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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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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND REPORTS FOR 2017-18
Jun. 19, 2018
Trivia question: What do Club President Belinda Bianchi and President-Elect Bill White have in common?
In addition to installing officers for the new year, there will be recognitions, awards, review of last year's accomplishments as well as goals and plans for the new Rotary year.
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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND REPORTS FOR 2017-18
Jun. 19, 2018
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Jun. 25, 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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A. LINCOLN PRESENTER
Jun. 26, 2018
Bruce Spear, a member of the Englewood Rotary Club, is an expert in Underwater Acoustics and Sonar Systems. While working in Washington, D.C. a number of years ago, so many people noticed his resemblance to our 16th President that he was sometimes greeted on the street as "Mr. President". He took up the study of President Lincoln and is a member of The Association of Lincoln Presenters. Bruce has been sharing his portrayal of Lincoln to schools and clubs since 1996. |
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LITTLETON PUBLIC WORKS
Jul. 10, 2018
Keith Reester is the Public Works Director for the City of Littleton. Keith stepped into that role as Acting Director in June 2017. Prior to Littleton, he operated his own consulting firm Reester & Associates engaging with government, private and non-profit organizations driving performance innovation, analysis, and leadership improvements. Keith has extensive experience as a local government leader in multiple cities across the country. Reester is also the author of the book Define. Measure. Create – Inspiring a Leadership Journey. Keith Reester can be reached at kreester@littltetongov.org
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Jul. 14, 2018 7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as we help Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver build homes at their largest project ever, Sheridan Square. Located in the blocks bordered by S Knox Court, W Lehigh Ave., S Irving Street, and W Kenyon Ave. in the City of Sheridan, this development will eventually have 63 townhomes. No previous construction experience is necessary - just a willingness to learn. Construction supervisors will provide any necessary training and ensure you are assigned tasks within your comfort level. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. 16-17 years old have some restrictions and must have a parental waiver and medical release signed. An information packet with directions and additional details will be sent to all participants. All volunteers must be on site by 7:50 AM for a mandatory safety briefing. All volunteers are expected to stay the entire work day. The worksite address is 3791 S Irving Street, Sheridan, CO 80110. Some mapping software will put you several blocks south of the worksite if you put in that address. Google maps seems to get you to the right location. Signups need to be complete by June 30 so Habitat can complete plans for work projects that day. Once you are signed up, I will also give you instructions for doing a required registration on the Habitat for Humanity Group Volunteer Website. This gives Habitat contact information to be used in the unlikely occurrance of accidents, and will allow you to complete a liability waiver which will expedite getting started with work the morning of July 14. We have been allocated 10 volunteer positions for this project. There will also be volunteers on site from other groups. If there are not 10 club members or friends and family members registered by June 27, we will open this activity to other Rotary Clubs in the area that we have partnered with in the past.
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LANDSCAPE USING NATIVE PLANTS
Jul. 17, 2018
After graduating from CSU in Horticulture/Landscape Design, Beth spent decades as a professional horticulturist, including several years at Hudson Gardens. She’s been a Master Gardener in both Jefferson and Arapahoe counties, and has worked at South Platte Park in varying capacities since 2005. She has been a full-time Park Interpreter since early 2012. She is also a licensed secondary math teacher. Beth’s experience as an educator and interpreter has helped her develop her style as an approachable and inclusive instructor. Beth is passionate about helping home owners choose appropriate plant material to create their own best landscape while using water responsibly. In her own colorful landscape, the backyard is comprised of regional natives, and the front yard is predominantly xeric. |
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WASTEWATER BASICS: EVERYTHING YOU DID OR DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE WATER GOING DOWN YOUR DRAIN
Jul. 17, 2018
Karen Bish started as an intern for the Littleton/ Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, now known as the South Platte Water Renewal Partners, in 2003 and was hired on full time as an apprentice operator in 2004. Since that time, Karen has worked her way up in state certification licenses, earning her Wastewater A, (which is the highest level), Water D, and Industrial Wastewater D licenses. Karen is a successful graduate of the Water Quality Management associate program at Red Rocks Community College and additionally holds a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, minor in biology, from University of Northern Colorado. Karen has moved up several times since starting at South Platte Water Renewal Partners and is currently the Community Outreach Supervisor. Karen is married and enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband.
