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Dec. 01, 2017 9:00 a.m. - Feb. 15, 2018 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday and some select Thursdays, we need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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Dec. 16, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join us in welcoming in the Holidays as we enjoy fellowship, dinner, and entertainment at this happy annual club event. This year's entertainment will be provided by our very own Dave Partheymuller whose awesome music has been a great crowd pleaser to all!! The event is at no cost to Littleton Rotary members and one guest each. Additional member guests will be charged $60.00 per person. Each member and their guest will be provided one free drink ticket each, with additional drinks being on a cash-bar basis. Sign up early for this terrific annual event as space is limited and it fills up quickly. RSVP DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 13th at 5:00 PM. No-Shows will be charged the full amount per person ($60.00) as will cancellations made after the RSVP Deadline. |
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Dec. 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Newer Member Classification Talks
Dec. 19, 2017
Always one of the most enjoyable and informative programs Littleton Rotary has, Classification Talks are short, ten minute talks by newer members that tell their stories. In this case, two newer members, and one "experienced" member, Past President Mark Swanson. From where they grew up, to their education, careers, families, interests and more, club members learn much about their newest friends and fellow Rotarians. All club members are encouraged to attend and make welcome these great additions to our Rotary Family. |
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Jan. 06, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
RI President's Dinner & Polio Plus Fundraiser District 5450 invites you to hear Rotary International President Ian Riseley speak on the 2017-2018 Rotary Theme "Rotary Making a Difference". Rachel Lonsdale will give an update on polio eradication efforts. The event will be a fundraiser for the End Polio Now campaign, and all net proceeds from the dinner and additional contributions will be matched $2 to $1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Dress for the evening is business or cocktail attire. 5:30 to 6:30 pm - Reception (cash bar in a spacious hotel setting) We are asking that everyone make an additional donation to EndPolio when you register for the dinner. You will be given individual and club credit for your donation. You can also make a donation to EndPolio at the dinner - please bring cash or check with you to the dinner. $75 per person for the Dinner & Program REGISTER NOW FOR THE DINNER! Rooms at the Denver Marriott South are available for $99 per night (plus tax). Click Here to Book Your Room. |
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Jan. 08, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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POSTMASTER, LITTLETON, COLORADO
Jan. 09, 2018
Lora McLucas served her country in the United States Army as a combat medic during Desert Storm and later was employed in law enforcement. She took her passion for camaraderie and leadership into the postal service in 1995, serving as a city carrier in Trinidad, CO. Her ability to convey a business purpose into customer service skills later led her into a variety of postal leadership positions, including supervisor, Postmaster of Arvada, and Customer Service Operations Manager for the Postmaster of Denver. Her most recent position was that of Manager of Operation Programs Support for all Post Offices throughout Colorado and Wyoming. She has successfully completed the Managerial Leadership Program, the Advanced Leadership Program, and is Green Belt Certified. |
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Jan. 10, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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CITY OF LITTLETON ISSUES AND PROJECTS
Jan. 16, 2018
Mark Relph accepted the position of city manager in May 2017. Relph was appointed acting city manager in July 2016. He began working as Littleton’s public works director in April 2015. Relph has more than 25 years’ experience in the public works profession. He worked as public works and utilities director for the cities of Shoreline, Washington, and Grand Junction, Colorado. He earned his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. “Littleton is such a great community. I really appreciate this opportunity and am very excited to lead this organization,” Relph said. “Collaboration with city council, citizens, businesses and employees is a priority so that we can create a vision and work from a strategic plan that guides Littleton into the future.” |
