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The House
Apr. 22, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Cary Eidsness Topic: The House, a Safe Place for Western Slope Teens, was founded in 2012, in part with a generous Rotary grant, as the only licensed teen shelter between Denver and Salt Lake. Today we will learn about some concrete program outcomes, and on the future on teen services in Mesa County. Bio: John Mok-Lamme is executive director and co-founder of Karis, Inc., a local non-profit that works primarily with homeless teens. He was the first director Homeward Bound, the founding president of the Grand Valley Coalition for the Homeless and is a member the Colorado Homeless Youth Advisory Board. He was worked at Marillac Clinic, served as a campus pastor at Colorado Mesa University and as an associate pastor at First Baptist Church. He is married to Christine Mok-Lamme who works at Mind Springs Health, has two boys David and Evan. |
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Mesa County Libraries Video Project
Apr. 29, 2015
Intro: Rotarian TBD Topic: Mesa County Libraries has started collecting videos on fine arts, fly fishing flies, wildlife, geography and more. Our intent is to capture and share content that has value and interest, but is not available anywhere else. Bio: Joseph Sanchez ran the first library in America to circulate e-readers and iPads. He is a nationally recognized leader on tech and e-content issues, speaking and writing on these issues for the library community. He has won a number of national awards, and is an adjunct professor for San Jose State University in the Library Science program. He is a classic car fan, and has been skateboarding for over 25 years. He enjoys the outdoors and is excited to explore Mesa County’s hunting and fishing opportunities. |
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Stories From Arlington Cemetery / Interact Club at GJHS
May 06, 2015
May 6 program will include two speakers: Intro: Rotarian Teresa or Cliff Anson Topic: "Stories from Arlington," a fascinating look at the cast of American characters who have chosen Arlington National Cemetery as their final resting place. Bio: Tom is an authority on the history of 'Arlington' and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and has been a distinguished speaker on the subject for twenty-five years. Mr. Tudor served as a sentinel, then relief commander, at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from February 1969 to Memorial Day of 1970. He is the President of the Society of the Honor Guard - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is a Member of the Board. Mr. Tudor has also been a business entrepreneur for over three decades; is a five-term Rotary International Club President; is currently a Board Member of the Pikes Peak Area Rotary Endowment, and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife, and is the proud father of two daughters. Intro: Rotarian Michael Lowenstein Topic: Rejuvenated Interact Club at Grand Junction High School. Bio: Cheyanne has an AA from CCCA, a BA from CMU, and an MA from CU, Boulder. She spent 20 years as a counselor, and is a Certified CIII Addiction Counselor for Americorps, Garfield County. She is qualified to teach social studies, special education and ESL. She has been at Grand Junction High School for seven years and serves as the Mentor for Interact Club and Sources of Strength. |
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2015 Alpine Bank Junior College World Series (JUCO)
May 13, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Barbara Traylor-Smith Topic: JUCO is a May tradition in Grand Junction going back to 1958. To speak about this year’s JUCO, the Club welcomes back our friend Jamie Hamilton. Originally from Denver, Jamie attended Mesa College, graduating in 1978. He played four years on the baseball team, becoming an Academic All-American and Honorable Mention All-American. Jamie went on to play with the Golden West Baseball California Angels. Bio: Jamie is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Home Loan, which has been in business for 118 years. He has also been Chairman of the JUCO since 2003 and was an active member of the JUCO committee for 20 years prior to that. Jamie was awarded the 1999 Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year, recognized as the State of Colorado Volunteer of the Year in 1995, inducted into the Mesa State College Hall of Honor in 1997, named Lion of the Year in 2011 and honored with the 2012 CMU Distinguished Alumni Award, in addition to other numerous baseball awards. |
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Unveiling Rotary Hall at CMU
May 20, 2015