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Jul. 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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ANNUAL CLUB VISIT
Jul. 24, 2018
Sandy is from Millville, New Jersey, attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI where she received a Bachelors in Physical Therapy in 1965.
She moved to Frisco, Colorado in 1977 where she raised 4 children and had several Physical Therapy clinics. She volunteered in the community for many years before joining the Rotary Club of Summit County in 1991. She has served on numerous Club committees and was President of the Club 2007-08. On several occasions she has received the Club Outstanding Service award. Sandy also brought Visioning, long range goal setting for Clubs, to the District in 2009.
She met her partner, Lou Wagner, in Rotary and they have been together since 2002. Both Lou and Sandy are Paul Harris Fellows and have supported their Club Charitable Fund for many years. Sandy also continues to play an active role in the National Repertory Orchestra organization, bringing orchestral music to Summit County every summer for 7 weeks.
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HABITS OF HONOR AND PATRIOTISM
Jul. 31, 2018
Stoli is a retired Air Force Colonel who amassed 3,000 hours of F-16s flying time including 450 hours of combat time during most of his Air Force career while serving all around the world. Some of his most notable assignments were working on Capitol Hill as an Air Force Legislative Affairs officer and interacting with Representatives and Professional Staff Members on a daily basis. He also was the Vice Wing Commander at Kunsan Air Base in Korea where he commanded 4,000 Airmen, U.S. and Korean civilians conducting joint military operations and training to enhance U.S. and South Korean partnerships against the North Korean regime. Finally. Colonel Nikolai served on the Air Staff at the Pentagon executing an operational budget of over 7 billion dollars and overseeing Air Force training, acquisition and combat readiness. |
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Aug. 04, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This project will be focused on Rotary Peak on the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass. This is a collaboration between multiple Rotary Clubs, so it's a great time to socialize and network while providing a great service to the community & environment! Plan to Carpool. Meet at the Wooly Mammoth Ride Sharing Lots off I-70 at the Morrison Exit # 279 at 7:00am. Click here for map. Parking is VERY limited on Loveland Pass. Free parking available at nearby ski areas and some off-road parking areas along the road before and after the summit. Location = Map on Google Trail Stewards greet tourists and cyclists, offer ice water, trail maps, answer questions, and generally act as ambassadors for Rotary and Colorado.
Contact Rick Clark for complete details: rick@littletonrotary.org. |
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Aug. 04, 2018 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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CRUTCHES FOR AFRICA
Aug. 07, 2018
David Talbot is a child of the baby boom after WWII. Born in 1952, David started well but in the spring of 1955, when he was 2.5 years old, he contracted polio, just 2 weeks after the announcement that a vaccination had been discovered. David went through several years of rehab and started on his journey to overcome the physical restrictions that were the result with his bout with polio. As the challenge was physical, that is where David put his focus. High School football, mountain climbing and bicycling in Europe (even running with the bulls in Pamplona) were his signs that despite the disfiguration, he had whipped polio. Or so David thought. After a number of active careers from Dental Hygiene, teaching and professional photographer, He is now back in the struggle against polio. This time it is the return of the symptoms, not the disease itself. Joint, bone and muscle pain and a continued loss of strength in his polio affected left leg have left him back on crutches after some 45 years of freedom from mobility equipment. In 2005 David was in Uganda, East Africa with his wife Candice where they witnessed an incredible need for mobility devices. The impact of seeing the need first hand was the seed that grew into Crutches 4 Africa. Since the inception, 98,000 mobility devices have been given away free to people in need in 16 countries in Africa and 10 countries in other parts of the developing world. David is a Paul Harris fellow and is a member of Mountain Foothills Rotary club in Evergreen Colorado, and was the 2011 recipient of the International Service Award for a Polio Free World. Update: On November 13th, 2016, David died. He experienced major cardiac arrest during which his heart stopped altogether. CPR was performed for over 30 minutes and his heart was restarted with the help of some electrical shocks. His story of “new life” and recovery continues. |
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THE NFL SINCE 1970
Aug. 07, 2018