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Jan. 17, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Once again, the Rotary Club of Denver has organized Rotary Night at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo. This annual event is a highlight of winter-time festivities in Denver and brings competitors from across the US, Canada, and Mexico to one of the largest stock shows in the country. Additionally, the PRCA Rodeo is rated the largest of its kinds and brings in top-ranked competitors for this opening event of the rodeo year. Several of the top contestants will have just finished competing the 2016 PRCA Finals Rodeo held in Las Vegas in early December. Prior to the rodeo or horse show performances, Rotarians can enjoy a delicious buffet dinner in the exclusive National Western Club, aka, The Club. The buffet menu consists of Hand Carved Beef Sirloin with barbeque sauce and horseradish on the side, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls, and chef’s selection of salad, vegetable and dessert. Those Littleton Rotarians who've attended in the past have raved about this unique Denver event which this year celebrates its 111th year anniversary. As an added benefit, attendees can enjoy viewing the outstanding art on display at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale located on the upper floor of the Hall of Education. This annual art show and sale features museum quality work by some of Americas most acclaimed Western artists. To attend, you must fill out the ticket order form and mail or fax it to the National Western Box Office. The seats are always exceptional and usually located near the bucking-shoots in the lower sections. The prices for dinner, rodeo or horse show includes free parking. This is a great entertainment deal and perfect for grandchildren and family members who perhaps have never experienced this great western tradition. |
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Jan. 20, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
It's Rotary Fellowship Dinner evening once again. We are planning small group dinners in the homes of Rotarians. This will be a great way to get to know new members and share some time with Rotarians and their partners from both the evening and the noon meetings. The groups will be mixed up, so don’t expect to have dinner with your best Rotary friends. Ideally the groups will be 8 people, but could be from 6-10. Singles are most welcome! The host Rotarian will prepare the main dish. The guests will bring appetizers, side dishes, salad, or dessert... and BYOB. You will be notified by Wednesday, January 17th. of where you will be going, with directions, what you should bring, and any other vital info. When you sign up, in the comment space please let us know if you would like to host and if you have any serious food allergies . It will be a fun evening. We expect to see you all for this special event! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH AT 5:00 PM |
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Jan. 22, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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CHOICE HUMANITARIAN
Jan. 23, 2018
Brit and his family’s expedition to Nepal in 2014 set him on a path to join CHOICE Humanitarian. In his prior life, he worked for over 25 years for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies in a variety of sales, support, and business development management roles. Most recently he was head of sale for a small data analytics startup. Academically, he has degrees from the University of North Carolina - BS Physics; Johns Hopkins University – MSEE; University of Denver – MBA. Brit’s initial role with CHOICE is to help expand CHOICE’s footprint – donors and corporate partners – in Colorado and points eastward. Brit and Kerri Meyer have 3 sons: Charlie, Sam and Zac - they enjoy travel. Brit also enjoys biking, road and mountain, tolerates running, and would like to believe he is a budding photographer. |
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THE 2018 ROSE PARADE ROTARY FLOAT - A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Jan. 30, 2018
Littleton Rotarian and Evening Meeting Facilitator Karlyn McCrumb traveled to Pasadena, CA to help decorate the Rotary float in the 2018 Rose Parade. The float, with the theme of "Planting the Seeds of Service" was the winner of the Princess Trophy for the most outstanding floral presentation among floats under 35 feet in length. Come hear all about what it takes to put together these beautiful floats and take a behind-the-scenes photo tour to watch this float being built. |
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ROLLIN' HOME!
