DG Bob asks that all Rotarians in the District recommit yourself to the ideals of Rotary Service by donating to The Rotary Foundation. We all have ownership in The Rotary Foundation: it was created by Rotarians, for Rotarians, and the service Rotarians provide.
The Rotary Foundation has contributed considerable sums to COVID this past year, which has created stress on our resources. Bob asks that you please join him in donating today. This can be done onlineor through your club.
Thanks to technology we are going to show Colorado healthcare workers some love. We're asking ALL Rotarians join us for a brief District-wide Zoom call.
We are going to do a BIG shout out "THANK YOU" to healthcare workers. We will be making a video to distribute on social media. Let's get everyone involved, and show our power in numbers. We want the video to go viral!!!
Additional details coming later in the week. Watch your email!
THE DISTRICT IS HERE FOR YOU
COLORADO WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF FUND: The fires may be out, but the need is still great. The Natural Disaster Response Committee is currently working with local Rotarians and contacts in Grand Lake and other effected areas to determine how best to distribute donated funds. It will take some time before needs assessments can be completed. Donations can be made onlineor you can mail a check to Rotary District 5450, Subject Line: Colorado Fires, 5103 Dvorak Circle, Frederick CO 80504. Click Here to learn more and see photos, or click here to watch a short video on the fires.
PEACE FORUM DISCUSSIONS - register now for these free one-hour monthly discussions on a variety of topics. Thursday, Dec. 3, will be Tolerance, Diversity, and Cultural Understanding.Click Here to view the flyer!
LET'S DO IT DAY - Holiday Day of Service! December 5, 2020 - each club is encouraged to pick a project unique to your community. Donate toys? Collect money for a community project? Gather groceries? Let's show how much Rotary can do!!! Click here to see the flyer, or here to view projects around the District.
ShelterBox is responding in Honduras after Hurricane Iota made landfall, and in the Philippines that has been hit by 6 major storms in the last 3 weeks. Go to www.shelterboxusa.org to help reach families who need it most.
RYLA pluswill be recognized by Rotary International on its social media, including photos and links to videos, on December 3, which is both National and International Disability Day. This unique RYLA program accommodates teens with physical disabilities at Easterseals Colorado's ADA-compliant camp, Rocky Mt. Village, in Empire, CO. For more information about RYLA plus, go to www.rylaplus.orgor contact Karen Loeb at kcloeb@gmail.com if your club is interested in helping to sponsor a camper in 2021.
WANTED: A PAST CLUB PRESIDENT!Rotary District 5450 is accepting nominations for our 2023-2024 District Governor. Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding leadership position to help inspire Rotarians to do great things?Click Hereto learn more.
RECORDING LINKS ON DISTRICT WEBSITE: Did you miss the Virtual District Conference? Couldn't participate in the training webinars? The recording links are now on the District website under the Training/Events tab.
ARE YOU LISTED IN THE ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY? Register now for only $1.00 when you enter promo2020 on the payment page! http://rotary5450.business/ - learn more and read about the features: Get details HERE...
CLUB MEMBERSHIP & GIVING REPORT DECEMBER 2020 - Click Here
CLUB CONNECTIONS
BOULDER ROTARIAN Alessandro Sachs is heading a group of 17 clubs to help connect homes in the Pine Ridge area of South Dakota Oglala Lakota Sioux Pine Ridge Reservation to clean water. Learn how you can help.
CASTLE ROCK HIGH NOON is partnering with “Soles4Souls” to collect new or gently worn shoes on Saturday Dec. 5 between 10am and Noon at 405 S Wilcox, Castle Rock. “Soles4Souls” turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty. Look for the inflated Rotary Wheel!
MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS has organized a food drive for EChO - please bring nonperishable items to 32186 Castle Court Suite 110, Evergreen (north side door) between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday. Perfect items would include canned meats, soup, pasta, veggies, chili, coffee, tea…non-perishables please…..The winter is always a challenge and the current need is great.
OVER 65? YOU CAN VOLUNTEER NOW TOO! Denver Cherry Creek & Metro Caring's project to repackage staple foods into smaller bags has raised the age limit!Click Here for more info and to volunteer.
HIGHLANDS RANCH donated $6,000 to the Children’s Hospital Colorado Influenza Vaccination Program, which relies on donations from others in the community, to run their family influenza vaccination campaign. Click here to read more.
WHEAT RIDGE ROTARY AT 45 YEARS - read this great article about the club that was published in the Neighborhood Wheat Ridge Gazette!
Is your club holding projects or social events? If so, let the District know so we can shine the spotlight on you and your members!
Post your story on your club's website or Facebook page, and then send the link to office@rotary5450.org.Doing so will give your club more exposure - readers will see the story on your club's site, which will let them know more about your club and members.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
The Rotary Foundation Vision: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and ourselves.” Adopted by the Board and Trustees in June 2017, this vision statement reflects the impact Rotary aspires to have on the world and our members.Click the links below to read the full stories...
HOLIDAY & FAMILY MONTH - we are so thankful for all our 5450 Rotarians and am so appreciative of our Rotarian family that has supported our Polio Plus and TRF giving goals. Please take the time to enjoy time within all of your circles you may encounter with love, compassion, and peace.
POLIO ERADICATION: END GAME AND MORE GOOD NEWS - We just received notice that the Emergency early use license for the new Novel Type 2 Oral Polio Vaccine has been approved. The new vaccine will be launched soon and we believe it will greatly assist in the fight against the Circulating Vaccine Type 2 Derived Polio outbreaks when it is widely distributed! In addition, the polio eradication infrastructure has proved invaluable in the pandemic. READ MORE...
2020 END OF YEAR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES & GIVING TUESDAY- Your gift, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Visit https://raise.rotary.org and consider launching a fundraising page of your own to help share why you joined Rotary and why you support The Rotary Foundation. Check out this cool video why give to the Rotary Foundation on GIVING TUESDAY: https://vimeo.com/374289670 | READ MORE...
SCHOLARS CORNER - we have APPROVED two scholarship applicants now for next year’s Rotary 5450 Scholarship. We continue to find local districts that will work with and support these scholars once they arrive abroad to start their studies and work in the next Rotary Year. We are looking forward to the final steps in the selection of one of these highly qualified deserving applicants. Rotary Scholars are funded directly by the Annual Fund SHARE from The Rotary Foundation. Funding for this coming year’s scholars program is from our shareback from donations to The Rotary Foundation 3 Rotary years ago (2018-2019).
DECEMBER: RECOMMIT TO ROTARY SERVICE
