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Inspiration: Marion Trummer
50/50 winner: Marion will also sell tickets this week
LAST WEEK: Donna Ralston, South Metro Loan Closet
Jan Keyton introduced Donna, her longtime friend. The South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet provides temporary loans (three months) of durable medical equipment, free of charge, to persons 18 years of age and older, who need aid in their recovery. They loan approximately 1500 pieces of equipment a year. For more information refer to the pamplets provided or www.medicalequipmentloan.org. Phone volunteers are needed twice monthly for 4 hours; training provided.
Bill passed out the most recent Paul Harris Fellowship Awards that accompany a donation of $1000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. At base level: Peter Ulrich, Steve Aguilar, Theresa Cone, Tori Nied, and Eyla Kinsey.
Herb Weissenfels +1, Lee Mulberry +2, and Connie Golas +6.
World Polio Day is Oct 24th; see Aidan O'Leary's article in this month's Rotary Magazine.
YESS Program - Jan Keyton
The YESS program (Youth Education and Safety in Schools) kicked off it’s first ASSIST Training this past week, a two day event. The Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch is providing a box lunch for the participants & trainers each day as part of our Community Service Committee. We also brought in snacks and drinks in these brightly covered cartons, compliments of Connie Dix’s talents. Jan Keyton handled the ordering of lunches & delivery. Our Club took over this project from the Castle Pines Rotary Club just before Covid so this is our first opportunity to serve the YESS program. There will be more training events throughout this coming year.
Bob Larson had another successful auction (without his hat!) but with help from Arthur. Congratulations Patricia.
Presentation of the Ray Jenkins Award (Sep 2nd), the photo was a long time coming.
Announcements
We will meet Nov 4th; Lone Tree will not have a craft fair this year. (Need someone to give the inspiration if you're interested? Please let Tim know.)
Connie Golas reported on Rotary Readers. Readers at Sedalia Elementary will meet Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 am during odd months. (We are trading off with the Castle Rock Club.) Bear Creek Elementary pending. Contact Connie if you are interested, 303-875-5666.
Jane distributed the sign up sheet for the opera Tosca, Nov 6th, 7:30pm at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. If you are planning to attend you must be vaccinated and give Jane $89 during this week's meeting.
Jane also discussed the Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2022 New England cruise. Please watch your email for further information.
Don't forget to complete the Bright Futures survey Tamie sent.
In an effort to circumvent the rising number of childhood suicides "wristbands for mental wellness" will be distributed during the Highlands Ranch HS football game on Oct 8. Wristbands will include a phone number correlating with the "Safe to Tell" state program.
Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Exchange applications are available, www.rmrye.org.
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
Reen is happily receiving visitors as she recuperates at home. Please call to plan a visit.
Floyd is now 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.
Military Service
The barbeque at the Crawford House was a success as depicted below.
The after-party looked to be more fun!!
Community Service
The next IFCS pop-the-trunk is planned for Oct 13, 8am-noon. Please call Claudia, 262-391-4833 to volunteer, a few more are needed.
As you clean out your closets pull out those clothes, hats, shoes, etc. you haven't worn for months/years for the St. Francis Center/Samaritan House clothing drive the end of Oct/early Nov.
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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