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Littleton Rotary is fundraising for the Littleton Rotary Foundation and the Second Wind Fund. |
Littleton Rotary being Recognized.A Banner fly's over Main Street in full view in downtown Littleton celebrating 100 years of service to the community. If you would like to serve and continue the tradition for another 100 years, please contact us. We would love to grow from your ideas and enthusiasm.
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2023 ANNUAL PEACH SALE FUNDRAISER |
Rotary's FLOWER POWER for 2023The Littleton Rotary Club put smiles on the faces of 900 senior citizens by delivering flowering plants to six centers serving seniors in Littleton. At the end of the Colorado Garden and Home Show, the 4000 plants used to decorate the show are gathered and distributed to participating Rotary clubs to give to seniors. We were delighted to start this beloved tradition again this year after a hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Littleton Rotary - The 2022 Woohoomanity Ride!WOOHOOMANITY 2022!!! Do good! Have fun! By Club Members joining the Woohoomanity fundraiser, the Littleton Rotary Foundation received ~ $9,000 for local food insecurity and Ukraine relief. Organized by Rotary District 5450 and neighboring Districts in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, the Woohoomanity Challenge represents Rotary Club's entry in the annual Denver Century Ride, with each rider choosing a 25, 50, 85, or 100 mile course based on their ability. Our participants trained for the Denver Century Ride, meeting on summer Saturday mornings to get in shape for the fundraising ride. (& drank coffee & swapped stories & enjoyed blue grass musicians).
We sent emails to friends and family, asking for their financial donations. On average, one Rotarian’s email generates $750. We solicited event sponsors and gratefully recognize Littleton ACE Hardware for its generous support. Some of us rode 25-50-100 miles or volunteered at the Denver Century Ride. Some of us fundraised & donated. Exertion! Yes! Fellowship! Yes! Doing Good! Yes! Fun? YES!!! Join us next year. We need you. |
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Littleton Rotary's Food Booth-2022Littleton Rotary once again operated it's Fritos Bag Walking Taco Food Booth at the 51st Annual Littleton Craft Fair organized by the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. Proceeds from booth fees help augment funding for services provided by the Bemis Public Library and the Littleton Historical Museum. The event draws over 250 booths full of wonderful arts, crafts, and unique specialty items from creative artisans from across Colorado and the region.
Club members, including our Youth Exchange Student from Germany, Dina Eilermann, worked from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM setting up the booth, preparing and serving the food and generally enjoying the opportunity to meet and greet guests, neighbors, and friends. The Fritos Bag Walking Taco was a big hit as were coffee and donuts in the earlier hours. Proceeds from our Food Booth goes directly to the Littleton Rotary Foundation. The Foundation in turn provides grants to local programs addressing everything from education to homelessness as well as emergency services as needed. |
Community Breakfast at Gracefull CafeLittleton's Gracefull Cafe, 5610 S. Curtice St., hosted its monthly free Community Breakfast recently and Littleton Rotary Club volunteers, their friends, and family provided the staffing. Funding provided by the Littleton Rotary Foundation covered the meal costs. The "Thank You" From Gracefull Cafe: Last Saturday was a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Thank you for your generous financial sponsorship. We are grateful for everyone on your team who stepped in to assist us with the cafe tasks that day. We served 324 meals - one of our biggest days! (140 breakfast burritos and bowls, 41 kids meals, 118 specials, 25 granola and yogurt, and 98 cinnamon rolls!). It’s amazing to see what we can accomplish when we come together to serve our community. We’ve attached a few photos from Saturday for you to share with your team. Many friends in the community look forward to our free community breakfasts every month. Friends from all backgrounds get to enjoy a meal together at no cost to them, unless they wish to donate towards Grace in Action meals. I’m happy to report that on Saturday, we raised $4610 in total donations - sponsorship and guest. |
The Gander Newfoundland 9/11 StoryThe Public is invited to join the Rotary Club of Littleton for a remote presentation by: Claude Elliott with Jim DeFede The Gander, Newfoundland 9/11 Story On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of airline passengers from around the world were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, when U.S. airspace was closed following the terrorist attacks. The extraordinary way the citizens of Gander welcomed and cared for these strangers is the topic of the book, The Day the World Came to Town, by Jim DeFede. As the 20th anniversary of that date approaches, the Rotary Club of Littleton is honored that Claude Elliott, mayor of Gander at the time, and author Mr. DeFede will speak to our club about the events following the terrorist attacks. Please join us via Zoom to hear this remarkable story: Tuesday, August 31, at 12:30 pm To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please send your first and last name to LittletonRotary@comcast.net no later than Monday, Aug. 30. Mr. Elliott was first elected to the Gander Town Council in a 1990 by-election and has served in municipal office since that time. He was elected Deputy Mayor in 1993 and accepted the Mayor’s seat in 1996, when his predecessor was elected Member of the House of Assembly for Gander District in the Provincial Legislature. After serving 21 years, Mayor Elliott retired on September 26th, 2017. In addition to his official duties, Mayor Elliot also served his community as past-president of the Rotary Club of Gander. |
ANNUAL PEACH SALE FUNDRAISEROur Annual Peach Sale raises money for the Littleton Rotary Foundation which supports dozens of local organizations that focus on helping those in need in the greater Littleton community. We offering Colorado grown peaches in 10 lb boxes as well as an assortment of delicious jams. 10 lb. Case of Peaches (20-23 peaches) - $30 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Jam - $10 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Jalapeno Jam - $10 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Bourbon Jam - $10 3 Jars of Jam (Gift Pack) - $25 Peaches & Jams ordered online will be ready for pickup on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 9:00AM-2:00PM at Arapahoe Community College, Parking Lot I located at 6200 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. 10 lb. cases of peaches will be available for sale to the general public on that date while supplies last. Once you click on the Button below, you'll be taken to the purchaser information page. On completion of that, click Select Options at the bottom-right to move to the Order Page. |
Rotary Helps 9Health Vaccination ProgramLittleton Rotary members have been volunteering at the 9Health COVID-19 Vaccination sites in various places throughout our community. Directing drivers arriving at sites and helping with paperwork are just some of the tasks club members are helping with. Ever alert to community needs, Littleton Rotary continues to assist when the need arises. A big Thank-You to the 9Health organization and to all our volunteers. |
Club Members Find Time to Have Fun!It's not all work for Littleton Rotary Club members these days. In spite of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, club members have found numerous ways to enjoy each other's company both online and in-person. Recently, club member and former City Council member and past Mayor of Littleton, Phil Cernanec organized monthly bike rides for interested club members and friends. Having extensive knowledge of the history of Littleton, Phil led the first group of riders along a route rich in historic sites which showcased the early years of Littleton. As the season progresses, more rides with interesting destinations are planned. It's a joy to be a member of an organization that not only serves our community and the world, but has fun together doing it. |
Littleton Rotary Supports Gracefull Cafe's Community BreakfastLittleton's Gracefull Cafe, 5610 S. Curtice St., hosted its monthly free Community Breakfast recently and Littleton Rotary Club volunteers, their friends, and family provided the staffing. Funding provided by the Littleton Rotary Foundation covered the meal costs. Many friends in the community look forward to their free community breakfasts every month. Friends from all backgrounds get to enjoy a meal together at no cost to them, unless they wish to donate towards Grace in Action meals. $1343 in donations was raised beyond the cost of the breakfast. These donations will provide Grace in Action (free) meals to friends who really need it. This unique Littleton restaurant is a community treasure, and Littleton Rotary is proud to support such a worthwhile enterprise. |
