Check the bottom of your newsletter to see which committees you've chosen for this Rotary year. Was it Financial Development? Community Service? International Service? Youth/New Generations/Vocational Service? Membership? Programs? Club Administration? Meet in a small group of your choice after lunch this week. You are welcome to join any committee at any time!
Directors/Committees
Fund Development - Karen Thompson
International Service - Ron Gordon
Membership - Trudy Collar
Community Service - Jack Overly/Pete Sinnott
Youth/New Generations - Sue Fereday
Programs - Rick Taylor
Club Administration - Karol Rinehart
Posted by Jennifer Comstock
September 19 meeting notes
President Doug Mann called the meeting to order. He made the following announcements:
Volunteers for Trustees and Officers for next year are needed. If interested, contact Bill Solms or Doug Mann.
Former district governor Linda Vomaske's husband Bob passed away. A memorial service will be held in Fort Collins; contact Doug Mann for details.
Rotarians were greeted by Jennifer Comstock. Invocation was given by Karen Thompson. Madison Casey was unavailable, so there was no song. Introductions were led by Longley Parker. Guests of Rotarians included: Jerry Huff, former newspaper man, guest of Jim Whiteneck; and Vanessa Solesbee, guest of Doug Mann and Town Parking and Traffic manager (she is also a former Rotarian). Visiting Rotarians included: Bill Kehl (Greeley/Centennial Rotary) and Jerry Huff (Fort Smith Rotary). Karen Thompson delivered the joke in Scott's absence.
Happy Money
Tom Maher was happy that he was able to ride his bike to the meeting on a beautiful September day.
Annie Slack was happy that she got to meet Vanessa Solesbee.
Dave Boone was happy that a family member was enjoying their honeymoon in Kilimanjaro.
More Announcements
Karen Thompson shared that we still need two volunteers to sell beer at Elk Fest next Saturday from 3 - 6 p.m. (Tom Maher volunteered).
She also reminded everyone that the first Duck Race meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at Nicky's, and food will be served.
Dave Evans announced that he will be coordinating volunteers to serve at the Community Cafe on January 31; more information to come; contact him about volunteer spots.
Pete Sinnott and Jack Overly were thanked for agreeing to co-lead the Community Service Committee.
Reminder of the Foundation meeting at the Quality Inn after the general meeting.
Program
Rick Taylor introduced Kathy Whitacre, Program Coordinator for Partners Mentoring Youth. She shared information about the program, volunteer opportunities and the youth they serve, including the special challenges they face. Dave Boone also shared his personal experience with mentoring multiple junior partners through the program.
Jennifer Comstock, scribe, and Karen Thompson, photographer
Memorial Service for Bob Vomaske
Many of you know and remember Estes Park Assistant Governor Linda Vomaske. Linda and her husband Bob moved out of our district last year to be closer to her ailing mother in California. Tragically Bob suffered a massive heart attack and passed away just a few days ago.
Linda and Bob Vomaske
You can send condolences to: Linda Vomaske, P.O. Box 1682, Fort Collins, CO 80522. Bob's memorial service will take place Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Timberline Church, South Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s name can be sent to “Christ in the Rockies” c/o of Allnutt Funeral Services, Drake Road Chapel, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins.
Nominating Committee looking for leaders
Would you like to be a part of the RCEP leadership team? President-elect Bill Solms is convening the Nominating Committee that will publish a slate of proposed officers and directors who will begin 1-3 terms on July 1, 2020. The list includes:
President Elect: (to serve as President July 1, 2021- June 30, 2022)
Secretary
Treasurer
Sgt. at Arms
Club Administration, Membership, and Community Service Directors
Contact Bill Solms or Doug Mann if you have an interest in serving as an officer or director of the Club or Foundation.
Do you have a Friendship Card?
A local reminder of Rotary's ideals
Click on the image below to see the MANY local merchants that welcome your Friendship Card. Buy one at Nicky' today!
Our meeting location: Nicky's!
If you haven't been to a meeting for a while, please join us! Our club meets at Nicky's Steakhouse, 1350 Fall River Rd. No R.S.V.P. is necessary. You may choose from three options: full lunch buffet with beverage and dessert ($15), beverage only ($5), or beverage and dessert ($9).
Congratulations, 2019 scholars
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Rotary Quote of the Week
"We will end polio forever, but only if we remain steadfast and vigilant. World Polio Day (Oct. 24) is a time for Rotarians from all over the globe to come together, recognize the progress we have made in our fight against polio, and plan the action we must take to end polio forever. They key word is action, because we still have important work to do."
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