Scott Perry is an NFL Historian. His self-published book, NFL Since 1970, is in it's 9th season of being the ultimate way Pro-Football fans can keep track how their favorite team stacks up against the other 31 clubs in wins since the NFL/AFL merger. His goal is to see the book reach all 30 NFL markets and educate fans on what the true history is of each team. |
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Aug. 08, 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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Aug. 10, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Looking for help as our club kicks off Western Welcome Week. Tasks will be delegated once we get closer to the day and may include taking money, greeting people at the beginning of the line, line servers, cooks, lemonade, ice cream sales and/or lottery sales. This is a great event and is highly visible in the Littleton Community - should be lots of fun!! Call Drew Lang 303-807-4820 with any questions. |
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Aug. 13, 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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TLC MEALS ON WHEELS
Aug. 14, 2018
Diane McClymonds, Executive Director, TLC Meals on Wheels Diane McClymonds turned her passion for cooking and feeding people into a volunteer opportunity and later her vocation. She started her working career as a project manager for Citibank Diners Club. In 2004 she began volunteering for TLC Meals on Wheels as a driver. After spending 5 years as a volunteer on the TLC Meals on Wheels Board of Directors, she was hired as their Director of Operations in 2011. She was appointed by the Board as Executive Director in 2013 and continues to serve in that capacity. Although she loves to cook and feed people, she does not get to cook for the 400+ clients of TLC Meals on Wheels. |
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Aug. 18, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Aug. 19, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Summer Picnic will be catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ, winner of over 700 BBQ awards including Readers choice best BBQ from 5280 Magazine. Our picnic will be complete with red checkered tablecloths, Texas beef brisket, BBQ Pulled Chicken, Wilber Beans and Sweet Tea!! Please bring your families, and join your fellow Rotarians at Clement Park, Sunday August 19Th, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. We will be meeting at Picnic Shelter #8. There will be some entertaining games, trivia and prizes in fact… rumor has it that our new President might be leading us in a little “Lawn Hockey.” Please Register on line by August 16th to reserve your spot. |
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DRESS A GIRL AROUND THE WORLD
Aug. 21, 2018
Originally from Long Island, New York, Candice Talbot attended Mackinac College in Michigan and Mankato State University in Minnesota. She married David Talbot, founder of Crutches 4 Africa in 1976 in Colorado and they have foster parented 10 children over a period of 10 years. Candice worked as a dental assistant for 32 years and a professional wedding and portrait photographer for 32 years as Talbot Photography and Videography. She lived in a United Methodist Mission in Appalachian, KY for several years and spent a year and a half in Israel working on a Kibbutz near the Egyptian border. She loves to weave on a loom, has done leatherwork for many years, as well as stained glass, knitting, needlepoint, and cooking. The hobbies are on hold now as she has made a full time commitment to Crutches 4 Africa as Director of Operations. When in Africa in 2005, she taught sewing to locals in Uganda for a week, making dresses from huge donated t-shirts. She stayed in touch with the founder of Hope 4 Women. Dress a Girl Around the World is a Campaign under Hope 4 Women International (a 501 (c) 3 organization) bringing dignity to women around the world since 2006. Dress a Girl Around the World was started with pillowcase dresses at that time. Candice has made many of them herself, and continues to contribute help when possible with creation and distribution around the world. Dress a Girl Around the World dreams of a world in which every girl has at least one new dress. They want girls to know that they are worthy of respect, and that they are loved by God. |
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GRACEFULL COMMUNITY CAFE OF LITTLETON
Aug. 21, 2018
Heather has a diverse background first as a CPA and then as a high school business teacher, but she realized over the past decade that her true passion is bringing people together and building community over food. She and her husband Troy made a dramatic life change in 2012 by quitting their jobs and moving their family to Uganda, Africa for a year of service. It was during this experience that she confirmed the unique power of food to break down barriers. When she returned to the states, she decided it was time to pursue her lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. Her purpose in opening GraceFull is to love people well through food and invest in the local community by connecting people to new outlets for serving each other and opportunities to give back.
