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Sep. 08, 2017 9:00 a.m. - Nov. 16, 2017 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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Sep. 25, 2017 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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CHASING SUMMER: MY YEAR TRAVELING IN LATIN AMERICA
Oct. 03, 2017
Diana and her family recently returned from a 11 month family sabbatical traveling through Central and South America. Her daughter was adopted from Guatemala and they home schooled her through their travels and learned some Spanish as they went. Diana will share some of her reflections about the people and the places she visited. |
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JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Oct. 03, 2017
Diane Messamore is a member of the Board of Directors for Jefferson Center for Mental Health. She is also a 27 year member of Denver Mile High Rotary and is Co-chair of the District 5450 Rotary Mental Health Initiatives. Diane is a retired attorney and resides in Littleton with her husband Ken. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Krista Lewis – Director of Development, Jefferson Center for Mental Health Ms. Lewis joined Jefferson Center for Mental Health in December of 2013. As Director of Development, she oversees the overall strategy to maintain and expand philanthropic support for the organization through individual, corporate, foundation and governmental funding. Since her time at Jefferson Center, the contributed revenue has grown from $2M to nearly $4M. Ms. Lewis has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre from the University of Colorado and has been a development professional for over a decade. |
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Oct. 07, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Building WASH Capacity and Sustainability”
$50 attendees ($40 Early Bird Price through September 7th) |
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Oct. 09, 2017 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. Follow these instruction: 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, 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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ANNUAL CLUB VISITATION AND PRESENTATION
Oct. 10, 2017
Abbas Rajabi, an American by choice, grew up in Hamadan, Iran in a large family. His passion for education brought him to the United States where he pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas in Arlington. After working at several large companies, Abbas decided that his entrepreneurial spirit was too strong to deny. He began several small businesses in Texas, South Carolina and then Colorado while also building a family. Most recently, he is the founder and president of Mohegan Capital, a private real estate investment fund specializing in value-add and income producing industrial real estate. Abbas is a very proud Denver Southeast Rotarian; he believes Rotary is the most prestigious Service, Philanthropic and Networking organization ever. Abbas has a great passion for service. As tragedies erupted around the world, he channeled the power of his Rotary family to help those in need. His passion for education inspired him to create “Pencils for Peace” - a program that gave school supplies to Afghan children. Abbas along with his Rotary friends were involved in remodeling numerous orphanages in Mexico as well as the coordination and execution of a trip to Thailand to help victims of the 2004 Tsunami. After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Abbas arranged a fundraiser to benefit the brave NYFD firefighters and took a check to the New York City Rotary club. At the height of the housing crisis in the United States, Abbas coordinated the efforts of Rotarians and volunteers to help families in Denver’s east Colfax area motels buy much needed food and gifts during the holiday season. When Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy and the tornados in Joplin, Missouri happened, Abbas was quick to organize his club and the Rotary District to help those in need. Most recently Abbas served on the District’s Flood Relief Committee, fundraising for victims of the 2013 Boulder flood. In 2002-2003 he was named District 5450’s Rotarian of the Year, and remains a committed Rotarian after more than 25 years. Abbas is married to Sami Rajabi who he met in Iran while in high school. Their first big adventure together was when Sami joined Abbas in the United States over 44 years ago. She is involved in their businesses, and uses her financial acumen and passion to help ensure a successful family business. Sami and Abbas are proud of their four very accomplished children; a journalist and mother, a lawyer and volunteer firefighter, a physician at Harvard, and a post-doctoral fellow at U of Penn Annenberg School. All of the Rajabi's children are also Paul Harris Fellows. They have two grandchildren who bring them great joy. Aside from time with family, Abbas and Sami love spending what time they may have dreaming about traveling, reading, boating, watching films, grilling on the back deck and hosting their friends for fun, food, and fellowship! |
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Oct. 11, 2017 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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Oct. 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. - Oct. 21, 2017 5:00 p.m.
