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Greeter(s): Jeannie Taylor
Inspiration: Maria Narvaez
50/50 winner: Gary Dani
LAST WEEK: Mt. Vista High School Interact Club, Karla Olson
Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting.
Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of
- Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
- Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
- Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
- Advancing international understanding and goodwill
Mt. Vista's Club went above and beyond two service projects, this year's events include supporting a concession stand or a community active effort within school; ShelterBox both local and international; Peaceful Schools program where Maya rewrote the program allowing students to participate during Covid; Trunk or Treat event and sock drive; supporting dementia residents at Brookdale; Safe2Tell; Town Center Holiday event; Wellness Week; encouragement letters and gift cards to Marshall fire victims; participating in the Young Rotary Conference which they will host next year; and, an upcoming Earth Day campus clean up with the middle school. Whew!! How do you keep up with these awesome individuals who received multiple standing ovations?
We welcomed Ann (Ron's wife), Carl Husmann (Eric's friend), Michelle (Neil's wife), Mollie Zaring, and Kippen Lasswell. It was great to see Tori in person. And, Alex our newest member!
With Karla Olson and Interact, her husband Grant, Sponsors Mary DeBolt and Kelly Click, and students Maya Jones, Cayley Swaim, and Andi Eichtelberg.
Ray Anderson presented Connie Dix with the Paul Harris Society certificate and chevron for her annual contribution.
Via Zoom Jerry Selinfreund was acknowledged for his support and dedication to the Military Service Committee and received a pair of Rotary socks. Thank you Jerry!!
Kelsey discussed the upcoming District Conference empowering youth and building the bridge to the future of Rotary. Register before midnight Apr 21st.
Announcements
Special thanks to Jerry Wilford for his generous support to the tech team allowing them to successfully streamline today's hybrid meeting. Kudos Kari, Chip, Ron, Phil, and Debby for their fortitude and determination!
Special thanks to Kevin and Connie for their leadership and commitment to the refugee project. And to Elizabeth for their garage as a collection depot. The entire project has been a complete success, the house is set up and the family settling in comfortably.
The Royal Caribbean New England Cruise will resume this September. Contact Jane with any questions regarding prior commitments. Final payment and insurance will be completed in June.
As the Kucharski's can attest Rotary is found everywhere!
If you're interested in volunteering with We Don't Waste go to their website, www.wedon'twaste.org, and click "Get Involved" and "Volunteer".
Save the Date
Project Cure Monday was a success
Apr 19 - Volunteer Fair, 4-7pm, Southridge Rec Center, Sunrise group showcasing Rotary.
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, Empowering Youth, The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO 80010. Register through the 5450 website, www.rotary5450.org.
As the Host Club we all need to register and support our DG, Ray Anderson. Registration ends midnight Apr 21st.
May 7 - Sunrise Recycle Event, 7am - 4pm. Volunteers needed, a sign-up sheet being circulated for 2-3 hour shifts.
May 10 - Next meal to Crawford House.
May 24 - Next meal prep Aurora Ronald McDonald House, 4 volunteers needed.
Jun 4-8 - Rotary International Convention, Houston, TX. See email from Feb 1st to register.
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Jun 18th - "The Wedding Singer" at Littleton Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm, $35 with check to Jane by May 5th.
Jun 25th - Changing of the Guard picnic, Northridge Rec Center, 12-3pm
Membership Committee
Next meeting May 5th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Apr 14th, 11am
Rotary Teacher Training
Next meeting May 5th, 10am via Zoom
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting May 3rd, 9am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, May 17th, 4:30pm, location TBD
Community Service
Next meeting, Apr 28th, 11 am
Contact Connie Golas if interested in volunteering for Rotary Readers, 303-857-5666.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wed of the month from 8:30-11:30am. Please arrive by 8:15am. Next date, Apr 20th, 4 volunteers needed.
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.
Military Support
Next meeting Apr 27th, 8am via Zoom. Zoom meetings continue through June.
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