Feb. 06, 2018
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THE ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC
Feb. 06, 2018
Devin Patrick Hughes is highly regarded for his exhilarating score interpretations, advocacy for music accessibility, innate passion, and spiritual curiosity. He is concurrently serving as Music Director and Conductor of the Arapahoe Philharmonic and the Boulder Symphony, and has established himself as a musical leader in the region through previous positions with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, and Denver Contemporary Chamber Players. Devin was recently selected from among hundreds of conductors around the world to compete in the 2017 Solti International Conducting Competition in Budapest and Pécs, Hungary. In 2010, he was the only American selected with eleven other conductors worldwide to compete in the Toscanini International Conducting Competition in Parma, Italy (Verdi country). He was a conducting fellow at the American Academy of Conducting at Aspen and has conducted orchestras across North America and Europe including the Winnipeg Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Green Bay Symphony and Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini. A zealous performer and promoter of the music of our time, Devin has fostered multiple composer residency programs, and constructed innovative avenues to bring new compositions to the forefront of the classical music scene. Under his baton, the Arapahoe Philharmonic and Boulder Symphony have reached new artistic heights and become hubs for community outreach and education initiatives, major collaborations, operatic performances, and premieres of exciting new music. Dedicated to highlighting local composers and exploring the interplay of music, theatre, art, and dance, Devin also commissioned and performed multiple musical responses to exhibitions in the Museum of Contemporary Art during Denver Arts Week. The Arapahoe Philharmonic is presenting the concert Bohemian Rhapsodies on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 PM. Devin will have discounted tickets available at this meeting. |
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Feb. 10, 2018 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Arapahoe Philharmonic orchestra has made Littleton Rotary an offer we couldn't refuse. They are offering a special price to Littleton Rotary members who purchase tickets for the Saturday, February 10th, 2018 concert which promises to be terrific.Normal concert prices are typically $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. The Rotary price is just $20.00. Tickets can be purchased online directly from the Arapahoe Philharmonic. Rotarians must use this special promo code to receive the $20.00 price: ROTARYFEB2018 |
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Feb. 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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DISTRICT 5450 ROTARY FOUNDATION
Feb. 13, 2018
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Feb. 14, 2018 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
As in years past, the Libby Bortz Center will have a Valentine's Dance for the residents complete with a live dance band. This will be held on Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00 pm in the main dining room. There will be about 45-50 residents in attendance, mostly women, and some will want to dance. Considering the shortage of resident male dance partners, here's where Littleton Rotary has been a big help. We're asking that several of our male members put on their dancing shoes and volunteer one hour of their time as dance partners for some of the residents. We also need some of our female members to volunteer as well since there are a few male residents who would love the chance to dance with someone new. Those that have done so in the past have really enjoyed the experience. Please sign up for this happy occasion and make someone's Valentine's celebration a memorable one. |
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DENTAQUEST - HEALTH FIRST COLORADO DENTAL PLAN
Feb. 20, 2018
Nancy Greene is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for DentaQuest. DentaQuest is the benefit administrator for the Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) dental plan. Nancy’s role involves a variety of educational outreach, agency collaboration and training work, all with the goal of improving the oral health of the Health First Colorado members. She brings a unique perspective to reaching economically disadvantaged populations through outreach initiatives that creative positive impact. Mrs. Greene will share this perspective and give us a quick look at the dental benefit available to Health First Colorado enrollees. She’ll show some of the strategies she and her team are using in their work, and will explain how Rotarians can best support Health First Colorado enrollees if and when questions come up. Nancy is going to be donating toothbrushes and floss twice a year to be distributed with our Arty's Food Bag backpacks. |
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DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Feb. 20, 2018
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Feb. 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. - Apr. 26, 2018 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday and some select Thursdays, we need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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Feb. 26, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO
Feb. 27, 2018
Andrew Romanoff served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009 and as Speaker of the House from 2005 to 2009. He was a member of the House Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Criminal Justice Committee. Among other achievements, Romanoff authored the Colorado Economic Recovery Act (Referendum C) and Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST), the largest investment in school construction in state history. Romanoff also sponsored laws to expand screening, diagnosis and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. More than 50 state and national organizations – including Advocates for Recovery, the Colorado Association of Alcohol and Drug Service Providers, the Colorado Medical Society, the Colorado Psychological Association, and the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers – have honored Romanoff’s leadership. In 2008, Governing Magazine named him as a “Public Official of the Year.” Romanoff served as a policy advisor to Gov. Roy Romer, as a scholar-in-residence at the University of Colorado’s School of Public Affairs, and as a senior associate at the management consulting firm of Greenberg Baron Simon & Miller. He founded the Posner Center for International Development, a collaborative headquarters for 60 Colorado-based nonprofit organizations. Romanoff earned a bachelor’s degree with honors at Yale, a master’s degree in public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a juris doctorate at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. He speaks fluent Spanish. |
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Feb. 28, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club and South Jeffco Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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STATE OF THE BEER UNION
Mar. 06, 2018
Ralph Alvarez is the Founder/CEO of Blue Ocean Mercantile
Teaser: Ever wonder why the most average tasting beer (to be kind) has become the #1 Import in the USA and the number 4 brand overall?
What do Westinghouse Washer & Dryers, Volkswagen Beetles, Amana Microwaves and Corona Beer have in common?