Location: Our meeting and lunch will be in the CMU Ballroom, and the tour will be across the street. Golf carts will be provided to assist us to and from the parking lot. Intro: Rotarian Rick Adleman Topic: Thanks to donations and efforts by Grand Junction Rotarians, CMU is renaming Elm Hall. The building is the home of the International Student Program. The new name will be Rotary Hall. The ceremony follows the luncheon. At 12:45, the meeting will adjourn and go across 12th Street to 1460 N. 12th Street. We will have golf carts to help get people across the street and back to the parking lot following the ceremony. |
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Report from the Colorado State Treasurer
May 27, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Topic: Colorado State Treasurer Walker Stapleton will join us to talk about the many issues the State currently faces and how that is impacting Colorado’s economy and business climate. The duties of the Colorado State Treasurer includes investing Colorado’s tax dollars, overseeing the Unclaimed Property Division, and serving on the board of our Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). Bio: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton's roots run deep in Colorado, as his family has been actively involved in Colorado since the early 1900’s. Prior to being sworn in as Colorado’s 43rd State Treasurer on January 11, 2011, Treasurer Stapleton served as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. His extensive private sector background in finance uniquely prepared him for the job of State Treasurer. Walker graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts, and he holds a graduate degree in business economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver and is a member of the Denver Southeast Rotary Club. Together, Walker and his wife, Jenna, are involved on a volunteer basis, in many Colorado charities. |
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Civil War Vets of Grand Junction / Service Above Self Awards
Jun. 03, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Vicki Canaday Topic: Garry Brewer is sharing with us the story of a unique meeting for Grand Junction Rotary in 1928. The Club had invited all the surviving Civil War veterans that then lived in Mesa County. Except for one, all of these gentlemen were former Union troops. In this presentation, we will discover the significant the local chapter(s) of the Grand Army of the Republic had on Mesa County. Picture was taken at Lincoln’s 200th Birthday in Grand Junction, July 4, 2009. Bio: Garry Brewer is the Past Department Commander of the CO/WY, which includes Utah. The Department Commander oversees all Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camps within those states. Garry is also a contributing author to the Free Press and serves as a Board Member at the Museum of Western Colorado.
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Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation
Jun. 10, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Herb Bacon Topic: Unfortunately, Colorado ranks among the highest in U.S. for suicides per capita and Mesa County ranks as one of the highest counties in the State. Today, Martha Graf will introduce to our Club the work of the Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation. This organization has several programs, initiatives and partnerships trying to address this concerning issue that haunts our community. Bio: After attending Middlebury College in Vermont, Martha earned a Masters from the University of California at Berkeley. In 1999, after stops in California and on the Front Range, the Graf’s moved to Mesa County where Martha led Kids Voting as the Executive Director. Martha is now the Executive Director of the Western Colorado Suicide Prevention Foundation; using her executive level administration, fundraising and networking experience to grow the reach and impact of the organization. She is constantly amazed by the work that is done in the Grand Junction community through the partnerships between nonprofits and businesses, and is grateful for and humbled by the efforts of so many who contribute to supporting those in need, every single day. |
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New Director's Committee Chair Meeting
Jun. 17, 2015
A new Rotary year is fast approaching. It is time for the various committees to plan for what looks to be a great year under incoming President Merritt Kinsey. Merritt wants to set the road map for his upcoming tenure as our leader. At this meeting, he wants each committee to consider what it hopes to accomplish in 2015-2016. At our meeting, sit within one of five groups—Club Administration, Public Relations and Media, Membership, Community Service and Service Projects. You should have received a listing of with committee you have been assigned too and which group that committee falls under. |
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What A Wonderful Year -- Thank You!
