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Utah's Oldest Known Dino
Mar. 28, 2018
Topic: Rob Gay, Director of Education for the Colorado Canyons Association (CCA), presents new findings on a fossil identified as the oldest dinosaur bone found in the State of Utah. Specifically, it is identified as coming from the Late Triassic Period (220-200 million years ago). This fossil is of a sacrum (part of the pelvis) that belonged to a small meat-eating dinosaur that was buried less than 100 miles away from Fruita. This dinosaur is important to the story of the Colorado Plateau because it not only shows us a little of what Utah's oldest dinosaurs looked like, it is also the furthest north anyone has ever found a dinosaur of this age.. This find may help us better understand how dinosaurs spread across North America during this time period. This was a collaborative efforts of three paleontologists – Xavier Jenkins with Arizona State University, Dr. John Foster with the Museum of Moab, and Robert Gay with CCA. Their findings are bring published in the Utah Geological Association’s journal Geology of the Intermountain West. The sacrum fossil is currently housed at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita.
Bio: Rob Gay digs up dead animals and tells the world about it. As a paleontologist, he has taken citizen scientists out and uncovered fossils hundreds of millions of years old. He's using that experience now at CCA as Education Director to educate the future about the scientific and historic values of our shared public lands. In his free time you can find him hiking, kayaking, or camping across the Colorado Plateau. Previous to working at CCA, Rob worked with the Museums of Western Colorado and as an educator in Arizona.
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Eureka!: McConnell Science Center
Apr. 11, 2018
Topic: The former and much-beloved John McConnell Math and Science Center of Western Colorado has changed its name and moved to the Colorado Mesa University campus. Is in now known as Eureka!: McConnell Science Museum. The volunteer and staff from Eureka are till dedicated to bringing science though hands-on investigation. Eureka’s Executive Director Jenn Moore believes the museum is an intersection of math, science, and art—bringing students and the community together for exhibitions, hands-on activities, and classroom learning. Jenn hopes to make Eureka a magnet for creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. She hopes to redefine the way people think about, learn about, and interact with science and technology by making science fun for everyone.
Bio: Jenn came to the Math and Science Center from the Timberline Field Institute at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville where she taught courses in Natural Resource Management. Having always had a passion for science and teaching, she developed new programs, wrote grants for student driven research, and managed an internship program for students to have hands-on work experience. Previous to her work at the college she was a research hydrologist for the US Geological Survey in Grand Junction. Her educational background is in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University. |
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Grand Valley Food Hub
Apr. 18, 2018
Topic: Grand Valley Food Hub is a group of farmers, ranchers, food producers, and consumers with a strong belief that buying locally creates a community with enhanced economic, health, and social benefits. Why a Food Hub? – Many farmers and ranchers, especially smaller and mid-sized operations, often lack the capacity to access retail, institutional, and commercial foodservice markets on their own, and consequently miss out on the fastest growing segment of the local food market. The Grand Vision is a public market in a building connecting local food producers with the local community. Bio: Bryan Wachs, Grand Valley Food Hub’s founder, is a serial entrepreneur with a deep history of building, consulting, and starting a variety of businesses and companies. He co-founded MySalesButler.com after building a new offering for what is now Lycos. Bryan’s life goal is to create a value-oriented company in providing Sales and Marketing ROI to business of all types and sizes through IT services as flat fee “Tasks” delivered to businesses, large and small. |
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2018 State of the County
May 02, 2018
Topic: The year 2017 (and the first part of 2018) was an exciting and active year for Mesa County and 2018 will certainly prove just as eventful and challenging. To let us know more about the accomplishments, opportunities and challenges over the past year, the Mesa County Commissioners are joining us the give their Annual “State of the County” presentation. Bio: Scott McInnis and his wife are both members of long-time multi-generational Colorado families. They reside in Grand Junction and spend free time with their family, enjoying the outdoors and the public lands. Scott studied Business at Mesa and Fort Lewis Colleges. He also attended the Colorado Police Academy and St. Mary's School of Law. Prior to his current position as Mesa County Commissioner, Scott has served the community as a Colorado State Representative as well as our congressional district’s representative to the US Congress. Scott’s term as a County commissioner started January 2015 and runs through January 2019. Bio: Frank Whidden has been the County’s Administrator since January 2015. Previously, he served as the County’s IT Director (2011-2014) and Deputy Administrator in charge of IT and Resource Management (2014). During his time with Mesa County, Frank has led the implementation of numerous IT systems, has implemented numerous county-wide cost savings efforts, and continues to work with the Commissioner to achieve their vision for Mesa County’s future. Prior to coming Mesa County government, Frank had been involved with IT management since 1991, including at numerous colleges and has owned his own IT company. He earned his doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Science from Waldon University, a masters in Computer Information Services from the University of Phoenix, and a BBA in Management from Kennesaw State University. |
