Last Week - Allison Cusick, COVID-19 Recovery, Douglas County Community Foundation
Allison was joined by Donna Scott, DCCF Board Chairperson, describing the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF). DCCF inspires generosity, establishes and manages charitable funds, and provides resources to enrich our shared lives and legacy in Douglas County, Colorado. DCCF serves as a catalyst to: champion awareness of the needs of citizens of Douglas County, inspire generous and thoughtful philanthropic action, and support nonprofit organizations serving Douglas County.
Their COVID-19 Recovery Fund will receive three rounds of funding (May - July) providing support for aging adults, individuals with disabilities, adults and children impacted by domestic violence, rent payment assistance, and food access. For more information and/or opportunities to work together, www.dccf.org or allison@dccf.org.
Please take a look at our ClubRunner website, https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3346/, Kari is doing a spectacular job in her "sandbox" as she calls it. She is fully utilizing her month of test environment to take an outward look at modifying ClubRunner.
The Rotary masks are available; please contact Reen, 720-205-9843, or Shrin, 952-239-1263, for masks.
Orders must be in by July 15 with delivery the first weekend in August. Contact Tom or Jan at 303-779-5068 if questions.
Registration for the free June 20-26 Rotary International Virtual Convention is now open at www.riconvention.org - you must pre-register to attend. (Note the UC Time is equal to Chicago, IL time zone.) There are 2 general sessions to choose from, many breakout sessions, as well as breakouts throughout July. Look at the topics before you click the Sign Up button.
Bright Futures
We are 80% committed! Our goal remains 100%. Deadline is Aug 1st to commit. Your pledge may be paid by check or credit card. Please send checks to Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation, PO Box 632118, HR, CO 80163-2118.
Per Jerry Wilford: there are 62 Clubs in our District, our Club is the 7th largest and the 5th in Club giving. WE ROCK!!
From Bev Mendel: Just when Rotary’s help is needed most, many Club fundraisers have been hit hard by COVID-19. We all want to do something to help out… but what? Fortunately, a Working Group of 21 Clubs has been developing a big new District-wide fundraiser. All Rotarians and Clubs are invited, and every dollar you raise goes to your Club’s service projects.
The Woohoomanity Challenge is for riders and volunteers… in other words, everyone! Ride… do the Denver Century Ride, with routes as easy as 10 miles. Or Volunteer… with friends or as a Club; be a course marshal, picnic and cheer, etc. Fundraise… the Woohoo website makes it easy to ask friends and family for support.
Saturday September 12this now the date. By then public health guidelines for outdoor events should be well established and we’ll all be ready for a fun day with friends. Register today at www.bikesignup.com/woohoomanity. It’s easy… just follow the simple directions.
Our love and prayers remain with Herb; he needs support from all of us. Please send your wishes, 4376 Chatswood Place, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, so he knows we are all behind him. Thanks to Carolyn and Connie for coordinating the "family of Rotary" meal team.
Upcoming Events
Ronald McDonald HouseSaturday meals,alternating between Aurora & Denver locations. Next date TBD
Tree Planting through Douglas County, rescheduled date TBD
District Conference, Apr 24-25, CANCELED with possible shorter, modified conference in late September
Top Golf, Castle Pines Rotary, Oct 4, Centennial
NCOA Golf Tournament, May 29, Ft. Carson, golf or support a serviceman to play, CANCELED
RI Conference, Jun 6-10, cancelled NOW - 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention June 20-26, learn more riconvention.org
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. Currently meeting virtually on Thursdays with the noon group.
The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Children's Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($10.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Elena Cumberbatch at 303-875-3418 or Ken Carlson at 303-503-4191 a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