Support for Nourish Meals on WheelsThe Littleton Rotary Club raised $91,333 as a fundraiser for Nourish Meals on Wheels. Originally planned as an in-person event, the club pivoted to a virtual appeal when the event had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. Due to the generosity of Rotarians and many community members, we were able to raise a significant amount of money to support Nourish Meals on Wheels in its mission to provide meals to the seniors in our community. The amount raised was matched by a generous donor, leading to an even larger contribution to Nourish Meals on Wheels. |
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHTA classic drive-in movie theater with a giant 40 ft screen will pop up on Friday night at Heritage High School for an exclusive double feature showing of The Goonies and Rudy. Enjoy the movies from the comfort of your own car. Concessions including snacks, drinks and candy will be available. Service staff will deliver treats directly to your vehicle. Admission includes both movies. Gates open at 5:30 pm First Movie at 6:30 pm (sunset) Intermission Second Movie at 8:30 pm Admission: $10 per vehicle (one person per seatbelt please) Hosted by the Rotary Club of Littleton. All proceeds go to charities in the Littleton area. Please be generous and dig deep when considering a donation beyond your admission. Our club is funded on donations. So far we have given out over $60,000 during COVID to support local charities. Our work would not be possible without people like you. Please keep the following points in mind when planning your evening: * Admission staff will direct your team to your parking spot. Shorter vehicles will be placed closer to the screen, and larger vehicles will be parked in the back. This ensures the best viewing experience for all. * Admission is for both movies. Please plan to stay for the full time. If you need to leave early or in event of emergency, we recommend you let one of the attendants know and they can assist you. * You may arrive late, just be aware that if you drive in while the movie is running, you may not be parked with like cars and may be located toward the back. * Everyone will need to remain in their vehicles or directly outside your vehicle. With COVID protocols, no congregating will be permitted. * Portable restroom facilities will be available on site. A mask will be required to access the bathroom. * All ticket fees and concessions on site will be payable by credit or debit card only. No cash. * Audio will be via FM transmitter, requiring a radio. This requires you to leave your car in "accessory" mode. This does require battery power so plan accordingly. Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you on October 16th!! |
ANNUAL PEACH SALE FUNDRAISEROur Annual Peach Sale raises money for the Littleton Rotary Foundation which supports dozens of local organizations that focus on helping those in need in the greater Littleton community. We are fortunate this year to offer Organic, Colorado grown peaches in 10 lb boxes as well as an assortment of delicious jams and a special peach vinegar perfect for salads, marinades, and other creative dishes. 10 lb. Case of 100% Organic Peaches (20-23 peaches) - $32 12 oz. Bottle of Peach Vinegar - $16 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Jam - $10 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Jalapeno Jam - $10 10.5 oz. Jar of Peach Bourbon Jam - $10 3 Jars of Jam (Gift Pack) - $25 Peaches, Jams & Vinegar ordered online will be ready for pickup on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9:30AM-3:00PM at Arapahoe Community College, Parking Lot I located at 6200 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. A few 10 lb. cases of peaches will be available for sale to the general public. |
ROTARY - Nourish Meals on Wheels Special Event |
GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION UPDATEDue to the pandemic and the strain it is putting on all of us, the Littleton Rotary Foundation has moved its regular annual grant application deadline and decision-making process back by one month. Requests for grants for 2020-2021 must be received no later than May 30, 2020. Decisions will be made in mid-June. Funds will be disbursed after the start of our fiscal year on July 1. We hope that by giving organizations an extra month to complete the application, it will help relieve the strain some of you are feeling at this time. |
WEEKLY MEETINGS ADVISORYHealth Crisis Advisory Notice In compliance with directives from local, state, and federal health authorities, The Rotary Club of Littleton will conduct its Tuesday meetings online and/or a limited in-person and online meeting. Members should check their weekly email notice for updates and instructions on joining the meetings. Visitors and visiting Rotarians wishing to attend may contact the Club Secretary for access to the meetings.
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Flower Power 2020Thousands of flowering plants were pulled, packed and loaded onto an 18 wheeler for overnight storage at the end of the Colorado Garden & Home Show by various Rotary Clubs and Boy Scout Troops. Early on the following Monday morning, over 700 plants were delivered to the Littleton area. The flowers brought smiles to the folks at Meals on Wheels, Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center, Bradley House, Amity Plaza and Alyson Center. Our thanks to all the Littleton Rotary volunteers, their family members and friends who helped make this year’s event a total success. Way to go Team Flower Power! |
Littleton Rotarys' Santa Clothes ProjectThanks to Littleton Rotary volunteers, 31 children in need received a $100.00 per child shopping spree at Kohl's on South Kipling. Our club was joined by 11 children selected and sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Satellite Rotary Club. Throughout the greater Denver area, four other Rotary Clubs at two other Kohls department stores combined to provide shopping sprees for an additional 92 children.
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ROTARIANS RESTORATION PROJECT ON LOVELAND PASSRotarians recently partnered with Friends of The Dillon Ranger District (FDRD) to restore the damaged fencing at the top of Loveland Pass. This heavily trafficked and popular tourist spot is remarkable for its scenic beauty. It's also popular as the trail head for the West Ridge Trail leading to the summit of the 12, 479’ mountain locally known as Rotary Peak. The old fencing helped to keep visitors on the established paths and off sensitive terrain, but had deteriorated to such a degree that Rotarians determined something needed to be done. It was an embarrassment to have visitors from around the world see the broken-down condition of the approach to one of our state's significant scenic wonders – the Continental Divide at 11,990'. Joining with the FDRD, members of the Summit County and Littleton Rotary clubs worked together in restoring all the damaged buck-and-rail sections, and adding several new sections. Materials were secured and the project was directed by the FDRD Project Manager Doozie Martin. Public service trail maps and guides produced by Rotary Club donations here happily received by visitors and hikers. Those who successfully made the 1.5 mile hike to Rotary Peak were presented with a commemorative “I Climbed Rotary Peak” pin as evidence of their accomplishment. Rotary once again proves that it has the means and ability to work together addressing needs at home and around the world. Future projects on the trails at Loveland Pass and on Rotary Peak are in the process of being evaluated. |
Littleton Rotary Recognized ExcellenceEach year at the conclusion of Littleton Rotary's fiscal year (June 30), the outgoing President recognizes certain members for their exceptional service to the community through the club's various programs and projects. The recognition, The Rotarian Of The Year, is the highest award given annually, and this year Karlyn McCrumb was honored for her outstanding work in managing Arty's Friday Food Bag program. Karlyn and her team of volunteers spent hundreds of hours working the food bank program funded by the Littleton Rotary Foundation and supported by club members.
The Service Above Self, Presidents Award of Excellence was presented to Bob Young. Bob managed integration of information into the club's weekly media presentations as well as acted as Chair of the Programs Committee. These are vitally important jobs and Bob has done exceptional work in creating professional presentations and securing relevant, engaging, and informative weekly program speakers.
