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Aug. 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. - May 25, 2017 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday, we need three (3) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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Jan. 30, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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DRCOG: DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - A FUTURE VISION
Jan. 31, 2017
The counties and municipalities of the Denver region have shared a vision for the future of the metro area for more than 60 years. Working together to make life better for our communities and residents, that vision has taken various forms over the years—most recently as a regional plan known as Metro Vision. The DRCOG Board of Directors adopted the first Metro Vision plan (Metro Vision 2020) in 1997, and has continued the dialog about how best to achieve the plan’s evolving vision ever since. The DRCOG Board adopted a revised Metro Vision plan in January 2017. Metro Vision guides DRCOG’s work and establishes a shared aspirational vision with our many partners. The region’s priorities are shown from top-level themes that describe the region’s shared vision down to actions that regional partners and local communities can take to move the region toward our desired future. Metro Vision does not replace the vision of any individual community; rather, it is a tool to promote regional cooperation on issues that extend beyond jurisdictional boundaries. The plan anticipates that individual communities will contribute to Metro Vision outcomes and objectives through different pathways and at different speeds for collective impact. |
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Feb. 04, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This workshop is perfect for any Rotarian who wants to learn more about the larger world of Rotary, and build the leadership skills for future leaders of Rotary at the Club and District levels. The fee for each course is $40. This covers breakfast, lunch, and course materials. However, Littleton Rotary members that wish to attend will have the cost of the course subtracted as a credit from their next quarter's dues. There are three courses that build upon one another. To register contact Karen Briggs, briggs129@comcast.net or 303-919-0819. - See more at: http://rotary5450.org/event/rotary-leadership-institute-2/#sthash.kanifVEL.dpuf |
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7 Steps to Protect Yourself from Hackers
Feb. 07, 2017
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MRS. COLORADO AMERICA: AN AMAZING JOURNEY
Feb. 07, 2017
I was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii, and was immediately put up for adoption. I was adopted in San Diego, California, but relinquished at 18 months. I then lived in foster homes until I was 3 ½, when I was blessed to have been adopted by two very loving parents. Shortly thereafter, we moved to Okinawa, Japan, for a time and then settled in Midvale, Utah, where I spent the majority of my childhood. I was an only child with a tomboy attitude and a strong sense of adventure. I would spend hours each day in the summer exploring fields and abandoned buildings, spying on neighborhood kids, climbing trees, and building huts with my trusty dog, Chibby (who I called my “brother”) by my side. But, oh, how I longed for a real brother! When I was about nine years old, I realized that I didn’t resemble my parents AT ALL. I’m of Portuguese and Asian descent and I was fast approaching 6 feet, yet my parents were tiny people at 4’11” and 5’5”! It was then my parents told me about my adoption. This instilled within me an unquenchable need to find answers to where I came from and if I really could have a brother! After a 26-year search, I found all my biological siblings and family, and I actually found out I not only have one brother, but four! Finding the answers to where I came from filled me with an inexplicable joy and gratitude. Of the family I found, most had lived a very hard, very different life from me. Seeing how I was spared such hardship and blessed to have been raised by two wonderful parents, I came to realize that it was because I have a purpose, and that purpose is to tell my story… |
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Feb. 12, 2017 6:00 p.m. - Feb. 13, 2017 12:00 p.m.
Littleton Rotary volunteers will once again join forces to save and box up the floral displays at the conclusion of the 2016 Garden & Home Show. Those displays will then be distributed to Littleton area assisted living and nursing centers. Were it not for the Club's efforts, all those beautiful displays would be thrown out. Thanks to the vision of the Wheat Ridge Rotary Club several years ago, we would not have learned about this worthwhile effort to bring some Spring Sunshine to the residents of our area retirement/assisted living, and nursing care facilities. Please sign up to take part in this project. Volunteers will have an opportunity to gain free admission to the show after 2:00 PM on Sunday, the day the show closes. |
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Feb. 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Follow these instruction:
 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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HIGHLANDS RANCH: THE REAL HISTORY
Feb. 14, 2017
Established in 1991, the Highlands Ranch Historical Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501c3 organization. The primary objective of the HRHS is to provide monthly educational and entertaining programs with a historical focus; identify, preserve, enhance, and promote historical places and people in Highlands Ranch; and participate in a wide variety of community outreach activities including Highlands Ranch schools, organizations and events. Many of our members are Docents for the Highlands Ranch Mansion. |
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HANDICAPED? NOT ON YOUR LIFE!