Members, Carl and Patty help out at this event each year and are encouraging more of our club members to volunteer as judges (they train you) in this remarkable youth competition. The following is the invitation to volunteer from the Executive Director of Front Range BEST, Tami Kirkland: I am excited to report we had a very successful Kickoff event with Rocky Mountain BEST at Englewood High School. This year’s theme is about firefighting and is the first game that permits the robot to shoot a projectile game piece! We are now planning for a successful completion to our 2017 Crossfire season and are in need of your help. We need Littleton Rotary volunteers for the following events:
Our events are all at Englewood High School. We will provide training for each of these positions and all areas have rubrics to keep the judging consistent. Thank you for considering these rewarding volunteer positions. |
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MY HONOR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE & WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Oct. 17, 2017
Erica Shields
Rotarian Erica Shields loves serving in her community and has done so with passion. She has led grassroots efforts to collect socks and other needs for those less fortunate in our schools and communities and Jeffco’s most impacted schools, as well as our retired and active-duty military. She is actively involved in serving our veterans in many capacities and was honored to be a member of the recent Honor Flight taking military veterans to Washington DC to honor their service.
Gary McDonald
Originally from Pittsburgh, his family moved to Colorado when he was in junior high. He met his wife of 33 years at CSU and has worked at Wells Fargo for 21 years. He became interested in Wreaths Across America through his involvement in the Veterans’ Team Member Network there and when his father, a WWII POW was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in 2014. |
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Oct. 21, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Perfect for any Rotarian who wants to learn more about the larger world of Rotary and build the leadership skills. |
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Oct. 23, 2017 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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CITY OF LITTLETON - AGING WELL RESOURCE CENTER
Oct. 24, 2017
Claire Mattoon is the Programming and Outreach Librarian and Aging Well Resource Center Program Coordinator for the Bemis Public Library in Littleton. Born and raised on the North Front Range of Colorado, she has always had a passion for books, reading, and libraries. A Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver has allowed her to earn money for the time she would be spending at the public library anyway. She has been at Bemis Public Library for four years, working with teenagers, adults, and seniors, focusing on providing programs and events to engage and inform the community. Her passion for sharing knowledge and resources can't be contained in just four walls, so it's a good thing that her job now calls for her to go out into the community, and bring the library to the people! |
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Oct. 27, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Come join your fellow Rotarians in helping solve a "Humorous Murder Mystery" over a buffet dinner at a mansion once used as a mortuary. The Adams Mystery Playhouse is Denver's premier mystery dinner theater and has been a total success since its opening in 2006. The mystery: In 1954, throughout the desert in New Mexico there have been a series of unexplained deaths. The minimal data sent to the FBI in Washington has brought two scientists, Dr. Braintree & Professor Medford, to the town of Radium Springs — with a most startlingly theory! Wildcat Drilling! Lost Gold Mines! Entomologists! — What is going on here? Cost is $25.00 per person, and includes dinner, mystery show, and servers gratuity. Alcohol, Bar, and Actors Gratuity not included. Seating is limited so make your RSVP quickly! Absolute deadline for RSVP's is Wednesday, October 4th. |
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NEPAL: THE VILLAGE
Oct. 31, 2017
Rotarian Chandra Sharma was born in a small village south of Kathmandu Nepal. He finished his MBA program from Tribhuvan University. He came to Colorado in 1986 and finished his MS in Accounting from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is married with 2 grown boys. Both are gainfully employed and enjoying their lives on the East Coast. During his life in the USA he has started several different ventures and finally after 30 years he sold all of his businesses and planned to retire. After retiring for one year he decided to join Waddell & Reed as a Financial Advisor. In the past he has served in different capacities with several different nonprofit organizations. Chandra’s presentation will discuss some of the history of Nepal as well as the opportunities and challenges faced by his native country. |
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Nov. 04, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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LIAR, LIAR PANTS ON FIRE
Nov. 07, 2017
