Chris Woodruff, Governor of Rotary District 5440, will speak this week at our regular club meeting at Nicky's. His district includes 53 Rotary clubs in Wyoming, Northern Colorado, Eastern Idaho and Western Nebraska.
The International Rotary theme for the year is Rotary Connects the World! DG Chris will focus on the People of Action Campaign for Rotary International and the difference that Rotarians make in their community. The theme emphasizes all the projects and activities that the Estes Park Club accomplishes, locally and internationally. Opportunities are plentiful for potential members, young and old, to help Rotary achieve its mission of “peace and understanding throughout the world,” and by bringing their passion for service to their communities.
Chris Woodruff is the retired assessor in Weld County. He makes his home In Greeley. He completed a 40-year career in property appraisal and assessment with work experience all over the Colorado. He has a bachelor's degree in technical management from Regis University and is a certified general real estate appraiser.
Chris became a Rotarian in 2000 when he joined the Rotary Club of Greeley - Centennial. He subsequently served as secretary, president and Foundation chair and was named club Rotarian of the Year three times. At the district level, Chris served as assistant governor for the Estes Park clubs, awards committee chairman, TRF mentor and as a member of the district Foundation committee. He has also presented at several district assemblies and has served as a facilitator at High Country PETS. Chris travelled to Saratov, Russia as part of a District 5440 delegation attending the chartering of a new club in that city. On that trip he saw the power of Rotary in transforming people’s lives by providing a means to connect across great geographic, cultural and language differences.
He is married to Karoline, who is also a Rotarian, a past club president and past assistant governor. Karoline retired from a career in higher education in 2016. Chris and Karoline are Multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Bequest Society members and Major Donors.They have attended Rotary International Conferences in Montreal, Atlanta, Toronto, and Hamburg. Both are active at Trinity Episcopal Church and in other areas of the Greeley community, including the Weld Food Bank, and Greeley Center for Independence, and have been past Board members of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau. Both are graduates of Leadership Weld County. Chris and Karoline enjoy gardening, reading, traveling the world and wearing their Rotary pins. They have three sons, three daughters-in-law and one beautiful granddaughter.
Chris and Karoline Woodruff
August 15 meeting notes
President Doug Mann opened the meeting and made the following announcements:
We will all miss Bob Brunson, who died at 98 this past week. Doug shared a memory of Bob’s support for the club.
Next Thursday, Aug. 22, our program will be presented by our District Governor, Chris Woodruff. Doug encouraged everyone to attend, and reminded Board members to be at Nicky’s at 11.
Doug Mann provided the invocation, a verse of the Naval Hymn, and Madison Casey lead us in singing “Anchors Aweigh,” both tributes to Bob Brunson, who was a Naval aviator in WWII. Carl Robicheaux, who had also served as the day's greeter, introduced the following Visiting Rotarians and guests of Rotarians: Carrol Thomas, Ernie Petrocine, Bruce Nickels, Kareen Farmer, Tish and Frank Haines, Johnno Huss, John Howell, Nick Naill and Marianne Solms. Scott provided a joke. Tara Moenning read notes from scholarship recipients.
Happy Money
Tom Maher was glad to see Ernie Petrocine at the meeting. Ernie is the grandson of Ernie Altick, a beloved former member.
Ron Gordon was happy to share that Vivian finished her 20th and final radiation treatment for breast cancer. He donated $100 to celebrate the milestone.
Scott Thompson was happy to announce that Bruce Nickels and Marsha Yelick’s home is under contract, and the buyers are Tracy and Bill Emslie, former district governor.
Bill Smith was beaming with grandfatherly pride at meeting his new grandson and celebrating his granddaughter’s second birthday.
Karol Rinehart gave $98 to honor Bob Brunson.
Tom Maher was happy for Marsha Yelick and appreciative of the excellent financial advice she provided.
Marsha Yelick was happy to have known such a welcoming group and thankful for her many years in Estes Park.
Bill Solms thanked Marsha for her contributions to the Membership Committee and said he and Marianne are adjusting to the departure of their Miami-bound grandchildren.
Madison Casey was thankful for all that Marsha Yelick has done for the Foundation, guiding its investments over the years.
Dave Boon wondered if we knew how thankful he was to have spent time at Young RYLA. He was also happy that some of the Young RYLA participants were going to help at the Peach Festival.
Program
Rick Taylor introduced the program, and thanked Jim Austin for suggesting our speaker. John Bible explained the intricacies as well as the mental and physical challenges of being an on-field and instant replay official for professional and college sports for 50 years. “We really do want to get it right.”
The meeting adjourned with the recitation of the Four-Way Test.
Rita DuChateau scribe and Jon Thompson, photographer
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New meeting location: Nicky's!
Our club has moved to anew meeting location. This week's meeting and all future meetings will be at Nicky's Steakhouse, 1350 Fall River Rd. No R.S.V.P. is necessary. You may choose from three food options on Thursday: full lunch buffet with beverage and dessert included ($15), beverage only ($5), or beverage and dessert ($9).
Farmers Market: show your Rotary spirit
Our Community Service has begun at the Farmers Market every Thursday morning in Bond Park, and you are invited to be a part of it. We need a couple of volunteers each Thursday. The market is open through 1 p.m. so you will get meeting credit if you work at the market during the Rotary meeting. This effort keeps Rotary in front of people we know in Estes - and the visitors.
If you are interested in volunteering you can think of it in one long shift or two shifts from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. While helping with parking or loading where we can; the best part is ambassadorial by smiling and making the vendors and attendees to the market feel welcome in the Estes Park way. Contact Dave Evans, Chuck Bonza or Trudy Collar to volunteer.
Meet our 2019 scholars
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Rotary Quote of the Week
"Karoline and I are so excited to come and visit your clubs this year. That is the way we can personally connect with you where you live and get to enjoy and celebrate your Rotary experience. We will be driving the“Rotary Mobile” so look for it when we come to visit. We would be happy to take pictures with you featuring the car. We are proud and honored to be your Rotary partners!"
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