Feb. 21, 2017
Michael Murphy is a motivational speaker, paralyzed athlete, and writer. His journey began in April 2007 when he fell off a roof in college, shattered his spine, and was paralyzed. He was 21. Michael then had to adapt to life in a wheelchair over a long rehab process to find his “new normal”, regain his independence, and return to school. Despite his accident, Michael remained the competitive athlete that led him to play both football and baseball in college. In 2008 he found a new passion when he was introduced to handcycling and adaptive sports. His first race was The Marine Corps Marathon that year after he teamed up with The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to raise money for spinal cord research. Michael has since helped to raise more than $50,000 for a cure. Today, Michael is a 12-time marathoner with Top 5 finishes in New York and Boston. He was also featured on NBC after completing two Tough Mudder competitions in 2012 and 2013 with the help of his teammates and an off-road handcycle. Michael received a degree in History from Randolph-Macon College in 2008 and a Master’s in American Military History from George Mason University in 2012. He then accepted an Administrative Officer position servicing four labs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 2015 he left the federal government to start his speaking career, write his story, and share his message. A Northern Virginia native, Michael now resides in Denver, Colorado, with his fiancée, Casey, where he continues to pursue monoski racing and hopes to make the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team…and then the Paralympics. |
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Feb. 23, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Feb. 25, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Rotarians! Let’s Go Bowling! Rotary Club of Littleton Noon and evening members Mixed teams Guests welcome!
Saturday, February 25th at 4 pm $17 per person includes: 2 hours bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda or $10.00 for non-bowlers. AMF BELLEVIEW LANES 4900 South Federal Blvd Englewood, 80110 Please rsvp by 2/18 |
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Feb. 27, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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DRCOG - THE DESIGNATED AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Feb. 28, 2017
In its fortieth year as the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the eight-county region, the Denver Regional Council of Government plans and provides comprehensive services to address the needs of the region's population of older adults and people living with disabilities. They are responsible for the establishment of a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based supportive and nutrition services for the Denver region's older adults. |
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A DISTRICT UPDATE
Mar. 07, 2017
The is a meeting all club members will want to attend. Each year the District Governor of our Rotary District 5450 presents a program to Rotary clubs throughout the District which are both informational and inspiring. District Governors focus their presentation of activities within our District, but equally important, the major achievements of the Rotary Foundation and the global projects it supports. |
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Mar. 11, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Club members have another fun volunteer opportunity on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The St. Partick's Brewery is hosting a Rocky Mountain BrewRun 5K run/walk on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail along the Platte River. Rotary volunteers will staff the Rotary Information Booth/Tent and greet runners as they check in. We will insert our Club Brochure in the runner's packets and our Club's logo will appear in various media postings including on the Rocky Mountain BrewRuns website. The morning will include the 5K run, Beer Olympics, and good ol' hometown fun! Members interested in actually running in this event should contact Ronda Rasnick at 303-807-9933 or email her at rondaraz@aol.com. The 1st four runners to sign up from our club through Ronda are FREE. That's a $35.00 value! Thank you Ronda.
