Wheel Spinner (Apr 17, 2018)

NEWS FROM TWO WEEKS AGO

Jane Kucharski presented the Club with an “Impact Partners” plaque, for the second year in a row, from JAMLAC (Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic).

THIS WEEK

Club Business Day

OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT

DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Get ready for the District Conference on May 19-20 at the Hyatt DTC. Ala-carte ticket prices to meet the demands of every schedule. Register here, www.rotary5450.org.

STAY TUNED

Jerry Selinfreund reported from the Nominations Committee; final nominees to be detailed in next week’s Wheel Spinner.

NCOA GOLF TOURNAMENT

Jerry also discussed the upcoming golf tournament May 18th reinforcing NCOA’s appreciation for what our Club has done for the Military. 60 golfers attending!
He reminded us of the following: 6:30-7:30 am check in at Gate 5 Gate 1, Visitor Center, if any problems entering. 8:00 am start. Ensure you have registration and insurance info in your vehicle.

PAUL HARRIS AWARDS
Jerry Wilford presented the following with Paul Harris awards:

Elaine Calderbank

Betsy Alexander, Paul Harris + one
Mark McNary, Paul Harris + two

Bob Martin, Shrin Murthy, and Li Liu Charter Members of the Paul Harris Society supporting Highlands Ranch Rotary, District 5450, and the Foundation.

CONGRATULATIONS to all! Our Club is ranked SECOND in giving to the Foundation!!

COSTA RICA

Phil Calderback updated the Club on what's going on in Costa Rica. RCHR (Rotary Club Highlands Ranch) established a library in the town of Monterrey, Costa Rica. The books were purchased as a result of a grant from the Sue Fox Memorial Fund. (For more background see the story on Costa Rica which is on our Facebook page.)

In addition to RCHR, the library came about as a result of much hard work from the local Peace Corps volunteer, Jasmine, and the support of the Give a Book charity.

Jerry, Marion and Phil will be going back to the Library on April 26^th. At that time Jerry will present a plaque and hopefully all three will leave their hand prints on the wall of the library with the children's.

Next trip to Costa Rica is in the planning for October. Please contact Bill Simmermon or Phil Calderbank for more details.

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD, RYLA
Jan Keyton reported Young RYLA continues to be successful, however high school juniors and seniors are not applying as they have done in the past. “The whole complexion has changed”, sophomores are turning 16 and getting their drivers licenses and jobs. Jan has appealed to the Board and is asking for our support to get the word out. The Club can’t thank the Keyton’s and Marion Trummer enough for their continued support and contributions to RYLA.

2018 BRIGHT FUTURES GALA
This year’s gala will be October 6th again at the Marriott, our 13th year! Debby Doig is asking the Club for two things:

- members to join the gala committee for an event that makes a remarkable difference

- sadly, a member to become her co-chair, Debby says she is done!

THANK YOU Debby for your years of hard work and dedication, it has been greatly appreciated!

SUPPORT OUR SUNRISE CLUB

Marty Genereux, the Sunrise Club Membership Chairman, sent a link to a video their Club made at an event called "Ferocious Fighters",

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juDfqTlbTho&t=7s. This video showcases one of their recent activities. As you're considering new members for Rotary please don't forget the Sunrise Club which meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 am at Children's Hospital.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Wednesday, May 18th, from 12:30-4:00 pm, club members will assemble Mother’s Day Baskets at IFCS.

May 8th is the Teachers Appreciation Breakfast at Sedalia Elementary; volunteers have already signed up to attend. But we still need approximately 10 people to donate food. See signup sheet at this week's meeting or contact Iris Price.

SUMMER GOLF

Set up by the Sunrise Club to run the second and fourth Thursdays from May through September at the South Suburban Golf Course in Centennial. Further information forthcoming on how to register.