DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK'S MEETING? HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
SALUD TO COSTA RICA PROJECT
Marion Trummer and Natasha Nola introduced the club to the wheelchair project, a new dimension to the Costa Rican efforts we are currently in with the Peace Corps. What they accomplished was so very worthwhile. Another wheelchair trip is in the works, along with Bill Simmermon's International Services trip planned for January 1-14. Participants will be working on the Jump Start English program. The Peace Corps is looking to connect with teachers. They are also working on a third trip March 10-18.
STUDENTS HONORED BY CLUB
We've had two students recently honored at the weekly lunch. Pazleen Chopra joined us last week, along with her parents Indy Chopra and Amri Chopra. She is a senior at STEM Academy where she is president of the Future Business Leaders of America, has attended the National Leadership Academy, just to name a few, and is an avid athlete, skiing, climbing, hiking and camping. She plans to go into business entrepreneurship and communications in order to run her own business.
Earlier in December, Meghan Mikesell and her grandparents, Roger and Mary Beth Cramer came by. She is a senior at Highlands Ranch High School, is in the Philanthropy Club as well as honor societies, Mu Alpha Theta and ASL Honors Society. Meghan joined Global Learners and Leaders and traveled abroad learning about human rights. She did a great job telling the members about this experience where she visited several European cities, including Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. It is Meghan’s intention to pursue a career in Oncology Medicine , helping those with cancer.
INSPIRATION: Mickie Cameron
50/50 WINNER: Marion Trummer
WHAT'S ON THE PROGRAM AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING??
DENVER DA MITCH MORRISSEY
Mitch has been a good friend to the club, donating Crime Lab tours to the Gala. His term ends this year and we are lucky enough to have him address the club this week. He'll discuss human trafficking.
Editor's Note: Thanks to everyone who sent photos. Because of the childrens' protective status, we are unable to use direct facial shots without photo releases signed by their parents
Chuck and Rose Giebel looked the part! Thanks to Chuck for taking pics
Jan Selinfreund at work in the bear studio
All Rotarians wore Santa Hats
Earl Hasz assisting with a pair of shoes
Several Rotarians met in the early AM at Kohls to participate in our third Santa Clothes partnership with Centennial Rotary. Those who braved the early hour included Connie Golas & Elizabeth Kringel, Community Service Committee co-chairs. This committee oversees activities the club participates in. Others there were Jan Selenfreund, Bill Simmermon, Gail Mullen, Iris Price, Chuck & Rose Giebel, Earl Hasz, Jerry & Goldie Wilford. For a complete list, contact Connie Golas.
According to Chuck Giebel, they had a 7 year old named Rodrigo. He was small for his age and didn’t speak at all until we found some snow boots for him. He got the boots, a new coat, a new hoodie, new sweat pants and new socks. Needless to say he was quite talkative by events end.
Bill Simmermon had a 4 year old named Carter who's cousins were also there. He was so excited to be part of the event, particularly to pick out new sweatshirts and pants. Carted boasted to friends that he got new P.J.s! There was just enough to cover 6 pairs of superhero socks - he went home a happy child!
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE RECIPENTS OF SANTA CLOTHES
Last issue we talked about CASA children participating in Santa Clothes. The other big group selected to be part of the event is Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH). Boys Hope Girls Hope was recognized as one of the ten most effective programs in the country at moving children from disadvantaged circumstances successfully from poverty through college by theEducational Policy Institute.
In 1977, St. Louis educator and Jesuit priest, Father Paul Sheridan, decided he’d seen the promise of too many young lives extinguished by negative factors like overcrowded and underfunded schools; families distressed by poverty, illness, divorce, and death, and neighborhoods shattered by drugs and violence.
Since full potential can only be realized through education, he placed children in top-rated schools best suited to their needs. He set high expectations—and gave his scholars everything they needed to meet them. Because children need a stable home and family, he created family-style, non-institutional homes that recreated the family dynamic. In Boys Hope Girls Hope homes, committed houseparents provide crucial parenting; older scholars become older siblings and role models to younger ones; and all perform household chores together, cementing the family bonds. To instill in his scholars the universal moral value of altruism, all scholars attended the church of their choice and participated in community service projects. And he provided academic, financial, and spiritual support through college.
