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UPCOMING SPEAKERS
Feb 8th:  Michael Gordon, Disability Etiquette
Feb 15th:  Tony Hepp, Getting to Know Roxboro Park
Feb 22nd:  Sheri Davis, Douglas County Clerk and Recorder
Feb 29th:  DARK no meeting
 
 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FEB 1st: 
 
Again, we welcomed Win Pendleton from Wind Crest; he informed us he will be the Chairman of the "Flying B" with 14 members in their satellite Club. They will meet every other Thursday from 4-5pm with the option of dinner together afterwards. Also joining us were Allen and Karla Schapansky from Summit County Rotary. Dave Bielby from Sarasota, FL Rotary joined us and may visit periodically as he returns to Colorado. Dave is the Executive Director of Thirst Relief International, a non-profit saving lives, changing the world providing clean, safe, sustainable water solutions to the poorest countries across the globe. We may want to schedule him as a speaker in the future. david@thirstrelief.org.
We also welcomed Kristy Hazlett, our newest member. Welcome Kristy! 
 
Robert Mintz, Denver Cherry Creek, Dental Work in Honduras
Jeannie introduced Robert who has had a rich and varied life with Rotary starting with Denver Cherry Creek to Rotary International and returning to Cherry Creek. Robert partnered with the Rotary Club of Roatan and began a 30-year legacy of the Rotary Dental Team. He was instrumental in mobilizing self-contained portable dental units complete with dentists and hygienists providing cleanings, fillings, extractions, and fluoride treatments.
   
 
Nancy Arkins received a standing ovation after she received the "You Rock" award from Marion. Thank you, you all make me proud.
 
Way to go Jane, winner of 50/50.
 
Announcements
 
Two leadership opportunities will become available Jul 1st when Chip Hartney and Kari's 2-year Board of Director terms expire. Terre Cone and Chip Hartney were accepted as nominations from the floor and approved unanimously from the Club. Congratulations Terre and Chip. 
 
Tom McHugh updated us on Rotary's Day of Service; it will be a special day garnering publicity from Channel 9. Multiple suggestions were offered during the discussion; helping prepare/package/deliver food with Project Angel Heart seemed to interest the Club.
 
From Grace Roscoe - Interact 
Hello Rotary friends, 
Interact Club had a very busy first semester at Mountain Ridge Middle School and we would like to share some of our events with you.  
  • In September, we kicked off the school year with a Root beer Float Celebration Fundraiser for the entire school and raised just over $800 that was donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation on behalf of one of our staff members who is battling breast cancer.  
  • In October and December, we prepared meals for Urban Peak which provides shelter for teenagers experiencing homelessness.  The students were master chefs and prepared a meal here at school that was transported to Urban Peak (downtown).
  • Each month, we are so lucky to be able to spend time with our friends at Brookdale Memory Care Facility.  Students play games, do puzzles, sing and chat with many of the residents who live there.
  • Before Thanksgiving, our students braved the cold and  hosted a toiletries drive at King Soopers and donated all of the items to Integrated Family Community Services, so that families in need could come pick up the basic necessities for their members.  
  • The week of Thanksgiving, we held a Turkey Drive in the front parking lot of our school and collected 81 turkeys that were donated to Denver Rescue Mission.
  • In December, we made tie blankets and gave them to the local Children's Hospital.  Students gave up their Saturday to make 49 blankets!  
We are looking forward to similar activities this semester and will include making sandwiches for Haven of Hope Day Shelter and volunteering at the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.  
Hope you all are doing well.  Thank you for your support of our service events.  We appreciate you.
 
From Jan Keyton: 
RYLA - it is time to start our search for candidates for the 2024 RYLA & Young RYLA Conferences. Applications are open to High School 10th, 11th and 12th graders, and Middle School 7th graders. 
Dates:
RYLA - Sunday July 27 to Friday Aug 2, 2024
YRYLA - Sunday June 22 to Friday June 28, 2024 and Sunday July 6 to Friday July 12, 2024
YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO
The website for RYLA & YRYLA:  www.rockymountainryla.org 
Jan has all the answers to any of your questions:  jankeyton@icloud.com
 
Board members, new zoom link for Feb 14th meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86760908817
 
Correction - the cost of granting a Make A Wish per child is $7500 not $75,000. 
 
Family of Rotary
 
Our thoughts and prayers remain with Phil Calderbank and Ann Lester as they both face their recent medical diagnosis.
Upcoming Events / Save the Date 
 
Feb 8th - International Service Committee meeting, 11am.
 
Feb 12th - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
 
Feb 15th - Community Service Committee meeting, 11am.
 
Feb 20th - Trivia, tacos, and tequila third Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm. 
 
Feb 21st - IFCS Walkup Market, 8:15-11:30am, 5 volunteers needed. Contact Terre if interested in joining.
 
Feb 23rd - Happy 119th Birthday Rotary
 
Feb 23rd - DU Pioneers vs. Miami (OH) hockey at Magness Arena, 7pm. Tickets $37 per person with a wait list for additional tickets. Contact Bill Simmermon if interested in attending.
 
