As announced by President Doug last week, our club has moved to anew meeting location. This week's meeting and all future meetings will be at Nicky's Steakhouse, 1350 Fall River Rd.
No R.S.V.P. is necessary. Can you hear Karol Rinehart's sigh of relief? You may choose from three food options on Thursday: full lunch buffet with beverage and dessert included ($15), beverage only ($5), or beverage and dessert ($9).
August 1 program
Learn about the new K9 Program for EPPD
Officer Mikel Otazua and Captain Eric Rose, of the Estes Park Police Department, will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, August 1, at the regular noon meeting. They would like to introduce us to the new Police Department K9 Program. Please note the Rotary Club of Estes Park’s new meeting location at Nicky’s Restaurant.
Captain Eric Rose Officer Mikel Otazua
Mikel Otazua, a member of the Estes Park Police Department for three years, has had a life-long career goal of becoming a K9 Handler in a small town. Born in Venezuela, he moved to Texas at the age of six where his passion for dogs began. While growing up, he was actively involved in fostering, adopting and rescuing dogs, before finding their forever homes. He received his education from Miami-Dade Community College, Florida International University to study criminal justice, and University of Colorado Denver. He completed the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy, prior to being hired by the Estes Park Police Department.
Eric Rose, Captain for Police Operations, is responsible for customer service, training, recruiting, equipment, budgeting, emergency manager, and more.
July 25 Meeting Highlights
President-elect Bill Solms called the meeting to order at noon. He announced that he is presiding in President Doug's absence, as Doug in in Dallas for job training. Dave Evans invited volunteers to sign up for one of two shifts for upcoming Farmers Markets and stressed that help is needed and training will be provided. Ann Slack gave a thoughtful invocation on showing kindness in the presence of negativity and hatred. Dave Evans led us in an a cappella rendition of "God Bless America" followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Jennifer Comstock helped us welcome our guests: Frank Haines, Sojourner from Oklahoma, who brought his wife Tish and daughter Ann as his guests; and Jim Whiteneck, a visiting Rotarian, who has relocated from Ft. Smith Arkansas and will be applying for membership in our club. Ann Slack, who claimed she could not compete with the absent Scott Thompson's talent as a jokester, ably entertained us with a chicken/frog/librarian joke.
Happy Money
Virgil Holtgrewe was happy that RYLA was successful this summer.
Dennis Gellhaus was happy to learn that his new home was built by Mike Connolly's son-in-law.
Frank Haines was happy that he was about to play a round of golf with Ron Gordon, who promised there would be no rain.
Ron Gordon was happy to be heading to the golf course with Frank.
Bill Solms was happy that Ann shared the joke.
Richard Kimple was also happy about Ann's joke.
Announcements
Bill Solms congratulated the newly-elected Foundation officers: President Madison Casey; Vice President Harriette Woodard; Treasurer Dennis Gellhaus; Secretary Dave Evans.
Dues are due! Pay Longley or Rita A.S.A.P. or mail $290 to P.O. Box 1365.
Tara Moenning read three lovely (and well-written) thank you notes from scholarship recipients: Molly Morgan, Chloe Burke and Megan Miller.
Bill asked all club members to check out the new poster on display, which features photos and short bios of each scholarship awardee.
Induction of new member
Barb Bibler received her Rotary pin, new member red ribbon for her badge, membership certificate and a Rotary Club of Estes Park welcome. Marsha Yelick received a sponsor pin. Bill encouraged all members to invite potential new members to a meeting.
Committee Meetings
Members then convened in small groups to discuss International Service, Membership and Publicity projects for the new Rotary year.
Submitted by Rita Duchateau scribe andphotographer
Farmers Market: show your Rotary spirit
Our Community Service has begun at the Farmers Market every Thursday morning in Bond Park, and you are invited to be a part of it.
Jim Austin has been the 'face of Rotary' to Vicki and the vendors at the market. When Jim leaves in mid July, we will need a "point person" each week to coordinate us with Vicki each Thursday. Can you help do that?
Furthermore we need a couple of volunteers each Thursday. Yes, the market is open through 1 p.m. so you will get meeting credit if you work at the market during the Rotary meeting. This effort keeps Rotary in front of people we know in Estes - and the visitors.
If you are interested in volunteering you can think of it in one long shift or two shifts from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursdays. While helping with parking or loading where we can; the best part is ambassadorial by smiling and making the vendors and attendees to the market feel welcome in the Estes Park way.
Let me know if any dates appeal to you between now and through the last Thursday in September. Thanks for considering a pleasurable opportunity for Community Service by our Club members. Let me know which Thursdays appeal to you. Neighbors, visitors and grandkids are always welcome to work along with you.
Chuck Bonza Volunteer Coordinator for Community Service
Give to your Foundation while you shop!
The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation has been registered as a recipient of funds in the smile.amazon.com. Each order you place will send a portion of the sale to our Foundation. 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.
Remember to do this each time you shop Amazon.
Rotary Quote of the Week
"Rotary is all about making connections. We are able to make a difference in people’s lives from where we live. The Vision and Core Values of Rotary break down barriers and remove boundaries. We are able to change the world person to person, Rotary Club to Rotary Club, Rotary International to the whole world."
-Chris Woodruff, District Governor 2019-2020 Rotary District 5440
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