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Inspiration 9/30: Nancy Arkins
50/50 winner: Debbie Leonard will sell tickets this week
LAST WEEK: Peace Corp/Rotary Connection, Charlie Hunt
Claudia introduced returning Peace Corp volunteer, Charlie, as we celebrate "Partners for Peace Week", the connection between Rotary and the Peace Corp. Charlie shared his captivating story of life in Vanuatu in 2006-8.
Debby's inspiration this week was inspired by our successful Bright Futures campaign and all who will benefit. Tamie, acting President, reiterated Debby's thoughts stating a formal Bright Futures presentation is forthcoming. Tamie also shared a pair of black, strappy sandals (size 9) that were left at the event if you know the owner?
Hats off to Phil for his continued audiovisual skills! His video of Bright Futures captures the night,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9muSc1QI9w
As do his 95 pictures I cannot begin to replicate here, https://1drv.ms/f/s!ArGJgG3mk-BXmAH7h8-CXHmy9Pyn
We welcomed the following guests: Karl Stingily, a friend of Tom McHugh's; Lance Burkholder, from the Centennial Club, and; Dee McGregor, a lifetime friend of Claudia.
We congratulated Alan Balfour, our newest member, as Elaine presented him with his blue badge, hat, and Rotary t-shirt.
Announcements
In an effort to circumvent the rising number of childhood suicides Claudia introduced "wristbands for mental wellness", an initiative to distribute to all high schools in Douglas County with the goal of early intervention to provide support and treatment. Join Claudia and Guy as they distribute wristbands during a football game on Oct 8. (Will confirm if at Mountain Vista or Highlands Ranch.)
Jerry Wilford announced Dan Himelspach from the Mile High Club has been nominated for RI Director in 2023-25. Dan is a past 5450 District Governor.
It was a happy announcement to learn the Youth Exchange and RYLA programs are tentatively planned for 2022. More information forthcoming.
9 Health Fairs are being planned and will need volunteers; more information to come, 9Health365.org.
Phil shared a WAC video, how to make water more sustainable. WAC needs volunteers as facilitators for next Spring; please contact Phil by Nov 15th if you're interested, 303-551-5312. The focus is literacy and education and building an awareness of Rotary within WAC.
Discover New Horizons is the theme for this year's Rotary convention, June 4-8 in Houston. Register now for a reduced rate before Dec 15th, convention.rotary.org.
I neglected to share an opportunity Kathleen shared in her ShelterBox presentation, hundreds of phenomenal photos available for purchase with 100% of sales going to ShelterBox.
https://fotopia.smugmug.com/ShelterBox-Fundraiser/. For more information,
https://shelterboxusa.org/.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Reen is happily receiving visitors as she recuperates at home on 5 weeks of IV antibiotics. Please call to plan a visit.
Floyd is now at Holly Creek, 5500 E Peakview Ave, Centennial 80121, and not quite ready for visitors. Please reach out to Jerry Selinfreund, who has been in constant contact with Floyd before visiting.
Military Service
We will again honor our Veterans on Nov 11th; look forward to an amazing tribute.
Prior to that will be the 2nd annual Denver Veteran's Ball, Nov 5th, 5:30-11pm, at the Behind the Scenes Tap House, 10488 W. Centennial Rd, Suite 600, Littleton. Tickets at, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-veterans-ball-tickets-55450481884 or Denver Veterans Ball/Facebook. For more information, denverveteransball@gmail.com. Dress is military dress uniform or civilian equivalent.
Community Service
The next IFCS pop-the-trunk is planned for Oct 13, 8am-noon. No volunteers for the Sep event caused Claudia to cancel. Let's not do that again in Oct! Please call Claudia, 262-391-4833 to volunteer.
As you clean out your closets pull out those clothes, hats, shoes, etc. you haven't worn for months/years for the St. Francis Center/Samaritan House clothing drive the end of Oct/early Nov.
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
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.
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