2/11/16 Notes

Posted by Madison Casey 
 
Feb. 11, 2016 Meeting Notes
 
President Scott Thompson called the meeting to order. Brad Rosenbaum gave the invocation. Dick Broman led us in singing “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” a Capella.   (What a show-off) Scott Thompson led guest introductions. There were no visiting Rotarians. Jack Boatman introduced his guest Russ Gardenour who is visiting our club for the second time. We welcomed back member Pat Barnett after an absence. Bill Smith introduced his boss Susan Allnut from Fort Collins. 
 
President Scott’s Joke of the Day was once again met with groans and calls for mercy.
 
Nominating Committee
Brad Rosenbaum presented the official second reading of the nomination of Rick Taylor for President Elect.
 
Announcements
  • Tara Moenning announced that the annual community cleanup will be held the last Saturday of April as usual which is the 30th this year, and is the weekend before the Duck Race. 
  • May 14 is the next Shred-a-thon, Tara also announced. Another event is scheduled at the fairgrounds so this time the shred will be held at the EP High School parking lot.
Happy Money
  • Scott Thompson was happy for the good treatment wife Karen received at the Estes Park Medical Center for her routine diagnostic procedure yesterday.
  • Robert Ludlum was happy with the expectation of today’s program.
  • Madison Casey was happy for the Broncos Super Bowl victory!
  • Jack Overly was happy that his wife Mary was happy that football season was finally over.
Program
Sandy Reid introduced today’s program --Lynn Arenson of Medical Transport Solutions, a division of MASA.   She told us about air and ground ambulance service and how these services are billed and insured.  Her company sells comprehensive insurance for this that covers families anywhere in the world to get the ill person and their family, possessions, pets, and vehicles back home. 
 
Submitted by Madison Casey, Scribe