Jun. 24, 2015
Believe it or not, our 2014-2015 Rotary Year is coming to a close. In has been a great year. President Barbara Bowman started with the theme of “Fun, Fellowship and Giving (and Excitement).” Through electrifying programs, events and fundraising opportunities, she has certainly delivered. Who can ever forget the Rotary Newlywed Game? And she worked hard to make the fundraising fun also. For example, two new events this year—the Shredding Party and the White Elephant Sale—were definitely a hit. Barbara also introduced some wonderful Club Fellowship programs such as “Superstars Among Us” and “Pumpkin Carving.” It was fantastic to discover more about our fellow members. Barbara also encouraged cooperation between all Rotary Clubs across the Grand Valley, highlighted from the very beginning with “All Rotary on the Rooftop Terrace” at the Avalon. Also to be highlighted was the successful unavailing of CMU’s Rotary Hall. In today’s program, outgoing President Barbara will be reflecting back on this wonderful year and help the Club look to the future in membership recruitment and good works. Most of all, Barbara wishes to “thank the club for this opportunity; it has been a great honor.” |
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Incoming President Address
Jul. 01, 2015
Today, new President Merritt Kinsey will tell us about what he foresees for the upcoming year. Merritt has several goals in mind that he would like to see us accomplish. These include the further development of Rotary Hall and the international student program at CMU, the institution of a new Fun(d) raiser or two to help us achieve our goals of philanthropy, adding an additional 10% in membership, and getting all of our present members engaged for Rotary in our community and the world. It is time for all of us to have fun, and to continue to be the best service club in the Grand Valley (if not the world!). Merritt will also be introducing some new wrinkles to our meetings and working with to bring us the very best in programs and fellowship! |
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C-SPAN City Tours
Jul. 08, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Peter Booth Topic: C-SPAN has embarked on a special programming and education outreach initiative: Working with our cable partners, the 2015 Cities Tour takes C-SPAN2’s Book TV and C-SPAN3’s American History TV programming on the road. We’re traveling to selected cities to feature the history and literary life of these communities. Grand Junction has been selected to participate. Bio: Ashley Hill is a ten-year veteran of the TV industry. Ashley travels the country producing programming and speaking on behalf of the C-SPAN Networks. Ashley’s previous work includes producer roles in her home state of West Virginia and Ohio, where she helmed programming based on travel and tourism, cooking, and the wild animals housed at the Columbus Zoo. When not having adventures around the U.S., Ashley is an avid record collector and vintage shopper, and enjoys spending time with her French bulldog Zelda. |
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Habitat for Humanity
Jul. 15, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Peter Booth Topic: Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County founded in 1991 has never experienced more growth than in the last couple years. Under the direction of their new executive director, Habitat’s grant approvals, corporate builds, acquisitions, and homeowners has never been more successful. Bio: Jennifer Grossheim Harris has held positions in the marketing and public relations field for corporate, government, and non-profit businesses for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing for Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County. Her responsibilities include the oversight of all digital media, development of corporate and private donors, event planning, sales promotions, public relations awareness and advertising. She has been a Rotarian for over 16 years and was first sponsored into Rotary by her father who has been a Rotarian over 40 years. |
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CMU's Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative
Jul. 22, 2015
Topic: Colorado Mesa University is proud to join ten other universities in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative; a five year grant initiative to promote and strengthen principle-based ethics in business decision-making. The Department of Business is excited to lead the initiative highlighting the importance of business ethics for both students and businesses. Bio: Dr. Bridge is a Professor of Finance/Economics and the Department Head for Business at CMU. She received her PhD from the University of Wyoming and her MA and undergraduate degree from Chadron State College. Developing literacy in both Economics and Finance is a key focus for her and areas in which she thoroughly enjoys teaching. Brian Fraser is an Assistant Professor of Finance and the Director of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at Colorado Mesa University. Additionally, he is a Marine Corps veteran and an alumni of Colorado Mesa University and the University of Denver. Prior to joining CMU as a full-time faculty member, Brian was a commercial underwriter at US Bank. |
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Grand Valley BMX Growth
Jul. 29, 2015