What is a Cereal Adjunct?….if it’s in my beer, is it bad for me?
What is the next BIG thing in Beer.
For over 30 years he has fought on the frontlines of the Domestic and International Beer Wars, in both the Ad Agency and Brewery side of the business.
Educated at both Claremont McKenna College and Harvard, Ralph’s has worked with SAB Miller, Anheuser Busch, FEMSa Mexico, Molson Coors and Heineken both here and abroad. |
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TOWN ADMINSTRATOR: TOWN OF COLUMBINE VALLEY
Mar. 06, 2018
J.D. McCrumb is passionate about the betterment of his community with a particular draw to the local government and non-profit sectors. Currently the Town Administrator of Columbine Valley, Colorado, J.D. serves as the Town's CEO overseeing municipal operations including town services and programs, advocacy efforts, and regional collaboration. J.D. also volunteers with local arts organizations including Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, for which he is a board member and authored the 10-year strategic plan, Vision 2025, and the Littleton Symphony Orchestra which has benefited from the creation of a 6-month action plan to improve administrative structure and governance policies. Prior to his current roles, J.D. worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Town of Parker, Colorado, and Historic Denver, Inc., an advocacy and educationally focused organization most commonly known for operating the historic Molly Brown House in Denver, CO. A Colorado native, J.D. attended Montana State University and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Colorado – Denver. In his free time, J.D. enjoys time with his wife and two young daughters. |
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Mar. 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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Mar. 14, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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Mar. 18, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Let's Go Bowling! 2nd Annual Pro Bowling Competition Rotary Club of Littleton Mixed Teams Families and Guests Welcome! Sunday, March 18th at 4 pm $20/person (charged on member's next quarter's invoice) includes: Bowling, Shoe rental, Pizza and Libation! Or..... Just come and watch! We need Cheerleaders Too! RSVP by Friday, March 9th. AMF Belleview Lanes 4900 S. Federal Blvd., Englewood, Colorado 80110 Please sign up online. Space may be limited. Cancellations or no-shows after the RSVP date will be be charged for the event on their next invoice. |
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DOCTORS CARE
Mar. 20, 2018
Bebe has over 30 years working experience in the nonprofit sector focusing on serving the needs of low income children and families, 18 as CEO of Doctors Care. Bebe’s passion is to support and create a more just and fair society for all members of our community. She continues to innovate solutions to strengthen the nonprofit sector and insure that everyone has the health care and health coverage they need to live happy and productive lives. Selected as a Colorado Trust Fellow in 1996, she returned to school to receive a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University. She enjoys her work on many community boards and committees as well as previous work for The Women’s Foundation of Colorado as Program Director, Director of Development for The Gathering Place, Executive Director for Douglas County Senior Services, and Director of Social Services for Sheridan County Memorial Hospital in Wyoming. Located in Littleton, Colorado, Doctors Care is a private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving health access for low-income individuals in the South Metro Denver area. Through its integrated primary care clinic, network of specialists and hospital services, and programs designed to address socioeconomic barriers to health and well-being, thousands of individuals have access to quality, affordable primary and specialty care and support services through Doctors Care. Doctors Care has been a recipient of grants from the Littleton Rotary Foundation for the past several years. |
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Mar. 26, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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W.A.S.H. PROJECT IN THE COUNTRY OF GEORGIA
Mar. 27, 2018
Steve Werner has been a Rotarian for over 28 years and currently is in the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast. He is also active on the District WASH Committee, co-chairs the District Peace Corps/Rotary Partnership Committee and he’s active with Wasrag. He has chaired, co-chaired and served as program chair for the World Water Summit which is always held the day before the RI Convention. Werner has worked for large international NGOs such as CARE (Regional Director), Habitat for Humanity International (Senior VP for Programs), Water For People (CEO) and the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Executive Director). Currently, he consults with international nonprofits around program development, fundraising expansion, board development, and strategic planning. He is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (South Korea and the country of Georgia), a Kellogg Foundation Leadership Fellow, and a Salzburg (Austria) Fellow. |
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OUR COLORADO ROCKIES: WILL THIS BE THE YEAR?
