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From the President:

Did you hear the news? We received our 2022 - 2023 Rotary Citation! Thank you to all our members for making us the Best Rotary Club in Colorado Springs, it is through your commitment and dedication that we are able to meet our club goals. Each year the club is given an opportunity to set up to 24 club goals. In order to receive the Rotary Citation the club must meet at least 13 of the goals selected. Last year we set 19 goals and achieved or surpassed 17! 
 
This week we will not be having a Friday meeting but instead will be having our Rotary lunch on Monday, August 28th following the Whitney Memorial Golf Tournament. Please arrive at the Colorado Springs Country Club (3333 Templeton Gap Road 80907) at 12:30 pm for a 12:45 pm start time. The Country Club did let me know that afternoon rain showers may occur, due to this chance our lunch for all Rotarians and Golfers will take place inside the Country Club and not on the patio as done in years past.  
 
District Conference Registration is now open! This year's conference will be held October 13 - 15 at the Antlers Hotel. Read below for more information on what to expect at the conference and details to register. Last year we had 8 members (with a goal of 3) attend the district conference. This year we have a goal of having 10 members attend and I hope you will consider helping us meet that goal.
 

We are still collecting donations for One Nation Walking Together (ONWT). If you would like to participate bring school supplies each Friday to donate to ONWT school supply drive! You can learn more about ONWT and choose to make a direct donation at their website.

We are excited to share that we will be placing another Rotary shirt order. Kay Rendleman will be coordinating this effort. Be on the lookout for an email with the order form which will also be available at our Sept. 8th and subsequent meetings. 
 
Be sure to save the date and register for these upcoming events: 
  • Flight Reveal: Friday, Sept. 1st, 5:30 - 7:30 PM - View the garden-sized butterflies and dragonflies on the Northwest lawn of the Pioneers Museum while the petite-sized butterflies will be on display inside COPPeR *Please note there is also no lunch meeting Sept. 1st since we have the Golf Tournament Monday and Reveal Friday night.
  • Flight Season of Wings Gala and Auction: Saturday, Sept. 23rd at the Hilton DoubleTree. Doors open at 4:00 PM - Purchase your tickets or sign up to be a sponsor HERE.  Raffle tickets have been mailed out to each member and are $10/ticket. Please ensure your ticket stubs are returned for the Raffle Drawing before September 23rd. Extra Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at each meeting. 
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. 
 
Yours in service,
Sam
Thank you to Immediate Past President, Board of Directors, and Club Members for a great 2022-2023 year! Our club earned the Rotary Citation for achieving the club goals set for the 2022-2023 year. 
Last week we had an insipiring meeting by DG Greg Sund sharing how we can take action with mental health and implement inovative ways to meet membership goals.
Don't forget to bring in your One Nation Walking Together School Supply Donations!
Be sure to return your raffle ticket stubs before the Sept. 23rd Raffle Drawing! 
Additional Tickets will be available for sale at the Flight Reveal!
This Week's Programย 
Aug 25, 2023

There will no be a meeting held on June 25th, the meeting will instead take place on Monday, August 28th to support the 4th Annual Whitney Golf Tournament at the Colorado Springs Country Club. 

Learn more about the Golf Tournament here: https://kylewhitneygolf.com/

We hope you either sign up to play or join us for lunch. The Rotary lunch will start at 12:30 pm 

 

Sep 01, 2023
Sep 08, 2023
Gutter Bins
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Meeting Responsibilities
Cashier
Mooty, Karen
 
Registration
 
Greeter
Bach, Carol
 
Greeter
 
Visitor Check-In & Introduction
 
Words of Inspiration
Finkleman, Dave
 
Song Leader
 
Banner Hanger
 
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Upcoming Events
One Nation Walking - School Supply Drive
Double Tree
Aug 11, 2023 – Aug 25, 2023
 
August 23 Monthly Board Meeting
ZOOM CALL
Aug 23, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
2023 Craig & Kyle Whitney Memorial Golf Tournament
Aug 28, 2023 8:00 AM
 
Craig & Kyle Whitney 2023 Golf Tournament
The Colorado Springs Country Club
Aug 28, 2023
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 
August 28th Meeting at the Craig & Kyle Whitney 2023 Golf Tournament
The Colorado Springs Country Club
Aug 28, 2023
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Flight - Install Day
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Aug 30, 2023
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
2023 Flight Reveal
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Sep 01, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
16th Annual Flight
Double Tree Hotel
Sep 23, 2023 5:00 PM
 
Rotary District 5470 Conference
Antlers Hotel
Oct 13, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023 UTC-06:00
 
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2023 District Conference
๐ŸŒŸ Calling All Community Builders! Join Us at the Rotary International District Conference in Scenic Colorado Springs ๐ŸŒ„
 
We are excited to invite you to be a part of something truly specialโ€”the Rotary International District Conference in breathtaking Colorado Springs! This gathering promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with inspiration, connection, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: 13-15 October ๐Ÿ“ Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado ๐Ÿž๏ธ
At this conference, Rotary members from across our district and beyond will come together to:
โœจ Inspire Change: Gain insights from renowned speakers, Rotarians, and thought leaders who are driving positive change worldwide.
๐Ÿค Forge Connections: Network with fellow Rotarians, community leaders, and potential collaborators to amplify the impact of your projects and initiatives.
๐ŸŒ Empower Communities: Discover innovative solutions to today's global challenges and explore how Rotary can be a catalyst for positive transformation.
๐ŸŒฑ Cultivate Leadership: Strengthen your leadership skills through engaging workshops and discussions.
๐Ÿ’ก Ignite Ideas: Spark new ideas and initiatives that can drive change in your local community and beyond.
Join us in Colorado Springs for a conference that will not only inspire but also ignite action. Together, we can create a world where positive change knows no bounds!
Learn more about the conference at the website
Register for the conference here
Let's come together to spark new idea  and continue our journey of making the world a better place.
See you in Colorado Springs!
Service Above Self, 
 
Kimberly Gold, M.A. 
Preferred Name: Kimberly 
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Support Maui District 5000
Looking for a way to help our Rotarian Brothers and Sisters affected by the Muai fires, read below for how to support District 5000. Use the QR code or click here to donate
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Website Advertising
 
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 Mike McGrath or Misty Stuart for more details.
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Bulletin Announcements~!
                                                                              
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you have bulletin announcements, please email the EXACT WORDING of your announcement to samanthac@sentinelsoffreedom.org by Wednesday at 5 pm.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jack Kinney
August 2
 
Geoff Wright
August 4
 
Joe Lillard
August 5
 
Larry Liston
August 8
 
Randy Stiles
August 11
 
Alan Gregory
August 12
 
John Buckley
August 12
 
Chloe Henry
August 24
 
Jim Mason
August 24
 
Dave Finkleman
August 31
 
Join Date
Jordan Fontaine
August 1, 2014
9 years
 
Lorine Grosso
August 3, 2022
1 year
 
Lynn Vidler
August 3, 2018
5 years
 
John Buckley
August 4, 1995
28 years
 
Sam Chapman
August 18, 2016
7 years
 
Monique Lewis
August 19, 2021
2 years
 
Kathleen Saltmarsh-Voss
August 31, 2012
11 years