Five newly hired physicians, now working at Estes Park Health, have been invited to speak to the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, Jan. 10, at their regular noon meeting. They will be introducing themselves and discussing their areas of clinical interest and experience.
Dr. Patricia Aldridge, Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care, has 18 years of experience in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric cardiac critical care. She has started a general pediatric practice in Estes Park. She states, “I like when parents take ownership of their kids’ health and stay informed. I like to share my knowledge and make recommendations then decide as a team the best way to proceed.”
Dr. Patricia Aldridge
Dr. Joseph Lee, Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, has served as staff and locum tenens physician and hospitalist in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Virginia. He states, “I want my patients to know about their health and then let them decide where to go from there.”
Dr. Joseph Lee
Dr. Juli Schneider, Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, specializes in internal and hospital medicine. She states, “I want my patients to know that I will be their fierce advocate.”
Dr. Juli Schneider
In addition, the Rural Physicians Group has been hired to furnish hospitalists and surgicalists to Estes Park Health. Hospitalists are internal medicine and family medicine physicians who rotate through Estes Park to provide all inpatient medical care at Estes Park Health. Hospitalists coordinate and direct hospital care, communicate with specialists, and are the point of contact for questions and updates for family members.
Surgicalists are Board Certified general surgeons who, likewise, rotate through Estes Park to provide hospital and outpatient surgical services. The surgicalist program will allow patients to have general surgery in Estes Park and remain closer to home.
Will YOUbe at Rotary on Jan. 17?
If you plan to attend the Thursday, Jan. 17meeting, you need to contact Club Administrator Karol Rinehart by 10a.m. Friday, Jan. 11to let her know the following:
You plan to attend and have lunch.
You plan to attend and have beverage service only.
You will be there and will be bringing a guest.
kj.rinehart@centurylink.net
Jan. 3 meeting highlights
President Dave Evans called the first meeting of 2019 to order at noon. Jack Boatman provided our invocation, and then Dave led us in a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” to usher in the new year, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Wayne Newsom introduced guest Rotarian Dave Boone, who recently moved here from Fort Collins. Scott Thompson told a joke about searching for a mate. Dennis Gellhaus was a terrific greeter, because everyone felt welcome!
President’s Comments Dave noted that our Rotary exchange student, Laura, was with us and would give an update on her time in Estes Park. He encouraged everyone to sign a card offering condolences to Harriette Woodward on the death of her sister.
Happy Money
Sue Fereday was happy to have shared the holidays with 13 family members on a cruise.
Jim Austin was happy that Bob Brunson was out of the hospital. Jim was also grateful for the beginning of another year with his fellow Rotarians.
Exchange Student Report
Laura tolld us that she thoroughly enjoyed her holidays, even though she was away from her family for the first time. She has moved to another host home and is swimming for the high school team.
Announcements
Jack Boatman, Foundation grants manager, announced a matching charitable grant donation program in place of the community grants this year. Each club member has the option of donating up to $100 to Estes Valley qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, and the amount will be matched with Foundation funds, thus doubling a member’s gift. The program opened January 1 and ends March 31. The Foundation will match members’ donations up to a total of $6,000. Forms are available from Jack or the club website.
Jim Austin introduced Vicky Dennis, Farmers Market coordinator, who presented a $1,000 check to the club to thank us for our volunteer help at the market during the 2018 season. She said the reason our market is consistently listed among the top in the state is the great customer service from friendly volunteers. Jim thanked club members who gave their time every Thursday.
Tara Moenning announced that the Shred-a-Thon committee has decided that one event is enough and has scheduled it for June 8. Spread the word! It will include paper shredding, scrap metal, paint, and electronics recycling, and a Free-Cycle.
New Member Induction
Scott Thomas inducted Matt Comstock into the club and will serve as his sponsor. Matt recently moved to Estes from Dallas, Texas. After he received his pin, Matt presented his biography. He thanked Scott for welcoming him to the community and shared that his daughter is a recent graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in advertising, following in her parents’ footsteps. His son, 20, is pursuing his passion for hunting and the outdoors by studying in a gunsmithing program in Colorado.
Program Scott Thompson introduced our speaker, Denise Lord, coordinator with Estes Valley Restorative Justice. She presented an overview of the nonprofit and its important work. The organization has several programs, including: helping area residents to resolve conflict; strengthening coping skills and self-esteem in students in middle and high school; supporting those accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses to make amends; and helping parolees reintegrate into society. Proactive and preventative programming has steadily grown to meet community needs since the group formed in 2002. Powered by 60 volunteers and currently one paid staff member, the program is housed in the Estes Park Police Department.
Adjournment Dave adjourned the meeting at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Rita DuChateau, scribe and photographer
Posted by Jack Boatman
New program!
Double your donation to your favorite local charity
Our club will not be conducting a community grant program during 2019. In recent years the funds available for distribution via the community grant program have been decreasing and the number of worthy applicants have been increasing. In lieu of the community grant program the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation will be implementing a matching charitable donation program to supplement donations to local non-profits from club members.
The maximum matching donation amount for 2019 is $100 per member. The Rotary Club of Estes Park members will be able to apply for matching donations from the Foundation between January 1 and March 31, 2019. 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 Foundation has designated approximately $6,000 for the matching charitable donation program for 2019.
The application form which provides detailed instructions is available on the club website and will be available at the weekly club meetings.
If you have any questions, please contact or email Jack Boatman (email: jack.boatman7@gmail.com / Telephone: 832-623-5647) - Grants Manager
Rotary Quote of the Week
"Being a leader means you take on the challenges of change head on, knowing full well that not everyone will not be happy and that you will encounter the nay-sayers. Leaders move forward!"
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