Your club is back at Nicky's! You can come to Nicky's for lunch and our meeting, or you can participate by clicking on the Zoom link to participate remotely. So, the choice of how to attend is yours.
If you're going to join the group at Nicky's you will need to R.S.V.P. to Karol at kj.rinehart@centurylink.net BEFORE 5 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 25). This will be the "drill" going forward, so remember to R.S.V.P. to Karol before Tuesday at 5 p.m. every week we meet.
Attendance at Nicky's is limited to 25, food will be served rather than a buffet, price is still $15. Those attending must have a meal. Please arrive as close to 11:30 as possible so meals can be served before the meeting begins.
Posted by Rita DuChateau
August 20, 2020 Meeting Notes
President Bill Solms called the meeting to order. Anne Slack gave the Invocation. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the song, “God Bless America,” Bill acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries. Karol Rinehart introduced ZoomGuests of Rotarians: Pete Sumey’s wife, Lois; and Virgil Holtgrewe’s wife, Carol. Scott entertained us with a lawyer/butcher/dog joke.
Happy Money
Anne Slack is delighted that Michelle Mann will be joining our club.
Madison is happy that he and Marty are empty nesters for the first time in five months, following his grandson’s return to classes at CSU and the departure of family members.
Bill Solms tried desperately to find a club members who could answer his Rotarian Magazine trivia question, but alas, no one recalled that the Aspen Club was featured in the latest edition. Additionally, he decreed that going forward, “guessers” would be charged $1 per guess.
Announcements
Bill Solms reminded club members that our District Governor would visit the club next month, date to be announced, and that Bill would participate in a meeting of Estes Rotary club presidents on Friday.
Madison Casey announced that the Foundation Board would meet on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 1:15 via Zoom.
Jim Whiteneck announced that 5 club members have volunteered for the community service bridge rail painting project on Tuesday, Sept. 22 near Hole 9 on the 9-Hole Golf Course. Box lunch will be provided by the Membership Committee at the Rotary Pavilion. Jim needs more volunteers; contact him.
Program Rick Taylor introduced Michael Moon, who presented an informative program on the Paradise Gap in Estes Park and the work to address the childcare crisis. He presented a plan the Estes ECE is advocating to increase sales tax in Larimer County by 0.5 cent to build, equip, staff and support several early childhood centers in the county, including a facility in Estes Park. He responded to questions from members and then was virtually presented with a Piece of the Rock.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned with the recitation of the Four-Way Test at 1:03.
Rita DuChateau, scribe, with assistance from Madison Casey
Posted by Rita DuChateau
Have you adopted your flock yet?
Duck Race is only 26 days away
Wondering what happened to May, June and July? Time FLEW!
And now it's time to focus our attention and energy on the 32nd Estes Park Rotary Duck Race.
Everything's happening online this year due to the global pandemic. But, never fear, Big Duck Karen Thompson and her flock are working hard to turn this challenging situation into a victory for our 67 Participating Organizations. You can be a part of the waterless Duck Race in so many ways.
Go to https://www.epduckrace.org/adopt-ducks/ and show your Rotary spirit by adopting your own duck - or better yet - a Quack Pack (Adopt 5 for your favorite organization and get one free)
Tell your friends about this year's incredible cash and travel prizes. Here's a link to the prize list: https://www.epduckrace.org/prizes/
Send an email to your family and friends, post something on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Help spread the word. Our 67 Participating Organizations depend on you.
Remember, $19 of every Duck Adoption goes to your favorite Participating Organization. You can help your club by selecting the #1 Organization, Estes Park Rotary Foundation.
Offer to help the Duck Race Committee plan for the virtual race. Lots of help needed!
Meet our 2020 Scholars
Galileo DuMont, Academic Scholarship
Biology/Chemistry/Pre-Med, St. Olaf College
Meghan Frey, Academic Scholarship
Nursing, University of Wyoming
Sage Shumate, Academic Scholarship
Criminology, Boston University
Paulina Tapia Bernal, Stanley Hotel Scholarship
Human Nutrition & Food Science, Colorado State University
Esabella Burkhardt, Carver Family Scholarship
Psychology/Liberal Arts, Front Range Community College
Jennifer Johnson, Lynn Coffman Scholarship
Business, University of Colorado - Boulder
Noel Villanueva, Brunson/Thorp Scholarship
Business Administration Management, University of Wyoming
Aubrey Kinley, Ron L. Kuhns Scholarship
Agricultural Business, Texas A+M University College Station
Matthew Turner, Brian Archibald Scholarship
Associate Degree in Art, Aims Community College
Give to our Foundation while you shop!
Do you find that you are placing Amazon orders more frequently these days? Don't forget to help your Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation with every order. As a recipient of funds in the smile.amazon.com, our foundation will receive a portion of the sale. All you need to do its sign up to get the funds flowing. And SHOP!
Choose the charitable organization by typing in Estes Park Rotary Foundation. Our club and the Longs Peak club will come up in the search. Click on Estes Park Rotary Foundation.
Create a bookmark so every time you shop Amazon, you will participating in the smile.amazon.com program.
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