GraceFull Community Cafe opened in historic downtown Littleton on May 2016 and is a for profit restaurant that partners with GraceFull Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that invests in the Littleton community. GraceFull Foundation's mission is to provide a home in the Littleton community where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. The Foundation's primary program is Grace in Action meals which enables all guests to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, regardless of their ability to pay. Nearly 1 in 10 Coloradans struggles with hunger. Nearly 1 in 7 Colorado Kids may not know when/where they will get their next meal and more than 1 in 10 Colorado Seniors struggle with having enough food. GraceFull Foundation also provides 6 daily volunteer opportunities for people to serve at the cafe and invest in the Littleton community. Food security is a very real challenge and GraceFull Foundation is averaging 43 Grace in Action meals per day to individuals in the Littleton community who are in a season of struggle. You can visit gracefullcafe.com to learn more and see what is on the menu each week! |
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Aug. 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. - Dec. 21, 2018 10:00 a.m.
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. Our current packing schedule includes most Fridays with some Wednesday and Thursday opportunities.
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Aug. 27, 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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CELEBRATE! LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED ORGANIZATIONS
Sep. 04, 2018
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Sep. 04, 2018
This presentation is geared toward bringing the audience to explore an inner journey in order to reach higher levels of joy and peace. Looking deeper at how unresolved emotions play a role in what we manifest into our lives. Learning to shine the light of Forgiveness into the dark, secluded, area of the heart to free oneself from the victim inside. Thinking positive can only take you so far, as we can’t always “think” our way out, but must “feel” our way out, in order to obtain desired outcomes. As for myself, raised in NJ in a family where Schizophrenia impacted my beloved Mother, Brother, and relatives lives. An abusive father that made matters worse, followed by the tragic death of my best girlfriend at age 14, and the murder of my grandfather. I also faced mental health challenges myself, through the love of God and deep introspection I obtained an awareness of wisdom, compassion, and a message of hope. My family, through much suffering has come full circle, and has grown tremendously, at the end of the day we are all here to grow and evolve, and that is what I am here to teach.
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Sep. 06, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Sep. 07, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Sep. 10, 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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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LITTLETON
Sep. 11, 2018
Denise joined the City of Littleton as Economic Development Director in September of 2012. She looked to Littleton as the “best practices” resource when developing the business services model for her past position. Since joining the city Denise and her team have developed a business attraction program based on the robust services that help with business retention. Eric Ervin is an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Littleton’s Economic Development department providing businesses with market research, GIS (computer mapping and analysis), and business marketing strategies - both traditional and online. Mr. Ervin is a native of Littleton, Colorado and received his education from Colorado State University. He has worked for the City of Littleton since 1999.
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Sep. 12, 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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LITTLETON AND SOUTH METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT MERGER
Sep. 18, 2018
Littleton voters will decide on November 6 whether to merge fire and rescue services with South Metro Fire Rescue. City Manager Mark Relph, Littleton Interm Fire Chief Jeff Tasker, and South Metro Assistant Chief Mile Dell'Orfano will discuss the reasons for this proposed merger and explain the short and long term impact on the City of Littleton.