Intro: Topic: Growing in the Grand Valley community is new Mesa County Fairgrounds BMX Complex. Learn about the Olympic sport of BMX racing, the new track, and the Mile High National Supercross Race coming to Grand Junction August 21-23. Bio: Nick Adams who took over a weed-covered patch of ground at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in 2006 and turned it into the top BMX track in Colorado in its second season. Nick, his wife Kristi, and sons Steven and Spencer have been running the track for the past nine years, and they are working with Mesa County to build a new and improved track for our community – one that will host athletes ranging from Olympians to a 3 year-old just learning how to ride on two wheels. Nick now works for USA BMX, and Steven (an Alumni of RYLA and former rotary youth Exchange student) has signed with the Colorado Mesa University Cycling team, with scholarships for academics as well as BMX. |
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Update on the 114th Congress
Aug. 05, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Rose Pugliese Topic: Congressman Tipton will discuss the 114th congress and issues affecting the Grand Junction area. Additionally, he will talk about the Trade Promotion Authority and discuss his views on the EPA and its rules and regulations. Bio: Congressman Scott Tipton was raised in Cortez and graduated from Ft. Lewis College in Durango. He became the first person in his family to earn a college degree. After three decades of running a small business, Scott was elected as a Republican to the Colorado House of Representatives for the 58th District in November of 2008. Scott was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and is serving in his third term. In the 114th Congress, Scott continues to represent the many interests of one of the most diverse and geographically vast districts in the nation. He is serving on the House Committee on Financial Services, and is a Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus. |
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Go Code, Rotary Website
Aug. 12, 2015
Topic: The Business Intelligence Center (BIC) in the Colorado Secretary of State’s office seeks to make public data more easily accessible to help businesses make more-informed decisions. One of the key ways BIC meets this mission is through Go Code Colorado, a civic app challenge that engages developers and entrepreneurs to create apps that use public data to solve business problems. Bio: Speaking today about this unique program is Andrew Cole, the Program Manager for the BIC. Andrew has extensive public policy experience including time working for elected officials in the legislative and executive branches on both the State and Federal level. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Regis University and a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University. |
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Performance Based Learning
Aug. 19, 2015
Intro: TBD Topic: School District 51 is transforming to better prepare kids to in the globally competitive, high-tech world that awaits them upon graduation. The Industrial Age model of education that pushed information to students on a conveyer belt at the pace it would take most, but not all, students is outdated. In order to prepare the next generation of students for a workforce that values creative thinking over manual labor, School District 51 is a transforming to an Information Age model. Over the coming years, instruction will be more tailored to each learner through a performance-based system that honors mastery over seat time. Curriculum will be delivered through multiple means, including technology suited to the 21st Century learning experience. Aging facilities will be updated to handle more devices and increased internet bandwidth use. We are excited to share the details of this transformation. Bio: Steven Schultz, Superintendent for District #51, is a member of the Grand Junction Rotary. Originally a native of New Mexico, Steve has been an educator for more than 34 years. He has Bachelor degrees in Biology and Elementary Education as well as a Master degree in School Administration. Steve served as an elementary classroom teacher, for which he received the Governor's Excellence in Education Award. He has also served as a Feeder System Executive Cluster Director and as Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in District #51. As Assistant Superintendent, Steve served as the point person for implementing the Pathway to Peak Performance and the Performance-Based Policy for the District. Both initiatives have prepared him for the current performance-based project that we will hear about today. In July of 2009, he assumed the position of Superintendent of Schools for School District #51. |
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Tortoises, Turtles and Boobies in the Galapagos
Aug. 26, 2015
Intro: TBD Topic: When Charles Darwin came ashore from The Beagle onto the Galapagos Islands in 1835 he was fascinated by the variety of plants and animals which inspired him to author his seminal work, Origin of the Species. Today, due mostly to the intervention of humans, these species are dwindling and now need human intervention to be saved from extinction. Lynn will share her experience helping to restore and preserve habitat for endemic species of turtles, tortoises and boobies. Bio: After raising her son Alex and retiring from a thirty five year career in sales and marketing management she now trots the globe with her husband Dan. Most recently they travelled to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands where they participated in a program with Conservation Volunteers International. |
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Young Chautauqua Performers
Sep. 02, 2015