Apr. 03, 2018
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THE 2018 ROSE PARADE ROTARY FLOAT - A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
Apr. 03, 2018
Littleton Rotarian and Evening Meeting Facilitator Karlyn McCrumb traveled to Pasadena, CA to help decorate the Rotary float in the 2018 Rose Parade. The float, with the theme of "Planting the Seeds of Service" was the winner of the Princess Trophy for the most outstanding floral presentation among floats under 35 feet in length. Come hear all about what it takes to put together these beautiful floats and take a behind-the-scenes photo tour to watch this float being built. |
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Apr. 09, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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NEWER MEMBER CLASSIFICATION TALKS
Apr. 10, 2018
Always one of the most enjoyable and informative programs at Littleton Rotary, Classification Talks are short, 8-10 minute talks by newer members that tell their stories. Club members learn much about their newest friends and fellow Rotarians, including where they grew up, their education, careers, families, interests, and much more. All club members are encouraged to attend and make welcome these great additions to our Rotary Family.
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Apr. 11, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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SPECIAL COMBINED DAY AND EVENING MEETING - BOOK SIGNING - A COLORADO WINTER
Apr. 17, 2018 6:00 p.m.
John Fielder- Speaking April 17th “What a great opportunity for The Rotary Club of Littleton to Partner with John Fielder to raise $$ for hungry tummies and promote John’s Magnificent Colorado Photography.” The Day and Evening meetings will be combined and will be meeting at Pinehurst Country Club. We are hoping that as many of our Rotarians as possible will attend this meeting and bring friends and family to enjoy this great presentation! We will need you to sign up on our website for yourself and your guests for this very exciting event. John promises that it will be a very entertaining presentation with slide show, music and commentary. John will be “selling and signing all of his popular Colorado books including his latest book, A Colorado Winter, from which he will donate 30% of all sales to The Littleton Rotary Foundation” The money will be used at our Arty’s Friday Food Bag Program which provides nutritious meals for needy children who otherwise wouldn’t have enough food to eat over the weekend. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with an open reception and book sales during cocktails and after the show. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:15 and we will have a short business meeting at 6:45. John will be sharing his 1-hour slide show at 7:00. Meal price $20.00 for Rotarians, Family and Friends but must RSVP to eat. There will be an “Open Bar Cash Only”, no checks. This event will be open to the public to enjoy for cocktails and show only! Check out John’s latest book |
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Apr. 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
John Fielder- Speaking April 17th “What a great opportunity for The Rotary Club of Littleton to Partner with John Fielder to raise $$ for hungry tummies and promote John’s Magnificent Colorado Photography.” The Day and Evening meetings will be combined and will be meeting at Pinehurst Country Club. We are hoping that as many of our Rotarians as possible will attend this meeting and bring friends and family to enjoy this great presentation! We will need you to sign up on our website for yourself and your guests for this very exciting event. John promises that it will be a very entertaining presentation with slide show, music and commentary. John will be “selling and signing all of his popular Colorado books including his latest book, A Colorado Winter, from which he will donate 30% of all sales to The Littleton Rotary Foundation” The money will be used at our Arty’s Friday Food Bag Program which provides nutritious meals for needy children who otherwise wouldn’t have enough food to eat over the weekend. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with an open reception and book sales during cocktails and after the show. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:15 and we will have a short business meeting at 6:45. John will be sharing his 1-hour slide show at 7:00. Meal price $20.00 for Rotarians, Family and Friends but must RSVP to eat. Registration deadline is 12 noon on Thursday, April 12th. There will be an “Open Bar Cash Only”, no checks. This event will be open to the public to enjoy for cocktails and show only! Members of the public attending for cocktails and the show do not have to pre-register. Check out John’s latest book https://www.johnfielder.com/product/a-colorado-winter/ If you have questions, please call or email
Susan Sotack
303-979-3617
