Nick Molle, producer, host, and writer, has traveled the globe from Alaska to Australia in search of the unusual, the extreme and the unforgettable. His serious purpose with a touch of humor has won him many awards for his productions.
Nick has hiked, documented, and filmed Rocky Mountain National Park for over 20 years. When not in the Rocky Mountains, he follows a passion for inspirational destinations.
A love of nature, quest for knowledge, and search for adventure have taken him to exotic destinations including the Costa Rican Rainforest, Alaska’s Prince William Sound, Australia’s remote Northern Territory, and the troubled Mayan villages of Guatemala.
His 2015 documentary, The Living Dream: 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park earned a Regional Emmy nomination.
His previous releases with American Public Television include Wildside with Nick Molle: Costa Rica and the A Walk in the Park with Nick Molle series featuring Real Rocky, Rivers of the Rockies, Nature of the Beasts, and Birds Without Borders.
Nick will be discussing his latest documentary Water: The Sacred Gift.
Our program on November 20th will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided.
Rotary Thanksgiving Menu for Thursday, November 20th. Turkey, Holiday ham, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, salad, rolls, pie.
Parking: American Legion and the church only
As a courtesy to our members, please silence your cell phones during the meeting.
Thank You!
Included In This Spoke Edition
Dennis Gellhaus Speaks on Pickleball Meeting Reminder PRESIDENT ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR 2026
Social Hour-5 pm Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar Menu: Entrees Prime Rib, Salmon, and Basil Presto Pasta Mashed potatoes and Polenta, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls
Chef’s Choice desserts Coffee served at the table Entertainment: Simpatica Table for 4: $600 Table for 6: $900 Table for 8: $1,200 Dress is Business Casual
There is still time to sign up.
Email Karol kj.rinehart@aol.com with your reservation, and she will take it from there!
Matching Donation Program Status
Dale Bonza reports the program was successful, and they are still verifying all the numbers.
Slate of Nominees for Rotary Fiscal Year 2026-2027: Third Publication
Nominations for the Rotary Club Board for 2026-2027 are: Officers: President: Guy Van der Werf, President- Elect: Open, Past President: Jack Ford, Secretary: Sarah Walsh, Treasurer: Gregg Jurgens with Assistant Treasurer: Longley Parker, Sergeant-At-Arms: Bill Solms, Directorates: Club Administrator: Karol Rinehart, Membership: Scott Robbins, Youth Services: Ruby Bode - Interact, Dave Boon - RYLA, Chris Davis - Exchange Student.
Nominations for Foundation Trustees for three-year terms are: Gregg Jurgens, Suzy Blackhurst, Scholarships: Valerie Van der Werf, and Grants: Dale Bonza.
Per the Club’s Bylaws "the names of the nominees: (1) shall be published in three successive editions of the club newsletter prior to the election; and (2) shall be read by a Nominating Committee member to the membership at three successive regularly scheduled meetings..."
Thank you to all these Volunteers.
Annie Slack
Nominating Committee Chair
Meeting Notes 11/13/2025
President Jack Ford called the meeting to order. Valerie Van Der Werf gave the Invocation. Jack led the Pledge of Allegiance. We sang “Give My Regards To Broadway”, accompanied by Madison Casey.
Announcements
Annie gave the second reading of the nominations for the Rotary Club Board for 2026-27.
Karol announced our Thanksgiving Dinner next Thursday, listed the menu, and said that RSVPs are due by Saturday.
Tara referred to little cards on the tables with the program for the Scholarship Fundraising dinner, on Tuesday, December the 9th. Asked all to sign up: Email Karol and tell her your intentions, and she'll take care of the rest.
Jim Austin asked for donations to ShelterBox, and said that next month, he will give a status report.
Chuck Bonza announced the Duck Race Team Committee meeting right after this meeting.
Happy Money
Annie is happy that Ron Gordon is here today. Also that Beth is back from her trip, safely. Also happy to see everyone here.
Carl has a $2 bill, one because Ron Gordon is here, the other for Tom Maher, who isn't here.
Chris Davis is starting college visits for his daughter, and has 3 dollars, a dollar for each university visited so far.
Jay has $20, for Ron coming back to our meeting.
Ron Gordon has happy money for being back amongst his Rotary friends.
Bill Solms is happy for Ron catching up on his happy dollars.
Beth is happy to be back from Turkmenistan, and is happy her bags made it back, and all her flights were on time, except the flight from Las Vegas to Denver.
Program
Guy introduced Bob Fixter, who talked about what his store, Fall River Jewelry & Antiques, will be doing to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.
Bob Fixter discusses his store's Jack gives Bob Fixter
plans for nation's 250th anniversary a piece of the rock
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