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Table Topics & Community Service Committee Meeting
 
 
Dennis will lead us through table topics provided with the purpose of getting to know each other better!
Community Service Committee will also be meeting. There are decisions to be made and a number of updates. 
 
Our program this week will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided. Click on the link below to be admitted.
Rotary Weekly Luncheon
Place: American Legion
 Time:  Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:00
 Cost:  $20
 Parking:  American Legion and the church only
Community Service Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2022
DURING TODAY'S MEETING!
 
The Community Service Committee will meet at the American during our noon Rotary meeting on TODAY Thursday, October 27.  Please attend if you can.  We will be making decisions about Bright Christmas, Blue Santa, and Give Next, and will have updates on Community Corner Café and the upcoming District Conference service project.  Ideas for other  service projects are always welcome!  For questions, please email Beth at weisberg.family@verizon.net .
Update by President Dennis Gellhaus
 
When you have 500 pumpkins lined up to be cherished by 500 children, you have good day!  Watching these small children trying to lift a pumpkin as large as they are is well worth it.  Some ended up moving to a bit smaller pumpkin while others rolled them Into the school or got assistance from one of the interact kids or adults.  What fun!  To their credit, I didn’t see any pumpkins dropped!
 
Special thanks to Safeway for their yearly donation of pumpkins.  And to Susan Fereday, Beth and her committee for all of their work.  And thanks to all the helping hands that unloaded and set out the pumpkins.
 
Again, remember the Scholarship dinner coming up December 6th
at Twin Owls.  Let’s fill up the place!
 
Thanks for listening.
Dennis
October 27, Meeting Notes
 
President Dennis Gellhaus rang the bell at 12:00.
The Invocation was given by Dennis Gellhaus.
President Dennis led the Pledge 
Madison Casey led in singing.

Guests of Rotarians:
Scott Robbins introduced:
  • Sue Yowell from Sunrise Rotary,
  • Pete Princehorn, guest of Tara Moenning
  • District Governor Lee Varra-Nelson.
Announcements:
  • President Dennis informed the group that the Foundation board meeting was cancelled.
  • Big Duck Bill Solms announced the first planning meeting for the 2023 Duck Race today at 5:00 in the Wasson Room and on Zoom. Bill is considering “Down the River” theme for the race.
  • Foundation Charitable Matching Gift forms are available on the table.
Happy Money:
  • Grant wished a Happy Birthday to President Dennis and Jack Overly.
  • Jim Austin thanked members who participated in the pumpkin distribution at the school this morning.
  • Sue Yowell is recruiting help for the projects at the 2023 District Conference here in Estes Park/
  • Chuck Bonza was interviewed on Rotary's work for the Ukrainians resettling in Estes Park by Welcome.USA.
  • Ben van der Werf announced that his son has lost his first two teeth, and is letting the world know about it.
New Member Induction
Jim Whiteneck inducted Ruby Bode to our club. Ruby's sponsor is Tom Maher (not pictured). District Governor Lee Varra-Nelson presented a special  magnetic backed Rotary pin with a warm welcome as well!  Welcome!
 
Jim Whiteneck Ruby Bode Dennis Gellhaus
 
Program:
President Dennis introduced District Governor Lee Varra-Nelson who presented an update for District 5440.
 
Adjournment:
President Dennis closed the club meeting with the 4 way test.
 
Pete Sumey, scribe
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Pumpkin Distribution at Estes Park Elementary
Last Thursday, October 20th.
 
 
 
Rotarians and High School Interact Students Getting the Pumpkins Ready!
 
Pumpkin distribution at Estes Park Elementary School was a huge success.  Sue Fereday hauled the pumpkins from Safeway to the school with her office staff assisting -- thanks to Sue and her helpers!  Estes Park High School now has an Interact program in coordination with the Student Council, and 12 Interact high school joined 15 Rotarians at the elementary to set up the "pumpkin patch" at the elementary school and help the excited children pick their own bright orange pumpkins.  It was a beautiful day, and lots of fun to watch the kids' (and teachers') happy faces.  Even more fun to watch the kids rolling their pumpkins downhill to their buses (and dropping a couple).  Amazingly none of the pumpkins broke!  Thanks to the Safeway for generously donating 500 pumpkins, and to Safeway manager Jared Allen for making sure everything went smoothly.  And thanks to all of our  Rotarians and Interact students who lent a multi-generational feeling of goodwill to the day! 
Last Chance!
Double Your Donation to Your Favorite Local Charity!
2022 Matching Charitable Donation Program
Due Date: November 17, 2022
 
 
The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation is conducting a matching charitable donation program this fall to supplement donations to local non-profits. 
 
The maximum matching donation amount is $150 per member and the minimum donation amount is $50.   Rotary Club of Estes Park members will be able to apply for matching donations from the Foundation between October 13 and November 17, 2022. 
 
The Foundation will be providing matching donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations serving Estes Valley residents and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State. 
 
The application form which provides detailed instructions is available on the club website and will be available at the weekly club meetings.  You will also be receiving an email with the application form attached.
 
If you have any questions, please contact or email Jack Boatman (email:  jack.boatman7@gmail.com / Telephone:  832-623-5647) 
Enter the Photo Contest for 2023 Friendship Card
Rotarians are Eligible to Enter!
 
