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THIS WEEK: Meet our new President -- Tom Keyton
Greeter(s): Neil DiLorenzo and Bill Simmermon
Inspiration: Betsy Alexander
50/50 winner: Bill Leeper
LAST WEEK: Tom Harris, Douglas County Fair - July 29 - August 7
Tom and Jennifer Foss, Directors, joined us as well as the Queen and her Attendant and the Princess' Attendant. This year includes new events including 3 rodeos, a car show, and a new carnival. For a full schedule, FairAndRodeoFun.com. And a special thanks to Tom, a Castle Rock Rotarian, for the Rotary coins.
We welcomed Robin Aguilar who turned in her membership application, and Alex Gruire, former owner of Anthony's Pizza.
Announcements
Jerry Selinfreund gave an update on the NCOA Golf Tournament: 10 Rotary golfers with two guests and, with the generous donations from Club members, 38 military. Thank you HRRF, Jimmy Kinley, Bill Simmermon, Jane, Tom, Scott, Elizabeth, Bob Martin, Shrin, Nancy, and Lee Mulberry for your support of these golfers. Final figures from the tournament forthcoming.
Jane provided an update on the evening meeting at their home on the 28th: arrive at 5pm for drinks, food, and entertainment. The cost for the meal will be charged as a regular meeting and guests are welcome with a $25 charge for supper.
Bill shared our Rotary banner for the newer members in the Club. These banners are often traded when visiting other Clubs.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your years of service to the Community Service Committee; Terre will assume co-chair with Carolyn.
Jerry Wilford passed out recent Paul Harris pins: Jonny Heggie +2, Marion +3, Arthur +3, Gary Dani +4, and Zig +8. Congratulations and thank you!
Bill's goal was to reach $50,000 in giving to TRF; our Club donated $55,914! We're third in giving out of the District with a per capita of $582.
Bill Leeper, creator of the peach sale flyer, thanked Kari for her work adding to our website and Arthur for printing the fliers.
See email from Connie Golas dated June 10th if you are interested in actively assisting the Corozal Belize Rotary Club fitting amputees Aug 10-24. "New legs need walking partners." Bill Simmermon is planning on traveling; will you join
him?
Bill gave his closing remarks as his year of Presidency ends receiving a standing ovation and handed the gavel over to Tom. We look forward to the new year under Tom's leadership.
Save the Date
July 4th - Highlands Ranch Community Parade. The parade was phenomenal. Pictures forthcoming.
July 11-15 - I Can Bike, Englewood Middle School, 3800 S Logan St, 80110. See https://cyclemovement.bike/ for more information. No additional volunteers needed.
July 28 - Evening meeting at the Kucharski's, 7318 Chapparal Circle E 80016, 5-8:30pm, dinner & drinks provided, and the program is a surprise. Signup sheet distributed.
Aug 20th - BUSY DAY, Peach & Pear sale at Eastridge Rec Center and the beer booth at Western Welcome Week.
Peach & pear orders must be received by Aug 10th, www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Aug 31st - Area 4 Assembly and Picnic (Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker Clubs), 5-7pm,
Rocky Vista University, 8401 S Chambers Rd, 80134. Visit with and hear message from our new District Governor Buchi Anikpezie. More information forthcoming, please save the date!
Oct 15 - Bright Futures Benefit Celebration, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, 80124. 6pm cocktail reception and silent auction and 8pm musical performance "Forever Young". Cash bar and Hors D'oeuvres, complimentary performance tickets, cocktail attire.
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Military Support
Next meeting July 27th, 8am via Zoom.
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 Southridge Recreation Center, Arrowhead Room, 4800 Mcarthur Ranch Road 80130 through September. 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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