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MODERN DAY IRAN: MAKING SENSE OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
Sep. 18, 2018
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Sep. 24, 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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ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
Sep. 25, 2018
Matt Crane is serving his first full term as Clerk and Recorder. Matt was elected to oversee one of the busiest County offices, which is responsible for registering motor vehicles, recording deeds, issuing marriage and civil union licenses, registering voters, administering elections and maintaining records for the Board of County Commissioners. The office comprises 120 employees and four office locations. Matt is a fiscal conservative committed to providing excellent customer service and efficient government programs. Under Matt’s leadership, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office has adopted new technologies and improved business practices to better serve citizens and retain employees. Matt led the adoption of an electronic queuing system and posted wait times online, so citizens can plan a trip to our branches. He unveiled Colorado’s first self-service kiosks for license plate renewals. He also moved the County’s driver’s license and passport services to appointment-only, to eliminate long waits and ensure a more positive experience for customers. These initiatives have, in turn, helped to better manage the workload and reduce average wait times for Motor Vehicle services from 1 hour to just 15 minutes. In 2018, Matt’s goals include expanding the use and availability of Colorado MVExpress kiosks, rolling out a new computer system for document recording, supporting the launch of Colorado’s new motor vehicle computer system, and conducting successful elections, including Colorado’s first-ever Primary Election in which unaffiliated voters may cast a ballot. As the chief election official for the County, Matt is committed to conducting fair, accurate, secure and transparent elections. He is one of a select group of election administrators in Colorado with both state and county elections experience, and holds state and national certifications in elections. In 2007, Matt was invited to participate in identifying national election best practices with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Under Matt’s leadership, Arapahoe County piloted Colorado’s new risk limiting audit for election results, and adopted Colorado’s new uniform voting system in 2016, which features more efficient and auditable voting equipment. Matt serves as Secretary of the Colorado County Clerk’s Association, chair of the Colorado Electronic Recording Technology Board and member of the National Voter Registration Act Working Group. He is a member of the Leadership Denver Class of 2018. Matt lives in Littleton with his wife Lisa and their two children.
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CELEBRATE! LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED ORGANIZATIONS
Oct. 02, 2018
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FROM CONCEPTION TO SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH: HOW WE GET ROCKETS INTO SPACE
Oct. 02, 2018
Erik Larson and his father own UP Aerospace, Inc., a Colorado based company. Erik is an Aerospace Technician and he performs all the rocket design work, machining, and is the LCO (Launch Control Officer). UP Aerospace has successfully launched rockets for NASA, US Air Force, Dept. of Homeland Security, Lockheed Martin, and the DOD (Dept. of Defense). |
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Oct. 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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THE E-470 INTEROPERABILITY STORY
Oct. 09, 2018
Sheryl Machado is a Senior Associate at GBSM and serves as The Communications Consultant for the E-470 Public Highway Authority. Prior to joining GBSM, Sheryl worked as a consultant for Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), where she handled stakeholder communications and public information. Sheryl previously served as the public relations manager for Ames Construction, during which time she led the company’s communications and engagement for numerous large-scale infrastructure projects in Colorado including the construction of CDOT’s US 36 Express Lanes Project. Prior to entering the public relations sector Sheryl worked as an award winning journalist in the Texas and Colorado markets. Locally she worked for Denver’s WB2 News and Fox 31 News. She loves working as a consultant as she gets the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clients and projects and be out in the public, much like she is today sharing information with groups like the Rotary Club of Littleton. |
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Oct. 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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FACTS ABOUT THE LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOND REFERENDUM
Oct. 16, 2018
Club member Brian Ewert will be sharing the facts related to the LPS Board of Education and the LPS Long Range Planning Committee's future vision of the school district, including some new and renovated buildings and properties (LPS Ballot Measure 4A) AND new innovative career and technical education programming, adequate and equitable staffing for schools, early childhood education, & additional safety, security, and mental health initiatives (State-wide Ballot Measure Amendment 73). |
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WHO NEEDS FATHERS? WHY DADS ARE SO IMPORTANT IN KIDS LIVES
Oct. 16, 2018
Derek Tetlow is our Littleton Rotary Evening Meeting Facilitator, he is a Sports Videographer, a husband, an avid gardener, a sports fan and enthusiast, but most importantly (for purposes of this program) he is a stay at home father for his two sons. Derek's program will discuss the important role fathers play in their childrens lives. |
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Oct. 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 other members and share some time with Rotarians and their partners from both the evening and the noon meetings. 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, October 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, OCTOBER 16TH AT 5:00 PM |
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BRONCOS UPDATE
Oct. 23, 2018
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DREAM BIKE
Oct. 30, 2018
In this presentation, Wade Frary, Director of Communications and Outreach for Project reCYCLE, will be covering the basics of the Dream Bike program, which gives students in Title-1 schools the opportunity to earn a bicycle through showing growth in the Three A's: Academics, Attendance, and Attitude. This year, Dream Bike is in 10 Title-1 schools throughout the Metro Area and is giving over 1,100 students the opportunity to earn their bike, helmet, bike lock, and safety lights. One of the schools served is Field Elementary in Littleton. We will be discussing the possibilities of partnering together for this program at Field.