Question: What do Lance Armstrong, Chris Christie and Vladimir Putin have in common? Answer: Traci Brown’s revealed their secrets to the world. And she’s told the world what they’re not saying. NBC, CBS and Fox have asked this body language expert to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight. And she can help your team reveal the secrets your clients are keeping from you that are impacting your bottom line. In her fast paced, interactive programs that are sure to entertain, Traci teaches lie, fraud and identity theft detection she’s used to get to the truth in billion dollar business deals, crimes and politics. Traci is not only a master lie detector, she’s a persuasion expert. Her persuasion system landed her a lucrative product deal with Kevin Harrington, a Shark from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank and took her on a wild ride to the big time consumer markets of TV shopping channels, infomercials and beyond. You’ll be able to immediately use the same tools to create more success in your own organization and personal life…so you see more zeroes (before the decimal) in your bank account. Traci has even adapted the skills to talk herself out of an embarrassing number of traffic tickets. She’ll teach you how to do it, too! After her fast paced, interactive programs that are sure to entertain, you’ll be able to immediately use the same tools to create more success in your own organization and personal life…so you see more zeroes (before the decimal) in your bank account. Traci is a Three Time US Collegiate Cycling Champion and former member of Team USA. Yeah, she’s fast on 2 wheels and looks pretty good in spandex. And just ask her how she used body language to win bike races. Yep, it’s true. She is the past president of the National Speaker’s Association Colorado Chapter and the author of four books, How to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft, Persuasion Point, Body Language Confidential and Body Language for Profits. She lives in Boulder CO with her rocket scientist husband and her Siberian Husky. |
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Nov. 08, 2017 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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Nov. 11, 2017 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, November 8 th. of where you will be going, with directions, what you should bring, and any other vital info. When you sign up, please let us know if you would like to host and if you have any serious food allergies in the comment space. It will be a fun evening. We expect to see you all for this special event! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, November 4 TH AT 5:00 PM |
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Nov. 13, 2017 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. Follow these instruction: 1.Returning volunteers, please register at: http://cerv.is/m?0076gKKYPx7 2. NEW Event Registration Code: KKYPx7 3. Be sure to register as an individual, not a group. If this is your first time volunteering with Project C.U.R.E., please email me, rondaraz@aol.com , and I will include you in our reservation count until you can set up your account at the Denver warehouse. 4. Also, 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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Nov. 14, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Channel your "inner elves" as we fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies & other gifts, to be sent to children in need all around the world. Feel free to wear your favorite holiday gear to help get in the Christmas spirit! Friends and family members of all ages are welcome, please contact Lisa Bush at 303-906-3200 or LisaBushSellsHomes@gmail.com with any questions. |
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office-Business Academy
Nov. 21, 2017 6:30 p.m.
We're pleased to have Jeffco Deputy Sheriff, Brad Herman, Jr. join us to present a new program for business owners and leaders called the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Business Academy. Brad tells us, "I am a Colorado native, married for 21 years with two children, one in college, the other in high school. I grew up in southwest Denver/Jefferson County, graduating from John F Kennedy high school, and attended the Colorado School of Mines. I have been a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff’s Office for 10 years, spending 5 years in Detentions, 5 years in Patrol, and recently in Public Affairs/Crime Prevention. Our 1st Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Business Academy was held in October. The academy offered business leaders and owners proactive information concerning theft, fraud, active shooters, and site security assessments, all at no charge." |
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Nov. 27, 2017 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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GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER
Nov. 28, 2017
Jim Rohrer, our District Visioning Chair, has developed a program to help clubs identify their strengths and areas where improvement is possible. Growing Stronger Together gives club members an opportunity to complete an anonymous four question survey to see what aspects of the club the members consider to be strengths or non-strengths. The idea is to utilize the results of the survey as a logical starting point for some new club initiatives. Jim presented the program and survey to Carbon Valley Rotary in September – the club had a 92% participation rate. Sixty-five percent of the members said they joined Rotary as an opportunity for service, and while the club does focus a majority of efforts on community service, many survey comments noted a lack of true community impact. Club President Beverly Mendel stated “the survey results were a real “eye-opener” and members and the board have already had several brainstorming sessions including the possibility of varying meeting times and surveying the three towns about community needs.” |
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Nov. 28, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
We have a limited number of spots available for volunteers at Operation Christmas Child's distribution center, where we’ll help to send millions of shoeboxes filled with gifts to needy children all over the world! Please note: all volunteers must be at least 13 years old and capable of standing for extended periods. This activity takes place in a warehouse, so please wear layers for warmth. Please contact Lisa Bush at 303-906-3200 or LisaBushSellsHomes@gmail.com with any questions. When: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6-10 p.m. -- 8 volunteer spots available Where: 10000 E 45th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238 (near I-70 & Havana) – let’s plan to carpool! |
