As we prepare for Memorial Day weekend, please take one minute at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to observe the National Moment of Remembrance with a moment of silence to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. May we never forget that freedom isn't free.
Did you catch the Fox21 story about our Epic Day of Service? Check it out here!
Thank you to our club members who volunteered and Thank You Kris Lewis for the connection to Dusty, the PPHFH ReStore Volunteer Coordinator. The ReStore serves as a donation and recycling center that is open to the public for new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home accessories at a fraction of retail price. They are always in need of volunteers, and donations.
Next Wednesday, we will be hosting our May Social at Lost Island Mini Golf followed by beverages and food at Lost Friends Brewing Company. Find all the details HERE and register to let us know if you plan on attending.
On June 18th, the Garden of the Gods Rotary Club will be hosting a 77th Anniversary dinner. Any Rotarian is welcome to attend to celebrate with them at the Falcon Club at the Air Force Academy. The cost per person is $45 and details on where to send checks and a schedule of the evening are below.
This week we will be joined by Nate Springer, the CEO of Care and Share to provide an update on the impact Care and Share is making in Southwest Colorado.
Be sure to RSVP HERE for the May 31st meeting with RoseMary Jaramillo, the Regional Director of Central Colorado at the Alzheimer's Association.
Save the Date for these Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 24th @ 11 am: International Committee Meeting in the lobby of the Double Tree
Wednesday, May 28th @ 5:45 pm:May Social: Mini Golf Lost Island followed by Lost Friend Brewing Company at 7:30pm
Please take some time to read the bulletin each week and check out our website which has more information about all our events, activities, and upcoming speakers.
Garden of the Gods Rotary Club's 77th Anniversary dinner is being held on June 18, 2024 at the Falcon Club on the Air Force Academy.
The cost per person: $45. Checks can be made to GoG Rotary and please write "anniv dinner" in the memo.
Checks should be mailed to:
Garden of the Gods Rotary Club
ATTN: Steve Gaines
PO Box 6085
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Schedule of the evening:
Cocktails: 5 pm
Meal: 6 pm
Program: 7 pm
Because the event is on a military base, anyone planning to attend the dinner WHO DOES NOT HAVE MILITARY ID will need to submit the following information to Mike Beatty (whrlybrd76@aol.com) by May 31:
Full first & last name, Date of Birth, Drivers License ID, and State of Issue.
If you are interested in promoting your business, we are offering banner advertising on our website for $250 for the Rotary year. This is a great way to help underwrite the costs of our club website and promote your business at the same time! See Dan Hillman for more details.