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Mar. 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Follow these instruction:
 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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NEW MEMBER CLASSIFICATION TALKS
Mar. 14, 2017
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LADIES OF THE BROWN (Palace Hotel)
Mar. 21, 2017
As a Colorado native, Debra Faulkner comes by her passion for local history naturally. Since earning her Masters in History from the University of Colorado at Denver, Faulkner has taught U.S. and Colorado history at Metropolitan State University. A longtime volunteer-member of several local historical and preservation groups, she is also a former board member of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame and President-elect of the Denver Women’s Press Club. She is the author/co-author of 7 books on Colorado and women’s history. Since 2008, Faulkner has been privileged to serve as official historian for the Brown Palace Hotel, where she conducts tours that engage, entertain, and enlighten visitors to Denver’s oldest continuously operating hotel. Faulkner presents public history programs to groups of all ages, both at the hotel and throughout the community. She especially enjoys telling the stories of Colorado’s extraordinary women in first-person programs that allow her play dress-up in period costumes. Burly pioneers, businessmen and male politicians have long dominated histories of Denver and of the West in general. But their tales comprise only half the story of our past. “Ladies of The Brown” examines the often overlooked feminine dimension of western development, through selected profiles of extraordinary women with various connections over the decades to Denver’s iconic Brown Palace hotel. This program features a sampling of prominent and high society ladies, as well as working women. Taken together, their stories shed light on the changing personal, professional and political roles of women over the more than 12 decades the hotel has reigned as Denver’s Grande Dame. Many of the names are familiar: Margaret “Unsinkable Molly” Brown, Mamie Eisenhower, Zsa Zsa Gabor. Others are little known. All are extraordinary. From the international spotlight to behind the scenes, “Ladies of The Brown” includes tales of proper and respectable women, crusaders and reformers, and even a scandalous floozy or two. This entertaining program promises to engage and enlighten listeners with its history, humor and heart. |
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Mar. 25, 2017 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our Social Chair, Susan Sotack has discovered a gem of a social outing for Littleton Rotary Club members. Due to space limitations, reservations are limited to the first 25 who respond. Carpooling is recommended. As part of the 125th Anniversary of the Brown Palace, this special luncheon package includes a tour by historian/author Debra Faulkner, including Murder Mysteries and the History of one of "Denver's Most Elegant Hotels." The tour will conclude with lunch at the famous Ship Tavern. Saturday, March 25, 2017 Tour at 11:00 AM Lunch at 12:30 PM Cost is $25/person Attendees must arrive at 10:45 AM just outside the Ship Tavern on the "ships landing." Books you might like to read: Ladies of the Brown: A Woman's History of Denver's Most Elegant Hotel, by Debra Faulkner Murder at the Brown Palace, by Dick Kreck |
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Mar. 27, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A ROTARIAN
Mar. 28, 2017
This special program features Littleton Rotary Past Presidents, George Mendenhall, Darlee Whiting, Charlie Vail, and LaDonna Jurgensen. Their topic is What It Means To Be A Rotarian. Local area military veterans have been invited to attend as guests of Littleton Rotary so they have an opportunity to learn about the local and worldwide Rotary projects that are making a difference in bringing peace and understanding to critical areas of need. |
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THE CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATION COALITION
Apr. 04, 2017
The new Colorado Vaccine Preventable Disease Report is due to be released in February or March. This report will have essential new data on the threats of disease across our state based on low immunization rates, and the high costs to our health care system and personal pocketbooks for treating preventable diseases in Colorado. |
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Apr. 08, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us as the Rotary Clubs of Littleton and Smoky Hill partner to help Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver build homes at their newest project, Sheridan Square. Located at the corner of S. Knox Ct. and W. Lehigh Ave. in the City of Sheridan, this development will eventually have 63 townhomes. No previous construction experience is necessary - just a willingness to learn. Construction supervisors will provide any necessary training and ensure you are assigned tasks within your comfort level. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 16-17 years old have some restrictions and must have a parental waiver and medical release signed. An information packet with directions and additional details will be sent to all participants. All volunteers should plan to be on site by 8:50 AM so a mandatory safety briefing can start promptly at 9:00 AM. All volunteers are expected to stay the entire work day. *** Update - 3/27/17: Because another small group scheduled to work this same day had to cancel, we now have room for as many as 10 volunteers. If additional people sign up, our work activities will be spread over 2 adjacent buildings, but that will provide more variety in the tasks we are working on, since the two buildings are at different stages of construction. |
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Apr. 10, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Follow these instruction:
 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL CLOWN
Apr. 11, 2017
