houston. Register now for a reduced rate, $475, before Dec 15th, convention.rotary.org.
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Remember to send your volunteer hours to Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Military Support
No Military Support Committee meetings in Nov or Dec. Meetings will resume in Jan 2022 as Zoom meetings only.