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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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CMU Rowdy Brass Band
Apr. 19, 2017
Topic: The Rowdy Brass Band is an elite “ambassador” ensemble designed to train a 21st Century musician/student and meet the demand for high quality entertainment at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and in the Grand Junction community. Student members of this group are treated and paid like professional musicians. The Rowdy Brass Band rehearses weekly during the fall & spring semesters, preparing for performances from August through May. This band consists of CMU’s best brass, saxophone, and percussion performers. Bio: Dr. Jonathan Hinkle, who leads and performs with the Rowdy Brass Band, was appointed to the music faculty at Colorado Mesa University in 2012. Dr. Hinkle serves as CMU’s Director of Athletic Bands and Associate Director of Bands, which includes the responsibility of directing the University's marching band, the Maverick Stampede. Prior to CMU, Dr. Hinkle was an active music educator and director at Sebastian River High School (FL), Melbourne High School (FL) and Florida State University where he directed the Seminole Swing Machine. Hinkle's professional performing experience also includes being a lead trumpeter at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and as the principal trumpeter with Orchestra Mia in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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DDA, Downtown BID
Apr. 26, 2017
Topic: The Downtown Grand Junction Partnership is made up of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Business Improvement District (BID). The DDA was established in 1981, the first such organization in the State of Colorado. The primary responsibility of the DDA is to support and facilitate downtown economic development. The BID was started in 2005 by downtown business and property owners to fund marketing, promotions, public relations, advertising and special events. Bios: Here to speak to us about the Authority is Allison Blevins, the BID director and Brandon Stam, the DDA Director. Allison, in a former life owned a retail store in Downtown Grand Junction. She is married with two kids, loves rafting, camping, and all things creative. Brandon was previously an Economic Development Specialist for Pueblo County GIS/Economic Development. Prior to Pueblo County, he worked as a City Planner for the City of Farmington, NM and as Program Manager for the Rio Grande Community Development Corporation in Albuquerque, NM. Together, they will briefly outline the organizational functions and characteristics of the Authority. Other topics covered will be an update on current projects and events happening in Downtown along with a roadmap towards the future. |
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Day of Giving
May 10, 2017
Topic: Join us for the Rotary Day of Giving, or as Kevin McChesney says “Giving Day”! The Rotary Club of Grand Junction has had 4 very successful fundraisers this year: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, The Banff Film Festival, The Red Ball Express, and the Shredding Party. And as a result, a number of Grand Valley youth, health and cultural non-profits will be able to further their mission. Bell Ringing, of course, benefits our very own Salvation Army. The Banff Film Festival helped the Colorado Canyons Association, Colorado National Monument Association, Colorado Mesa University and Family Health West Foundation. This event was made possible thanks to Dr. Michael Neste, Bray Real Estate, and the teams of KREX – TV, NewsChannel 5 and KFQX TV Fox 4. The Shredding Event was sponsored by Colorado Document Security and co-hosted by Alpine Bank. It benefited Mesa County Partners, Western Colorado Council – Boy Scouts of America, and Interact Rotary Club of Grand Junction. The Red Ball Express is helping Powderhorn Racing Club, Colorado Discover Abilities, Western Colorado Council – Boy Scouts of America, Homeward Bound and Grand Junction Hockey Club. This successful event was sponsored by Transwest Truck Trailer & RV., Bray Real Estate and the teams of KREX – TV, NewsChannel 5 and KFQX TV Fox 4. Also, special thanks to Scott Fasken, Alpine Bank, Powderhorn, the Avalon and Thomas Hunn Jewelry (Nikki) for selling tickets, sponsorships and contributing raffle items. |
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Grand Junction Symphony
May 17, 2017
