From left: Rob McMaher, Tom Laetz, Peter Van Arsdale, Tim Hartwig and Carshon Rodgers.
25 Rotarians and guests gathered Friday, October 30 at the Lowry Beer Garden to honor former International Services Committee head Tom Laetz as he retires from active membership. Tom was named as an honorary member and he, his wife Carolyn and his two daughters were made honorary Paul Harris Fellows.
Afshin is the founder and CEO of Colorado Health and Tech Centers, which brings build-to-suit business space solutions to innovators who want to get to market faster. He has extensive experience establishing and leading teams in start-ups, as well as Fortune 500 biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Her has a BS in Biochemistry from UCLA and PhD in Biochemistry from Kentucky medical school. He previously founded BioAgilytix Labs, one of the most successful multi-billion dollar Contract Research organizations, known internationally. He served 4 years as a City Councilman for Cherry Hills. His wife is Atousa and they have two children.
Josh Hellman is an innovative American entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and a Business Development Officer at the Bank of Colorado. He graduated with a specialized degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), where his research into traditional banking systems exposed a heavy reliance on fossil fuels and unsustainable investments. Hellman applied his academic discoveries to co-found the Green Bank of Colorado in 2018, establishing the state's very first public green banking model. Outside of his professional endeavors, he actively practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for personal discipline, growth, and community engagement. He lives in Castle Rock with Lauren and 2 year old Kylie.
At the graduation ceremony for Cross Purpose Jason Janz, Board President of Cross Purpose, recognized DSE with a Good Neighbor Award. Rotarians (from left) project champion Bill Palmer and volunteers Catherine Sides, Mary Jo Heinz, Susan Donahue and Rob McMaher. Cross Purpose inspires young adults to launch productive careers, move up the economic ladder and set themselves up for success.They experience career coaching, mock interviews, resume workshops, and ongoing, one-on-one advocacy thanks to staff and volunteers from Rotary and the business community.
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Do you have a succinct explanation of Rotary when someone asks you- what some would call an "elevator speech"? Here is a possible response, authored by former member, Jim Creamer:
Rotary is an international organization dedicated to the service of mankind. Denver Southeast Rotary Club is an active organization of men and women providing domestic and international assistance to others far and wide. And we have fun doing it with fellowship for our members and with a sense of ethics as outlined in the Four Way Test.
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