Feb 24th - IFCS Nibbles and Sips, 5-8:30pm, Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, celebrating 60 years. For more information, ifcs.org/nibbles-sips. Tickets available from our Club's support; contact Debby Doig if interested in attending, debby_novotny@hotmail.com.
 
Feb 28th - Military Service Committee meeting, 8am via zoom
 
Mar 7th - Membership Committee meeting
 
Mar 16th - St. Patrick's Day Party at The Hub. Jane with provide more information closer to the date.
 
Mar 18th - Dinner at Ronald McDonald House, Aurora, 4pm with dinner at 6pm. 5 volunteers needed, contact Arthur or Terre if interested in joining.
 
Mar 19th - Trivia, tacos, and tequila third Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm. 
 
Apr 16th - Dinner at Eagle Academy,
more information to follow in March.
 
Apr 16th - Trivia, tacos, and tequila third Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm. 
 
May 18th - Epic Day of Service
 
May 21st - Trivia, tacos, and tequila third Tuesday at Lone Tree Hotel & Golf 6pm. 
 
Sep 28th - 2024 District 5450 Conference, 'The Environment' Rotary’s Newest Area of Focus, CSU Spur Hydo Building, 4777 National Western Drive 80216. See Dec 18th email from Bev for more details.
 
 
ROTARY SATELLITE CLUB OF HIGHLANDS RANCH SUNRISE
 
Don't forget to 'like' our Facebook page! And check it out while you're there "http://www.facebook.com/HRRotarySatellite/"
 
Please join the Rotary Satellite Club of Highlands Ranch Sunrise for 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 Colette Hepp (303-919-5729) 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.
Meeting ID: 840 8886 8422, Passcode: 821883.
 
DISTRICT 5450 - WHAT'S GOIN' ON?

To find out more about our District, check out their website, http://rotary5450.org/

Committee meetings:

Board meeting - second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9:00 am (Zoom link,  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86760908817
Foundation meeting - third Thursday each month, 9-11:30 am
International Service - second Thursday each month, 11:00 am 
Community Service - third Thursday each month, 11:00 am 
Military Support - fourth Wednesday, 8:00 am via Zoom
 
Standing activities:
Sunrise meetings - first & third Wednesdays, 7:15 am, Eastridge Rec Center
Project Cure - second Monday,10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm.
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Club Meetings & Upcoming Speakers
Feb 08, 2024
Disability Etiquette
Feb 15, 2024
Getting to know Roxboro Park
Feb 22, 2024
From motor vehicle reg to licences to elections, a diversty of duties
Feb 29, 2024
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Upcoming Events
Sunrise Club Meeting - Breakfast
HRCA Eastridge Recreation Center
Feb. 07, 2024
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
 
International Services Committee Mtg.
Feb. 08, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 08, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Project C.U.R.E.
Feb. 12, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
RCHR Board Meeting
Eastridge Rec Center
Feb. 14, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation Mtg.
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 15, 2024 10:00 a.m.
 
Community Service Committee Mtg.
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 15, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Sunrise Club Meeting - Breakfast
HRCA Eastridge Recreation Center
Feb. 21, 2024
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 22, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Military Support Committee Mtg.
Zoom only
Feb. 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Feb. 29, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Sunrise Club Meeting - Breakfast
HRCA Eastridge Recreation Center
Mar. 06, 2024
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 07, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Project C.U.R.E.
Mar. 11, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
RCHR Board Meeting
Eastridge Rec Center
Mar. 13, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
International Services Committee Mtg.
Mar. 14, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 14, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Sunrise Club Meeting - Breakfast
HRCA Eastridge Recreation Center
Mar. 20, 2024
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
 
Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation Mtg.
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 21, 2024 10:00 a.m.
 
Community Service Committee Mtg.
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 21, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Military Support Committee Mtg.
Zoom only
Mar. 27, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Mar. 28, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Sunrise Club Meeting - Breakfast
HRCA Eastridge Recreation Center
Apr. 03, 2024
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
 
Noon Club Meeting - Lunch
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Apr. 04, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Past President
 
Sunrise Club Chair
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
RI Foundation
 
HR Rotary Foundation Chair
 
HRRC Foundation Designate
 
Recording Secretary
 
Membership Officer
 
Public Relations
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bob Martin
February 3
 
SHRIN Murthy
February 5
 
Marion Trummer
February 8
 
David Blackwood
February 14
 
Elya Kinsey
February 17
 
Jane Kucharski
February 19
 
Joan Dameron
February 23
 
Anastasia Merkhasina
February 27
 
Bob Larson
February 28
 
Spouse Birthdays
Christopher Dean
February 11
 
Elya Kinsey
February 17
 
Jane Kucharski
February 19
 
Tim Busta
February 21
 
Deb Horner
February 24
 
Kay Frevert
February 24
 
Anniversaries
Neil DiLorenzo
Michelle
February 14
 
Join Date
Kyle Kucharski
February 1, 2004
20 years
 
Joel Johnson
February 2, 2011
13 years
 
Scott Davenport
February 3, 1997
27 years
 
Earl Hasz
February 12, 2014
10 years
 
Paul Campbell
February 12, 2014
10 years
 
Colette Hepp
February 14, 2023
1 year
 
Tom Keyton
February 17, 2011
13 years
 
Jack Liggett
February 28, 2012
12 years
 
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