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2016 Report from Partners
Oct. 19, 2016
Topic: One of the organizations the Grand Junction Rotary assists is Partners. This local organization helps young people who have found themselves in trouble. Partners believes that a one-to-one relationship with a successfully coping adult can help a young person learn skills that will improve his/her adjustment to societal expectations. Partners believes in holding youth accountable for their actions while supporting them and teaching them new skills. Our goal is to help young people become independent and productive members of society. Bio: Speaking to us about Partners and giving us a report about their activities in 2016 is our Club own member, Jill Derrieux. With a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Jill began her career in the banking and finance industry. She began teaching classes at CMU and developed a passion for helping first-generation college students and at-risk young people. Her commitment to the youth of Mesa County continued as a teacher at Grand Junction High School and now as the Executive Director at Mesa County Partners where she focuses on Finance and Business Development. Jill’s goal is to lead Partners in the future by continuing to bring new programs and services to the youth of our area. |
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St. Mary's Hospital
Nov. 02, 2016
Intro: Rotarian Ryan Stringfellow.
Topic: St. Mary’s Medical Center has a long and distinguished history here in Grand Junction. Joining us today to give us an update on St. Mary’s is its new President, Dr. Brian Davidson, a position he assumed in May, 2016. Prior to this change, Dr. Davidson served as the Chief Medical Officer for St. Mary’s, taking that position in July of 2014. Brian came to St. Mary’s from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado where he served in various capacities from 2004 to 2014. Dr. Davidson’s medical specialty is in Anesthesiology.
Bio: He received the “Unsung Hero” Award, Resident Class of 2011, U. of Colorado Anesthesiology, the Denver Business Journal: Forty Under 40 Award Nominee (2011 and 2012) and the President’s Annual Physician Partnership in Care Award, University of Colorado Hospital (2010). Dr. Davidson currently serves on a number of local boards, including Hope West Hospice/Palliative Care, Grand Junction Economic Partnership, Grand Valley Surgical Center and Western Healthcare Alliance. Dr. Davidson and his wife, Dr. Amy Gagnon, have two boys, ages 5 and 1
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Salvation Army Bell Ringer Knowledge Bowl
Nov. 23, 2016
In what has become an annual tradition, Rotary and Kiwanis are competing in the Rotary-Kiwanis Knowledge Bowl. This competition is a fun way to prepare us for the serious work of helping the Salvation Army. On December 10th, both Clubs are hitting the streets and ringing the bells in hopes of filling the kettles with the loose changes of shoppers. Among other worthy projects, proceeds we raise will help the Salvation Army provide foods and gifts to needy families over the Holiday Season. On December 10th, there are two Bell Ringing shifts (10- 12 and 12-2). The Rotary-Kiwanis Knowledge Bowl competition is to see which Club works in the morning and which works in the afternoon. Both shifts are provided a meal before they go out. There are be signup sheets on your table. Please indicate which sites you will ring the bell. The Knowledge Bowl will determine when you will be there. Let’s get ‘em, Rotarians!!! |
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Grand Junction-Brixen Friendship Exchange
Nov. 30, 2016
Topic: Rotarians Dennis Pretti and Rick Adleman will present an illustrated talk on the South Tyrol area of Italy, our twin club in Bressanone/Brixen and the upcoming friendship tour to the area. Dennis has family in that region and has traveled there on numerous occasions. He will describe the interesting aspects of the geology, history, culture and cuisine of the South Tyrol. Rick will recount the founding of the twin club relationship with the Rotary Club of Bressanone that began in 2015 and what projects are in the works. Plans for a Rotarian trip to northern Italy in spring or fall of 2017 will be discussed. We will experience a unique opportunity to have a joint meeting with our twin Club in Bressanone/Brixen of the South Tyrol area in Italy. Our Club initiated this exciting twin club relationship with the Rotary Club of Bressanone in 2015. Plans are in the works for a Rotarian trip to northern Italy in spring or fall of 2017 to visit the Bressanone Club. |
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Grand Mesa Chorus Sweet Adelines
Dec. 07, 2016
The Grand Mesa Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and has been entertaining in the Grand Valley since 1963. We sing four-part, a cappella harmony in the Barbershop style, and our organization’s mission is “to advance the musical art form of Barbershop Harmony through education, competition, and performance”. Grand Mesa Chorus has sung at innumerable private functions and community activities over the years, most recently at the Farmer’s Market in Grand Junction, and the Naturalization ceremony held at Colorado Nat’l. Monument. We invite women of all ages who love to sing to attend our rehearsals. |
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Rotary International Convention—Korea
Dec. 14, 2016
In May of 2016, as Club President-Elect, Cary had the opportunity to go to Seoul, South Korea and learn even more about Rotary than he already knew. He, his wife Sherry, District Governor Teresa Anson and her husband Cliff traveled to the 2016 Rotary International Convention. Cary will share with us what he experienced and learned. In so doing, he hopes to give us a greater insight into what it means to be a Rotarian.