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Inbound Rotary Exchange Students
May 09, 2018
One of the most successful Rotary programs is its Youth Exchange. Thousands of students around the world have benefited from living abroad for a year as part of the program. This year, two students are living here in Grand Junction as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. Let’s let them introduce themselves. “I'm Amaya García and I'm seventeen years-old. I'm from Spain, more specifically from Vigo, Galicia. It is located in the northwest part of Spain on the Atlantic Ocean. My city, Vigo is an important European city because the fish, which is one of the best things. I love traveling, meeting new people, new cultures and I enjoy practices sports (like, surfing and tennis). I'm attending Grand Junction High School. In the school, right now, I'm involved in French club, Interact club and in the tennis JV team.” “My name is Luce Villemin and I'm fifteen years old. I come from France and more specifically from the Southeast of France on the Mediterranean coast. My city is a pretty big beach town called Toulon. I enjoy cooking, traveling and meeting new people. Here, I go to Central High School. In school, I'm involved in my Student Council, which is really fun and I'm also in my Key Club, a service club.” |
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2018 Trends and Updates from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership
May 16, 2018
Robin Brown is the Executive Director for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP), which is the Economic Development agency for Mesa County. GJEP primarily recruits businesses into Colorado’s Grand Valley. Prior to that, Robin owned a PR agency and launched Spoke + Blossom, a lifestyle magazine for western Colorado. Robin served eight years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot and deployed twice to Iraq. |
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STRIVE, Framing the Future
Jun. 13, 2018
Topic: STRIVE is in the process of a capital campaign to improve their delivery of service by redesigning an existing building, we will move from a 72 year old building with several issues located at 950 Grand Avenue to a more updated facility located at 790 Wellington. Bio: Doug Sorter is a retired UPS executive who has been with STRIVE for five years and lived in Grand Junction 45 years. He received a BBA is psychology and a MA in social science. Doug is married with four children and five grandchildren with one on the way. |
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Grand Junction as a Visitor Destination
Jun. 20, 2018
Elizabeth Fogarty recently accepted the Director position at Visit Grand Junction and began on March 2018. Elizabeth will oversee the department to continue the focus of destination management in partnership with the region while keeping the City’s strategic direction a priority. A commitment to preserve and protect while also being mindful of enhancing the quality of life for residents will be a priority while marketing the area globally. Elizabeth has over 29 years of experience in the hospitality and marketing industries at such organizations as Delaware North Companies (largest privately held hospitality company in the world), The Broadmoor Hotel, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels, Yosemite National Park, and past Vice President of the Southern Colorado Business Travel Association. Most recently, Elizabeth was President & CEO of Visit Estes Park May 2014 – December 2017. The award for the Best Marketing campaign at the 2016 Governor’s Tourism Conference was a significant accomplishment. Her other interests include skiing, motorcycles, hiking, camping, rafting, cooking and community outreach. |
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Outgoing Presidential Address
Jun. 27, 2018
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Incoming Presidential Address
Jul. 11, 2018
Michael McCormick, our honored Rotary Club President for 2018-2019, will be speaking today on this year’s goals and objectives for our Club. The Rotary International motto for the year is “Be the Inspiration.” Locally, Rotary has been an lead inspiration for our community for nearly 100 years. Michael with his wife Paula own and operate Columbine Caregivers here is Mesa County. Michael started his career in health care in 1980, with his assignment to Ft. Carson Army Hospital in Colorado Springs. After completing his military commitment, Michael became an administrator of senior retirement communities and nursing centers which brought him to Grand Junction. |
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Miss Colorado USA 2018
Jul. 18, 2018
Topic: Chloe will be speaking today about her story, path and how she was able to get to where she wanted to be in her career and with her year-long fulfillment as Miss Colorado USA. Bio: Chloe Brown grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. In 2017, Chloe graduated from Arizona State University, as a member of Pi Beta Phi, with a bachelor-of-science in health policy. She is currently working as an orthopedic sales consultant for DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction as well as being Miss Colorado USA 2018. Chloe will compete on May 21st for the title of Miss USA live on FOX Television this spring. If she wins, she will advance to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe. Some of the most rewarding projects of Chloe's include working with dental charities such as Give Kids a Smile and Special Smiles through the Special Olympics.