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Apr. 23, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Littleton Rotary is joining with the City of Littleton, South Suburban Parks & Rec, and the Crabapple Tree Foundation in the annual tree planting event. We will be planting 51 trees in pre-dug holes and back-filling them once in place. The work is expected to take less than two hours and we're needed 15-20 Rotary Volunteers to insure quick work of the task. Please sign up! Volunteers will assemble at 12:45 PM at: Walt Whitman Elementary School 6557 S Acoma St (MAP) |
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Apr. 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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NICOTINE, MARIJUANA, AND THE TEEN BRAIN
Apr. 24, 2018
Lorrie Odom received her MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1969. Following an internship and residency in pediatrics, she became a Fellow in Pediatric Oncology/Hematology and a Fellow in Pediatric Immunohematology. Her long and distinguished medical career has included clinical practice, teaching and research. Lorrie is an active volunteer in numerous organizations and advisory boards, most involving children's health, education, and well-being. |
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THE 2004 BULLDOZER RAMPAGE IN GRANBY COLORADO
May 01, 2018
Patrick F. Brower is the former editor and publisher of the Sky-Hi News, and a group of weekly and daily newspapers, in Granby, Colorado. He was published extensively for 28 years, as a reporter, editor and columnist and has received numerous statewide and regional awards for his writing. He’s also had short fiction published in the Redneck Review of Literature. His news articles have also been published in the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. Brower personally covered almost all of the hearings and interactions relating to the Killdozer rampage before it took place. Brower was also a victim of the rampage and extensively covered the event itself as well as its aftermath. After the newspapers were sold in 2007, Brower owned and operated his own public affairs consulting firm before working in grassroots economic development with the Grand Enterprise Initiative in Grand County. He continues to write. Brower graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in American Studies. He is an accomplished jazz drummer, an avid cross-country skier, runner and a masters level national champion biathlete. He has three children and continues to live in Granby, Colorado. Called “KILLDOZER: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage,” Patrick’s book takes readers through the rampage’s origins, the shocking event itself and the peculiar way in which the perpetrator of the rampage has become something like an American folk hero. The rampage took place on June 4, 2004 in the small town of Granby, Colorado, where Marvin Heemeyer, a former muffler shop owner, worked in secrecy for months and built a steel-enshrouded and concrete fortified bulldozer tank armed with three rifles — one of which was a 50-calibre sniper rifle. Invincible in this tank, in a two-and-a-half hour splurge, he proceeded to destroy much of the town, causing $10 million in damage.
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THE 2004 BULLDOZER RAMPAGE IN GRANBY COLORADO
May 01, 2018
Patrick F. Brower is the former editor and publisher of the Sky-Hi News, and a group of weekly and daily newspapers, in Granby, Colorado. He was published extensively for 28 years, as a reporter, editor and columnist and has received numerous statewide and regional awards for his writing. He’s also had short fiction published in the Redneck Review of Literature. His news articles have also been published in the Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. Brower personally covered almost all of the hearings and interactions relating to the Killdozer rampage before it took place. Brower was also a victim of the rampage and extensively covered the event itself as well as its aftermath. After the newspapers were sold in 2007, Brower owned and operated his own public affairs consulting firm before working in grassroots economic development with the Grand Enterprise Initiative in Grand County. He continues to write. Brower graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in American Studies. He is an accomplished jazz drummer, an avid cross-country skier, runner and a masters level national champion biathlete. He has three children and continues to live in Granby, Colorado. Called “KILLDOZER: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage,” Patrick’s book takes readers through the rampage’s origins, the shocking event itself and the peculiar way in which the perpetrator of the rampage has become something like an American folk hero. The rampage took place on June 4, 2004 in the small town of Granby, Colorado, where Marvin Heemeyer, a former muffler shop owner, worked in secrecy for months and built a steel-enshrouded and concrete fortified bulldozer tank armed with three rifles — one of which was a 50-calibre sniper rifle. Invincible in this tank, in a two-and-a-half hour splurge, he proceeded to destroy much of the town, causing $10 million in damage. |
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May 04, 2018 9:00 a.m. - May 17, 2018 10:00 a.m.
