November 17 Meeting Notes
President Thor Homme called the meeting to order at noon. With a flourish, he presented the 2016-17 theme banner: Rotary Serving Humanity. Jack Boatman gave the invocation; Dave Evans led us in singing “Edelweiss” in honor of the snow forecast, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance; Pete Sinnott introduced guests, of whom there were none, so he welcomed Bob Brunson back to the friendship of our club. Bob received the first of many rounds of applause.
Levity and Brevity: Scott Thompson perpetrated a groaner about Santa Claus and clocks.
Announcements
- Gregg Jurgens reminded all of the 5 p.m. Duck Race Committee meeting.
- Susan Fereday updated the club on Pumpkin Distribution at the elementary school and asked us to thank Eddie, the manager of Safeway, for donating the pumpkins.
- Thor welcomed Bob Brunson back to Rotary and said we are looking forward to Rob Ludlum’s return after surgery.
- Dave Evans asked everyone to review his or her contributions to the RCEP Foundation for Ernie Altick credit. Also, check the Duck Race adoption sales to ensure you are getting all the credit you deserve. Contact Dave or Pete Sumey with any changes.
- Wayne Andersen said all captains’ spots have been filled for the Salvation Army Bell Ringers. Our club’s shifts begin December 1 and the bell captains will contact members to volunteer for bell-ringing shifts at Safeway and the post office. The Salvation Army in Estes Park distributes $50,000 every year to needy families and individuals.
- Thor recognized Julie Phares, former club member and former district governor, who arrived for the program.
- Today’s Foundation Board meeting has been canceled.
- Thor said our club was nominated for an award at Philanthropy Day and was in stellar company. He congratulated Jean and Jim Austin, whose work with Bright Christmas earned them the Enduring Service Award.
- Remember there will be no meeting on Thanksgiving.
- Happy Birthday to Madison Casey! We serenaded him.
Happy Money
- Madison Casey was happy that his wife is one month post-surgery and doing well.
- Bob Brunson was happy to be back among Rotarians.
- Kathy Groesbeck was happy to have registered for President-Elect Training and thanked members for their support of her upcoming presidency.
- Debbie Delaney was happy that Longley complimented her on her shoes until she looked down and noticed she was wearing two different shoes.
- Scott Thompson was thankful that the Nominating Committee’s pleas have not fallen on deaf ears. He still seeks a Sergeant-at-Arms. He thanked Susan Fereday for accepting the call be Youth and New Generations Director.
- Karen Thompson was happy that she and Scott had registered for the RI convention in Atlanta, where they will be joined by their Rotarian daughter.
- Thor was happy that Bob Brunson was back.
- Kathy Groesbeck was ecstatic to announce that a president-elect candidate has stepped forward: Karol Rinehart! The club erupted in wild jubilation over the news.
- Thor thanked Susan Fereday for her willingness to be Youth Director and said that he looks forward to transitioning leadership to Kathy Groesbeck, whose philosophy he shares.
Program
Ken TeSelle thanked the many club members for their support and involvement in the Estes Park Medical Park Foundation. He introduced our speaker, Estes Park Medical Center Foundation Executive Director Kevin Mullin. Kevin presented 10 myths circulating in the community and then set the record straight on each. Need more information on truth and myth? Contact Kevin Mullin: Kmullin@epmedcenter.com or call him at (970) 577-4306. Or just go to GivetoEPMC.org.
Thor presented Kevin Mullin with a book for the children’s library, “A Morning with Grandpa.” No one is sure why this tome was selected for the dapper, young CEO….
Adjournment
Thor adjourned the meeting at 1:06 p.m. with a quote on Thanksgiving from Dickens and the recitation of the 4-Way Test.
Submitted by Rita DuChateau, scribe
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