Please be courteous and remember to turn your phone on silent before the meeting begins.
THIS WEEK: Chanel Mikel, Hide in Plain Site
One volunteer needed for We Don't Waste Mobile Market on the17th. Please email Terre if interested,
aconeiii@msn.com.
Dark on Dec 22nd and evening meeting/white elephant gift exchange on the 29th.
Greeter(s): Debbie Leonard
Inspiration: Arthur Cone
50/50 Winner: Jerry Wilford
We welcomed Shannon O'Brien our newest member, Donna Kelley, Joel Johnson from Sunrise, Brian Fervert Bob Larson's friend, and Jeanne Jin who found us on our website. And we welcomed back Peter Ulrich.
Last Week:Sue Bramley - Sample an OLLI Class
Sue charmed and entertained us all with an OLLI class she presented on The Rat Pack. We all stepped back into the 60's humming and tapping our feet. Thank you Sue for taking us on such a memorable journey back in time. https://portfolio.du.edu/olli.
And we have our own pack!
A special thanks to Chip as he singularly manned all the audio-visual equipment.
Tom honored Paul Harris Fellows for their contributions; Joel Johnson +2 and Tom McHugh +5.
Kevin updated us on the success of Santa Kohl's, happy faces on the kids and the Rotary elves.
Thank you Caves for making it a family affair.
Kevin also collected blankets donated for our Afghan family. Thank you!
Jan updated us on the success of our participation, with the help of our Interact kids, at Hometown Holiday. The Keyton's hard work made the evening a success. Thank you, Tom & Jan!
Jan 26th will be an evening meeting. Shrin and Jane have planned a different evening; we will meet and have dinner at Garnish Indian Fusion restaurant. If 60 people attend, we will have the restaurant to ourselves. A sign-up sheet will begin distribution at this week's meeting. If you're not at the meeting and wish to attend, please email Jane.
Announcements
Tamie invited us to attend a "Friends & Family" Zoom presentation of the Colorado Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health on Thursday, Dec 15th from 6:30-8pm. For those wishing to support this effort we have a committed benefactor who is matching on-line donations up to $20,000. Your contribution whether large or small, will make an important difference. To date, the committee has received $225,000 in contributions towards our fully funded amount of $500,000 with the goal of a Sep 23rd final wrap-up to allow a Rotary Fellow to be in place by January 2024. See Tamie's email from Dec 6th with the Zoom link.
Tamie also updated us on an upcoming event, also in Dec Update District 5450. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday is Jan 16th, and the day downtown Denver hosts its annual Marade (March and Parade) celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast is planning on participating and would like to invite any other clubs in our District to join them. The idea is to show how Rotary Club supports and promotes the ideals of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as set forth by Dr. King. Contact Tamie if you are interested in participating.
There are IFCS kids remaining needing Christmas gifts, see Claudia's email to fulfill their dreams.
From Jane, JAMLAC's event raised $91,000, congratulations!
Thank you, Jeannie and auctioneer Bob, another bottle of wine sold supporting our Foundation.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Prayers and healing wishes to Betsy who was hospitalized with back issues. Our prayers and best wishes continue for Christine, Zig's wife, as she completes chemo without indication of further cancer.
Save the Date
Dec 15th-Friends & Family Zoom presentation of the Colorado Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health, 6:30-8pm. See Tamie's email to join the meeting.
Dec 17th - Mobile Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:30pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Jan 16th - MLK Marade, 10am-noon, City Park, 17th Ave & Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO. 80205
Jan 26th - Evening meeting at Garnish Indian Fusion, 6585 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. 80111.
Feb 10th & 11th - Friendship Dinners.
Apr 29th - 5450District Conference, The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel. Registration is open, https://bit.ly/D5450Conference.
Jun 14, 2023 - Flag Day and NCOA Red, White, and Blue Golf Tournament.
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise groupfor our regular meetings at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd, 80126.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 Lee Mulberry (303-522-6650) 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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