THIS WEEK - Hava Simmons, Keeping Youth Felons Out of the Penal System
Beginning April1st our meetings will start at noon
Greeters - 3/14 - Tracie Stander & Lu Liu
3/21 - Betsy Alexander & Mickie Cameron
Inspiration - 3/14 - Mindy Hendrick
3/21 - Ari Block
Dennis Wellborn won the 50/50 and Anne is responsible for the 3/21 meeting
Last Week
Sue Bramley - Taking Better Club Photos
A few to-dos to remember when taking Club photos: must be high resolution; ensure it's an understandable activity with 2-3 people wearing Rotary apparel that aren't posing; show diversity, movement, and animation; and, no frontal of children's faces without photo release.
Photos are stored in a drop box initiated by Phil; instructions to post are in the Club Runner under Member Area then View Club Documents and finally, "Drop box login instructions"
Debby Doig shared results from the monkey survey regarding the GALA
48 members responded backing a more casual event and feeling good about the projects/agencies we collectively support
Mark Rocco from Stem School - Student of the Month
2019 Achievement Luncheon, April 10th at the Pace Center in Parker, will honor Joe Roos for outstanding non-profit and Phil Calderbank for leadership and the IB program. CONGRATULATIONS!
More CLUB NEWS
Volunteers Still Needed - Our District & Rocky Mountain Youth Exchange are hosting the North American Youth Exchange Network (NAYEN) conference in Denver, Mar 14-16, at the Westin Hotel in Westminster. To sign up to volunteer, please go to https://bit.ly/2GxhAIN. Volunteers who wish to participate in conference meals must register for conference at www.NAYENconf.org
Sign up for Scholarship Committee; meeting April 4th 11am
World Affairs Challenge - Phil Calderbank
This year’s final of the World Affairs Challenge took place on Saturday March 2nd. Our club provided 9 judges and we sponsored a joint team, which consisted of Liceo-de-Puriscal from Costa Rica and Harrison High School from Colorado Springs. The event had taken a year to plan and it was the first time that a team from overseas had made it to Denver .Thanks to funding from RCHR Foundation and to some generous members, we made this trip possible. As many of you know, the team placed 3rd in the overall event. This was a great achievement as all team planning and preparation was done via Skype. I am pleased to say that Harrison High is now planning to send its students to CR in the summer and that the two schools have now agreed to twin. Thanks again to all of our judges and supporters. The students were fantastic, I was so proud of our Club, and we all had a wonderful time. Pictures show the teachers, our judges and supporters and the Students – just after they had made their presentation. See you next year!
Friendship Dinners - Jan Selinfreund
The 4/6 friendship dinner has 3 openings. The 4/13 dinner is full.
Tickets are going fast for Joshua Station's 13th Annual Spring Theater Event!
It will be a great evening to show your care for families who have experienced extreme challenges of homelessness, but now are rebuilding their lives with supportive housing, empowering programs, and a vibrant experience of community. You'll enjoy this year's performance of "Beehive"; it's an uplifting, high-spirited tribute to the songbirds of the 60s, including Diana Ross and many more. You will also enjoy marvelous food, a silent auction, and fun live fundraising together. 100% of the evening's proceeds go to support their families. Please copy this link to order your tickets on line https://milehighmin.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/JoshuaStationSpringTheater2019/PurchaseTickets/tabid/1044289/Default.aspx
Military Committee - checks to Jerry for the NCOA Golf Tournament before May please
Young Rotary - Bill Medlicott
ThunderRidge has a PeaceJam Club of about 30 members. About half of them are involved with our Peaceful Schools program. I have run this for 4 years now and I feel the students, the kids at Eldorado and the teachers all enjoy and appreciate the monthly visits. Today we had 13 students (best ever) come to visit three 1st grade classes to read books and do activities concerning bullying, self confidence, attitudes, feelings and emotions. Everyone benefits from these activities.
Upcoming Events
Ronald McDonald House Saturday breakfasts, alternating between Aurora and Denver locations. future dates forthcoming
Colorado Gives A Damn About Veterans, Mar 12th, 5:30-9 pm, Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Court, Littleton 80120, for sponsorship and registration contact Lisa Gregg, lgregg@cobrt.com or 303-394-6248, tickets $45
Painting at Hope & Help Center, Mar 23rd and 30th, Douglas/Elbert Task Force, 1638 Park St, Castle Rock, 80109
Literacy Workshop 2019, Mar 30th, New Perspectives on Literacy & Basic Education for Colorado and the World, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Joy Burns Center at the Hospitality School – University of Denver, 2044 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80208
Friendship Dinners, April 6th and 13th
2019 Achievement Luncheon, Apr 10th, 11am - 1pm, PACE Center in Parker, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, 80138. Tickets are $50 & may be obtained via ccvrachieve.com
Joshua Station Spring Theater - Beehive, Apr 11th, 5-9:30pm, Lonetree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, 80124, tickets $25, VIP $100. RSVP and order tickets by Mar 30th at vortiz@milehighmin.org or call Virginia Ortiz, 303-586-5992
District 5450 District Conference, Apr 27th, 9am - 9pm, Arvada Events Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada 80003. Register now, $125
RI Convention, June 1-5, Hamburg, Germany
NCOA Golf Tournament, June 21st, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course, Ft. Carson
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Children's Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($10.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Marty Genereux at 303-798-9036 or Russell Hatten at 303-898-3987 a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
