BIMONTHLY SOCIAL (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) - May 28 - Landsdowne Arms, 9352 Dorchester St 80129, 5:30pm
June 6 - Don Scott - Business Coach
Greeters - 6/6 - John Logan & Jan Keyton
6/13 - Ray Anderson & Scott Davenport
Inspiration - 6/6 - Debbie Leonard
6/13 - Nancy Arkins
Nancy Arkins won the 50/50 and is responsible for the 6/6 meeting
Last Week - Melanie Baughn, MD, What Stem Cells Can Do For You
Dr. Baughn and two colleagues from Three Aspens Regenerative Medicine described stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine, as a method to promote the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using an individual's stem cells derived from their adipose or fat tissue. For more information, www.threeaspens.com
Paul Harris Awards - Jerry Wilford presented PH Plus 1 and Plus 2 Awards to Tamie and Debbie and Betsy respectively
District Announcements
1) ZONE - Assistance needed welcoming Rotarians at DIA in 2 1/2 hour shifts on Sept 4th or 5th
If this link does not work to sign up, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4cacaf2aa1fa7-zone, please see email from Beverly Mendel dated May 22nd
2) Open World delegation from Republic of Georgia June 7-15
The Rotary Club of Parker has the honor to have been selected by Rotary International to create and execute a professional program to host an Open World delegation from the Republic of Georgia. Open World is a bi-partisan initiative of the US Congress to establish business-cultural networking with Eastern post-Soviet Union countries. Five delegates from the Republic of Georgia will participate in a program on the theme of Rural Tourism. Members of the Rotary community are invited to attend the presentation by the delegation on June 13 starting at 7:00 am at the Conference Center at Boondocks Parker (18706 Cottonwood Drive, Parker 80138) and will include a breakfast buffet. All people present will be charged $15.00 per person, which includes breakfast and the event set-up. RSVP with the number of people in your party by June 1 to the Open World Chairman and program designer, Alvaro Pisoni, at pisoni@pisoni.com or 720-837-3394.
3) Up with People Hosts Needed July 15 - Aug 25 Flexible length hosting sessions available for one or more cast members. A convenient, fun way to learn about different cultures - all you do is provide a place to sleep, breakfast & dinner, and transportation mornings & evenings to regional shuttle. If interested contact Ana Gutierrez Ulibarriat 720-539-2909 or agutierrez@upwithpeople.orgwith your name, number, and email. http://www.upwithpeople.org
Military Committee requesting Club Veterans or non-Military Committee members to call Purple Heart Veterans on a quarterly basis. Training will be provided. Contact Mike Foss, 303-956-8473, if interested. Suicide prevention training will be scheduled at a future time.
Fort Carson Golf Tournament - Jerry Selinfreund
After 8 years we have reached a new record! 28 Rotary golfers, 6 from Warrior Bonfire, and sponsoring 49 totaling 82 golfers!! Our success is a credit to the Club's support.
Community Service Committee
IFCS Food Drive - 2 weeks to bring food, June 13th and 20th
IFCS Puttin' for a Purpose, 2 teams of 5, June 22 with sign up June 6
Bright Futures needs live auction items
More CLUB NEWS
From Beverly Mendel: A special rate to register for the 2020 Honolulu Convention, $395, that will be available from June 1-5 ONLY. June 6 the registration fee will be $450. See www.riconvention.org
Annual Castle Rock Rotary Ducky Derby, June 8, rotaryclubofcastlerock.org. Donations, $5 for 1 ticket and $20 for 5 (one ticket for one ducky) racing down East Plum Creek. First 3 duckies crossing the finish line earn cash prizes
Peaches sale deadline is Aug 15 with pickup Aug 23, 12-6pm Eastridge Rec Center
New England Cruise Oct 11, 2020 - Jane Kucharski booked an additional 10 balcony cabins
If interested, a refundable $500 deposit must be sent to Jane by June 1st. Call with questions, 303-257-4657
Upcoming Events
Ronald McDonald House Saturday breakfasts, alternating between Aurora and Denver locations. June 1st 1300 E 21st Ave, 80205
Elephant Rock cycling event, June 2nd, sponsored by Sunrise members and volunteers are needed (2.5 hour commitments) to keep riders
safe and moving. Contact Paul Campbell if interested, paulcamp64@gmail.com or 720-939-4585
RI Convention, June 1-5, Hamburg, Germany
Arapahoe Horse Racing, June 9 12:30, Arapahoe Park, 26000 E Quincy Ave, Aurora 80016, $2.50/person
NCOA Golf Tournament, June 21, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course, Ft. Carson
IFCS Puttin' for a Purpose, June 22, Sign up forthcoming
Help for Hope, June 22, information forthcoming
Northridge Picnic and Changing of the Guard, June 29
Bessie's Hope Bridge of Love Celebration, Aug 17, Denver Marriott Tech Center, www.bessieshope.org
Rotary Institute Zones 26 & 27, Sep 5-8, Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St, 80237. If registered by May 15
Bright Futures, Sep 14, Two Penguins Tap & Grill, 13065 E Briarwood Ave, Centennial 80112
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. 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 Marty Genereux at 303-798-9036 or Russell Hatten at 303-898-3987 a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!