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Teso Safe Motherhood
Jul. 18, 2018
Emergency Van Arrives in Rural Uganda! Beverly Lyne, Teso Safe Motherhood Grand Junction Rotary recently invested in the Teso Safe Motherhood program which had suffered a devastating loss when their van. The van transported laboring mothers to the hospital for emergencies. With collaboration between Grand Junction and Soroti Rotary Clubs, a new van was purchased. Beverly Lyne, RN, MSN began nursing in 1986, knowing that her heart’s work lay in the resource-challenged areas of the world. Taking her knowledge of community health nursing, HIV/AIDS management, and infectious diseases, she has worked in the most remote regions of Nicaragua, Haiti, and Uganda. She co-founded the Teso Safe Motherhood Project in 2005, which now serves vulnerable families in rural Uganda. She recently retired as Director of the Nursing Education Program at Colorado Northern Community College. |
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The Magic Flute
Jul. 18, 2018
Erica Miller and Hal Wilson are part of the Grand Junction Symphony’s presentation of The Magic Flute. A dazzling celebration of true love conquering all. Mozart’s treasured fantasy, The Magic Flute, transports audiences into an unconventional fantasy world. To open our meeting, Erica and Hal will bring a couple of these songs from this masterpiece. |
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Lodging Tax Increase Presentation
Jul. 25, 2018
The Tax You Don’t Pay Committee has been formed to advocate for a City of Grand Junction ballot measure that was referred by City Council on July 18th raising the current lodging tax to 6%. By comparison, the City of Denver lodging tax is 10.75%. The tax will be roughly an additional $2.55 per room night based on our average rate of $85.00 per night. Funding will be allocated to support three major activities related to travel and tourism marketing, including minimum air service guarantees and additional funding to market the area as a tourism destination and sporting event venue. Representatives of the committee including Diane Schwenke, head of the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, will present additional information on the measure and why local voters should consider voting yes. |
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Young Chautauqua: Bringing History Alive
Jul. 25, 2018
Topic: In the mid-1920s, Winston Churchill had already had a full career was now serving as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer. He would go on from here to become one of the most influential men in the 20th Century. However, the man he would become would be shaped tremendously by private events in his early life such as Boer War and World War I. Bio: A junior at Grand Junction High School, Anthony Booth is part of the 13th Annual Two Rivers Chautauqua which brings a unique performance art tradition to the Grand Valley. Chautauqua is where historians give us the chance to interact with characters from the past. As part of this program, students from elementary school through high school have immersed themselves into the historical past and personalized history. This year’s event is at the Avalon on August 17th and 18th. |
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Culture & Values in the Workplace
Aug. 01, 2018
Topic: What does it take to create a strong company culture? How can that culture lead to industry changes while positively impacting standards? Through his own experiences as the CEO of GeoStabilization International, Colby Barrett, J.D., P.E., shares a story of innovation with insights that can be incorporated into personal and business journeys. Bio: Colby Barrett is a passionate leader within the geohazard mitigation industry. He has worked on stabilization projects for over 15 years, managing projects throughout North America and New Zealand. After studying Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley and Oxford University on an NROTC scholarship, Colby served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps where he led both infantry and scout/sniper platoons and earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance. Colby holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Colby has led GeoStabilization International since 2008. He has authored numerous papers on landslide and erosion control as well as Geosynthetically Confined Soil® technology. A recent recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Colby has just been named as one of Engineering News-Record’s National Top 20 Under 40. Under his tenure, GeoStabilization International has been recognized as one of The Best Companies to Work For by ColoradoBiz magazine. |
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Aug. 08, 2018