Wade Frary is currently the Director of Communications and Outreach for Project ReCycle. Project ReCycle is a Douglas County based 501(c)3 Non-Profit. We collect and ReCycle used bikes, fixes them up and provides them to children in need. They also provide kids a new helmet, bike lock and safety light. Before working as a consultant for Project ReCycle, Wade served as a volunteer who collected donated bikes from the South Metro Denver area and local bike shops. He is a native of Colorado and an alumnus of Colorado State University. Wade is a former career Air Force Officer, retired from the United States Air Force Academy, Chief of Cadet Airlift, in 1995. After his 20 year career in the Air Force, Wade launched a second career as a College Administrator. He served as the Vice President of Mt. San Antonio College in California, the largest two-year college in the nation with over 48,000 students. After retiring from California Colleges, Wade also served 8.5 years in the Federal Government with the Bureau of Land Management. He was the National Training Officer for BLM and also served as the Employee/Labor Relations Specialist for BLM National Operations Center, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Wade enjoys cycling, skiing, fly fishing, pickleball and tennis. |
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Oct. 30, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Through Operation Christmas Child, some of the poorest children throughout the world receive shoeboxes filled with gifts like toys, school supplies and personal care items. Help us to put together basic sewing kits that will be sent in the boxes, using supplies such as empty prescription bottles & altoid tins, needles, buttons, thread and safety pins. Donations of supplies welcome! 6 volunteer spots available |
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ANNUAL CLUB VISIT
Nov. 06, 2018
Sandy is from Millville, New Jersey, attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI where she received a Bachelors in Physical Therapy in 1965.
She moved to Frisco, Colorado in 1977 where she raised 4 children and had several Physical Therapy clinics. She volunteered in the community for many years before joining the Rotary Club of Summit County in 1991. She has served on numerous Club committees and was President of the Club 2007-08. On several occasions she has received the Club Outstanding Service award. Sandy also brought Visioning, long range goal setting for Clubs, to the District in 2009.
She met her partner, Lou Wagner, in Rotary and they have been together since 2002. Both Lou and Sandy are Paul Harris Fellows and have supported their Club Charitable Fund for many years. Sandy also continues to play an active role in the National Repertory Orchestra organization, bringing orchestral music to Summit County every summer for 7 weeks.
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THE LITTLETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Nov. 06, 2018
Al MacDonald has been the Executive Director of the Littleton Symphony Orchestra for four years. Prior to that he was president of the LSO for 14 years. Al has extensive experience in nonprofit management, having served on the executive committee of the United States Cycling Federation (now USA Cycling) and other organizations. He is also the proprietor of AGR Technology, a sports timing company, and has worked at three Olympic Games and many World Championships. The Littleton Symphony produces four "masterworks" concerts a year, in addition to a children's concert, a Christmas concert, and a New Year's Eve concert. Al's focus with the Littleton Symphony Orchestra is on strengthening the orchestra's ties to the community of Littleton, and to attract new audience members while continuing to please the orchestra's existing patrons. The Littleton Rotary Foundation grant to support their free Children's Concert is an important part of the outreach efforts. |
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Nov. 09, 2018
The first meeting of the Rotary Women's Book Club will be Friday, November 9th at LaDonna Jurgensen's home at 1:30 pm. The book we are discussing is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. It is an easy, enjoyable read. This group is open to all women Rotarians and Rotary partners.
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Nov. 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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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Nov. 13, 2018
John Mullin grew up in Littleton, attended St. Mary’s Elementary and graduated from Mullen High School. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1966-69. John is retired following a 40 year career in Fire Service, the last nine as Fire Chief, Littleton Fire Dept.