Congratulations to Karlyn and Bob for their exceptional and selfless efforts in continuing the tradition of excellence in Littleton Rotary. |
Littleton Rotary Helps Meals on Wheels ClientsOn a recent Saturday, members of the Rotary Club of Littleton volunteered to help TLC Meals on Wheels (MoW) clients by cleaning up their yards. Approximately 20 volunteers brought their tools, gloves, raking, and tree trimming skills spent the morning working in the yards of two senior TLC MoW clients. |
Evening Meeting Location April 2, 2019 |
LITTLETON ROTARY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES MILESTONE!Front row L-R: Tom Bury, LRF Director; "B" Bianchi, LRF Director; Dee Leh, LRF Director; Steve Tautz, LRF Director; Carl and Julie Mattson, Major Donors; Susan Thornton, Exc. Dir. Littleton Leadership Academy ; LaDonna Jurgensen, LRF director; Courtney Loehfelm, Exc. Dir. Arapahoe Community College Foundation and LRF Honorary Dir.; Charlie Vail DMV, LRF Dir. Back row L_R; Cindy Rold, LRF Dir.; Bill White, Littleton Rotary President & LRF Dir.; Jen Engquist, Exc. Dir. Break Bread; Paul Parish, President LRF; Bebe Kleinman, CEO of Doctors Care; Rev Trudy Robinson, Keynote Speaker. After decades of giving tens of thousands of dollars to area charitable causes, the Rotary Club of Littleton, founded in 1922, is celebrating one of its most successful fund-raising efforts ever. On Tuesday evening, March 19th, the club held a celebration dinner after raising $100,000 in December 2018. That effort was sparked by a $50,000 anonymous gift to the Littleton Rotary Foundation if club members matched that amount, which they did. This brought the Foundation fund balance in the Foundation to approximately $990,000. At the celebration dinner at Pinehurst Country Club, Littleton Rotary Foundation President Paul Parish MC’d the event to include former Club President Belinda “B” Bianchi and the history of the Rotary Club of Littleton. Current Club President Bill White, whose efforts led to the anonymous $50,000 challenge grant, introduced the donor, and incoming Club President Steve Tautz talked about his vision for Rotary as the club approaches its 100th anniversary in 2022. Included in the event’s activities was an inspirational talk about Rotary values of “service above self” by Littleton Rotarian Rev. Trudy Robinson, Senior Pastor of Littleton United Methodist Church., Four organizations that received Rotary Foundation grants in May 2018 were represented to talk about the value of the Foundation gifts to their charitable causes. These were Jen Engquist, Executive Director of Break Bread; Bebe Kleinman, CEO of Doctors Care; Courtney Loehfelm, Executive Director, Arapahoe Community College Foundation; and Susan Thornton, former two-time Littleton Mayor and Chair of the Board of Littleton Leadership Academy. |
Luncheon Meeting Location for April 9, 2019Littleton United Methodist Church - Multi-Purpose Room 5894 South Datura St. , Littleton, CO 80120 |
Rotary Volunteers at Valentine's Day DanceFor the past several years, Littleton Rotarian volunteers have made Valentine’s Day a big deal at the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center in Downtown Littleton. The center puts on a Valentine’s Day Dance complete with a live orchestra playing all the old standards from the Big-Band era. Since most of the residents are women, there is a shortage of men to dance with. Rotary to the rescue! The one hour dance was a total success and the residents were so grateful to have someone to dance and talk with. How special it was to see the joy in the faces and feel the love that was expressed by everyone there. |
Littleton Rotary Supports High School Exchange StudentsLittleton Rotary has a long history of sponsoring high school students who wish to take part in Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program. This exceptional program opens the door to students who want to experience an academic year of study abroad. Likewise, Rotary Clubs welcome inbound students from around the world and arrange host families for them. This past academic year, Littleton Rotary sponsored a student from Columbine High School who spent her time in Poprad, Slovakia. She recently visited our club to present a program summarizing her amazing experience. In addition to learning the language, she completed her academic studies successfully, enjoyed her host families, made lots of friends and loved the country and its history. High school students from the greater Littleton area are encouraged to consider the Rotary Youth Exchange Program as an exciting opportunity to broaden their understanding of the world and experience a different culture. For more information, check out the Rocky Mountain Youth Exchange website. |
Evening Meeting Location - Feb 5, 2019 |
The Honor Bell - A Tribute to All VeteransL-R: Erica Shields, Dean Brown, Michelle Mallin Club Member, Erica Shields is a member of the Board of Directors of The Honor Bell Foundation. She recently helped arrange a special presentation to the Rotary Club of Littleton of the history of Honor Bell by the Foundation's Executive Director, Michelle Mallin. |
LUNCHEON Meeting Location 1/8/2019Luncheon Meeting Location: Tuesday, January 8. 2019 SUMMIT ROOM 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120-1801 |
Littleton Rotary Celebrates a Special Birthday.L-R: Club President Bill White, Gordon Scheer, Club Secretary Rick Clark Members of the Littleton Rotary Club joined together in celebrating the recent birthday of one of its very special members, Gordon Scheer. In recognition of his 93rd birthday, Gordon was acknowledged for his lifetime of service through careers in the FBI, as Headmaster of a private faith-based school, numerous volunteer trips to Uganda supporting education, and as executive Director of two national professional associations. For over 25 years, he and his late wife Shirley actively supported the many programs and events sponsored by Littleton Rotary. Congratulations, Gordon! 93 years young and as active as ever. You inspire us all! |
Littleton Rotary & Breakfast with SantaLittleton Rotary in partnership with South Suburban Parks & Rec held their annual Breakfast With Santa event on Dec. 1 at the Buck Recreation Center in Downtown Littleton. This annual event is open to all in the community who register to attend. Centered around a pancake breakfast and capped off by the arrival of Santa, children and adults are delighted at this happy event. Rotary members work in the kitchen, serve food, buss tables, and otherwise make sure that everyone is cared for. Special holiday craft activities are set up fo those who wish to try their hand and creating decorations and making greeting cards.
