Chase the Music has original music composed and performed for children battling critical illness. The impact of Chase the Music programs begins with the child. The magical gift of a personal commissioned piece of music is like no other. It is unique and created just for that child.  

Clark Hodge, Founder and Executive Director of Chase the Music, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, October 27, at their regular noon meeting. In 2011, Hodge conceived the concepts behind Chase the Music. He has delivered a number of pieces of music for critically ill children and he will be sharing some of this music with us.

He has dedicated his life to ensuring that Chase the Music impacts as many people as possible. He encourages everyone to Chase the Music and to never stop smiling.

Married and with two grown boys, he finds pleasure in the outdoors, in music, and in community. He has been an organizer behind multiple Guinness World Records.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century  Rotary clubs, around the world, initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Rodeway Inn in Estes Park. Please note our new Rotary location. Visitors interested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program begins at 12:30 p.m.

• Duck Race Adoption Forms and Ernie Altick Credit. Dave Evans asked members to make sure member name and family name or friend name match and are on the same form to receive credit.
• Meeting at the Stanley November 3 with John Cullen.
• Shred-A-Thon Report - Tara Moenning reported a successful collection of $1,617.25. She thanked all the volunteers and Jim Austin for breaking down the boxes. There was a last minute drop-off of $100... Good idea to stick around!
• Pumpkin Distribution - Susan Fereday. Distribution will be Friday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. Only a couple of volunteers needed.

• Pete Sumey said money collected for Richard Kimple came to $56. Happy money goes to community grants please remember this when giving.
• Pete Sinnott announced his table would be giving $30 at the meeting.

• $14,165  including the money from the Stanley of $2,500.