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Report from Diabetes Counts
Jan. 04, 2017
Topic: In December 2015, the Grand Junction Rotary fully funded the UCount program for high school students with type 1 diabetes. The program is designed to prepare high school students to become independent, maintain healthy blood sugars, and manage the pressures of life as they transition into college and grow into adulthood. We wanted to share a program update and say thank you for your support.
Bio: Lorraine Call and her husband, James, have lived in Grand Junction for 16 years and are raising 2 boys. Their oldest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 4 years ago, at age 10. Her family has benefited from Diabetes Counts events and knowing first-hand the need for education, family support and community awareness, Lorraine has led Diabetes Counts since July 2015. Robin Levine has lived in Colorado for over 24 years and has worked as a Realtor for 17. Her youngest daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2003, at age 11.
Robin Levine knows intimately that type 1 diabetes is a life-long challenge for the individual and the family. As a Board Member and Fundraising Chair, Robin works year-round to educate people on type 1 diabetes and the need for support in our community.
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Colorado Canyon Association
Jan. 11, 2017
Topic: The Colorado Canyon Association (CCA) is one of the beneficiaries of 2016 Rotary’s Banff Mountain Film Festival and the Club’s generous contribution. CCA is a membership based organization dedicated to fostering community stewardship for the National Conservation Areas (NCAs) in our region —namely, McInnis Canyons, Dominguez-Escalante and Gunnison Gorge. This program will provide Rotarians with an overview of CCA and a deeper understanding of its organizational mission and community impact. It also gives CCA an opportunity to say thank you for your support. Bio: With a degree in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a passion for American heritage and western landscapes, and 10 years of non-profit experience, Kate Graham was thrilled to join the CCA team in January of 2016. She is currently an appointed member of the Citizen Advisory Council for the Dominguez-Escalante NCA and has served on the board of directors for numerous local organizations including the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau, the Grand Valley Trails Alliance, and the Interpretive Association of Western Colorado. In her spare time, she can be found hiking, biking and boating through the NCAs, honing her sewing skills and enjoying stand-up comedy of all stripes! |
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John McConnell Math & Science Center
Jan. 18, 2017
Topic: The John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado (the Center) was founded by John McConnell. The Center operates with a small employed staff and a large group of dedicated volunteers who bring math and science to life. The Center is an intersection of math, science, and art—bringing students and the community together for exhibitions, hands-on activities, and classroom learning. The goal is to make Center a magnet for creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Bio: Jennifer Moore, Executive Director, comes from the Timberline Field Institute at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville where Jenn taught courses in Natural Resource Management. Having always had a passion for science and teaching, she developed new programs, wrote grants for student driven research, and managed an internship program for students to have hands-on work experience. Previous to her work at the college she was a research hydrologist for the US Geological Survey in Grand Junction. Her educational background is in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University. In her free time, Jenn enjoys mountain biking, gardening, reading books, and traveling the world with her husband Jesse and their daughter Madalyn. |
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3rd Annual Grand Junction Rotary Newlywed Game
Feb. 08, 2017
The 3rd Annual Grand Junction Rotary Newlywed (and Not-So Newlywed) Game will pit married couples from within our Club’s membership against each other in a series of revealing questions to determine how well the spouses know—or don’t know—each other. Our Rotary Newlywed Game harkening back to the very popular 1960s and 1970s TV game show. In our version, host Michael Blackburn will pit Sherry & Cary Eidsness, Niki Hunn-Beightel & Bob Jarvis, Jeannie & Ken Mabery, and Valerie & Ryan Stringfellow against each other. Through a series of edgy and probing questions, we will discover which couple is most aware of each other. What they discover about themselves might surprise us all.