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Significant Contribution to The Rotary FoundationMrs. Miriam Luedecke, a Littleton resident since 1976, was recognized at the Sept. 11 Littleton Rotary Club for her generous bequest to The Rotary Foundation. Attending were Rotary District Governor Ms. Sandy Mortensen; Ms. Gail Lehmann, the District foundation chair; Dr. Kea Gordon, from the Evanston, Ill. office of The Rotary Foundation; Mrs. Janet Sothan and the club’s members. |
Littleton Rotary Sponsored Bus for South Suburban Parks & RecThanks to South Surburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) that offers trips for young adults with disabilities and a special mini bus, Stephen Dareau and others can get out to enjoy museums and other Denver-area events. Dareau, 34, has cerebral palsy and lymphedema; he says most of his time is spent hanging around his apartment building. Once or twice a month, he joins others in a 14-passenger accessible bus for trips with STAR program (South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation) that goes to museum field trips, sports events and other venues. “I really liked the Littleton Museum,” Dareau said, “and I am looking forward to a trip to the new Seaquest aquarium. If it weren’t for the program and the accessible bus where I can easily get on and off with my cane, I couldn’t go.” The bus was purchased by SSPR in 2007, using funds from the Littleton Rotary Club and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department. Each year, the Littleton Rotary Club along with SSPR and the sheriff’s department, hold an annual golf tourney to provide funds for STAR and other charitable causes. Recently the bus was updated with the new Littleton Rotary Club logo. Carey Overstreet, STAR coordinator for SSPR, said, “The accessible bus makes it possible for those with limited mobility to attend our trips. SSPR uses the bus for active adults and others, too.” The Littleton Rotary Club has served the Littleton area since 1922. It currently has nearly 90 active members and annually donates more than $50,000 to local organizations. |
Littleton Rotarian Receives Excellence AwardCongratulations to Diana! Littleton Rotarians long knew of Diana's exceptional leadership at ACC and this award is further proof of her outstanding qualities as leader of a premier community college in Colorado. ACC president earns excellence award Diana Doyle Littleton Independent - Posted Sunday, August 26, 2018 11:17 am Arapahoe Community College President Diana Doyle has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 NASPA IV-West Presidential Excellence Award. Doyle, who has served as president of ACC since April 2010, will be honored at the NASPA IV-West Regional Conference Oct. 23-25, in Wichita, Kansas. NASPA is the national professional association for student affairs administrators in higher education. A 2016 recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Presidential Award of Distinction, Doyle also earned acclaim as the State Student Advisory Council President of the Year by the Colorado Community College System in the spring of 2014. Prior to her appointment at ACC, Doyle served as executive vice president of learning and student affairs at the Community College of Denver. With more than 40 years of progressive professional experience in higher education administration, she has also served in leadership roles at Western Nebraska Community College, Colorado School of Mines, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Illinois State University. Elected as president of NASPA in 2008-09, Doyle also received the NASPA Foundation Pillar of the Profession award for contributions to college student success in 2010. Under her leadership, ACC has established a Veterans Services Center, a President's Student Advisory Council, and Guided Pathways for Student Retention & Completion. In addition, ACC has created an integrated concept Child Development Center for Early Childhood Education, started offering a bachelor of applied science degree in emergency services administration, and begun construction on a new Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock to provide pathways from high school to associate degree to bachelor's degree through on-site alliances with K-12, university, employer, and civic agency partners. Doyle holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Illinois State University and earned her doctorate in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. |
Rotary Youth Exchange Students on Rotary PeakRotary International has a High School Youth Exchange Program that sponsors high school juniors and seniors to study abroad for one school year. The 61 Rotary Clubs in Colorado’s Rotary District 5450 (north-central Colorado) sponsored 17 inbound students from around the world this school year and are hosted by Rotary families as well as others in their respective communities. As part of their introduction to Colorado and its amazing outdoor wonders, the students are offed an opportunity hike to a peak along the Continental Divide. |
Littleton Rotarians Work on Loveland PassIn early August, Rotarians from Littleton and Summit County joined forces with Friends of the Dillon Ranger District and community volunteers to restore the stairway leading to the overlook at the top of Loveland Pass. The stairway project is part of a greater effort to enhance the visitor experience to Loveland Pass and the adjacent trails leading to significant mountains on both sides of the Pass. A Rotary Trail Steward program was initiated so that visitors to Loveland Pass may have someone there to answer questions, provide trail maps, offer ice water to cyclists and other visitors, and take family pictures. Rotarians volunteer as Trail Stewards on select days throughout the travel season. |
LUNCHEON Meeting Location: 11/27/2018Luncheon meeting location for November 27, 2018: Arapahoe Community College, Summit Room |
ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT2018 marks the 33rd year that Littleton Rotary has sponsored its annual Golf Tournament. In partnership with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Dept. and South Suburban Parks & Recreation District, the fundraising event benefits community-wide programs designed to promote wellness to families, and fight childhood obesity. Additionally, the tournament will benefit the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Employee Benefit Fund and the Littleton Rotary Foundation, the funding arm of the Rotary Club of Littleton. Founded in 1968, the Littleton Rotary Foundation’s mission is to support community projects in the greater Littleton area that address critical and ongoing community needs. |
Rotary Honors A Life of ServiceThe days and years fly by and we cannot let them pass without saying thank you to one of our stalwarts, Dr. Merl (Doc) Jacobsen. For his decades of service in his vocation as well as in Rotary he has received the Service Above Self Lifetime Honorary Membership in the Rotary Club of Littleton. Newer members will not have known Doc when he was club President, 1982-83, or when he led the significant Project C.U.R.E Capital Campaign to purchase their world headquarters and warehouse. |
TREES, TREES, AND MORE TREES - ROTARIANS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!The Best Time to Plant a Tree is Twenty Years Ago. The Next Best Time to Plant A Tree is Today. Chinese Proverb 85 Tomorrows Are Planted by Littleton Rotarians with a Little Help from Their Friends to Celebrate Earth Day Beginning Sunday with 12 Crabapple Trees, continuing with 22 “Big” trees on Sterne Parkway near Littles Creek Park and wrapping up with 51 trees of 16 varieties on the Campus of Options Middle School and Secondary Program, one tree for each Rotarian is now Rooted in Littleton. |
Littleton Rotary Foundation Grant RecipientThe Littleton Rotary Foundation recently presented grant funding to Doctors Care, an important 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. CEO, Bebe Kleinman accepted the funds on behalf of Doctors Care from Littleton Rotary Foundation President, Steve Tautz. The Foundation has supported this significant local health care organization for several years. |
Lifetime Honorary Membership/Spirit of Service AwardIn recognition of over 36 years of faithful service to the Rotary Club of Littleton and the greater Littleton community, Jim Kimmel received the Spirit of Service Lifetime Honorary Membership Award. Jim's history with Rotary began in January of 1982 with the vocational classification of Law: Corporate. In addition to his private law practice, Jim also served as a Municipal Judge for the cities of Littleton and Sheridan. Through the years, Jim’s sage council and perspectives were welcome and appreciated. Littleton Rotary is so grateful for Jim and members like him who have given so much through Rotary for the betterment of our community. |
ROTARY HONORS DEPUTY SHERIFFClub President Belinda "B" Bianchi presents Douglas County Deputy Sheriff Michael Doyle with Vocational Service Award. The members of the Rotary Club of Littleton gathered at a recent special evening meeting to honor a member of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Michael Doyle. On December 31, 2017, Michael and four other deputies were first responders to a 911 domestic violence call. The results were tragic for all involved. |
Flower Power 2018Littleton Rotary volunteers once again participated in the collecting and distributing the flower and plant arrangements left over at the conclusion of the Denver Garden & Home Show. |
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Operation Christmas ChildLittleton Rotary Members VolunteerMany thanks to everyone who made this year’s Operation Christmas Child gift drive a success! We EXCEEDED our goal of filling 130 boxes with gifts for needy children, with an official tally of 139! On November 14, each box was lovingly filled by an enthusiastic team of elves made up of 19 Littleton Rotarians & their spouses/family members, as well as 8 guests. It was a great event and a tremendous show of support by our generous Rotary community! |
