If you have not done so, please provide your Bright Futures pledge to Shrin by Aug 31st
THIS WEEK: Aug 31st (Wednesday evening) Area 4 Assembly Picnic, no meeting on Sep 1st
LAST WEEK: Phil Clarke & the Elderly Brothers Band
If you were not at the meeting all I can say is "you missed it!". Phil and Joe Fluken were fabulous. Together they put out an awesome sound and performance. Thank you!
We welcomed Mark Eberly's wife Marie, Chuck's wife Rose, Neil's wife Michelle, and our youngest Rotarian Remi. Our special guest of Elizabeth was Joe Sutton. Thirty years ago, after retirement, his daughters leaving home, and the death of his spouse Joe received a call from the founder of Project Cure. Using his professional experience and his desire to be of service Joe worked full time calling hospitals and clinics to solicit donations. At 91 he has slowed down a bit spending a third of his time volunteering and assuming the role of volunteer ambassador at Vi. In 8 months, his efforts have paid off raising enough money to send two cargo containers of medical supplies valued at over $700,000. It was a pleasure to see service above self in action and share the evening with Joe.
Bill shared two Rotary flags, Corozal and Ambergris Caye, from his recent trip to Belize. Phil Horning was also in Belize.
Thank you, Phil Clarke, for buying this week's special auctioned red wine.
Announcements
The beginning and end of our peach/pear sale day.
Bill delivered 517 pounds of donated food afterwards
Kudos to Kevin for enrolling our Afghani father in English at ACC.
Afghan Family Current wishes
A similar shelf to store 25-pound bags of flour, rice, etc.
To reiterate an email from Bev:
Our Interact Program is looking to add 1 or 2 Rotarians to their team. Kelsey Lyons is our current Interact Chair and has her hands full with 55 clubs to serve! Interested? Contact Cheryl O’Brien, District Youth Services Chair (cherylannobrien@hotmail.com) or Kelsey Lyons, District Young Rotary/Interact Chair (rotarykelsey@gmail.com).
Save the Date
Aug 31st - Area 4 Assembly and Picnic (Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker Clubs), 5-7pm, Rocky Vista University, 8401
S Chambers Rd, 80134. Visit with and hear message from our new District Governor Buchi Anikpezie. We will not have a meeting on Thursday, Sep 1st. See email (Aug 2nd) with complete information. Bring your own chairs.
Sep 21st - Pop-the-trunk, IFCS, 8am. A few more volunteers are needed.
Sep 24th - Woohoomanity Bike Ride & Fundraiser, learn more and register, www.woohoomanity.org.
Oct 15th - Bright Futures Benefit Celebration, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, 80124. 6pm cocktail reception and silent auction and 8pm musical performance "Forever Young". Cash bar and Hors D'oeuvres, complimentary performance tickets, cocktail attire.
Oct 19th - Pop-the-trunk, IFCS, 8am. A few more volunteers are needed.
Oct 29 - Brunch at Ronald McDonald House in Aurora. 6-7 volunteers allowed; let Arthur know if interested.
Membership Committee
Next meeting Oct 6th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Sep 14th, 11am
Rotary Teacher Training
Next meeting Sep 7th, 10am via Zoom
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Sep 6th, 9am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Sep 20th, 4:30pm, location TBD
Community Service
Next meeting, Sep 15th, 1:30pm.
Painting at Help & Hope Aug 26th.
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Military Support
Next meeting Aug 24th, 8am via Zoom.
Upcoming Events will no longer be listed here. Please look at the right column for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Click on the event for full details.
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise groupfor our regular meetings at Southridge Recreation Center, Arrowhead Room, 4800 Mcarthur Ranch Road 80130 through September. 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 Lee Mulberry (303-522-6650) 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!
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