Charles Latshaw is the Music Director of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra in Colorado, and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra in Arizona. Until 2016 he was the director of the Kent/Blossom Music Festival and the Kent State University Orchestra. He previously served as artistic director and conductor of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra in Indiana. Latshaw has also held conducting positions with the Indianapolis Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Washington Sinfonietta, and Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra. He was selected by members of the Vienna Philharmonic as their Herbert von Karajan conducting fellow in 2007. He holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in instrumental conducting from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Latshaw is firmly dedicated to bringing orchestral music to new audiences, especially young people. He has taught band, choir, general music, and musical theater to students of all ages. He has served as faculty for summer music programs, including the Rocky Ridge Music Center, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Strings Camp, and Palace Theatre summer programs. He has led “Side by Side” concerts for high school students with the Indianapolis Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. An enthusiastic advocate of new music, Latshaw enjoys programming accessible and exciting contemporary works, often of his own commission. He has premiered more than thirty new works for ensembles ranging from chamber groups to youth orchestras to full symphonies. |
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Committee Tailgate: New Director's Committee Chairs Meeting
Jun. 21, 2017
A new Rotary year is fast approaching. It is time for the various Rotary committees to plan for the year ahead in what looks to be another great year for providing service above self to our community and world projects. Lets set the road map for Rotarian engagement with each committee taking a few moments to consider past successes as well as future endeavors with a mindset to match the Rotary International’s them for 2017-2018; Rotary, Making a Difference. Rotarians can review their current roles in the Rotary Directory and then each group will reset their goals for the next year, whether it be as simple as keeping the momentum of the existing programs or set out new ambitions.
At our meeting, sit within one of five groups and their committees—Club Administration, Public Relations and Media, Membership, Community Service and Service Projects.
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Incoming President’s Address
Jul. 05, 2017
Incoming President, Tom Benton will share a number of updates from the Rotary International convention in Atlanta. Many of the objectives of Rotary International have seen significant progress over the last three decades, due primarily to the efforts of local clubs established worldwide. Convention speakers addressed the primary concerns of Rotary: World Peace, Disease, Human Trafficking, Clean Water, Poverty, and Illiteracy. To continue making progress in these areas RI is counting on the support from local clubs in the key areas of The Rotary Foundation, Global Grants, Rotaract, Community Service and Youth Exchange. Our Club continues to be a leader in a number of these areas and by continuing the recent philanthropic efforts along with a renewed focus on membership development, we have a very bright future. Quality programs, having more fun events and inviting a new member to share in Rotary’s vision will be on the calendar for 2017-18. Tom is current serving as the Acting Director of the CMU Maverick Innovation Center after completing 35 years in the financial services industry. He has served on a number of boards in the Grand Valley, and believes strongly, that together we can make our club and this community a place to call home for the several next generations. Tom and his lovely wife Nancy, have three children, Garrett, Katie and Sarah, two of whom serve in the USAF and Sarah is completing her educational degree at CMU. |
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Monument Health
Jul. 12, 2017
Topic: In 2015, Primary Care Partners, St. Mary’s Hospital and Rocky Mountain Health Plans came together to change how health care is delivered on the Western Slope. The mission: Ensure better health, better care, and a healthier community. The following year, from that mission, Monument Health was created. This clinician-led, patient-centric network of independent providers pledges to deliver more appropriate, accessible and affordable health care.
Bio: Stephanie Motter previously served kidney care organization, DaVita, in the role of vice president, quality & clinical strategy, leading national teams around quality measurement, pay for performance, value-based care, and clinical program design and implementation.
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Manhattan Project in Grand Junction
Jul. 19, 2017
Why do so few people know about the important role Grand Junction played in the Manhattan Project—the World War II secret government effort to develop atomic weapons? A memo, locked away for decades in a warehouse filing cabinet, is a compelling clue. Learn the answer to this and other Manhattan Project mysteries involving the Department of Energy’s Grand Junction Office that have come to light in researching the site’s 75-year history. Laurena Davis is a Historian for Navarro, a Department of Energy contractor. She worked for more than 25 years in journalism, and taught communications at Northern Arizona and Colorado Mesa University. She is writing a book on the history of the Grand Junction DOE office for its 75th anniversary in 2018. She is also assisting in converting the log cabin that was used by the Manhattan Project here in Grand Junction into a public visitor center. |
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