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: LITTLETON ROTARY IS THEREBreakfast With Santa is a Littleton Rotary holiday tradition that goes back many decades. Today the Rotary Club of Littleton partners with South Suburban Parks and Rec District and provides the volunteers to staff the annual holiday breakfast. The event, held at the Buck Recreation Center in Downtown Littleton, is open to all and provides for two separate seatings and opportunities children to visit with Santa and share their wishes with him. This year's event took place on Saturday, December 2nd and welcomed almost 200 people. We're not sure who enjoyed the event more, the children and their families, or the Rotarians who happily volunteered. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL FROM LITTLETON ROTARY! |
HELP PROVIDE HOLIDAY MEALS!As we approach the Thanksgiving Season, IFCS (Integrated Family Community Services) is once again providing more than 3000 Thanksgiving and Holiday meals for those in need. Rotarians and friends can help by donating to Integrated Family’s Holiday Meal Fund. Littleton Rotary participation in this annual donation drive goes back to virtually the founding of IFCS many decades ago. Let us continue to show our support by contributing to this most worthwhile holiday effort. Make you donation checks payable to the Littleton Rotary Foundation, memo: IFCS Holiday Meals. Either bring your checks to a Rotary meeting and give them to Dean Sotack, or mail them to Littleton Rotary Foundation, PO Box 143, Littleton, CO 80160 Donation Amount Choices: $28.00 for a Ham Dinner $30.00 for a Turkey Dinner With your help, we can ensure a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday to those need assistance the most. |
Experience Rotary!Experience Rotary Mike Rosen ~ Denver Talk Show Host Legend Our Luncheon Guest Speaker on July 18, 2017 Mike is an American radio personality and political commentator. For more than 30 years he was the host of award-winning The Mike Rosen Show on talk radio station 850 KOA in Denver, Colorado, as well as an opinion columnist for The Denver Post and previously for the Rocky Mountain News. Mike explains and debates issues of the day, politics, pop culture, sports and entertainment in an understandable presentation with a piercing intellect, humor and irreverence and describes himself as an "advocate for generally right-center, main-stream conservative ideas”. ALONG WITH MIKE’S INSIGHTS, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ROTARY! A SERVICE CLUB, SERVING THE LITTLETON COMMUNITY SINCE 1922. We feed the hungry, play games with the aging; maintain a literacy program for elementary students, network with community leaders, supply clean water in El Salvador and so much more! Got Questions? Please contact Dee Leh : 303.949.9625 , dee_leh@yahoo.com |
SPECIAL BRING-A-GUEST MEETING; GREAT ENTERTAINMENT! |
LITTLETON ROTARY WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENTPast President Jon Moore presents incoming President Belinda Bianchi (B) with her Presidential Gavel On June 20th, Rotary members welcomed Belinda (B) Bianchi as their new president for the 2017-18 Rotary year. "B" as she is known, has been a member of several Rotary clubs as she's lived in various parts of the US throughout her career. She states that her experience in Littleton Rotary by far exceeds any she's experienced thus far. She is excited about the energy and enthusiasm club members exhibit in working to address community needs as well as participating in global projects in critical areas worldwide. |
LITTLETON BLOCK PARTY: ROTARY HELPS OUTEach year, the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchant's Association hosts the Littleton Block Party - a community wide party held in Historic Downtown Littleton. Live music, entertainment, vendors, and fireworks attract hundreds of party-goers to this annual event. |
DALE FLOWERS: SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARDPast President and Lifetime Honorary Member, Dale Flowers, was surprised at a recent meeting by being presented with the President's Spirit of Service Award. The award recognized Dale's years of selfless graphic design service and his dedicated efforts in promotion of our literacy projects. Dale's most recent design work resulted in our latest public information brochure, numerous event fliers, and Rotary Peak project graphics. Congratulations, Dale! You show us all what it means to embody the Rotary motto: Service Above Self.
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ROTARIAN TURNS 100!It was an overflow crowd of friends, Rotarians, and well-wishers that assembled at a recent Littleton Rotary Club meeting to honor COL Gerhardt C. (Clem) Clementson in celebration of his 100th birthday. A member of Littleton Rotary since 1988, Clem was awarded Lifetime Honorary Membership in recognition of his commitment to the club and the ideals of Rotary. His active military career included flying the famed P-38 Lightning during WWII, teaching math and computer science at the US Air Force Academy, and ultimately retiring from work in numerous projects at NASA. Enjoying the celebration were over a dozen other military veterans who are members of the Rotary Club of Littleton. All were presented Rotary lapel pins recognizing them as US Military Veterans. Rotary Clubs throughout the US support numerous local and national programs aimed at providing assistance and support to military veterans and their families. Happy 100th Birthday to COL Clem Clementson! God bless all our veterans.
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FLOWER POWER - 2017Littleton Rotary volunteers once again helped distribute over 600 potted plants and flowers to select area care facilities for the enjoyment of their residents.
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LITTLETON ROTARY & PROJECT C.U.R.E. - A STRONG PARTNERSHIP!In 2005, Littleton Rotary spearheaded the fundraising effort that ultimately lead to the purchase of Project C.U.R.E’s world headquarters located in Centennial, CO. The club raised $500,000.00 which was generously matched by Jake Jab's American Furniture Warehouse. The result was the purchase of an office/warehouse facility perfectly suited for the growing needs of Project C.U.R.E. Volunteers at Project C.U.R.E. sort donated new and surplus medical items. Those items are then boxed and readied for shipment to clinics and hospitals in some of the world’s most critical areas. Teams of highly trained Project C.U.R.E. specialists travel to areas of need and do on-site evaluations. Once the evaluation of needs are completed, Project C.U.R.E. works to prepare the shipment and secures funding for transport. |
SANTA, ROTARIANS - SING IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASONIn early December, Littleton Rotarians persuaded Santa to take time out of his busy pre-Christmas schedule to join Rotary member for an evening of festive singing to entertain the residents at the Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center. His happy presence made for a perfect opening of the Holiday Season for all who attended. Thanks, Santa and all the Littleton Rotary members who joined the celebration.
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MEETING LOCATION NOTICE!TEMPORARY LUNCHEON MEETING LOCATIONS
JANUARY 10, 2017: THE BISTRO AT ASPEN GROVE
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DR. SAM LANGSTAFF - A LIFETIME OF SERVICEL-R: Virginia & Richard Langstaff, Dr. Charlie Vail, Dr. Sam Langstaff & wife Margie
Dr. Sam Langstaff was recognized by the Rotary Club of Littleton with Rotary's Spirit of Service Award and Lifetime Honorary Membership for his decades of service to the healthcare of the citizens throughout the metropolitan Denver area.
Samuel H. Langstaff, M.D.,was born in Paducah Kentucky. In elementary school, he met his lifetime sweetheart Marjorie. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School and he established a general medical practice in Littleton Colorado. Dr. Sam served many years on the CU Medical School admissions committee.
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"ROTARY PEAK" ON THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDETravelers stopping to view the beauty and have their pictures taken by the sign that proclaims Loveland Pass – Elevation 11,990 Ft. – Continental Divide, may have been surprised at the large gathering of well-prepared hikers assembling at the West Ridge trail head one Saturday morning in July. Over twenty members of local Rotary Clubs, families, and friends walked the trail leading to what is becoming known locally as “Rotary Peak.” This 12,479’ peak is located on the Continental Divide Trail 1.5 miles west of Loveland Pass.
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - WELCOME TO FALLLaDonna Jurgensen reminds us that our next Fellowship Dinner date will be Friday, September 16th. These smaller, more intimate dinner gatherings are designed to allow club members to enjoy a dinner with other members they may not often get a chance to visit with at regular meetings. The food is always delicious and the company and conversation interesting and lively.
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LITTLETON ROTARY ANNUAL SUMMER PICNICOur Summer Littleton Rotary Family Picnic is fast approaching. The date is Sunday, August 14th at Clement Park.
Click Here to Sign Up, or contact Susan Sotack at qzzsue@gmail.com .
This annual event gets better each year and this year will be no exception. Bring your friends, family, children and grandchildren and enjoy the food, games, entertainment, and views of the mountains.