The Rotary Club of Estes Park has received over 100 submissions to its photo contest for the 2023 Friendship Card for Local Discounts. A panel of judges will select the winning photo.  All decisions of the judges are final. The winner will be notified via email. The winning photo may also be used on other marketing materials for the Friendship Card. Owner of the photo will not receive any other compensation other than photo credit and two 2023 Friendship Cards.
 
SAVE THE DATE
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER AT THE TWIN OWLS STEAKHOUSE
DECEMBER 6, 2022
 
A heartfelt request to the membership to help support our students in their academic efforts by attending the dinner.  This is a win/win event. 
 
Where:  Twin Owls Steakhouse
When:  Tuesday evening, December 6th, 2022, 5 pm to 8 pm
Price:  $150/person--$90 for the dinner and $60 tax deductible for the Scholarship Fund
Table Selections:  for 4, 6, 8, or 10—please indicate your choice i.e. if you have four people, would you like to be seated with another group of four or six?
 
Appetizers: Fruit, Cheese, Assorted Crackers, Cajun Elk Bites, Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops, Cash Bar
Salad Course with Bread-served to tables
Entrees:  Prime Rib, Salmon, or Basil Pesto Pasta, Buffet style
Dessert Platter and Coffee-served to tables
 
We will need to know the names of your guests (please print) and their entrée selection
Dress:  Business casual
Checks made out to:  The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation can be mailed to POB 1854, EP, CO 80517 or hand delivered to Karol Rinehart
Entertainment: provided by the Estes Valley Chamber Singers directed by Rich Dixon
 
Questions? Contact Karol Rinehart at kj.rinehart@centurylink.net
 
 
Form for Scholarship Dinner:
 
A ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
December 6th , 2022, 5 pm to 8 pm
At the Taharaa Mountain Lodge/Twin Owls Steakhouse
Host name:
Host home Address:   
Phone#    
Host Email address:
Guest Full names & Entrée number selection:
Entrée Selections:  1. Prime Rib    2. Salmon    3. Basil Pesto Pasta
  • Table for Four:  $600.00    
  • Table for Six:  $900.00    
  • Table for 8:  $1,200        
  • Table for 10:  $1,500  ( 40% will be Tax Deductible)
*Please indicate whether you would be willing to join another table of 4, 6, or 8
Dress code: business casual
Send completed form along with Check made out to:
The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation
              PO Box 1854
     Estes Park, CO 80517
*Special requests for table assignments:
 
Retain for your records:
First Names & Entrée selection numbers:     
Entrée selections  1. Prime Rib   2.  Salmon   3.  Basil Pesto Pasta
 
Return to:  Mail, or Karol Rinehart
Tara will be sending this form out by email to those she knows are coming to the dinner.  Just let her know.
 
 
 
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!
  • Go to:  smile.amazon.com
  • 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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2021-22 R.I. Theme
 
November 7, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Jack Ford
 
Song & Pledge :A. Slack/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Jim Austin
 
Scribe: Barry Hannigan
 
Greeter: Jim Austin
 
Program Intro: Jack Ford​​​​​
 
Meeting Set-Up: Scott Thompson
 
November 14, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Lawrence Trifilette
 
Song & Pledge: A. Slack/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Bill Solms
 
ScribeMadison Casey
 
Greeter: Bill Solms
 
Program Intro: Jack Ford
 
Meeting Set-Up: Mark Lee
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Foundation Meeting
Quality Inn
Nov. 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.
 
Fundraising Christmas Dinner
Twin Owls Steakhouse
Dec. 10, 2024
 
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Estes Park Health
Nov 21, 2024
The Learning Place
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Dec 26, 2024
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Birthdays, Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Kevin Mullin
November 4
 
Dave Boon
November 5
 
Kathy Groesbeck
November 7
 
Peter Sinnott
November 8
 
Madison Casey
November 17
 
Thor Homme
November 21
 
Suzanne Blackhurst
November 27
 
Doug Mann
November 30
 
Dale Bonza
December 1
 
Gary Hazelton
December 3
 
David Scott
December 9
 
Chuck Bonza
December 13
 
Harry Livingston
December 18
 
Anniversaries
Rob Cohen
Sheila
November 27
 
Chuck Bonza
Dale
December 26
 
Dale Bonza
Chuck
December 26
 
Gary Hazelton
Kris
December 31
 
Kris Hazelton
Gary
December 31
 
Join Date
Virgil Holtgrewe
November 1, 1959
65 years
 
Longley Parker
November 8, 2001
23 years
 
Tom Gardner
November 13, 2003
21 years
 
Scott Robbins
November 18, 2021
3 years
 
Doug Mann
December 1, 2016
8 years
 
Jim Austin
December 11, 2008
16 years
 
Gary Hazelton
December 12, 2002
22 years
 
Kris Hazelton
December 12, 2002
22 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Administration Director
 
Community Service Director
 
Fund Development Director
 
Fund Development Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Big Duck
 
Youth Services Director
 
Foundation Officers/Directors
President

Barry Hannigan

Vice President

Jim Whiteneck

Secretary

Jack Boatman

Treasurer/Investments

Madison Casey

Rotary Club Board Liaison 

Karen Thompson

Scholarships

Mark Lee

Trustee

Dennis Gellhaus

Adjunct Assistant Treasurer (Non-board position)

Gregg Jurgens

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