John and his high school sweetheart, Colleen, are celebrating 49 years of marriage. He now enjoys spending time with grandkids, teaching at DPS and volunteering with VOA. |
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Nov. 13, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Through OCC, some of the poorest children throughout the world receive shoeboxes filled with gifts like toys, school supplies and personal care items. We'll get together at the Buck Center to fill shoeboxes with all the gifts we’ve collected. We’ll need lots of help & this is a wonderful opportunity to share the Rotary fun with friends and family -- all ages are welcome. Feel free to wear your favorite holiday gear to help get in the Christmas spirit! Volunteers needed: 20-25 |
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Nov. 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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Nov. 18, 2018 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well known story. Ebenezer Scrooge believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. “Bah! Humbug” Presented by The Littleton Town Hall Arts Center 2450 West Main Street Littleton , CO 80120 Please reserve your spot by signing up on line by November 1st . There are 24 seats reserved at this time and they will be distributed on a on a 1st come 1st served basis. Tickets are $35 per person. We will plan to get together for dinner afterward for those who want to. The place to be determined. R.s.v.p. Deadline: November 1st.
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BEER:30
Nov. 20, 2018
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MY YEAR AS A ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT
Nov. 20, 2018
My name is Patricia Maloney. I am 17 years old and I am currently a senior at Heritage High School. I live at home in Littleton, Colorado with my parents, Kim and Brian Maloney, my younger sister, Leah, and our sheepadoodle, Saint. I swim and play tennis for Heritage and participate in many other clubs. Aside from the activities and sports I partake in during the school year, I also work at Earth Treks (a climbing gym) and spend much of my free time climbing, hiking, and skiing. My senior year has kept me extremely busy with numerous university and scholarship applications for in and out of state schools, although I would like to attend Colorado School of Mines next fall. Last year I was blessed with the opportunity to participate in Rotary International’s Youth Exchange in a small town called Poprad in Eastern Slovakia. The decision to embark on such a journey was a difficult one for my parents and me because I was sixteen years old at the time and just growing accustomed to high school. I left everything behind and immersed myself in a foreign culture without having any proficiency in the Slovak language. This experience instilled in me respect and admiration for different cultures and has shaped a sturdy platform on which to build my future. |
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Nov. 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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BREAK BREAD - BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS
Nov. 27, 2018
Break Bread offers a weekly community meal that offers nourishment, unconditional love, and abundant grace. Jen Engquist joined the Break Bread team after serving in Cambodia as Country Program Coordinator for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Young Adults in Global Mission program. Prior to her time in Cambodia, she served as the Community Center and Member Relations Director for Churches United for the Homeless, a shelter in Moorhead, MN. In 2016, she graduated from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, with her Master's in Public Administration. Jen is from rural North Dakota, loves listening to stories, and is passionate about social justice and equity work that focuses on reducing the incidence and impact of poverty. She is thrilled to be a part of Break Bread and the Littleton community.
