FOR THOSE ROTARIANS WHO MISSED THE MEETINGS - January 12

 

This was our special meeting devoted to honoring and celebrating the life of Sam Haslem.  It was a cold day outside but many warm hearts inside.

 

GREETERS:  Thanks to John Kuhn and Matt Lieven for serving as greeters and to John for doing our many introductions of guests.   

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:  Thanks to Alice Klauzer for her appropriate thoughts relating to life and service, and a question “from Sam”:  “Where’s the beef?”  And thanks to the Grand who supplied, at our request, a delicious beef entre!

 

 

T-shirt Orders:  “Rotarians at Work” T-shirts were distributed.  If you would like to order a short or long sleeve shirt, let Ellen know. 

 

STEAMBOAT MINUTE:  Sharon Mensing, Head of Emerald Mountain School, an independent K – 8 school which educates the whole student in a positive and constructive environment.    Todd Hayes, Owner, Steamboat Select Insurance Group.   Committed to helping you save through accessing relationships with dozens of insurance companies.  Specializing in commercial health benefits and personal lines. 

 

PROGRAM:  Our program began with a unique opportunity to witness an historical moment:  The honoring of several local Korean Veterans through the receipt of a medal of honor from the Korean government presented by Korean consul, Jim McGibney.  Medals were presented to:  Louise Haslem (for Sam’s Air Force service), Harmon O. Buckland (Air Force), Ramon V. Fletcher (Air Force), John E. Davis (Coast Guard), Walter L. Florquist (Navy), Melvin R. Compestine (Army), James L. Compestine (Army),and Sam Brooks (Army.)  Our thanks to Steve Sehnert, Jim Stanko, Post Commander, Am. Legion Post 44 and Natalie Breitung, Veterans Service Officer for Routt County and Jim McGibney for making this presentation possible.

 

Next, Jim McGibney presented a very enlightening history of Korea, of the creation of the North and South division and the hand that the Korean War played in all of it.   He also shared some interesting photos and stories about his visits to Korea.  Thank you, Jim, for being with us and sharing your experiences and especially for the presentation to our Korean Vets!

 

Service Above Self Award.  Ellen presented to Louise Haslem, “with great respect and love” on behalf of our club, one of our highest awards – the Service Above Self Award.   The plaque read  “Presented to Sam Haslem in appreciation of his 34 years of dedicated and loyal service.”

 

GOOD NEWS ($1,178 – highest ever!)  A time to reflect upon the life of our dear Rotarian Sam Haslem .   As you know, the contributions to Good News for this meeting will be contributed to the 4H Club Scholarship in Sam’s name.  If anyone was not at the meeting and would like to contribute to the scholarship, let Angela know.  

 

We shared wonderful stories, Sam’s words of wisdom, reflected on the impact he had on our lives and declared our love and admiration for this great man and Rotarian.  He will be so missed!  Thank you, Kris Hammond, for conducting this heartfelt remembrance of Sam. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Ellen Kendall, Club President