Each Friday and some select Thursdays, we need four (4) happy volunteers to Pack grocery bags for students at Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly named Centennial Elementary). Littleton Rotary, in partnership with the school, is focusing on the needs of students whose families are struggling to provide sufficient food for their children, especially over weekends when they don't receive school supplied lunches. At 9 AM, volunteers gather at Centennial Lutheran Church to pack bags of groceries containing enough food for six meals including fresh fruit and milk. In just one hour’s time, all bags are packed and ready to be delivered to Centennial Academy. |
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HOW TO ORDER MEDICATIONS ONLINE AND BE SAFE
May 08, 2018
David Lewis is a former Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow who lives in SW Denver. He retired at the end of 2015 from a career in the newspaper industry and non-profits, but remains a consultant in both fields besides caring for grandchildren and working on his golf and tennis games. His program is about how to safely order prescription drugs on the Internet, and it is a personal story connected to his family. He is an adviser to the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies. Libby Baney is the founder and executive director of the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, Libby leads ASOP Global operations, shapes public policy, and advocates for increased international attention to the issue of illegal online drug sellers. Libby began working on Internet pharmacy issues in 2009 when she helped to launch a loose coalition, which grew into ASOP Global. A lawyer by training and health advocate by nature, Libby is a prolific speaker and writer, regularly engaging with diverse audiences on issues at the intersection of Internet technology and healthcare. She leads strategic workshops and speaks on these issues worldwide; writes policy documents; and interacts with international corporate leaders and policymakers. Libby’s work spans multiple continents, which has been covered by local, national and international media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Indianapolis Star, Inside Health Policy, Pharmacy Today, ABC News, CNN, and C-SPAN. In addition to her work for ASOP Global, Libby is a Principal at FaegreBD Consulting and Counsel with Faegre Baker Daniels LLP where she works on Internet policy, intellectual property rights, pharmacy, telemedicine/telehealth, and pharmaceutical supply chain matters. |
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May 09, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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May 14, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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STATE OF THE BEER UNION
May 15, 2018
Ralph Alvarez is the Founder/CEO of Blue Ocean Mercantile Teaser: Ever wonder why the most average tasting beer (to be kind) has become the #1 Import in the USA and the number 4 brand overall? What do Westinghouse Washer & Dryers, Volkswagen Beetles, Amana Microwaves and Corona Beer have in common? What is a Cereal Adjunct?….if it’s in my beer, is it bad for me? What is the next BIG thing in Beer.
For over 30 years he has fought on the frontlines of the Domestic and International Beer Wars, in both the Ad Agency and Brewery side of the business. Educated at both Claremont McKenna College and Harvard, Ralph’s has worked with SAB Miller, Anheuser Busch, FEMSa Mexico, Molson Coors and Heineken both here and abroad.
He will share with the group his perspective on the US beer business’ current state of affairs and will reveal insights and observations that have prompted him to greenfield a new company that, as he puts it, will become a player of consequence in the import beer landscape- Blue Ocean Mercantile |
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THE LIBERTY DAY INSTITUTE
May 15, 2018
Ben Franklin challenged us that we will have a republic only if we can keep it. But this great nation will be unable to heed his words if our citizens are not proactive in educating others—especially fifth graders learning about government for the first time. When Andy McKean founded the Liberty Day Institute in 1996, he never anticipated the things we would accomplish. Because of years of hard work and dedication exerted by countless individuals and our many partners, hundreds of thousands of kids have received copies of the the Liberty Day Institute booklets containing the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of these youngsters have learned directly from national and community leaders, parents, teachers, college students, and so many others just what it means to be an American. the Liberty Day Institute has strived to educate tomorrow’s leaders exactly why it is that our nation’s founding documents are so important—and why it is so essential that we preserve them and the freedoms they entail. |
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May 19, 2018 10:00 a.m. - May 20, 2018 11:00 a.m.
DISTRICT CELEBRATION | MAY 19-20 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
BUSINESS EXPO REGISTRATION INFO - CLICK HERE |
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May 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Become a volunteer and help the Littleton Rotary Club as we provide an hour of games and fun activities to the residents of the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. This project, started by the Littleton Rotary Club's Evening Meeting group, welcomes volunteers to join with them in this happy, hour-long activity. |
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN - CASA
Jun. 05, 2018
Every day in our country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. This is a reality that Advocates for Children CASA rallies to change by training Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers), with the hope that these important voices will be heard in our communities.