The program’s success has led to its rapid replication across the country. Located in Missouri BHGH has 15 homes in the US and 3 in Mexico, Central & South America. Alumni have become attorneys, healtEhcare professionals, entrepreneurs, research scientists, educators, military and police officers, firefighters, and clergy. They are serving their communities and giving hope to countless others. They certainly live up to their motto: Inspire. Empower. Nurture. Succeed.
ANOTHER GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - HOW EASY IS THIS, WRAPPING PRESENTS
UPDATE - Andy Becher says come and wrap a gift for a kid! The wrapping of Christmas presents at the Indian Center will be Saturday, December 17, starting at 8:30 am,4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO. A special treat is that Andy will be Santa Claus.
Great way to show your grandkids a fun way to give back this season!
CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS THURSDAY!
Editor's note: I got way too wrapped up in the season in last week's issue and erroneously reported a hosted bar :-0. To confirm, the party features a cash bar.
Don't miss the club's annual holiday party Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Sundial House, 10989 Sundial Rim Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.
Everyone should have already signed up to bring an appetizer, side or dessert. The club will provide ham and turkey. Be sure to check in with Steve Miller if you have any questions or haven't yet signed up to bring a dish.
CLUB WHITE ELEPHANT - TWO WAYS TO GET RID OF GIFTS THAT JUST AREN'T YOUR CUP OF TEA!
DARK Dec. 22!
WHITE ELEPHANT Dec. 29!
Great way to get rid of unwanted stocking stuffers - regift it! Just wrap those items sitting around in your basement and let someone else take it home!
NEW IDEA FROM THE GALA COMMITTEE!
Did you get a nice gift this holiday season that just doesn't work for you? Rather than stuffing it in the back of your closet or shipping it off to Good Will, consider this new concept created by the Gala Committee...donate it to next year's Gala! Think how accomplished you'll feel if you've started your Gala donations in January!
Getting more stuff...what a great way to ring in the New Year!
THIS WEEK'S UNSUNG HEROS...TOM & JAN KEYTON!
In the case of the Keytons, 'ya can't have one without the other'! Jan has been with the club 18 years. Then she met and married Tom. Being Jan, Tom was dragged to various club events over the years! But having a Rotarian kind of heart, he too joined and has been a spousal member for 6 years. And in their world, what goes around comes around. "Jan started the peach sales in 2001, and delivered them from her garage. This year, 2016, the final deliveries were made from her (our) garage again, due to the weather!", says Tom.
Below are their credentials, but the two of them are far more involved beyond what you see on paper. They are the epitome of a Rotarian, working both in front of and behind the scenes of the club. As a veteran, Tom is very involved with NCOA, in addition to Project Warm Heart. They attend so many events, help with community service projects, make connections between people, spend endless hours prepping and planning for RYLA, manage and even set up the peach sale website, and do that beloved job of club treasurer!
According to Jan, being involved with our Rotary Youth Leadership program has been a wonderful part of my Rotary life "keeping me young at heart" !! Here is just some of what they do...
Jan:
Director, Club Secretary, Recording Secretary, RYLA Club Chair
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Childrens Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($7.00 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 Paul Campbell (paulcamp64@gmail.com) or Joel Johnson (jsjohns46@yahoo.com) a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!!!
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR OUR ACTIVE GROUP!
Committee meetings:
Board meeting - second Wednesday of every month
Community Service - third Thursday of every month
International Service - third Thursday of every month
Activities:
December 2 An Evening of Health & Hope for Douglas Elbert Task Force
December 7 Santa Clothes at Kohl’s
December 15 Holiday Party at the Sundial House, HR Backcountry
2017:
January 8 International Service Committee trip to Costa Rica
January 7 RI President's Dinner & Polio Plus Fundraiser
January 22-28 Rotary Caribbean Cruise
February 11 Ronald McDonald House breakfast
October Gala
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