Topic: The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own REAL businesses. YEA! was developed at the University of Rochester in 2004 with the support of a grant from the Kauffman Foundation. The Grand Junction Area Chamber is excited to bring YEA! to Grand Junction and Mesa County! Bio: Running YEA! In Grand Junction is Darcy Weir, the newest member of the Chamber team. She serves as both the Workforce Development Coordinator and the YEA! manager. As such, Darcy works to cultivate relationships with businesses, industry groups, nonprofit and community-based organizations to be actively involved in meaningful relationships that benefit students, teachers and schools, and in doing so providing for a stronger workforce for the Valley. Bio: Participating in YEA! And presenting today is Madison Hawkins, a 12 year entering the seventh Grade at Fruita Middle School. Her idea of Euphoria is a product to help adults and kids calm down. Madison has struggled with anxiety and emotional regulation her whole life. It has cost her family a lot of time and money trying to find something to help. Madison learned a lot about how the brain works and calming strategies. She developed a ready-to-use kit for kids to address this challenge. |
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The Little Lead Soldier
Aug. 15, 2018
Topic: What does a little lead soldier know about World War I? Everything, when he travels in the dispatch bag of a colonel who fought in the trenches of Vosges and in the major American battles of St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. That colonel was the grandfather of today’s speaker—Hugh D. Wise, III. The book is a collection of the Colonel’s letters to his son though the voice of the Little Lead Soldier. Bio: Hugh D. Wise III graduated from Princeton University in 1964 with honors in History. In the Peace Corps, Hugh lectured in Brazilian universities. After graduation from law school, Hugh practiced law in Grand Junction from 1969 to 1987. After retirement, he moved to Aspen with his wife Mary and has lived there ever since. . |
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Meet Grand Junction’s K9 Police Dogs
Aug. 22, 2018
Topic: Trevor Hawkins is currently employed with Grand Junction Police Department and has worked in law enforcement for almost 15 years. For the past 3 years, Trevor has been assigned to work with K9 police dogs. His canine partner, Nero, a 4 year old German Shepherd who came from Israel. Currently Nero is certified in narcotics detection, tracking and patrol. Today, Trevor and Nero will be talk about how they select the dogs, how the dogs are trained and how the dogs serve a dual purpose. |
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Western Region OneSource
Aug. 29, 2018
Topic: The mission of the Western Region OneSource is to connect veterans , military service members, and their families with service providers and resources in order to enhance their opportunities and quality of life. The Western Region OneSource will be open summers of 2019 in Grand Junction. Bio: Our speaker, David Callahan, has over 30-years of service in the U.S. Army as an enlisted service member and officer with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He currently serves as the Director of the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs—West and as the Strategic Planner for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. |
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Living Mesa County’s Ranching Heritage
Sep. 05, 2018
Bio: Janie VanWinkle is a lifelong beef producer in western Colorado. Growing up in the Unaweep Canyon and Dolores River, she learned about land, livestock and water from an early age. She bought her first cow from her Grandpa, Jerome Craig, at 9 years old. Janie and husband, Howard, currently own and manage 550 head of cattle in Mesa County. Dean, their son, is currently majoring in Agricultural Business at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas. The VanWinkles have a Forest Service permit on the Uncompaghre and a BLM permit between Whitewater and Palisade at the base of the Grand Mesa. Working cooperatively with the City of Grand Junction, they lease two ranches owned by the City at Whitewater. In addition to the Colorado Cattleman’s Association, Janie is on the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Western CO Community College Agriculture Advisory Board, Grand Valley Power Board of Directors, and serves as a 4-H leader. Topic: Janie will be speaking on her experiences as a Beef Producer in Mesa County. You will hear a bit about the legacy of her family in the ranching community as well as about everyday life as an Ag Advocate in current times. Feel free to ask any questions that you would like. Janie believes the best way to learn about your food is to ask the people who produce it. |
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Sep. 08, 2018 12:00 p.m.
