DG Ray encourages us to check out the September issue of the Rotarian:RI President Shakir's article points out that literacy can be a life or death issue, especially for girls and women. Another article highlights Rotary's response to the pandemic, and another highlights Rotary's relationship with Peace Corps and includes interviews with several local District 5450 leaders. There are many activities this month that will help us all Serve to Change Lives.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, a National League West Division rivalry game. $5.00 from each ticket sale will be donated to End Polio Now campaign!
THE DISTRICT IS HERE FOR YOU
WE COULD REALLY USE YOUR HELP!!! Are you free on September 25th to volunteer a few hours at the Denver Century Ride?Rotary is 50 volunteers shortof what we told the Ride to expect from the District-wide Woohoomanity Challenge. Enjoy a gorgeous Colorado dayvolunteering or riding in the fellowship of your Rotary friends! This is the last newsletter reminder, so please don’t wait… learn more and sign up now at www.woohoomanity.org.
ROTARY DAY AT THE ROCKIES!Sunday, Sept. 26 - Buy Your Tickets NOW!Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, a National League West Division rivalry game. A portion of ticket sales will go to End Polio Now.
SHAPING PEACE THROUGH THE ART OF MUSIC! Saturday, Sept. 18 - two free performances of a virtual concert celebrating the U.N. International Day of Peace with Maestro Karim Wasfi and Friends. Each 90-minute performance features musicians from Iraq, Australia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Georgia (USA), and Colorado (USA). Click Here for more information or Go Here to Register.
WASH SYMPOSIUM, Saturday, Oct. 16 - The 11th Annual 2021 WASH Symposium presented by the District 5450 WASH Local Action Group will be held at the Posner Center in Denver. The symposium mission is to educate, share knowledge and skills, interact with others passionate about WASH, provide resources, and illustrate how WASH strengthens all of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
YOUNG ROTARY CONFERENCE: Save the Date! Sat., Oct. 30 - Cherry Creek High School. 8:30-9:00 am Check-in | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm conference. NEW for ADVISORS: Appreciation Brunch and sessions. More details on registration coming soon!
LIST YOUR BUSINESS IN THE DISTRICT'S ONLINE DIRECTORY! Register now for only $5 per year!Let other Rotarians know how to reach you! http://rotary5450.business/ - learn more and read about the features: Get details HERE...
CLUB MEMBERSHIP & GIVING REPORT AUGUST 10, 2021 - Click Here
CLUB CONNECTIONS
CASTLE ROCK HIGH NOONhas been working with the Navajo Nation for several years. Donations have included hardback dictionaries, clothing, PPE supplies, water and food. And just a few weeks ago club member Steve Baroch was able to personally drop off books to add to the school's library. Click here to read more!
LONGMONT TWIN PEAKS participated in the Boulder County Fair to raise awareness to End Polio. Their Cowboy Boots on the Ground float included a decorated truck, trailer and 1962 Volkswagen Beetle! Read more...
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...
BASEBALL, BIKE RIDES & FELLOWSHIP!Major League Baseball is in the home stretch as teams start stretching for final playoff spots and striving for the excellence of winning a World Series championship. Rotarians are no different, as we too are striving for that one idea of excellence, that one idea that a project champion moves forward into a project that can transform a community, a village, a state, a nation, or the world. Read more...
BY THE NUMBERS:As we finalize our books I want to thank you again for giving to The Rotary Foundation last year! Because of your dedication to Doing Good in the World and your support of our Foundation, we achieved more in the last Rotary year than ever before in The Rotary Foundation’s history.Click Here to read more...
GRANTS MANAGEMENT UPDATE:As a reminder to continue to send in your memorandums of understanding documentation and your final 990 submittals as you can this month. Up to date lists for clubs that are qualified can always be found at the district website.We have a great grants review team ready for 2021-2022 grants projects, so reach out and say hello when you can. Our team is ready to help and guide your project's success! Grants5450@gmail.com is the team’s email address.
POLIO PLUS UPDATE - WE HAVE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!As of July 27, 2021, we have gone seven months without a single Wild Polio Case! The Rotary Foundation signed an MOU with the GAVI Alliance to further COVID-19 coverage through social mobilization, advocacy, and demand generation activities. GAVI is co-leading COVAX, a Global risk-sharing mechanism for the pooled procurement and equitable distribution of COVID vaccines. You can also read an August 25, 2021 update on Afghanistan from Michael McGovern, RI PolioPlus Committee Chair. Read more...
$30,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AVAILABLE!There is one $30,000 Rotary District 5450 Ambassadorial Scholarship Award for Graduate Study outside the USA. Eligible applicants will intend to study and have future career plans related to at least one of the areas of focus. Click Here for more information.
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