Members planning to attend the Thursday, Nov. 15meeting need to contact Club Administrator Karol Rinehart by 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9 to let her know the following:
You plan to attend and have lunch
You plan to attend and have beverage service only
You will be there and will be bringing a guest.
New place (Ridgeline Hotel), new rules. Let's all get into the habit of contacting Karol.
kj.rinehart@centurylink.net
Rotary District Governor to visit our club
Chuck Rutenberg, Governor of Rotary District 5440, will speak at the regular Thursday meeting of the Rotary Club of Estes Park on November 8. His district includes 53 Rotary clubs in Wyoming, Northwern Colorado, Eastern Idaho and Western Nebraska.
D. G. Chuck Rutenberg
The R.I. theme for the year is Be the Inspiration! DG Chuck is expected to focus on the People of Action Campaign for Rotary International and the difference that Rotarians make in their community. The theme is meant to put focus on all the projects and activities that the Estes Park club accomplishes, both 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.
Rutenberg joined the Rotary Club of Fort Collins in 2001 and served as president in 2007-08. In 2007, he was honored as Rotarian of the Year for District 5440 and has received many club honors, including the 5 Areas of Service and the Spirit of Rotary awards. He is a multiple Paul Harris Award and Bequest Society member. He also served as president of Rocky Mountain RYLA and chair of RYLA and YRYLA. He served as assistant district governor 2010-13, serving the four Greeley clubs.
Chuck served as President of the Board for SAINT INC, an alternative transportation organization for seniors in Fort Collins and Loveland, and as the President of the Board for Care Housing Inc., a non-profit organization providing affordable housing in Fort Collins and Windsor, for three years. He spent 31 years working for two Fortune 500 companies and retired this year after 16 years in the financial services industry.
He has been married to Lynn for 34 years. They have a son and three daughters, as well as seven grandchildren. Chuck likes to hike, play golf and is also a nature photographer.
Posted by Madison Casey
Nov. 1 meeting highlights
President Dave Evans called the meeting to order. Laura, our exchange student, told us about her recent activities. Pete Sinnott offered today’s inspiration. Dave Evans led us in singing “Happy Wanderer” for our program today on the Boy Scouts. Then followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Gene Oja led introductions. We welcomed Dave & June Boon for a second time who have moved here from Fort Collins and belong to the afternoon club there. Scott Thompson invited them to tell about their extensive activity in Rotary RYLA youth and domestic and foreign projects. Lee Lasson introduced Gordon Ulrickson who does the I.T. at the YMCA. Bill Solms introduced Vanessa Geis Barton who runs the liquor store in Upper Stanley Village by her father’s pharmacy. Pete Sinnott introduced John Thomason who is a restaurateur in town to finalize a location for his seafood and steak restaurant.
Scott Thompson told his joke of the day. He then reported that Bill Smith had a heart attack and is recovering with a replaced stent. Scott welcomed Pete Sumey back from his car accident.
Happy Money
Madison Casey was happy to be starting on Medicare today and that Pete Sumey was back.
Karen Thompson says we raised around $250 for polio from the jars distributed to merchants and this will be matched.
Pete Sumey told about his car accident with Lois. He was grateful for the speedy help they got. Lois is in our hospital room 229 and can receive calls and visits from 11:00-1:00 when she is not in p.t.
Bill Solms was glad to see Pete here today.
New Member Induction
Kevin Mullin was presented as our newest member by Bill Solms and we welcomed Kevin to our club. Welcome, Kevin!
Duck Race Announcement
Bill Solms said he is chair of sponsors for the Duck Race, replacing Ken Teselle. He is now writing the prior sponsors.
Program
Kathy Groesbeck introduced Rick Ralph, Unit Commissioner of Explorer Post 911 here in Estes. He told us about the history of scouting and what it involves.
Submitted by Madison Casey, scribe and Scott Thompson, photographer
Rotary Quote of the Week
"November is Foundation Month in the Rotary world and a time when we focus on our foundation. For me that means thinking about all the good our donations does in our communities and around the world. Like most Rotarians, I get great joy from charitable giving…sharing my material blessings with the foundation to make this world better.
So I’m asking you think about the good made possible by your donation and Be The Inspiration to your family and community by giving generously throughout the year to our foundation. It feels wonderful, it's the ultimate in enlightened self-interest and it's the right thing to do."
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