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The 31st Annual Rotary Golf Tournament: September 9, 2016Join the fun in support of the Littleton Rotary Foundation, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Employee Assistance Fund, and programs to provide community-wide programs designed to promote wellness to families and help fight childhood obesity.
This is the 31st year that Littleton Rotary and its partners, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Dept. and South Suburban Parks and Recreation have joined forces to hold this significant fund raising event.
Please sign up be a part of this terrific event.
Click here for Registration Form
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Littleton Rotary’s Networking Happy HourLet’s not forget these monthly opportunities to meet other Rotarians and young professionals in a casual and relaxed environment. Lisa Bush from our Evening Meeting has spearheaded this event as a means to bring people together for networking opportunities as well as to promote Rotary to those that may know nothing about it. The next two Happy Hour events are scheduled for Wednesday, August 10th and Wednesday, September 14th at the Boardroom Sports Bar & Steakhouse, 51 W. Dry Creek Ct., Littleton, 80120 from 5:30-7:30PM. Join the happy group and reach out to those who could be benefit from Rotary membership.
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Rotary Youth Exchange Host Family RecognizedDirector Drew Lang and his wife, Vicki were recently recognized by President Jim for their service in being one of the host families for our Danish 2015-16 Rotary Youth Exchange student, Regitze Gade.
Regitze joined the Lang family on her arrival from Denmark last August and immediately was enrolled at Heritage High School. Within a day or two, she was on the Cross Country Track Team and within 2 weeks ran her first 5K and finished in just 23 minutes.
As a Thank-You to Drew and Vicki for their generosity in hosting, President Jim presented them with a $100 gift certificate for use at an area restaurant. Drew says that hosting an exchange student is a very special and rewarding experience and he hopes more club members take the opportunity to host students in the coming years.
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Littleton Rotary Evening Meeting Facilitator for 2016-17Susan Sotack is our new Evening Meeting Facilitator and newest Board member.
In addition to the challenges of leading the Evening Meetings, she is also Chair of the Club’s Social Committee responsible for all our yearly social events such as the Sweetheart Dinner Dance, Summer Picnic, Christmas Party, etc.
Thank you, Susan for your energy, organizational skills and enthusiastic willingness to serve.
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ANOTHER GREAT LITTLETON ROTARY LEADER RECOGNIZEDOne of Jon Moore’s last official actions as President was in recognizing B Biacnhi’s leadership as Evening Meeting Facilitator for the 2015-16 Rotary year. B did a wonderful job in keeping both Evening and Luncheon meeting groups apprised of one another’s activities and conducting the meetings in an entertaining and informative way. This past year, in addition to serving as Facilitator, she also a member of our Board of Directors, and has now accepted being elected as President Elect for the 2017-18 Rotary year. B exhibits the kind of leadership qualities that will ensure Littleton Rotary remains one of the most significant Rotary clubs in District 5450.
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PRESIDENT'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCEOur Club is blessed to have so many terrific leaders and doers. One shining example is Past President, and multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Scott Cantine.
Past President Jon Moore recently presented his President’s Award of Excellence to Scott in recognition of his outstanding work in addressing updates to our Club By-Laws, dedicated work as Chair of our Nominating Committee, Check-In Table backup to Treasurer Dean and Secretary Rick, and general mentor to those in leadership. His years of service to our Club have helped make Littleton Rotary a recognized leader Club operations and management.
Thank you, Scott for all you’ve done and continue to do for Rotary.
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DISCOVER ROTARY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING EVENTInitiated by our Membership Committee, this event is focused on exposing young professionals to the career benefits Rotary membership provides. Designed to be an informal, casual gathering in a venue targeting the younger professional, club members hosting the event will have arranged exhibits highlighting how the broad diversity of vocations representing Littleton Rotary have worked together to address needs within our community, while at the same time expanding their professional and business contacts.
Members are encouraged to attend and get to know a new generation of potential Rotarians and help answer questions they may have. Without engaging our younger business and professional leaders, Rotary could find itself isolated and no longer a relevant force in our community. Please make a point to show up at this event and make yourself know to all in attendance.
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HANDS ACROSS LITTLETON - MAY 14 2016For over 19 years Hands Across Littleton has provided home maintenance help to mostly elderly Littleton area homeowners. These homeowners still have the ability to care for themselves, however, most no longer have the physical ability or financial means to maintain their homes and property as they would otherwise like. Littleton Rotary to the rescue!
Project Chair, Kevin Kostoff tells us that Club members, family, and friends are welcome and encouraged to volunteer for this half-day project that accomplishes so much is a short period of time. All supplies will be provided as will a free lunch at the conclusion of this half-day of work (8-Noon).
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIP DINNERS - SPRING EDITIONWe're welcoming in spring by once again have a Rotary Fellowship Dinner evening.
As before, small group dinners are planned in the homes your fellow 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.
On Wednesday, April 27th. We’ll notify you where you’ll 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, April 24TH AT 5:00 PM
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INTERACT CLUB AT HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTS FOOD FOR ARTY'S FOOD BANKArty’s Friday Food Bag Program continues to make great strides in ensuring needy students at Centennial Academy are provided with food as they leave school on Friday for the weekend. Recently, student volunteers from our Rotary Sponsored Interact Club at Heritage High School held a food collection drive on two Sunday afternoons the King Soopers located at S. Broadway and W. Mineral Ave.
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ARTY'S FRIDAY FOOD BAG PROGRAM-ROTARY HITS A HOME RUNDuring a PTO meeting back in 2012 at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education (formerly known as Centennial Elementary), concern was raised about the growing number of students whose only regular meals were those lunches provided by the school. Many of those students had very little food over the weekends and started the school week famished. |
ROTARY GRANT REQUESTSThe Littleton Rotary Foundation is now accepting Grant Requests for 2016.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!EVENING MEETING LOCATION - APRIL 19th.
6:30-8:00 PM : Private residence at 1398 W. Caley Ave, Littleton, 80120
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW ROTARIANS! Paul Parish joined our Club back in September 2015. Paul and his wife Linda Diekvoss live in the Peninsula community after having lived for 25 years in Bow Mar. They have three adult children, two daughters in the Denver area and their son in San Diego.
Paul’s Rotary Classification is Consulting: Management, and reflects a long career in Management Consulting, having retired as Managing Principal in the Management Consulting (Advisory) division of Grant Thornton LLP, which is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations.
Paul is an avid bicyclist logging 2,000 miles per year, loves reading, attending the performing arts, fine dining, entertaining, and international travel – have been to 87 countries.
Karlyn McCrumb was inducted into our Club at the Evening Meeting on November 17th. Karlyn learned about our club while attending one of the community events where our Littleton Rotary had an information booth. Impressed at all Rotary is doing for our community and the world, she wanted to learn more and was invited to attend the Evening Meeting. Realizing that Rotary membership offered the perfect avenue for her to become more involved in helping improve lives, she quickly applied and was accepted.
Karlyn works as a leadership and organizational development consultant for Kaiser Permanente. She and her husband, Bob, live in Littleton and have two children, J.D. and Kristopher. Gardening, design, watercolor painting, cake decorating, and reading are just a few of her many interests.
Steve Bianchi, husband of Rotarian B. Bianchi, joined on Club on December 15th and attends our Evening Meetings. Steve is well known to those who’ve volunteered at our various fundraising events as he’s worked at virtually all of them along with B. Steve’s Rotary Classification is, Consulting: Voice Recognition Technologies and he works for Honeywell Corp.
