The board of directors had a meeting with District Governor Shurie Scheel immediatley prior to Tuesday's meeting, and did our best to account for all the good this club does at home and internationally. We spoke about her desire for continuity in club leadership and goals (an initiative that Past President Gillian, myself, and President Elect Karen have been discussing and are committed to as well).
Unfortunately, it seems the audio was not working for the duration of the meeting broadcast and recording, so there is no Youtube link for this week's meeting.
We began the meeting with the Pledge and reciting of the Four-Way Test, as usual.
We were joined by approximately 9 guests and ten thousand members. (estimate, awaiting final tally) 48 Rotarians with 10 guests for a total of 58 for lunch.
Thought for the Day was shared with me prior to the meeting in writing, by Jennifer MacNeil:
My daughter's first day of kindergarten is today. Which has me thinking on this...
"Many people will walk in and out of your life but only true friends leave footprints in your heart." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct." - Carl Jung
"All I really need to know... I learned in kindergarten." - Robert Fulghum
Announcements:
- Susie Wilkinson represented the club at the Routt County Fair on Saturday the 21st and teamed up with Member Melissa Gibson to purchase a pig, our half of which will benefit the Routt County Council on Aging.
- Carol Johnson again educated members about how to contribute to the Wine Pull for next month's Lobsterfest - also asked for some volunteer bartenders - Andrew Zaback and Paul Hebert quickly stepped up to answer the call.
- Alpine Bank's community BBQ is this Thursday the 26th, from 5-7pm at the Steamboat Springs High School front lawn. Food trucks, music, and games will be enjoyed in a celebration honoring teachers, Law Enforcement, the Fire Department, and specifically Chief Cory Christensen as he rides off into the retirement sunset to escape the snow in his nimble, 40-foot retirement home on wheels.
- Still requesting volunteers for the "digital" committee, to help run virtual meetings and also help guide the club as we continue to blindly forge forward into the digital wilderness.
- Ellen did not want me to talk about pavers for the Peace Pavilion again, which was a great relief.
- Your President shared an announcement about the YVCF celebration of philanthropy in the valley, in which teen Leona Thurston, The Sno-Bowl, Johnny B Goode's, and your own Gillian Morris and husband Mike were honored as Philanthropists of the year. Congratulations, Gillian and Mike, for well-earned recognition. Gillian may need volunteers to bring her back to Earth after all the kudos she has received this past year.
- Loretta unveiled a new season of Rotary Pickleball, taking place Thursdays October 7th-November 18th from 7:00 - 8:30. Cost is $7 per person and includes paddles & balls, should you need them. Players are welcome to bring their own refreshments. She has reserved three courts for our group so as many as 12 people can play at once. Please call the Tennis and Pickleball center to let them know you plan to attend. This is a lot of fun, even for newbies, and can be a great way to introduce new prospective members to the club. See you there.
Tuesday's program was a presentation by District Governor Shurie Scheel of Thermopolis, Wyoming. Giving money to the Paul Harris Foundation is a cornerstone of membership and allows us to continue doing good work throughout our community and the world. Keep it up. Also, bring in new members. And develop a strategic plan. I have attached her powerpoint presentation below.
Good News
Member Steve Weiss was kind enough to bid on a hat from the Routt County Fair as an animal purchaser, and was so thereafter punished by being voluntold to help with Good News. My punishment worked well, and the club was able to raise $739.08 for our scholarship fund.