I had a powerful experience as a child but was not encouraged to pursue a profession that others considered non-traditional. As an adult, someone encouraged me to take up street performing as a mime, which I did as a living statue on the 16th Street Mall. My performances were always well received and I learned a lot about myself and human nature. Then, I started taking classes in all sorts of performing arts. I often perform at children’s parties and I consider it an honor and a privilege to be invited into what are some of the most tender and valuable moments in a family’s life. I feel deeply touched to be entrusted to impact the lives of children on these special occasions and to be entrusted with helping create these valuable memories. The clown archetype is a powerful one with both light and dark sides. Unfortunately, some people have intentionally used this image inappropriately.Those of us who consider clowning our birthright attempt to brighten and honor the tradition through our wholesome good-hearted antics. I’m so proud and excited to have received a scholarship to clown college and I’m so excited to use those things in my business. Sometimes I tell people what I do and they don’t think that it’s a real profession. I’m here to tell you clowning is not just funny business! |
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Apr. 12, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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AN UPDATE FROM CONGRESS
Apr. 18, 2017
Congressman Mike Coffman is the son of a career Army Master Sergeant who retired in Aurora Colorado. He is a former small business owner, elected state official, a veteran of our nation’s military, and other than time away for school or military service, has lived in Aurora since he was six years old. After completing his active duty commitment in the U.S. Marine Corps, Coffman founded and ran a property management business which before he sold it employed more than 20 people. He was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1988, moved to the Colorado State Senate in 1994, was elected as the State Treasurer in 1998, and as the Colorado Secretary of State in 2006. He was first elected to represent Colorado’s 6th Congressional district in 2008. Coffman is the only veteran in the Colorado Congressional delegation and the only member of Congress to have served in both the first Gulf War and in the Iraq war. He currently is assigned to the House Armed Services Committee where is the Chairman of Subcommittee on Military Personnel and the House Veteran’s Affairs Committee. Coffman is a graduate of the University of Colorado and has completed the Senior Executive Program for State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University |
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THE CHILDREN'S IMMUNIZATION COALITION
Apr. 18, 2017
The new Colorado Vaccine Preventable Disease Report is due to be released in February or March. This report will have essential new data on the threats of disease across our state based on low immunization rates, and the high costs to our health care system and personal pocketbooks for treating preventable diseases in Colorado. |
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Apr. 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
It's Rotary Fellowship Dinner evening once again. We are planning small group dinners in the homes of Rotarians. This will be a great way to get to know new members and share some time with Rotarians and their partners from both the evening and the noon meetings. The groups will be mixed up, so don’t expect to have dinner with your best Rotary friends. Ideally the groups will be 8 people, but could be from 6-10. Singles are most welcome! The host Rotarian will prepare the main dish. The guests will bring appetizers, side dishes, salad, or dessert... and BYOB. You will be notified by Wednesday, April 19th. of where you will be going, with directions, what you should bring, and any other vital info. When you sign up, please let us know if you would like to host and if you have any serious food allergies in the comment space. It will be a fun evening. We expect to see you all for this special event! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH AT 5:00 PM |
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Apr. 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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OUR COLORADO ROCKIES: A SEASON OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Apr. 25, 2017
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Apr. 28, 2017 2:00 p.m. - Apr. 30, 2017 11:00 a.m.
Always an important annual event for Rotarians, this year's Conference will take place at the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Click here to read all the details and for registration options. |
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BRENT'S PLACE:
May 02, 2017
Brent's Place is the only facility of its kind nationwide that specializes in Safe-Clean housing uniquely designed and maintained to minimize the risk of infection for severely immune compromised patients. Sean Meyerhoffer joined Brent’s Place as their CEO in 2010, after more than five years at the American Cancer Society. During his time at the American Cancer Society, Sean served as a Community Relationship Manager in Denver and as Distinguished Events Director for the 12 State Great West Division. Sean holds degrees in International Business and Communications from The University of Colorado Boulder, as well as a Masters in Public Administration with focus on nonprofit management. In his time at Brent’s Place, Sean has worked with the Board of Directors and staff to reshape the organization and position it for future success. To this end, Sean and his talented team have taken steps to continue the growth of support programs and fundraising in an effort to serve all of those in need of our services. |
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DENVER'S METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE STADIUM DISTRICT
May 02, 2017
Bob Lee will speak about the Denver Metropolitan Major League Stadium District. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Denver Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District and on the Board of the Center for a New American Century. Lee formerly served as Vice Chairman of the Governor's Drug Control and System Improvement Board. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. He is a graduate of Regis University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Lee and his wife, Nancy, live in Littleton. |
