THIS WEEK: Jordon Long, Revital Colorado, Supporting First Responders
Inspiration: TBA
Please let Tim know if you are interested giving during the next quarter, 303-898-1214 or timsparks@q.com
LAST WEEK
Nikki Koster, JAMLAC
(Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center - Mile High Ministries)
It was a pleasure to have Jane's daughter, Nikki, return and remind us how JAMLAC's support helps fight injustice and those struggling in poverty. The primary goal of the JAMLAC staff is to provide holistic support and legal representation to the impoverished people within the metro Denver community. JAMLAC partners with various organizations that focus their effort on the homeless and those in danger of becoming homeless. They are able to provide comprehensive civil legal assistance, advocacy, immigration, and holistic services to immigrant and non-immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include bi-lingual access to legal representation including pro bono for domestic and immigration issues, pro se advocacy, and consultations for domestic matters. "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute, speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:8-9. Nikki thanked us for being part of their mission.
JAMLAC.org for more information.
Announcements
Today is Earth Day and Tamie shared a video of a fellow Rotarian breaking barriers society has created. Story available in the Aug 21, 2020 Rotarian magazine.
It's awards time in our District and, in addition to Tamie submitting and award for Kari, she also submitted a membership award for Elaine. Fingers crossed for two amazing women.
Since we last met some significant news:
RYLA will be virtual this year - it will be one day only on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Presenters include Cory Ciocchetti, DU professor, and Gitanjali Rao, Time Magazine’s first-ever Kid of the Year. A much simpler registration will open soon for all high school students (current 9th through 12th graders.) Direct potential applicants to www.rmRYLA.org to apply using the application link. Please share with schools, Rotarian, and anyone else. Registration will be open until June 30 or until full (first-come, first-serve). No young RYLA this year, look forward to the regular RYLAs in 2022. Check www.rmRYLA.org for updated information.
Headline: Some Palisade farmers say peach crop could be best yet!!
"Temperatures have not dropped below 27 degrees — which would ruin the crops — and some farmers believe this year’s crop might be the best yet". Nothing against Georgia but it will be fabulous to have our Palisade peaches back!
Highlands Ranch Rotary GOLF Resumes!
Per Connie Golas, we're set with 3 tee times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, May thru September: 3:30, 3:40 and 3:50.
Please let Connie know if you want to be on the email list for the golfing group.
Also, please let her know by Monday, May 10, if you want to golf on the 12th. We only have 12 slots, first come, first served. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CANCEL MORE THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE YOU'RE SCHEDULED TO GOLF. We could lose our protected tees if we have no shows!
Let the season begin! Connie Golas, 303-875-5666.
See Phil's email from Apr 28 with the WAC thank you and update.
Thanks to Phil for his updated Rotary training sessions for new members.
Community Service
Contact Elizabeth, 970-799-4321, if interested in volunteering at ReStore(Habitat for Humanity).
Project Angel Heart continues to collect decorated bags for food distribution. Elizabeth will bring bags on May 6.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Pop-the-trunk, Apr 21st
Apr 24 & 25 - Build the pergola at Sedalia Elementary School
May 6-7 - 2021District Conference, see Mar 26th email from Bev Mendel to register for in-person or virtual participation. Virtual registration closes midnight May 5.
The virtual May 6 session will focus on Member Engagement and Rotary Service; May 7 will include an in-person reception, dinner and program for 150 people at the Arvada Center, and live-streamed for those that attend virtually. Club covering $25 of your fees; send confirmation of receipt to Guy, GPCaves@gmail.com
May 8 – Community Paint and Electronics Recycling at UC Health (Lucent Blvd) 9 to 2:00. Donations encouraged
Paint; free, unlimited amounts, acrylic, latex, stains and more
Electronics; TVs ($25 ea)
Call Gary Smith to pick up items for the event, 303-522-3355.
May 8th is also our District's Day of Service
May 10 - Project Cure, 10377 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, 1-3 pm
May 10 - 9Health Covid Vaccine Volunteer Opportunity, please see Tamie's email, May 3rd, to participate, must respond by May 7th if interested
May 11 - International Service meeting, 8am, contact Patricia if interested in attending, 347-365-0202
May 18 - ReStore, contact Elizabeth if interested, 970-799-4321
Jun 12 - 16 - Rotary International Virtual Conference, Rotary Opens Opportunities, Register before May 7 for discount ($49 vs $65)
Jun 26 - Changing of the Guard picnic, noon, Lone Tree Hotel & Golf Pavilion. Invitations sent; please RSVP to Jane by June 12th. Guests will be charged $20.
Please join theHighlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Clubfor our regular meetings. We are currently meeting virtually and hope to return to Children’s Hospital in Highlands Ranch soon. We are still 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!
Zoom call 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) for the Zoom meeting link. 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!