1st Annual CU/CMU Engineering Scholarship Golf TournamentSaturday, September 8, 12:00 PM
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Grand Junction Sports Commission
Sep. 12, 2018
Topic: The Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission (GGJSC) is a nonprofit agency with the mission of representing the Grand Junction area in attracting new sports, enhancing existing sports and delivering customer service-driven events that positively impact our economy and community. The organization is a collaborative effort between Colorado Mesa University, the City of Grand Junction, Mesa County, the City of Fruita and the Town of Palisade. The GGJSC serves as an advocate to local amateur, collegiate and professional sports organizations because we understand the cultural importance of sports in our community. Activities that they are behind include: JUCO, GJ Rockies, mountain bike races, marathons, the Colorado Special Olympics, the USA Cycling championships. Bio: Introducing us to the GGJSC is the executive director, Jennifer Stoll. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio before she came to the Grand Valley to attend Colorado Mesa University, where she played softball at the Division II level. She attended graduate school at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, obtaining a degree in sport administration. Following graduation, she worked for two years at 9Health Fair, a large, Denver-based nonprofit. Jennifer has also assisted the Professional Golf Association (PGA) of America with the facilitation of the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2010 Senior PGA Championship. Jennifer is a member of the National Association of Sports Commissions and a graduate of its Certified Sports Event Executive program. Jennifer is also pursuing a doctorate in sport management from Troy University. |
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10 Extra Seconds
Sep. 19, 2018
Topic: Kevin’s rich blend of experiences and talent allows him a unique approach to life and it’s many mysteries. Allowing him to connect through his words and thoughts. As a prison guard, a stand-up comedian, and with three decades of sales, sales managing, sales training, marketing and more, he has a different perspective and the ability to reach through the pages and touch your heart. As a life coach, author and motivational speaker his passion is to encourage, uplift and inspire. |
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Sep. 24, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Attention Rotarians! Come meet our District Governor, Chris Peterson, this coming Monday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO 81526. Don't miss this opportunity to visit with our Rotary District Governor, Chris Peterson. Wine and appetizers will be served. For details, contact Michael McCormick, 970-210-2246.
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District Governor
Sep. 26, 2018
Chris Peterson, District Governor Chris is the Managing Partner of Alpine Hardware of Colorado Ltd, which he and his wife Vicki own, and is responsible for the day to day operations of the business. Alpine Hardware operates as three independent hardware stores in western Colorado serving the communities of Aspen, Carbondale, and Clifton. Chris joined the Rotary Club of Mt. Sopris / Carbondale in 2011. He has served as the Club’s Rotary Foundation Chair since he joined, the Club’s Secretary, and Club President (2014 - 2015). He served District 5470 as the Assistant Governor for his area (2015 - 2018). Chris and Vicki are strong supporters of the Rotary Foundation. They are both Multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Paul Harris Society members, Bequest Society members, and Level 3 Major Donors. Vicki and Chris were married in 2002. They have two black toy poodles: She Isn’t Enough and We’re Gonna Do It Again and a brown toy poodle appropriately named Really Too Much. Vicki’s son and his wife have one son, Grayson, who will take over the hardware business if Grampa has his way. Chris enjoys golfing even though he is a 22 handicap, nature photography because birds and trees don't complain about having their picture taken, and a good glass of wine regardless of the color. |
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