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May 08, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Follow these instruction:
 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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MRS. COLORADO AMERICA: AN AMAZING JOURNEY
May 09, 2017
I was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii, and was immediately put up for adoption. I was adopted in San Diego, California, but relinquished at 18 months. I then lived in foster homes until I was 3 ½, when I was blessed to have been adopted by two very loving parents. Shortly thereafter, we moved to Okinawa, Japan, for a time and then settled in Midvale, Utah, where I spent the majority of my childhood. I was an only child with a tomboy attitude and a strong sense of adventure. I would spend hours each day in the summer exploring fields and abandoned buildings, spying on neighborhood kids, climbing trees, and building huts with my trusty dog, Chibby (who I called my “brother”) by my side. But, oh, how I longed for a real brother! When I was about nine years old, I realized that I didn’t resemble my parents AT ALL. I’m of Portuguese and Asian descent and I was fast approaching 6 feet, yet my parents were tiny people at 4’11” and 5’5”! It was then my parents told me about my adoption. This instilled within me an unquenchable need to find answers to where I came from and if I really could have a brother! After a 26-year search, I found all my biological siblings and family, and I actually found out I not only have one brother, but four! Finding the answers to where I came from filled me with an inexplicable joy and gratitude. Of the family I found, most had lived a very hard, very different life from me. Seeing how I was spared such hardship and blessed to have been raised by two wonderful parents, I came to realize that it was because I have a purpose, and that purpose is to tell my story… |
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May 10, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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GUITARS FOR THE TROOPS
May 16, 2017
As the signature project of the Aurora Fitzsimons Rotary Club, Guitars for the Troops came about from a desire to provide musical therapy to our military troops serving overseas and recuperating from injuries. The great thing about playing a musical instrument is it provides therapy to the player and also to the listener. As long as the instrument can be played, it will provide music for as few as one and as many as thousands. These guitars are made for years of use, which means they will be played now and well into the future. |
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RESTORE INNOCENCE - HELP FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING
May 16, 2017
My name is Kristina Sotack and I am a 4th generation Colorado Native living in Colorado Springs. I have been mentoring survivors of Sex Trafficking with Restore Innocence since 2012. I first heard about this horrific realty while I was attending a conference in Las Vegas back in 2007. For 5 years my heart began to break for this injustice. I spent hours researching, watching documentaries, and learning about how Human Trafficking is flooding the world locally, nationally, and internationally. It wasn't until I couldn't even talk about it without crying, that I knew I had to do something. I was introduced to Restore Innocence and my life has been getting rocked ever since. |
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May 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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FAMILIES FIRST
May 30, 2017
Families First opened its doors to children and families in 1986. Abused children were brought here at any time of the day or night. Caring staff and volunteers were ready to heal the hurt. Families First began with one person's dream to protect children. Firstel, a local corporation, held a contest among employees to design a community project that would develop into a public/private partnership. It was Firstel's way of "paying community rent." Donna Adrain-Falzone wanted to make a difference. She entered the contest with a vision of a haven for abused and neglected children. Donna won... well, really, the children won. Our founders believed that preventing child abuse and neglect was more than a social service problem, it was the community's problem and it required community involvement. Today, we are proud of the organization that has become Families First, and the many lives we have touched. Every volunteer, staff member, board leader and contributor has left a meaningful mark on the organization, benefiting the parents, children and families that have come through our doors. As we know, home is where the heart is, no matter where the heart lives. |
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HOW TO RISE ABOVE INSURMOUNTABLE ODDS AND FLOURISH
Jun. 06, 2017
I am a 62 year old native Denverite who enjoyed a profitable 30 year career as a stock market trader. Unfortunately, I allowed greed to infect my moral and ethical compass which ultimately resulted in a 15 year sentence in the Colorado Dept. of Corrections. Six weeks into my sentence I was afflicted with a deadly flesh eating disease that kills or maims most of its victims. After my lengthy recovery, I made what has become the best decision of my life. Rather than wallow in anger and self-pity, I chose to embrace my prison sentence. I became a tutor, helping over 100 inmates obtain their GED. I am dedicating the rest of my life to inspire others to believe with fierce determination and hard work, a person can rise above seemingly insurmountable obstacles and not only survive, but thrive. Mark Jackson 303-656-7205 or mjj2460@gmail.com |
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Jun. 10, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
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Jun. 12, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Follow these instruction:
 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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Jun. 14, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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GUITARS FOR THE TROOPS
Jun. 20, 2017
