Sunrise will not meet July 5th, their next meeting is July 19th.
THIS WEEK: Tom McHugh, Bright Futures Kick Off
Greeter: Shannon O'Brien
Inspiration: Jane Kucharski
50/50 Winner: Jane Kucharski
LAST WEEK:Tom Keyton - Wrapping Up His Year as President
Highlights of the Year
Our flexibility is commendable; President Elect from Patricia to Arthur to Bob.
Arthur will be the President Elect after Bob
RTT unable to materialize.
Unable to acquire adequate membership for a Club at Wind Crest.
Accomplishments
43+ successful projects from service committees and the Clubwith support from 73 members and their families resulting in 2200+ volunteer hours (thank you Elizabeth) and remember to document your hours.
Community Service Committee: Santa Kohls, IFCS, Rotary Readers, Help & Hope, Project Angel Heart, Eagle Academy, We Don't Waste, I Can Bike, Children's Hospital, Project Cure, YESS, Ronald McDonald House, and the Afghan family.
International Service Committee: Hope to Walk in Belize, Piggery Project in Kenya, Dental Project in Guatemala, and the World Affairs Challenge.
Military Service Committee: Warrior Bonfire (support retreats and call Purple Hearts), NCOA Golf Tournament, Snowball Express, and Warm Heart.
Youth Services Committee: RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award), Scholarship Program/Student of the Month Recognition, and Interact Club at Moutain Vista Middle and High School.
Pediatric Mental Health Commitee: they are close to having sufficient funds towards the Endowment. Well done!
Membership Committee: Kudos to Elaine and Committee members, 13 new members with loss of 8 members and gain of 5!
Public Relations: Hometown Holiday, 4th of July Parade, and articles published by Phil Clarke.
Special Recognition: Programs (Sue and Claudia), Recycling (Sunrise), Bright Futures (Tom, Debbie, and Tamie), Tech Team (Chip Kennedy, Chip Hartney, Phil Calderbank, and John Logan), Wheel Spinner (Nancy), ClubRunner website (Kari), Grants (Jerry Wilford), Grocery cards (Bob Larson), Greeters (Zig), Inspiration (Tim Sparks), Historian (Gary Dani), Public Relations (Debbie Leonard), Social (Jane and Robin), Sunrise (Lee Mulberry), Western Welcome Week (Mark Eberly), HR Foundation (Debby Doig), Auctions (Bob Larson), and special kudos to the Rotary Choir.
Service Above Self Award
Connie Golas & Kevin Mizer for their dedication to the Afghan family.
Certificate of Appreciation
Tamie for her instrumental support (using past Presidents) to support Tom's health issues.
Sue & Claudia for their interesting, entertaining, educational speakers
Elaine for engaging new members.
Kari for her abilities as ClubRunner web master.
Special Recognition
Jan for her never-ending support and the continual extent of her involvement
Guy for his years as Treasurer
Phil for his years as Secretary
Rotarian of the Year
Nancy Arkins
Bob Martin presented Tom & Jan with passes to The Ridge at Castle Pines North Golf Course. And Tamie presented Bob with an El Hefe (The Boss) hat.
We welcomed many spouses: Dona Kelley, Karen Smith, Lekha Murthy, Sue Piche, and Goldie Wilford as well as Bob Martin's daughter Michelle. Also, visiting Rotarian Steve Werner and Bill Simmermon's guests Alex and Cheryl. From Sunrise Bill Medlicott, Erik Niemeier, and Ray Leaycraft. It was great to see Gary Dani recovered and in person as well as Li Liu. Welcome back!
Announcements
Jan reiterated the start date of the peach/pear sales - July 1st.
Bill Leeper continues to look for groups or non-profits that would like to be part of our Partner Program and raise money for their cause. These partners are critical for our overall sales; they sell > 50% of sales. Provide Bill with their contact information and he will take it from there.
Order your peaches and pears online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
A special thanksto Kari for setting up the website to order online.
Jerry Wilford announced we are #1 in the District for giving to Rotary International; $509.31/member.
Thank you to Debby for buying the wine Bob auctioned for our Foundation.
Thank you, Li, for taking pictures, much appreciated.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date
Jun 26th - cookout Aurora Ronald McDonald House, record turnout!
Jul 4th - HRCA Community Parade, 9am in front of the Kaiser Permanente building (9285 Hepburn St.). Meet in Kaiser parking lot at 7:30am.
Jul 10-14th - I Can Bike, Thunder Ridge Middle School, 5250 S. Picadilly Street, 80015. See email Mar 28th for additional information.
Jul 22nd - Kucharski Backyard Social, 7318 S Chapparal Cir E, Centennial, 80016, 5pm. The "Taco Lady" will provide dinner and be prepared for a surprise guest. More information forthcoming.
Aug 5th - Denver SE Rotary fundraiser, Dog Daze Brewfest, 4-8pm, Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, 80111. Admission $55 before 7/21 then $65 includes food. Kids free, dogs welcome. For more information contact Steve Werner, smwerner@hotmail.com.
Aug 14th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
Aug 14th - Project C.U.R.E. and Newmont Golf Tournament at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, contact Hanna Bloom, events@projectcure.org, to sign up.
Aug 19th - Peach & Pear delivery noon to 5 pm HR Eastridge Rec Ctr, 9586 S University Blvd (north parking lot). Beginning Jul 1st order online at www.RotaryClubHR.org/peaches.
Aug 19th - Beer booth at Western Welcome Week,
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/
Aug 19th - Walk Up Market with We Don't Waste, North Middle School, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80010,12:15-3:15pm. Contact Terre Cone for more information, 303-518-8549.
Sep 17th - Rockies vs Giants; $5 of each discounted $28 ticket goes to eradicate polio. Please go online towww.Rockies.com/Rotaryand buy tickets for your family and friends.
Membership Committee
Next meeting Sep 7th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Jul 13th, 11am
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Jul 11th, 8:30am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, TBA
Community Service
Next meeting, Jul 6th, 11am. Meetings will be held the 1st Thursday of the month prior to our noon meeting beginning July.
Please join theRotary Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Sunrisefor 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 Steve Aguilar (970-412-2919) 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!
Current Zoom link for Sunrise meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84088868422?pwd=a3RYQ2ZMcCt3NVRxaEljS1B0a3RWQT09.
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