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Inspiration: Claudia Caves
50/50 winner: Maria Narvaez will sell tickets again this week, lucky lady!
LAST WEEK: Jeff Johnson, Why Volunteering at Sedalia Elementary is Valuable
Sue introduced Jeff, Principal of Sedalia for the past 5 years. Jeff shared their inspiring story of the changes a focus on reading made in the school, the students, and their community. Volunteers make a difference by modeling reading and responsibility; the kids can't wait for the volunteers to return. Reading 25 minutes/day achieves at the overall 80th percentile, 30 minutes increases to the 90th percentile. Reading makes a difference.
We welcomed Aaron Seiler, our newest member. We are pleased, Aaron, you are joining us.
Bob Larson had another successful wine auction for our Foundation, congratulations Alan!
The Friendship dinners were all a terrific success. A few photos from the Cone's:
The Bramley's:
Collectively we, the girls, decided, "what happened at Marion's stayed at Marion's"! Therefore no pictures. Trust me, we had a fabulous time! Thank you Marion!
Announcements
We happily welcomed MaryEllen's return as one of our dedicated servers.
Sunrise meeting members (Marty, Gary, Paul, and Bill) gave 700 Safe2Tell wrist bands at the Thunder Ridge HS football game Friday night.
Per the Denver Post, Safe2Tell tips increased 101% in September. The Safe2Tell program, which allows CO students & others to anonymously report safety concerns & threats, received 2147 tips in Sep compared to 1069 tips in Sep 2020. Top categories to the 24/7 tip line were suicide threats, welfare checks, and school complaints. Children's Hospital Colorado declared a "state of emergency" for youth mental health, given that suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Colorado.
We are making a difference!
Kelsey is spearheading the District Interact Conference Oct 30th for the 45 Interact Clubs in our District. A bit of history, Floyd started the first Interact Club when he was in high school; a Rotarian from the start!
Jane provided an update on this year's Holiday Party at the Sundial House in the Back Country. The noon group will bring hors-d'oeuvres as individual items and the Sunrise group will bring desserts. A signup sheet will be distributed early Nov.
Elizabeth described the "laundered
t-shirt contest" on Oct 28th. Start searching for that oldest (must have a date on it), ugliest, and/or funniest t-shirt. Please wear if possible but not required (it must be in your possession). Sweatshirts are acceptable. Prizes will be given.
Discover New Horizons is the theme for this year's Rotary convention, June 4-8 in Houston. Register now for a reduced rate, $475, before Dec 15th, convention.rotary.org.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers to Mark Brown as he and his family face his cancer diagnosis. Mark and Kari, we are behind you in whatever you may need.
Floyd is at Holly Creek, 5500 E Peakview Ave, Centennial 80121, and not quite ready for visitors. Please let him know we are thinking of him with a card. Please touch base with Jerry Selinfreund for updates and when Floyd may be accepting visitors.
Community Service
15 volunteers are needed for the IFCS Thanksgiving food distribution Nov 20th. Please call Claudia, 262-391-4833 to volunteer.
As you clean out your closets pull out those clothes, hats, shoes, etc. you haven't worn for months/years and bring them for the St. Francis Center/
Samaritan House clothing drive Nov 28th and Dec 4th.
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Remember to send your volunteer hours to Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
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