Barbara Redder, Governor of Rotary District 5440, will speak at the regular meeting of the Estes Park Rotary Club at noon on Thursday, Aug. 18, at the National Park Theater, in the lower level of the Other Side Restaurant in Estes Park. Her district includes 54 Rotary clubs in Wyoming, Northwern Colorado, Eastern Idaho and Western Nebraska.
The International Rotary theme for the year is Rotary Serving Humanity! DG Barb is expected to focus on growing Rotary’s contributions to humanity. The theme is meant to put focus on all the projects that the Rotary Club of Estes Park 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 to provide service.
“We’re anxious to share some of our projects with the District Governor Barbara Redder, said Thor Homme, Rotary Club of Estes Park president.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park's events include “It’s Showtime!” and the annual Golf Tournament, which raise funds for scholarships awarded each spring to graduating seniors. The largest effort of the club is the annual Duck Race, which generated over $117,000 for 64 area charities in 2016. The club also awards community grants annually to area non-profits.
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 welcomes new members. For more information, visit rotaryclubofestespark.org, or come to a meeting.