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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. 02, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Littleton Rotary continues its ongoing partnership with South Suburban Parks & Rec Dist to help make the Holiday Season special for area children and their families. Breakfast With Santa is a Littleton tradition that dates back many years to a time when Littleton Rotary began the Lunch With Santa program focused on needy families and their children who were clients of IFTF (Inter-Faith Task Force), which today is known as Integrated Family Community Services. Today, the happy event is open to all within the Greater Littleton Area. Our Club provides the hands-on help needed in cooking and serving the pancake & sausage breakfast. Some a few of our members help out in the kitchen, but most help by greeting the children and families, serving the plates of pancakes, and busing the tables. The interaction with members of our community is wonderful and your participation is very much needed. Please register to participate in this fun event. We need you! |
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ANNUAL CLUB VISITATION AND PRESENTATION
Dec. 05, 2017
Abbas Rajabi, an American by choice, grew up in Hamadan, Iran in a large family. His passion for education brought him to the United States where he pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas in Arlington. After working at several large companies, Abbas decided that his entrepreneurial spirit was too strong to deny. He began several small businesses in Texas, South Carolina and then Colorado while also building a family. Most recently, he is the founder and president of Mohegan Capital, a private real estate investment fund specializing in value-add and income producing industrial real estate. Abbas is a very proud Denver Southeast Rotarian; he believes Rotary is the most prestigious Service, Philanthropic and Networking organization ever. Abbas has a great passion for service. As tragedies erupted around the world, he channeled the power of his Rotary family to help those in need. His passion for education inspired him to create “Pencils for Peace” - a program that gave school supplies to Afghan children. Abbas along with his Rotary friends were involved in remodeling numerous orphanages in Mexico as well as the coordination and execution of a trip to Thailand to help victims of the 2004 Tsunami. After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Abbas arranged a fundraiser to benefit the brave NYFD firefighters and took a check to the New York City Rotary club. At the height of the housing crisis in the United States, Abbas coordinated the efforts of Rotarians and volunteers to help families in Denver’s east Colfax area motels buy much needed food and gifts during the holiday season. When Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy and the tornados in Joplin, Missouri happened, Abbas was quick to organize his club and the Rotary District to help those in need. Most recently Abbas served on the District’s Flood Relief Committee, fundraising for victims of the 2013 Boulder flood. In 2002-2003 he was named District 5450’s Rotarian of the Year, and remains a committed Rotarian after more than 25 years. Abbas is married to Sami Rajabi who he met in Iran while in high school. Their first big adventure together was when Sami joined Abbas in the United States over 44 years ago. She is involved in their businesses, and uses her financial acumen and passion to help ensure a successful family business. Sami and Abbas are proud of their four very accomplished children; a journalist and mother, a lawyer and volunteer firefighter, a physician at Harvard, and a post-doctoral fellow at U of Penn Annenberg School. All of the Rajabi's children are also Paul Harris Fellows. They have two grandchildren who bring them great joy. Aside from time with family, Abbas and Sami love spending what time they may have dreaming about traveling, reading, boating, watching films, grilling on the back deck and hosting their friends for fun, food, and fellowship! |
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MY EXPERIENCE IN PERU AS A CHOICE VOLUNTEER
Dec. 05, 2017
My name is Alexa Nofsinger. I recently graduated from Western State Colorado University with a double Bachelors degree in Business and Psychology. I am getting my graduate certification in Multi Media Journalism and then want to get my Masters in marketing and eventually work for a travel/adventure magazine. In my free time I love to explore the mountains with my dog either by foot or by jeep, practice photography, spend time at the gym, and write on my blog.
I've been to 13 countries in the last five years. I travel because I am curious to see what kinds of landscapes, cultures, foods, and people are all over the world. My last trip was to Peru with a Utah based company called CHOICE. I chose to venture with CHOICE not only because it gave me an opportunity to experience another beautiful country, but also because I wanted my next trip after studying abroad to be for someone else and not for myself. |
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Dec. 07, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The 11th annual State of the State Luncheon co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Southeast Denver and District 5450 will be held December 7 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center (noon to 1:30 pm). In addition to keynote speaker Susan Klebold, Governor John Hickenlooper will address the State’s efforts in the areas of mental health and wellness. The luncheon will be preceded by a Mental Well-Being Symposium presented by the Rotary Mental Health Initiative (9 am-11:20 am; no charge to attend) and a Mental Health & Wellness Expo (11:00-11:55 am; no charge to attend). Registration opens in early October. Register on the District 5450 Website. |
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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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