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Estes Park
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
New Location: Rodeway Inn
1701 North Lake Avenue
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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Harmony CEO Dorman will be Dec. 8 speaker
 
Harmony Foundation is one of the longest running and most respected residential drug and alcohol treatment centers in the country. Addressing the pressing health and social concerns of addiction in a serene mountain setting is Harmony’s mission.
 
Despite its longevity and excellent reputation, many Estes Park residents are not aware of Harmony Foundation and what they do. For many years that was intentional in order to protect the confidentiality of their clients. While Harmony still values and supports confidentiality, they recognize the need to come out of the shadows and talk about alcoholism and drug addiction openly and publicly. 
 
Dorothy “Dot” Dorman, Chief Executive Officer of the Harmony Foundation, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, Dec. 8, at their regular noon meeting. She will review the impact of addiction on society and the very painful and personal impact on individuals and their families. In particular, she will focus on the help and hope offered by Harmony and other treatment centers.
 
Dorothy Dorman, Harmony Foundation Chief Executive Officer
 
Combining her business, computer and personal relations skills, Ms. Dorman led the Accounting, Human Resources and Computer Technology Departments of Harmony for over 20 years. She served as Chief Financial Officer prior to being promoted to Chief Executive Officer in 2009. All of the positions that Dorman has held at Harmony Foundation have enabled her to fulfill her passion to help families dealing with addiction issues. In the time that she has been with Harmony, she estimates that more than 20,000 individuals have sought treatment there. 
 
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, located at 1701 North Lake Avenue on Highway 34 just west of Dry Gulch Road. 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. 
 
 

Dec. 1 meeting photos

 

Visitor Cathy Hartridge is new to Estes Park and a former Rotarian.

 
 

Rotarian Jack Dinsmore said he plans to transfer to our club.

 

Scott Applegate, now a member of the Sunrise Rotary, visited his former club because his daughter was sining in the program.

 

Doug Mann introduced his father, Ralph. Doug was inducted into the club during the meeting.

Guess who's happy to be back? Rob Ludlum and Bob Brunson, that's who!
The Estes Park Elementary School Mountain Echoes Choir entertained with songs of the season.
Choir Director Jenna Williams signs a book for the children's library, which our club donated on her behalf.
 
 
Dec. 1 meeting notes
 
The Rotary Club of Estes Park was called to order at noon by President Thor, followed by an invocation by Ken TeSelle. Dave Evans led us in the song and Pledge. Visiting Rotarians: Cathy Hartridge, who just recently moved to Estes Park, and John and Scott from the morning club. Guests of Rotarians: Doug Mann introduced his father, Ralph, visiting from Denton, TX.

Levity and Induction
Scott Thompson shared a better than average joke, followed by his presentation of a red badge to new member, Doug Mann.

Announcements
  • Duck Race meeting in December is cancelled.
  • Thor welcomed back Bob Brunson and Rob Ludlum, and Jack Dinsmore.
  • He then read letters from several kids who received pumpkins from our club.
  • However, he was sorry to announce, our Exchange student is being sent home. President Thor thanked Susan Fereday, our Director of Youth Services, for all she has accomplished with the program. 
  • Rene requested all sponsor forms for the Duck Race be turned in by 12/14.
  • Roger Thorpe announced our club will be serving on 1/6 at the cafe and will be asking for servers at a later date.
  • Wayne Andersen still needs Bell Ringers.
Special Meeting
President Thor then adjourned the current meeting and opened a special meeting. Scott Thompson, Nominating Chair, gave the first reading for election of officers for 2017-2018.
President Elect                 Karol Rinehart
Secretary.                          Rita DuChateau
Treasurer.                          Longley Parker
Sgt. at Arms.                     Open

Club Board Director (2 year terms)
Youth.   Susan Fereday
Intl services.    Dave Evans
Fund Development.    Karen Thompson

Foundation Board Trustee (3  year term)
Jack Boatman
Debbie Delaney
President Thor closed the special meeting and reopened the general meeting.

Happy Money
  • Rob Ludlum was happy to be back, almost pain free.
  • Scott was happy for the return of Jack Dinsmore.
  • Dave Evans was happy to be home from Monterey, CA, where he visited his son.
Program
Rick Taylor introduced  our program....Mountain Echoes Choir....3rd, 4th and 5th graders, led by Jenna Williams.

Ms. Williams signed a library book after the concert and we dismissed the meeting with the 4-way test.
 
Submitted by Dana Fritz, scribe
Save the Date: Rotary Club of Estes Park Holiday Luncheon
 
11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22
Rodeway Inn
Spouses, children, grandchildren and friends welcome!
Sign up with Karol Rinehart at this week's meeting.
Rotary Quote of the Week
 
"As I leave for home, I am humbled by the people of Pakistan who work so hard to end polio. I am in awe of the massive coordination necessary to organize the efforts of 225,000 people. And I am proud to belong to Rotary, for while it is clear that Rotary could no more eradicate polio alone than we would build an elevator to the moon, this work would not be happening now if Rotary were not leading the way."
               - Devin Thorpe, member of the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City, Utah, reporting on his visit to observe polio immunization efforts in Pakistan (October Rotarian magazine)
 
 
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Dec. 8 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Kathy Groesbeck
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Roger Thorp
 
Scribe: 
 
Pete Sumey
 
Greeter:
 
Ken Cole
 
Program Intro: 
 
Karen McClure
 
Dec. 15 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Guy Van der Werf
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Madison Casey
 
Scribe: 
 
Madison Casey
 
Greeter:
 
Rick Taylor
 
Program Intro: 
 
Karen McClure
Upcoming Events
Club Board Meeting
Wasson Room, Library
Dec 06, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Duck Race Committee Meeting CANCELED
Nicky's Restaurant
Dec 15, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Holiday Luncheon
Rodeway Inn
Dec 22, 2016
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Speakers
Dec 08, 2016
Harmony
Dec 15, 2016
Crossroads Ministry
Dec 22, 2016
Christmas Party
Jan 12, 2017
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Dale Bonza
December 1
 
Gary Hazelton
December 3
 
Kerrie Hill
December 12
 
Chuck Bonza
December 13
 
Gene Oja
December 16
 
Harry Livingston
December 18
 
Anniversaries
Randy Skeie
Verjean
December 8
 
Roger Thorp
Verlene
December 22
 
Chuck Bonza
Dale
December 26
 
Dale Bonza
Chuck
December 26
 
Gary Hazelton
Kris
December 31
 
Kris Hazelton
Gary
December 31
 
Join Date
Nancy Stevens
December 8, 2005
11 years
 
Carol Grasso
December 11, 2008
8 years
 
Jim Austin
December 11, 2008
8 years
 
Gary Hazelton
December 12, 2002
14 years
 
Kris Hazelton
December 12, 2002
14 years
 
Bill Lodge
December 15, 1994
22 years
 
Russell Hampton
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