For more than 32 years, Advocates for Children CASA has served abused and neglected children in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties). CASA volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect at the hands of those who are supposed to care for them. Each volunteer strives to ensure that all children dream, thrive, and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment. Through the incredible strength of these volunteers, Advocates for Children-CASA advocated for the safety and well-being of 937 children last year, alone. For more information about the important work that Advocates for Children CASA is doing in our community, please check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa8-K6tYvCg&feature=youtu.be.
On June 5, the Littleton Rotary Club will be joined by Josefina Raphael-Miliner (Executive Director), Andrea Tagtow (Director of Development & Community Relations), and Jack Cregan (Development Coordinator). The three are part of Advocates for Children CASA’s development team and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in child welfare and the important roles that CASA volunteers play in children’s’ lives. |
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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN - CASA
Jun. 05, 2018
Every day in our country, 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect, and four of them will die. This is a reality that Advocates for Children CASA rallies to change by training Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA volunteers), with the hope that these important voices will be heard in our communities.
For more than 32 years, Advocates for Children CASA has served abused and neglected children in Colorado’s 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert counties). CASA volunteers are trained to represent the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect at the hands of those who are supposed to care for them. Each volunteer strives to ensure that all children dream, thrive, and grow with a sense of belonging and empowerment. Through the incredible strength of these volunteers, Advocates for Children-CASA advocated for the safety and well-being of 937 children last year, alone. For more information about the important work that Advocates for Children CASA is doing in our community, please check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa8-K6tYvCg&feature=youtu.be.
On June 5, the Littleton Rotary Club will be joined by Josefina Raphael-Miliner (Executive Director), Andrea Tagtow (Director of Development & Community Relations), and Jack Cregan (Development Coordinator). The three are part of Advocates for Children CASA’s development team and have a wealth of experience and knowledge in child welfare and the important roles that CASA volunteers play in children’s’ lives. |
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Jun. 09, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Be part of one of the most fun nights in Littleton as we serve beer and sell raffle tickets to raise money for the foundation. More details provided as the event nears!!!! Currently, we aren't certain if we'll be running one tent or two, but we wanted to give everyone adequate time to plan ahead, save the date or whatever you need to do to set aside some time that evening. Email or call Drew with any questions! |
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Jun. 11, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the 2nd Monday evening of the month, Littleton Rotary members and friends volunteer to spend time helping Project C.U.R.E. in sorting donated medical supplies and equipment. Our help in this effort are critical to Project C.U.R.E.'s ability to inventory and catalog the hundreds of items they receive weekly. Be sure and sign up for this hands-on work. Volunteers will be helped with this work by experienced Project C.U.R.E. staff who can identify the various items being sorted. Please use the online registration tool to register for this event. Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent). To volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., please complete the following steps.: 1. Go to http://vhub.at/1RNIWNE 2. On the calendar, click on your event. 3. Click ‘Sign Up’ on right hand side 4. Create an account by filling out all the required information (you choose username and password, no restrictions) and then click next to fill out all required information 5. Click next to confirm account creation 6. Read liability release, click “I understand” and click next 7. You’re now registered for your event! Please keep in mind the following: -Volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shoes in the warehouse. -Wear weather-appropriate clothing as it is colder in winters and warmer in summers. -Please arrive on-time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done. |
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OUR ALASKAN RV ADVENTRURE
Jun. 12, 2018
Bob and his wife Nanci have driven the 5,000 mile (plus) trip from mid-western U.S. to Anchorage Alaska in a motorhome, not once, but twice! They just completed the second adventure last month. Most tourists to our 49th state get there by plane or cruise ship. The land route offers non-stop scenery and a chance to explore areas that most tourists never get a chance to see. Bob will share only a few of his over 5,000 pictures depicting the scenic beauty and wildlife encountered on these trips, and share some of the stories about why these trips were "an adventure". |
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Jun. 13, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join your friends & colleagues, meet other young professionals, and enjoy an opportunity to unwind, network, and otherwise expand your professional contacts in a happy and casual setting. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary Club, whose members represents a cross section of business and professional leaders, this event is planned with you in mind. Cash bar. |
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