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Trailhead Clinic
Mar. 15, 2017
Topic: Health care is a challenge now days for sure. Dr. Robert Boyer has started a direct primary care provider clinic in hopes of addressing the health care needs of Grand Junction. Trailhead Clinics is the downtown’s first membership-based, family care clinic. Dr. Boyer’s hope is that the Trailhead Clinic provide a new path to better health. Since Trailhead Clinic is that a membership based healthcare clinic, the intent is that insurance companies will not be involved and are unable to limit the time spent with patients or the ability to provide quality care. |
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Cowboy Poet and Musician
Mar. 22, 2017
Peggy Malone first got her start in Denver, Colorado in the early 70s on the KLAK Radio station's version of the "Grand Ol' Opry," called "The Rocky Mountain Jamboree."
When the P.R.C.A. Convention was held in Denver (during the Stock Show), she was hired by all the top hotels for the Cowboy crowd (Brown Palace Hotel, Radisson, Stoeffer's Denver Inn). There isn't a nightclub in the Denver area, that she hasn't worked. She was pre-show for Larry Mahan, LeRoy Van Dyke, and once for "Asleep At The Wheel," while doubling at her "regular" singing engagement, at "Maxie's" in the Cherry Creek Inn, where she had a seven and half year continuing lounge act. Peggy also had her own live bi-weekly radio show for two years, based out of Castle Rock, Colorado. Just Peggy and her guitar!
She is a member of the Western Music Association (WMA) and deeply involved in preserving Western Music. She has been a featured performer at numerous Cowboy and Poetry Gatherings/Western Music shows throughout the U.S.A., including our very own Grand Junction Cowboy Gathering In 2000 she sang at the "World's Fair/Expo" in Hanover, Germany. About ten years ago, Peggy won the "Patsy Cline Sing Alike Contest" sponsored by KYGO 98.5/Denver. Peggy was one of the 5 Top nominees for "Best Female Vocalist of 2001" by the WMA. Her song, "Singin' A Cowboy Song" won an Emmy for Performer/Songwriter in 2001. It is also heard on the PBS Special, "A Night At The Rodeo," available on video.
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CMU Rodeo Team
Apr. 05, 2017
Topic: There has been a sanctioned rodeo team at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) since 1976, but much of our community doesn’t know that CMU even has a rodeo team. We want to utilize this opportunity to let some of our community leaders know that we exist and what we are all about. Bio: Leading the CMU Rodeo Team is Coach Jimmy Allen who grew up in the Loma/Fruita area and has competed in rodeo at every level, including Little Britches, High School, College, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). He has won state championships in both roping and steer wrestling events. This will be his sixth year as the Head Coach of the CMU rodeo team. Under his tenure the program has grown from three student athletes to almost twenty. With the acquisition of a new practice facility on East Orchard Mesa the CMU rodeo program is posed to expand even more. Last year this team had two regional champions (Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying). |
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Grand Junction Real Estate Market Report
Apr. 12, 2017
Topic: A report on the current health of the local real estate market—where it’s been and where it’s going. Bringing us this report is our own Rotary members: Robert Bray and Dale Beede. Bio: Robert Bray was born and raised in Grand Junction and graduated from Mesa College and later University of Denver with a BSBA major in Real Estate. Robert is the third-generation to guide the 70-year family-owned business Bray Real Estate. Robert himself has been involved with real estate for 42 years . Bio: Dale Beede has over 31 years of commercial and industrial sales and leasing experience. He has led the local Coldwell Banker Commercial offices since 2002. He has earned many of the CBC yearly sales awards since that time. The Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties, LLC office has won the #1 Commercial Office in Colorado for each year since 2007 under his direction. |
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