Wheel Spinner (Mar 28, 2017)

THEN WE SAID GOOD BYE TO A FRIEND!

Judy Rooney was presented with a plaque to commemorate her work for the club for the past 15+ years. At a fun post-meeting party last Thursday, members retired to the grill room to say their good byes. We will miss her grace, great smile and her hours of volunteerism to our club. HAPPY TRAILS, JUDY!

5 KEY PRINCIPLES: INSPIRATION - ACTION - ACCOMPLISHMENT

Steven Ross brings 25 years of business experience, from Corporate America to entrepreneurship to his presentation. Key points were: mind set, daily action items, scheduling, accountability and removing distractions.

GREETER: Shrin Murthy

- ON DECK: Dark this week - no meeting!

- IN THE HOLE: Natasha Nola

INSPIRATION: Floyd Nelson

50/50 WINNER: Jerry Wilford

WHAT'S ON THE PROGRAM AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING??

THE CLUB IS DARK THIS WEEK, MARCH 30 - NO MEETING!

OTHER NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT

NO WHEEL SPINNER NEXT WEEK!!!

CANVAS & COCKTAILS MONDAY NIGHT

HR Rotary participating in the trendiest night out in Denver? Heck yeah! Potluck & painting, what a great way to spend a Monday evening. Ms. Debbie Henry has arranged a great evening that you won't want to miss.

A mere $45 will get you in the door to wow your clubmates with your talents, both on the canvas and from your kitchen. Sign up sheets are making their way around at upcoming meetings. Be there or be square!

BYLAW AMENDMENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED

The Board of Directors adopted both amendments, the Rule of 85 and a new membership option, Small Business Membership.

YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE A VALUABLE COMMODITY!

Our hours of volunteerism are recorded and sent on – building the reputation of not only our club, but Rotary as a whole. So when you do something for Rotary, document it, record it and text them on to Elizabeth Kringel at 970.799.4321.

ANOTHER VALUABLE COMMODITY - CLUB HONORS!

Our club is nominated for Colorado Community Media's annual 'Best of the Best'! So log into Facebook, go to our page, Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, click on the VOTE graphic. It will take you to a sign in page where you'll enter your info, create a password, then into the site. Go to the community category, click on Local non-profit and vote for us! Just another chance to get publicity for the club!

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN ROTARY - A WATERSHED MOMENT

- Quoted from the RI website

In 1987, the Supreme Court ruled in a 7-to-0 decision stating Rotary Clubs could no longer discriminate against women joining their membership. Highlands Ranch Rotary was fast to include women in the club and it proved to be a win-win for all.

The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary.

"My fellow delegates, I would like to remind you that the world of 1989 is very different to the world of 1905. I sincerely believe that Rotary has to adapt itself to a changing world," said Frank J. Devlyn, who would go on to become RI president in 2000-01.

The vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over the Rotary world to allow for the admission of women into Rotary clubs, and several close votes at previous Council meetings.

The response to the decision was overwhelming: By June 1990, the number of female Rotarians had skyrocketed to over 20,000. By 2010, the number of women was approaching 200,000.

ROTARY WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND LUNCHEON

On May 3, the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club is hosting their annual Women of Achievement luncheon. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of women in Rotary, the event will be dedicated to Douglas County's Women of Rotary. We've nominated a full slate of our members, so plan to come and support them!

Here are the details of the luncheon:

May 3, 2017 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Denver Marriott South - Lone Tree, CO

Keynote Speakers:

Mike Dunkel, President, CCV Rotary

Mary Kay Hasz, 2015-16 District 5450 Governor

Mike Waid, Mayor of Parker, Past President, CCV Rotary

Rotary Clubs Participating in Planning:

Rotary Club of Parker Cherry Creek Valley, Rotary Club of Parker, Highlands Ranch Rotary Club, Castle Rock Rotary Club, Denver Rotary Club 31, Castle Pines Rotary Club

ANOTHER WAY TO CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN ROTARY

The Golden Rotary Club is sponsoring a 30^th Anniversary of Women in Rotary event. With the privilege of having Dr. Sylvia Whitlock serve as the honoree, the first woman club president in Rotary, this celebration will be April 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and will feature all the women leaders from Golden Rotary and District 5450. PDG Talee Crowe will serve as emcee for this “coffee and conversation” with Dr. Whitlock. All Rotarians/friends/guests are invited. Net proceeds will be donated to help end Polio in honor of the past, present, and future women Rotarians. You can register for the event on the Golden Club's home page, http://rotaryclubofgolden.org/.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE & SYMPOSIUM STARTS APRIL 28

Joel Johnson reminds everyone to attend the environmental sustainability symposium on Friday, April 28 from 9:30-3:30 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

If you haven't had a chance to check out the lineup for the District Conference in the latest district bulletin, here's the rundown on the speakers.

Here is the link for registration:

http://rotary5450.org/bulletin/viewsent/738a2208-4b1f-4752-9c89-fe061f0d2dda/d7d613a8-ac77-4ac8-9944-d603f55f31c1?mid=D7peoL9xml4jd7bQsoKUaA==&type=m

TINY HOUSE FOR SALE - SEE SEDALIA ELEMENTARY!

A new fundraising project at the Rotary Readers elementary school in Sedalia is underway! An office, guest house, play house, a tailgater - there are a thousand uses. So stop by for a tiny tour next time you're at Rotary Readers. Oh, and if you or any friends are in the market for a tiny house, you'll help them with their fundraiser!