Intro: Susan Hall Topic: In its 10th year; Two Rivers Chautauqua has excelled at bringing to the Grand Valley a very unique tradition. Chautauqua is where historians give us the chance to interact with real characters from our past. As part of this program, students from elementary school through high school are given the chance to personalize history and immerse themselves in the historical past, all in front of a live audience at the annual Chautauqua event held at Cross Orchards Historical Site. This year’s event is September 18th and 19th. Bio: Leading the Young Chautauqua program is Susan Hall, a retired teacher, a former Board Member for Colorado Humanities and a co-founding of Two Rivers Chautauqua. Coming with Susan and to perform for us is Davis Sleigh, a 5th Grader from Pomona Elementary School and Katie Hartter, an 8th Grade home school student. Katie will join us as Florence Nightingale while Davis will be Wyatt Earp. |
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Mesa County’s Economic Development Competitive Analysis, Grand Junction High School Interact
Oct. 07, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Mike Lowenstein will be introducing the leader of the Grand Junction High School Interact. Rotarian Peter Booth will introduce Kristi Pollard, Executive Director of Grand Junction Economic Partners. Topic: Grand Junction Economic Partners has recently completed an Economic Development Competitive Analysis for Mesa County. The intent is to develop a plan of attack for creating new jobs in Mesa County. Bio: Kristi Pollard is the new Executive Director for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP), a non-profit consortium of business, community and governmental leaders striving to create greater economic vitality for Mesa County. GJEP is the official economic development council for Mesa County and provides a one-stop shop for relocating and expanding businesses. Prior to her time with GJEP, Kristi was the principal owner of P², LLC, a local consulting firm that assisted a diverse group of non-profits and small businesses with public relations, marketing, event planning and fund-raising. As a professional who grew up in Western Colorado, Kristi understands the importance of collaboration with her neighbor and recognizes that her word is the most valuable thing in her possession. Kristi has served on the board of the March of Dimes for two years. Kristi and her husband Tim are the parents of three energetic boys who are their life’s passion. She enjoys long-distance running, hiking, skiing and boating in her free time. |
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District Governor Presentation
Oct. 14, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Jennifer Harris. Topic: District Governor Presentation Bio: Bob Delavan grew up in New Jersey and moved to Colorado when he attended the University of Denver and earned a degree in Business Administration in 1965. Upon graduation he was employed briefly by United Airlines prior to serving in the U.S. Army with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam. After completing his service, Bob enjoyed occupations as a residence hall food service manager and owning and operating a retail hardware store. Currently Bob owns and manages Investment Planning Solutions as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. Bob began his service in Rotary in September of 1999 and was active as a membership committee member with Grand Junction Horizon Sunrise Rotary. He served as club president in 2003-2004 and served as club membership committee chair for many years. Bob has served as District 5470 Assistant Governor, a member of multiple committees, a Multi-District PETS facilitator, and District Membership Chair. Bob is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow as well as a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and Paul Harris Society member. Bob is humbled and honored to serve as District 5470 District Governor in 2015-2016. Bob met his wife Jill at the University of Denver and they have been married for 47+ years. They raised two sons and they are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren. When Bob has some spare time he enjoys cooking, fly fishing, and woodworking. |
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Western Slope Manufacturing Advances in 2015
Oct. 21, 2015
Intro: Rotarian Merritt Kinsey Topic: Review of the advances in western Colorado manufacturing over the past year. Bio: Mr. Goertz graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1988. He possesses twenty-six years of professional experience, twenty-four with Capco, Inc. His experience includes all elements of manufacturing operations and he has been director of operations for the past eighteen years overseeing a 150+ person manufacturing environment. Mr. Goertz currently serves as the Chair of the Western Colorado Manufacturing Alliance as well as the Industry Advisory Council for the CMY/CU Engineering program. |
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Oct. 21, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Next Wednesday, October 21st will be a day to remember for Rotarians. The Rotary day will start with our regular meeting at Two Rivers. Our speaker will be Eric Goertz of the Colorado Advance Manufacturing Alliance. Then in the evening the casual fun time starts. The staff of Two Rivers is hosting a social event for Rotarians and Significant Others at the Avalon. The party runs from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM and includes hor d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Come to both the noon meeting and the evening party for a satisfying Rotary day. See you there. |
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