Feb. 25 Meeting Notes

President Scott Thompson called the meeting to order at noon. Randy Skeie led the invocation, Dick Broman the song and Pledge, and Jack McDade introduced guests. Guests included Jose Almeida. Scott told a blonde joke.
 
Announcements
  • Larry Williams reminded everyone that it’s Duck Race time again and that Thursday, March 3, representatives from the 64 charities will meet to collect their sales packets. Volunteers are needed immediately following the Rotary meeting to help assemble packets.
  • Debbie Delaney said that 930 letters will be going out to merchants next week to solicit prizes for the Duck Race. She hopes to offer 600 prizes this year, up from last year’s 577. She needs volunteers to help with this effort.
  • Tara Moenning read a letter from Sadie Miller, recipient of the 2015 George Prochaska Scholarship from Rotary. Sadie thanked the club for the financial help and shared her academic progress. Tara invited all club members to support It’s Showtime, which raises funds for scholarships. It’s Showtime will be held on April 22 and 23.
Induction
Rick Taylor, membership chair, inducted Russell Garendour into the Rotary Club of Estes Park and thanked his sponsor, Jack Boatman. All members welcomed Russell with a round of applause.
 
Happy Money
  • Rob Ludlum is happy to be at Rotary after spending some time last week in the hospital.
  • Debbie Delaney is happy to be at Rotary after spending some time recently in the hospital.
  • Kathy Groesbeck shared her pride in her 3-year old grandson’s talent.
Program
Claudine Perrault introduced John Nicholas, president and CEO of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, who provided an overview of the group’s work in the following four areas: community-wide strategy, workforce housing, competitive Broadband, and entrepreneurship.
 
Adjournment
President Scott Thompson adjourned the meeting at 12:59 with the double recitation of the Four-Way Test.