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Nov. 27, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Through OCC, some of the poorest children throughout the world receive shoeboxes filled with gifts like toys, school supplies and personal care items. We have a limited number of spots available for volunteers at OCC's distribution center, near Centennial Airport. 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. Carpooling Encouraged. Volunteers needed: 7 |
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Dec. 01, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 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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BREAK BREAD - BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS
Dec. 04, 2018
Break Bread offers a weekly community meal that offers nourishment, unconditional love, and abundant grace. Jen Engquist joined the Break Bread team after serving in Cambodia as Country Program Coordinator for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Young Adults in Global Mission program. Prior to her time in Cambodia, she served as the Community Center and Member Relations Director for Churches United for the Homeless, a shelter in Moorhead, MN. In 2016, she graduated from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, with her Master's in Public Administration. Jen is from rural North Dakota, loves listening to stories, and is passionate about social justice and equity work that focuses on reducing the incidence and impact of poverty. She is thrilled to be a part of Break Bread and the Littleton community. |
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THE STERLING RANCH DEVELOPMENT
Dec. 04, 2018
Located in Douglas County, south of Chatfield State Park, Sterling Ranch will eventually contain about 12,000 homes to be built over the next 20 to 25 years. This 3,400 acre development will have nine unique villages radiating out from an amenity rich town center. The first, Providence Village, is actively being constructed and is their flagship development featuring seven different homebuilders. Randy Pye, Community Outreach Manager, will discuss development plans, and the impacts this development will have on transportation, natural resources, schools, and other issues important to their neighbors in the region. |
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Dec. 06, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Through OCC, some of the poorest children throughout the world receive shoeboxes filled with gifts like toys, school supplies and personal care items. We have a limited number of spots available for volunteers at OCC's distribution center, near Centennial Airport. 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. Carpooling Encouraged. Volunteers needed: 7 |
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Dec. 08, 2018 - Dec. 09, 2018
Front Range BEST is having the regional competition for the robotics teams. The Littleton Rotary Foundation has been helping to support Front Range BEST which is a “hub”. All the Colorado Hubs as well as teams from North and South Dakota who won their hub competitions will be competing December 8 and 9th at the Metro State University Auraria Campus Event Center (MAP). Eighty nine schools competed in Colorado. We have 30 teams at Regionals. We need volunteers. The 8th is a practice day when teams sign in and give their marketing presentation, have their BEST exhibits and get some time to practice with their robots on the game field. The 9th is the actual competition. We will have two game fields going and it should be an exciting day. Jobs range from being a pit monitor to being a referee on the game floor. Some only take an hour or two and others are all day. Rotarians interested should contact Patty Gaspar right away. patty@gasparjones.com Cell: 303-618-5069 Home: 303-989-8268
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Dec. 10, 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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SALACIOUS IN THE CRETACEOUS
Dec. 11, 2018
Erin has been leading educational programs at Dinosaur Ridge since 2002, but her first visit was in 1990 as a five-year old. Erin was in charge of guided tours from 2003-2017, and has been managing all Education efforts at Dinosaur Ridge since 2017. Erin re-established Summer Camps in 2012 and redeveloped the camps in 2018, developed a preschool program called TriceraTOTs in 2014, and she designed exhibits in the Discovery Center in 2014 and has been maintaining/updating current exhibits in Trek Through Time since 2011. (303) 697-3466 x101; Education@dinoridge.org |
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Dec. 12, 2018 6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Because of generous donations from club membership, the club will be sponsoring 14 very needy kids to have a holiday shopping spree of $100.00 each to buy clothes for themselves to make their lives more comfortable. No gifts for others or even toys for themselves. This shopping spree is to let them shop for items they really need in their personal wardrobe that their family or guardian just simply cannot afford, i.e. socks, shoes, belts, pants, shirts, dresses, coats, and the like. Volunteers are needed to shop 1-on-1 with the kids, making sure they are getting the right size and helping them navigate thru out the store and check out, all within keeping within the $100.00 budget. It will be good to have a calculator on hand. There are already 3 Rotary clubs that participate in this annual project. DSE, Centennial Satellite and Highlands Ranch Rotary clubs. Centennial Satellite will have 10 kids at this Kohl's on the 12/12. Lets continue to do good in our community with this great out-reach program to help some less fortunate kiddos have an amazing holiday season. Clean and brand new clothes will be a real confidence booster for them. The kids will not know why they are going to Kohl's on a random Wednesday in December...when they arrive at Kohls it will be a total surprise that they get a personal shopping spree! Be part of this holiday magic! We need a total of 15 volunteers; 14 for shoppers, and Ronda and I will be trouble shooters or shopper. |
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Dec. 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for our Littleton Rotary Annual Christmas Dinner Party. We're excited to be holding it at the historic Cherokee Castle and Ranch near Sedalia. We'll be treated to a Tour of the Castle in all of its Holiday Splendor as we enjoy Holiday Music, Hors d ’Oeuvres and Drinks followed by a delicious Holiday Dinner Buffet. Wednesday, December 12th at 6:00 PM R.S.V.P. Deadline: Saturday, Dec 1 at 5:00PM $37.00 per person for members and one guest. Cost includes tour of Castle, dinner, and two glasses of wine. Space is limited so Sign Up Early! |
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