As the signature project of the Aurora Fitzsimons Rotary Club, Guitars for the Troops came about from a desire to provide musical therapy to our military troops serving overseas and recuperating from injuries. The great thing about playing a musical instrument is it provides therapy to the player and also to the listener. As long as the instrument can be played, it will provide music for as few as one and as many as thousands. These guitars are made for years of use, which means they will be played now and well into the future. |
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OFFICER'S & DIRECTOR'S REPORTS FOR 2016-17
Jun. 20, 2017
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Jun. 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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THE 2XTREME FOUNDATION
Jun. 27, 2017
John Davis carries a Clinical Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Certified Addictions Counselor (CACll). He specializes exclusively with males – children and young men who are struggling with the mixed messages and conflicting information from their peers, schools, and society. John takes a comprehensive approach to therapy – treating his clients, and then working with their families to create a healthier home dynamic. John’s approach to therapy is connection-based – he works first to build a relationship with each young man, then to guide each one to better decisions and choices, based on what he understands about that individual. His unique approach means that each client has a relationship with John based on where that client is at that time – there are no set solutions, no textbook-based answers. By creating a connection first, John is able to build a high level of confidence with each young man, and create a space of safety so each client can share his struggles and fears without fear of judgment or condemnation. These connections often become long-term friendships, and former clients often maintain contact with John long after their therapy is complete. John is the founder and President of the 2xtreme Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1999 which serves families and young men in the Colorado area. Through the 2xtreme Foundation, scholarships are granted so that more young men and teen boys have access to these unique services.
(We will also install new officers at this meeting and the Rotarian of the Year award will be presented.) |
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JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL MEALTH
Jul. 11, 2017
Diane Messamore is a member of the Board of Directors for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a 27 year member of Denver Mile High Rotary and is Co-chair of the District 5450 Rotary Mental Health Initiatives. Diane is a retired attorney and resides in Littleton with her husband Ken. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Krista Lewis – Director of Development, Jefferson Center for Mental Health Ms. Lewis joined Jefferson Center for Mental Health in December of 2013. As Director of Development, she oversees the overall strategy to maintain and expand philanthropic support for the organization through individual, corporate, foundation and governmental funding. Since her time at Jefferson Center, the contributed revenue has grown from $2M to nearly $4M. Ms. Lewis has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from the University of Colorado and has been a development professional for over a decade. |
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A DENVER TALK SHOW LEGEND
Jul. 18, 2017
Mike Rosen holds an MBA degree from the University of Denver, was a corporate finance executive for Samsonite and Beatrice Foods, served as Special Assistant for Financial Management to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy at the Pentagon, and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. |
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LET'S LAUGH!
Jul. 18, 2017
Nancy is passionate about spreading the word that HUMOR is a actually a need that helps us live our lives to the fullest and wants everyone to add a big slice of laughter to their personal pie chart!
Nancy Norton has been featured on A&E‘s An Evening at the Improv and starred in her own one-woman show on PBS, The Yellowish-Green Girl, and recently featured on Nickelodeon, bringing stress-relieving comedy to parents on Nickmom Night Out! With a background in healthcare, standup and parenting: Nancy delivers performances and programs that are spontaneous and fresh, teaching the physiology of laughter, which is truly beneficial to any individual or organization. This versatile comedian combines hilarious story-telling with a fast-paced improvisational style that leaves audiences with little time to catch their breath. Her engaging style of comedy has made her a huge hit at corporate events across the country, as well as internationally while entertaining the troops on two USO Comedy Tours. You will actually be laughing and benefiting from laughing while learning about the benefits of laughing! Did we mention, there is a lot of laughing? |
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Jul. 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and sing-a-long to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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The Stem Cell Revolution - Non-Embryonic Research
Jul. 25, 2017
Patrick Gaines is the Executive Director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Before being appointed into this position in 2010, Patrick held senior leadership positions with the American Cancer Society, CU Denver Business School and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Prior to his career in nonprofit management, Patrick enjoyed a 15-year tenure as a professional classical musician, including the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado and the National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge. Patrick was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and has lived in Colorado for 17 years. He lives with his 16 year old son, Christopher, in Littleton. He is an avid ultramarathon runner and has competed in dozens of trail races on three continents, including our very own Leadville 100, the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc in Italy, Switzerland and France and the Fuego y Agua endurance race in Nicaragua |
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