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Please bring your no-sew blankets to the meeting.
Greeters: Nancy Arkins & Eric Kinsey
Inspiration: Arthur Cone
50/50 - John Logan will sell tickets
LAST WEEK: Hassan Latif, Second Chance Center (SCC)
Claudia introduced Hassan, Executive Director of SCC. SCC offers education, assistance, support and resources to the formerly incarcerated transforming lives as they lower recidivism and positively impact the community. Hassan shared a moving video of PATH, Providence at the Heights. We look forward to learning more about their golf tournament in September. For more information see
https://www.scccolorado.org.
Last week's meeting was phenomenal in many ways. An awesome speaker and our phenomenal tech team had a successful hybrid meeting from the downstairs meeting room!! And, best of all, Jerry Wilford, Scott Davenport, Mindy Hendrick, and Neal Huffman were here in person! We also welcomed Chip Hartney from the Aurora Gateway Club, Steve Werner from Denver SE, Courtney Bailey (friend of Mindy's), Mike O'Brien (friend of Steve Miller), and Alex Wharry returned again after turning in his request for membership.
We had so many in attendance we ran out of table space and lunches! Kudos to Mary Ellen and Peggy for making it all work.
Debby Doig gave the "Rotary Minute" describing how early in her 25 years of Rotary she, Steve Miller, and Floyd Nelson helped start the first Interact Club. During our Apr 7th meeting we will meet the Interact kids from Mt. Vista High School.
Mike Foss, in a very short time, described the Warrior Bonfire Program, supported by our Military Service Committee. WBP provides
opportunities that improve the lives of enemy combat-wounded Veterans (Purple Heart recipients) on their lifelong journey of recovery and healing promoting camaraderie and therapeutic healing. 22 Vets take their lives every day. To learn more and see additional videos about their awesome retreats go to warriorbonfireprogram.org.
Phillip Horning was joined by his sponsor, Eric, and his mentor, Tom, as he was inducted in our Club. Jim Murdock also received his Blue Badge.
Ray Anderson thanked Bill Leeper for developing the "presentation of our theme", Empowering Youth, for the upcoming District Conference. He also thanked Tami, Kelsey, and the Keyton's for their support. In addition, he described membership into the Paul Harris Society, $85/month or $1000/year.
Steve Miller and Connie Dix (on Zoom) were both inducted into the Society.
Announcements
Once again, thanks to Arthur, Connie, Terre, and Marion another successful dinner was prepared for the Denver Ronald McDonald House on the 22nd.
We received the needed signatures for the Rotary license plate!
Kevin and Connie described the Afghan family of 10 (7 girls and 1 boy) we are supporting. A signup sheet was passed to donate new or gently used items. All items are needed by Apr 5th. Contact them with questions or to donate.
Jane announced an upcoming social event, "The Wedding Singer" at Littleton Town Hall Theatre on June 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 and she has held 40 seats located in Sections 1 and 4. If attending, Jane needs your check by May 5th. She will coordinate dinner before the event. A signup sheet will be available beginning Apr 7th.
YESS (Youth Education & Safety in Schools) Upcoming "Mental Health First Aid Program", via Zoom will be offered on Mar 16th and Apr 11th, 9am-3pm with 2 hours pre-course work. Please see my email for the website to sign up. A link will be sent to those who sign up.
Apr 29-30 - District Conference, Empowering Youth, The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO 80010. Register through the 5450 website, www.rotary5450.org. As the Host Club we all need to register and support our DG, Ray Anderson. Registration ends midnight Apr 21st.
May 7 - Sunrise Recycle Event, 7am - 4pm. Volunteers needed, a sign-up sheet being circulated for 2-3 hour shifts.
Jun 4-8 - Rotary International Convention, Houston, TX. See email from Feb 1st to register.
Jun 15th - NCOA Fort Carson Golf Tournament
Jun 18th - "The Wedding Singer" at Littleton Town Hall Theatre, 7:30pm, $35 with check to Jane by May 5th.
Jun 25th - Changing of the Guard picnic, Northridge Rec Center, 12-3pm
Membership Committee
Next meeting May 5th, 11am
International Service
Next meeting Apr 14th, 11am
Rotary Teacher Training
Next meeting Apr 7th, 10am via Zoom
Pediatric Mental Health Committee
Next meeting Apr 5th, 9am via Zoom
Public Relations Committee
Next meeting, Apr 12th, 4:15pm, location TBD
Community Service
Next meeting, Mar 31st, 11 am
Contact Connie Golas if interested in volunteering for Rotary Readers, 303-857-5666.
Pop-the-trunk is the 3rd Wed of the month from 8-11:30am.
Next date, Apr 20th.
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, send or call 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.
Military Support
Next meeting Apr 27th, 8am via Zoom. Zoom meetings continue through June.
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