Steve and B. live in Littleton and together have four adult children. Steve enjoys hunting, woodworking, and gardening. We welcome Steve as an Active member whose service to our club has been significant and will continue to be so in the future.
Thomas Stipp joined our Club on January 5th, 2016 and has been assigned the Rotary Classification of, Insurance: Property Claim Training. He works for State Farm Insurance and his office is located in Englewood.
Thomas and his wife, Missy live in unincorporated Jefferson County and have two children, Kyla and Ian. He’s excited about becoming actively involved in Rotary and especially programs and projects centered on children. We welcome Thomas and are certain the skills he brings to Rotary will do much to enhance our local and global projects.
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PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP AWARD - PLUS 7 !Bob Baker receives his Paul Harris Fellowship - plus 7 pin! Way to Go!
The Rotary Foundation recognizes donors who’ve contributed at least $1,000.00 with an award named after the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris. The Award, the Paul Harris Fellowship, consists of presentation of a Medallion, a lapel pin, and a certificate of recognition. Additional contributions are recognized by presenting the donor with a lapel pin with sapphires representing the number of additional $1,000 amounts given. Bob has been sustaining contributor to the Rotary Foundation for years and recognizes the incredible bang-for-the-buck his donations make in expanding the worldwide projects of Rotary. Congratulations, Bob! Your generosity is so appreciated.
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ROTARY HELPS HABITAT FOR HUMANITYLittleton Rotarian, Bob Young, recently organized a Rotary volunteer day to help in the building of a new Habitat for Humanity home. Bob has long been involved in the building efforts of the organization and has spearheaded past Rotary volunteer days for this outstanding program. Much of the work on this particular home was on interior and exterior finish. A mild day provided work great working conditions both inside and out. Congratulation and thanks to all 10 Rotary Club volunteers who worked to help make the dream of home ownership become a reality for a very deserving family.
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DR. SAM LANGSTAFF MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPL-R: Rotary Club Past President Tom Ashcraft, LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert, Darrel Meredith, Jesse Craig, President of Littleton Rotary Foundation Scott Taylor
The Littleton Rotary Foundation presented the Second Annual Sam Langstaff Medical Scholarship donation to the Medical Scholarship Trust Fund for the Littleton Public Schools Pre-Med Class Scholarship. The LPS Pre-Med Class is for students from the Littleton high schools who are interested in pursuing an education is some branch of medicine.
The class was originated 40 years ago by Littleton Rotarian Dr. Sam Langstaff who coordinated the class and selected the lecture staff from all branches of medicine. Darrel Meredith, assistant principal and Jesse Craig, Chairman of the science department attended the meeting and received the $500 donation.
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2015 BREAKFAST WITH SANTAEach year, the Littleton Rotary Foundation sponsors “Breakfast with Santa”, the community event for families to enjoy a pancake breakfast coupled with a visit from St. Nick. Littleton Rotary Club members volunteer their time to wait tables, greet families, help in the kitchen, and generally ensure that everyone has a great time.
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COLORADO GIVES DAY 2015Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. For the fifth consecutive year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Donations are accepted through ColoradoGives.org. The Littleton Rotary Foundation is proud to be one of the featured non-profit organization affiliated with ColoradoGives.org.
You’re encouraged to make a contribution to the Littleton Rotary Foundation through the ColoradoGives.org website on Tuesday, December 8th. If that date is inconvenient, you can easily schedule a contribution for that date in advance on their website.
Thank you for your thoughtful and kind donations.
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OUR 2015-16 ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTA big Littleton Rotary welcome to Regitze Gade who comes to us from Denmark. Like so many of our international students, Regitze speaks perfect English and is happily settling in with club member, Drew Lang and his family. She is attending Heritage High School and is already active in athletics and doing very well in her classes.
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THE ALFERD PACKER BACON PARTY 2015The 2015 Alferd Packer Bacon Party, the major Club fundraising event to benefit the Littleton Rotary Foundation, was held on Saturday, August 29th and was a complete success. While attendance was slightly less than last year, funds raised were on par with expectations.
Littleton Rotarian, Bobbi McCombs, persuaded her employer to contribute 145 lbs. of Boar’s Head Brand Bacon which Club members cooked up and offered as free samples to the patrons. Thank you, Bobbie, for helping ensure that critical element of our party was handled so perfectly.
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"ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT" AT ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IN LITTLETONThanks to Evening Meeting Rotarian, Annika Merkel (pictured), the residents at Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center in downtown Littleton continue to enjoy an evening of singing and horse racing. Yes, horse racing. It’s a game of chance based on a throw of the dice – very large dice. The number thrown moves the stick horse that number of spaces toward the finish line. The smiles and laughter are the reward for a little bit of volunteer time Rotarians spend with these dear people. You’re encouraged to contact either Annika or B. Bianchi to learn more and volunteer at this once-a-month happy activity.
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OUR NEWEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARDEESRecently our Director for The Rotary Foundation, Jon Northrop awarded multiple Paul Harris Fellowships to Sandy Perkins (5) and Gary Ray (5). What amazing examples these two fine Club members are to have so generously donated so often and so much to the Rotary Foundation. Those donated dollars come back to our Club through our District 5450 Designated Funds Grants to help us in funding not only international projects, but local ones as well. Congratulations, and many thanks to you Sandy and Gary!
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WELCOME TO OUR CLUB OFFICERS FOR 2015-16On June 30th, outgoing President, Tom Ashcraft, presented Jon Moore as our new Club President for 2015-16 along with his Officers and Board of Directors. Tom’s enthusiastic leadership has now been passed into the able hands of President Jon Moore and Littleton Rotary continues to find itself blessed with excellent leadership. Many thanks to all those who volunteered their time and energies in service to our club by accepting election to the Board of Directors.
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LITTLETON ROTARY IN WESTERN WELCOME WEEK PARADELittleton Rotary was on display at this year’s Western Welcome Week Parade thanks to club member Steve Tautz and his impeccably restored 1931 Ford Model AA truck. The truck bed was filled with waiving Rotarians, including our exchange student, Regitze Gade, as Steve navigated the parade route. Club members Mickey Kempf and Drew Lang’s businesses were significant parade sponsors and their sponsorship banners prominent displayed at the front of the 1 ½ hour parade – one of the largest ever for Western Welcome Week.
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WE'RE COLLECTING BRAS? YES, BRAS.Littleton Rotary is holding a “Bra Collection Drive” at our Alferd Packer Bacon Party in support of the FREE THE GIRLS organization. We encourage all to come to this happy event and bring along gently used bras to donate to this significant cause. Free the Girls is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that collects new and gently used bras and sends them to programs in Mozambique, Uganda, and El Salvador that work with sex trafficking survivors.
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LITTLETON ROTARY'S 3rd ANNUAL "ALFERD PACKER BACON PARTY"Save the Date: Saturday, August 29th!
Littleton Rotary’s annual fundraising event, the Alferd Packer Bacon Party, benefits the Littleton Rotary Foundation which in turn helps support numerous projects and programs serving the needs of the greater Littleton Community. From scholarships to Arapahoe Community College, to food assistance programs at a targeted elementary school, the Littleton Rotary Foundation has focused its efforts on critical needs and worked to meet those needs for over 40 years.
