DARK Oct 29th - Halloween Social at noon, Lone Tree Club Pavilion, remember food donations for IFCS
Jerry Wilford will honor 18 Paul Harris award recipients
Nov 5th -Jason Hopcus, NAMI, Living with mental illness
Meeting Link https://zoom.us/j/94389170047
Inspiration: To be announced, please contact Tim to volunteer until the end of the year, 303-898-1214.
Last Week's Speaker -Mary Taylor, Roxborough State Park
Mary has been a volunteer naturalist with Roxborough since 2011. She gave us an amazing photo tour of the Park; a journey through time, history, and the park inspiring us to visit and learn more.
Scott introduced Jessica Gilbert, Valor H.S. outstanding student. The very energetic Jessica shared her amazing story growing up in Uganda as a street child, being adopted, and arriving in the United States for the 9th grade. She now spends her time as a gymnast, writer, and speaking at diversity programs.
WELCOME Jon Heggie, our newest member
A huge thanks to Kari for her phenomenal update of our website, HRRotary.org. Kari gave us a tour of the website and it's new features. Feel free to contact her with questions or with what you would like to see on the website.
Our best wishes to the "Bobs" (Larson and Martin) as they recover from their replacements.
Please respond to Guy's survey regarding paying our dues online as we do for the peach sales.
FromHerb & Patty Weissenfels:
"It is with the greatest appreciation that so many fellow Rotarians stepped up to help my wife and I over the past couple of months with so many wonderful meals. You will never know how much that meant.
Rotary is truly a family and I look forward to all being together again in person. God bless to all and a heartfelt thank you again."
In lieu of a holidayparty this year we will meet at Chatfield Botanic Garden Trail of Lights on Dec 4th at 4pm; see email from Tamie. Tickets are non-refundable and Jane MUST have a count by Nov 1st. Jane, 303-741-1115 or kyle_jane@comcast.net.
Announcements
HalloweenLunch, Oct 29th, noon to 2pm, at Lone Tree Golf Pavilion, bring your own lunch, beverage, and chair. There will be a mask / costume contest and we will be collecting food donations for IFCS.
Community Service
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore (Habitat for Humanity). Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution. Contact Elizabeth for more bags.
Thanks to Connie Golas, dinner was served to families at the Aurora Ronald McDonald House on the 23rd. A delicious meal was shared by all.
A $1000 donation was made to South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet.
As a reminder, they are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide used durable medical equipment to persons age 18 and older in the south metro area of Denver. www.medicalequipmentloan.org
Our next IFCS pop the trunk opportunity is Nov 4th. Contact Claudia if interested in joining, 262-391-4833
Our tree planting volunteers were acknowledged in the Highland Ranch Metro District Messenger
Contact DG Bob Kemp with resolutions for the RI Counsel now until Dec 31st.
Nov 5th quiz is Food and drink. The winners will have a $60 prize for their favorite charity.
From Mike Foss: In support of Purple Heart Veterans, join Warrior Bonfire Program’s virtual Diamonds & Dogtags event on Saturday, Nov 7th, 6:00 pm to watch live music from William Michael Morgan, keynote motivational speaker, Transition Coach Tony Drees, and an American Flag Retirement Ceremony honoring our fallen warriors. Your participation will change our combat wounded veterans’ lives and give them access to Retreats that promote comradery and therapeutic healing. Go to www.FundDuel.com/warriorbonfire, find Team Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, and post a picture or video of you getting back to living. Fifty percent of all money raised comes back to the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch.
Upcoming Events:
Oct 29- Halloween Lunch, see email from Tamie
Nov 1 at noon -RI Presidents Virtual Luncheon and Polio Update with Holger Knaack, see 5450 email to register, registration closes Oct 31
Nov 7 - Warrior Bonfire Diamonds & Dogtags, Forney Museum of Transportation, 6-10pm. You should have received an email invitation from Mike Foss to attend in person or virtually
Nov12-14 - Rotary Zone Institute, virtual and open to all members. Registration required. Details forthcoming
Dec 4 - Chatfield Botanic Garden Trail of Lights, 4pm, see email from Tamie
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings.Currently meeting virtually.
The in-person 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 Elena Cumberbatch at 303-875-3418 or Ken Carlson at 303-503-4191 a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
