THIS WEEK: Bob Pence, Adventures of a Career in the FBI
Since we are not meeting in person Reen and her neighbor, Steve Miller, have agreed to collect items: diapers, Depends, toilet paper, and feminine hygiene products for IFCS. Reen, 934 Shadow Mountain Drive, 80126
Inspiration: Ray Anderson
LAST WEEK:Your editor missed the first 35 minutes, my apologies for not reporting the time missed.
Debby Doig and Steve Miller, The Rotary Foundation and Endowment
Debby developed an excellent slide presentation describing the Foundation and its goals. The Foundation was incorporated in 1989 with the purpose to distribute funds for charitable, civic, cultural, and educational purposes spending 100% of the net proceeds each year. The Foundation's Trustees have a fiduciary responsibility to manage the funds with integrity and according to IRS regulations. Income sources include the Bright Futures fundraiser, peach and pear sales, direct donations, and purchases through Amazon Smile. The funds support our committee's requests reflecting the desires of our members. Each committee annually requests a budget which the Foundation allocates based on their income/budget for the fiscal year. The Foundation also provides direct donations to local partners and organizations. Over the past 5 years our Foundation has donated over $550,000.
Steve described our Endowment with Morgan Stanley and their goal to grow the Endowment through our return on investment and from individual donations. The budget spends 5% yearly from the Endowment.
If you have an organization you wish the Club to support complete the Donation Request Form and submit to Debby for the Foundation's review.
Via Zoom, we welcomed Shelley Falk, President of the Corozal Belize Rotary Club and Phil Horning, a friend of Eric's who joined us during a December meeting.
Please see our home page for the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, www.rotaryclubhr.org. Kari provided complete instructions for linking your Amazon account to Amazon Smile allowing you to donate a portion of your spending to our Club's Foundation. Thanks Kari!
Announcements
Jerry Selinfreund, Nomination Committee Chair,
announced the nominees from the Nominating Committee for the three Board Director positions and the President Elect Nominee in Waiting. Respectively, Kari Brown, Claudia Caves, and Reen Gottron (Directors) and Arthur Cone (PEN in waiting). Two of the Director positions are for 2 years and one position for 1 year. Jerry then called for nominations from the floor; for the Director position, Kevin Mizer and Elya Kinsey were nominated. Nominations for all positions remain open through the next two meetings (Jan 27 and Feb 3rd). Voting will be done during the Feb 3rd meeting.
YESS (Youth Education & Safety in Schools) - Jan Keyton
Upcoming "Mental Health First Aid Program", via Zoom will be offered Feb 15th, 9 am to 3 pm (6-hour class plus 2 hours pre-work). Rotary will pay the cost of this program and all are welcome to attend. A second class, "QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, 2 hours, is also available on Zoom. Please let Jan know if you are interested in attending either or both classes, and she will provide the link.
2022 RYLA(Rotary Youth Leadership Award) and Young RYLA.
RYLA dates are July 17-22 and Young RYLA will hold two conferences: June 19 - 24 & July 24 - 29. All three conferences will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Applications on the website will open early Feb 2022, www.rockymountainryla.org.
Family of Rotary Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Carolynand Connie Dix as they progress in their recovery.
Save the Date
Feb 1st - "Rotary 101" provided by 5450 District trainers, see email from Bev Mendel dated Jan 21 to register. This is an excellent introduction to Rotary for our newer members.
Mar 10th - State of the State Lunch and Mental Health Expo
Mar 4th and 5th - Colorado Choir Concert, March, Songs of Love and Loss, 7:30pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, www.TheColoradoChoir.org
Mar 11th & 12th - Cherry Creek Chorale, American Songbook - music by American women, 7:30pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, www.cherrycreekchorale.org
Please follow the chorale groups websites for further performances.
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, plan to attend in support of "our" District Governor
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Membership Committee
Next meeting, Feb 3rd, 11 am.
International Service
Youth Mental Health Committee
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Feb 15th, 4:15pm in the Douglas County Library, Highlands Ranch, 9292 South Ridgeline Blvd, 1st floor Conference Room.
Community Service
Next meeting, Jan 27th, 11 am.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wednesday in Jan, Feb, and Mar at 8-11:30am. February's date is the 16th.
Ronald McDonald House, Connie Golas and Arthur will prepare meals Jan 26th.
There will not be a designated date to make no-sew blankets. Elizabeth suggested making one or two on your own or with a friend to be donated to Children's Hospital.
Contact ReStore, 970-799-4321, if you are interested in volunteering and register at habitatmetrodenver.org (click the ReStores tab).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution.
Remember to send yourvolunteer hoursto Elizabeth including your name, what activity you participated in, the date of the activity, and the number of hours, 970-799-4321.
Military Support
Crawford house quarterly dinner will take place on Tuesday 2/8. Please see the email from Connie Golas regarding preparing and contributing food.
Meetings will resume Jan 26th, 8am as Zoom meetings only. See email from David Blackwood for meeting link.
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 Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd. Aspen Room. 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 Gary Smith (303-522-3355) 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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