Join us and enjoy an evening of “Bacon, Bands, Beer”, and fun. Select food truck venders will be there to offer a wide variety of the very best of their specialty menus. Several bands will be performing with and evening will conclude with the ever popular Nacho Men in concert. Wear your dancing shoes for sure!
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ROTARY HELPS MAKE LITTLETON BLOCK PARTY A SUCCESSMembers of the Littleton Rotary Club once again volunteered their time to staff two of the beverage booths at the 2015 Littleton Block Party put on and sponsored by the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchant’s Association. Club members worked fast and furious to handle the demand for beer, wine, soft drinks and water.
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ROTARY GETS INSIDE LOOK AT LAT-LONPerry Nissler looks on as CFO & Founder Steve Tautz points out inner workings of GPS tracking electronics.
Club member, Steve Tautz, founder of Lat-Lon, the industry leading GPS asset tracking company in the US, recently invited club members to a tour of his facility. “Amazing” hardly begins to describe the technology being implemented in his company.
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RI BEQUEST SOCIETY AWARD TO SUE MENDENHALLl-r: President Tom Ashcraft, RI Foundation Chair Jon Northrop, PDG George Mendenhall
The Rotary International Foundation recognized the estate of Susan Mendenhall, late wife of PDG George Mendenhall, with a beautiful crystal plaque for her bequest contribution of $5,000.00. Long a supporter of the Rotary Foundation as well as our own Littleton Rotary Foundation, the Mendenhall’s generosity has helped make Littleton Rotary a far more significant movement for community improvement than it might otherwise have been.
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FLOWER POWER 2015 - LITTLETON ROTARY HELPS AGAINLittleton Rotary volunteers once again participated in the collecting and distributing the flower and plant arrangements left over at the conclusion of the Denver Garden & Home Show.
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MARY BRADFORD HONOREDJanuary 20, 2015 was a very special day at Littleton Rotary. On behalf of the Rotary International Foundation, the late Honorary Littleton Rotarian, Mary Bradford was honored by Rotary District Governor Peter Ewing, as a Major Donor and Bequest Society Member for her estate’s contribution of $10,000.00. Those funds were specifically earmarked for the Polio-Plus Program to eradicate polio through world-wide inoculations of children in all countries.
The following is a recent article by Jennifer Smith of the Littleton Independent highlighting Mary’s lifetime of service to the greater Littleton Community and to the efforts of Rotary to eradicate polio:
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ROTARY NIGHT AT THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOWOn January 21st, Rotarians, friends, and family members enjoyed the ever popular and exciting Rotary Night at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. Many chose to experience the event by arriving early and viewing the livestock, checking out the myriad of vendors in the Exhibit Hall, viewing the wonderful collection of art exhibited at the annual Coors Western Art Show and Sale, and enjoying dinner in the exclusive National Western Club prior to the PRCA Rodeo.
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LITTLETON ROTARY'S 2014 CHRISTMAS PARTYThanks to the efforts of Past President Dave Partheymuller and his wife, Dee Leh, the Littleton Rotary’s 2014 Annual Christmas Party was an “over the top” success. This year’s event was held in a private dining room at Maggiano’s restaurant in Centennial. The food was great, and the entertainment was exceptional, courtesy of Dave and his exceptional talent on guitar, harmonica, and voice.
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTAEach year, the Littleton Rotary Foundation sponsors “Breakfast with Santa”, the community event for families to enjoy a pancake breakfast coupled with a visit from St. Nick. Littleton Rotary Club members volunteer their time to wait tables, greet families, help in the kitchen, and generally ensure that everyone has a great time.
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LITTLETON ROTARY FOUNDATION & ARTY’S FRIDAY FOOD BAGSL-R: Dale Flowers, Mary Dillman, Russ Strandberg, Scott Taylor, Dawn Maris, Bridgett Schild Club member, Dale Flowers, on behalf of the Littleton Rotary Foundation, presents $1,000.00 to Littleton Public School's Centennial Academy to help sustain their food bank program called Arty's Friday Food Bag.
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A HAPPY GATHERINGL-R: Diana Doyle, Darlee Whiting, LaDonna Jurgensen, Rev. Trudy Robinson, Sandy Perkins.
Seated: Dr. Barbara Chase
Recently, many of the women leaders in Littleton Rotary were in attendance and gathered for this happy group picture. Rotary has welcomed women members in the U.S. since 1987 and worldwide beginning in 1989. Thank goodness! Any institution that purposely excludes one half of the potential brain-power of its population is doomed. Rotary has been honored to have women become active leaders and doers in its efforts to solve community problems and expand Rotary’s good works in ways that had never been possible before their involvement.
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WE HONOR OUR VETERANSL-R Seated: COL Clem Clementson, Norm Sothan, George Mendenhall
L-R Standing: Gary Ray, Perry Nissler, Jim Bisetti, Karl Kingery, Lyle Bell, Dave Lorenz, Cliff Johnson, Terry Foley, Paul Sheridan, Frank Mihoda, Tom, Buyr, Bob Baker, Frannk Clayton
Veteran’s Day, November 11th 2014, was a special day as Littleton Rotary recognized its members who have served in the U.S. Military. Each have given a portion of their lives in service to our country to ensure the safety of all U.S. citizens. We are honored and proud to have them represented in Littleton Rotary. God bless them all.
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ROTARY VOLUNTEERS: LYONS TOWN HALL PLAZA RESTORATIONOver 100 Rotary volunteers turn out to help the Town of Lyons.
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ROTARY CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY - SAVE THE DATE!Be sure and save the date for our annual Christmas Dinner Party. This year it will be held at Maggiano’s DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St. Englewood, 80112 from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event is free to Rotarians and their partners. Guest fee is $30.00. 6:00 -6:45 PM Social Happy Hour with cash bar. 6:45 PM Buffett Dinner. Sign up early to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season with all your friends in Rotary.
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SAY HELLO TO TIAGO MARTINSL-R: Bob Young, Tiago Martins, Darlee Whiting, B. Bianchi, Jon Moore On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Littleton Rotary welcomed our Rotary Youth Exchange Student for 2014-15, Tiago Martins-RYE from Brazil.
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DR. SAM LANGSTAFF PRE-MED SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEDL-R: Tom Ashcraft, Natalie Pramenko, Jesse Craig, Dr. Sam Langstaff, Dr. Charlie Vail The Littleton Rotary Foundation presents the Sam Langstaff Pre-Med Scholarship to Arapahoe High School.
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CELTIC HARVEST FESTIVAL – ROTARY FUNDRAISING FUNA happy time raising funds for the Littleton Rotary Foundation in support of is numerous efforts in meeting the needs of the greater Littleton community.
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ALFERD PACKER BACON PARTY - A LITTLETON ROTARY SUCCESS
Littleton Rotary again held it's Alferd Packer Bacon party to rave reviews on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Over 2000 attended this happy community event.
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ROTARY SUPPORTS CENTENNIAL ACADEMY'S MUSIC PROGRAMLittleton Rotary's Literacy Chair, Dale Flowers presents check from the Littleton Rotary Foundation to Mary Ellen Dillman, Principal, Centennial Academy, to help support their superior music program. |
LITTLETON ROTARY - LITERACY PROGRAMI Can Read and Homework Club at Centennial Academy It's a special time for students when Rotarians and community members volunteer to participate in the I Can Read Program at Centennial Academy of Fine Arts. This simple and effective program pares volunteers with teachers and select students to share time in supporting reading skills by simply listening to students read. |