April 23, 2015
Erin Gallegos
CO State Treasurer's Office
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50/50 winner on April 16 was Connie Golas
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Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch Rotary - Morning Group
Meetings are on 1st and 3rd Wednesday mornings at 7:15 A.M. at The Children’s Hospital (470 and Lucent) at 1811 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO.
in the Tennessee Room. About $7 for Continental Breakfast. Childrens hospital puts on a wonderful spread for us with pastries, scones, a huge fruit platter and 2 kinds of juices!!! We can change the menu if we like and will probably do from time to time. You should come visit us and have a warm scone.
Good for a make up or for our friends and acquaintances that would appreciate a Rotary Club with a morning meeting time. If you plan to attend, please let Ann Mather at 303-570-9838 (Annmather@aol.com) or Linda Blackstone at 303-992-5625 know the day before.
--------------------- Did you know that you can view the current and past issues of the "Wheel Spinner" on-line?
How? Just go to www.highlandsranchrotary.org and click on the "bulletins" icon.
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The Community Service Committee will meet on the following days. Any member interested in community service is encouraged to attend.
Thursday, Apr. 23rd, in the East Boardroom at 11:00 AM. Thursday, May 21st, in the West Boardroom at 11:00AM when the Executive Director of Interfaith, Sandra Blythe-Perry, will be our special guest.
The program on April 16 was a very timely and important program on Avoiding Harassment and Abuse Complaints When Volunteering With Minors. Ginger Geissinger, a member of the Greeley Redeye Rotary Club, spoke about the RI zero-tolerance policy against abuse and harassment for all persons and working with students. Ginger runs her own law practice devoted to juvenile criminal defense and teaches the abuse and harassment program for RYLA and Young RYLA. All members in the club who work with any young person needs to complete the District 5450 Abuse and Harassment Tutorial each year. Information and requirements can be found on the District website.
Arthur Cone was inducted as our newest member of April 16. He was joined by his wife, Theresa, as Ray Anderson from the Membership Committee did the Induction Ceremony. His Sponsor is Patrick Prutsman and Scott Davenport will be his Mentor. Arthur is retired from Coca Cola North America as a Senior National Sales Executive. He is currently working as an Investment Advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors.
Project C.U.R.E. is hosting a plant sale tomorrow, April 22, at their Headquarters located at 10337 E. Geddes Ave. in Centennial from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
This is a benefit for their work in 132 developing countries.
The Highlands Ranch Rotary Club Morning Group will be participating in the annual Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Event in Castle Rock. Sunday, June 7. This event draws up to 6000 cyclists and offers a variety of courses from friendly family routes to more challenging 100 mile courses.
The Morning Rotary Club acts as "marshals" along the route. In this capacity, the members are posted at various locations and support the riders by ringing cowbells, shouting encouragement and providing directions. 30 to 32 Rotarians are needed to man the support stations (2 Rotarians per station)/ This in an incredibly popular event that supports non-profits like the Interfaith Task Force Community. More information on this ride can be found at www.elephantrockride.com.
If you can help the Rotary Morning Group by helping in this event, please contact their Chairperson, Ann Mather, at Annmather@aol.com or Steve Miller, President of the Highlands Ranch Noon Club. Your support is needed to make this event successful. You will enjoy a beautiful morning in Castle Rock, a fun experience and an opportunity to help our community. Please sign up by Friday, May 15.
The Denver Mile High Rotary club is hosting a fun cycling fellowship event.
All monies raised will go toward Mental Health Initiatives.
The Denver Mile High Rotary Hosts 1st Annual Rotary 30 Mile Fellowship Ride
Meet at 7am on July 11th at REI, 1416 Platte St., Denver
Ride to Fox Hollow Golf Course Clubhouse, 13410 W. Morrison Rd., Lakewood
Meet/Regroup at Fox Hollow at 9:00am.
Ride back to REI to complete ride about 10:30/11am
Ride/drive over to Denver Beer Co. for fellowship, fun, and liquid refreshments. 1695 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
There will be a 5 Mile Ride ~
Meet at 8:30am on July 11th at REI, 1416 Platte St., Denver @ the B-cycle Station ~ if you do not have a bike you can rent a B cycle, or bring your bike and enjoy a fun 5 mile ride.
Will rejoin with the rest of the group at Denver Beer Co
We have created a way to sign up for the Rotary Fellowship ride. Follow the event link.
The District Training Assembly is excellent training for club officers and committee chairs including President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Foundation, Membership, PR, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, and Youth Service. There will be sessions which will highlight areas that affect all club members and a Rotary 101 session for all new Rotarians. All members are encouraged to attend and the club will pay the registration cost. There will be a District Membership Seminar in the afternoon, 1 to 4 PM.
When: May 30, 2015
Time: 8 AM to Noon
Where: Front Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster google map
On-line Registration will be available soon on the District 5450 website
Important Dates
May 1-3, 2015 District 5450 Conference at Keystone Resort
May 15, 2015 Fort Carson Golf Tournament
May 23, 2015 Night at Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, "Young Frankenstein
May 30, 2015 District Training Assembly, Front Range Community College, 8 AM - Noon
May 30, 2015 District Membership Seminar, Front Range Community College 1 to 4 PM
June 5, 2015 HR Rotary Golf Day and Social June 20, 2015 Changing of the Guard and 30th Anniversary Party at Jim & Dona Kelley's October 17, 2015 Bright Futures GALA _______________________________________________________
Member Birthdays
Michelle McRae on April 3
David Harriman on April 13
Christine Hoyt on April 13
Randy Dunn on April 17
Neil DiLorenzo on April 18
John Logan on April 19
Jeff Kellner on April 24
Mark Eberly on April 25
Ann Mather on April 27
Spouse Birthdays
Anita (Justin) Vaughn on April 18
Wedding Anniversaries
Ray and Peggy Anderson, 41 years on April 13
Conde and Barbara Pallen, 10 years on April 23
John and Evelyn Coie, 43 years on April 27
Bill and Cyndi Medlicott, 41 years on April 27
Club Join Anniversaries
Mary Kay Hasz, 27 years on April 1
Jeff Kellner, 11 years on April 1
Jan Hagan, 1 year on April 3
Mickie Cameron, 2 years on April 4
Joe Roos, 3 years on April 5
Carolyn Bradish, 18 years on April 25
Kevin Mackessy, 3 years on April 26
Sue Bramley, 4 years on April 28
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Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch on Facebook
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Sponsors
Neil D. DiLorenzo, CPA, P.C. Certified Public Accountants Greenwood Executive Park, Bldg. 6 6430 South Quebec Street Centennial, Colorado 80111-4628 303-796-7645 www.dilorenzocpa.com
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Jerry & Jan Selinfreund, CRS Broker Associates Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 303-550-4242
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The program on April 16 was a very timely and important program on Avoiding Harassment and Abuse Complaints When Volunteering With Minors. Ginger Geissinger, a member of the Greeley Redeye Rotary Club, spoke about the RI zero-tolerance policy against abuse and harassment for all persons and working with students. Ginger runs her own law practice devoted to juvenile criminal defense and teaches the abuse and harassment program for RYLA and Young RYLA. All members in the club who work with any young person needs to complete the District 5450 Abuse and Harassment Tutorial each year. Information and requirements can be found on the 
Arthur Cone was inducted as our newest member of April 16. He was joined by his wife, Theresa, as Ray Anderson from the Membership Committee did the Induction Ceremony. His Sponsor is Patrick Prutsman and Scott Davenport will be his Mentor. Arthur is retired from Coca Cola North America as a Senior National Sales Executive. He is currently working as an Investment Advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors.
