Nov. 16 Rotary Meeting Notes President Kathy Groesbeck rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was presented by Roger Thorp. There was no singing today. President Kathy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Introductions by Bruce Brown. - Visiting Rotarians: none
- Guests of Rotarians: Former club member Milt Garrett was a guest of Bob Brunson; Guy Van der Werf introducted guest Dennis Gelhart; Judy Andersen, wife of Wayne Andersen; Marti Casey, wife of Madison Casey; Sandy Towns, wife of new member Tom Towns; and former club member Charlie Dickey.
Nominating Committee Report Dave Evans presented the First Reading of nominees for 2017-18
Club Officers: one year term - President Elect: Doug Mann
- Secretary: Rita DuChateau
- Treasurer: Longley Parker
- Sergeant-at-Arms: Thor Homme
Club Directors: two year term - Club Administration Services: Karol Rinehart
- Community Services: Roger Thorp
- Membership: Bill Solms
Foundation Trustee: three year term - Trustee: Harriette Woodard
- Trustee: Madison Casey
Induction Tom Towns was welcomed to the Rotary Club of Estes Park. Virgil Holtgrewe served as his sponsor. Welcome, Tom! Paul Harris Awards Virgil Holtgrewe announced the following Paul Harris awards: - First award: Wayne Andersen, Madison Casey, David Tavel. Chuck Bonza and Dale Bonza were not present to receive their awards.
- Second award (Plus 1): Bob Brunson, Jay Harroff, Rita DuChateau. Jack Vaughan was not present to receive his award.
 - Third award (Plus 2): Jack Overly
 Salvation Army Bell Ringer Schedule Wayne Andersen reported that our club is responsible for recruiting bell ringers for November 30-December 8. Locations are at Safeway (both doors) and the Post Office. Shifts are 10-12, 12-2, 2-4, and 4-6 for each day. Captains for each day are: - Nov. 30: Thor Homme
- Dec. 1: Pete Sinnott
- Dec. 2: Kiwanis Club
- Dec. 3: Wayne Andersen
- Dec. 4: Wayne Newsom
- Dec. 5: Wayne Newsom
- Dec. 6: Jay Harroff
- Dec. 7: Randy Skeie
- Dec. 8: Scott Thompson
Please contact the Captain for the day(s) you want to ring. Let’s have a good turnout this year. Announcements - Duck Race Committee meeting tonight at 5:00 at Nicky:s.
- No club meetings on Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving), or Thursday, Nov. 30 (5th Thursday)
Happy Money - Bob Brunson was invited to visit The U.S.S. Intrepid, one of the aircraft carriers he served on during WWII, on Veterans Day. Bob was honored as “The Last of the First” pilot crew of 14 aviators who flew carrier combat missions at night. The U.S.S. Intrepid has been converted to house the Sea, Air and Space museum, and is located in New York.
- Milt Garrett made the trip with Bob and reported that Bob was treated like Royalty throughout the trip.
- Karen Thompson has a new job with the Estes Valley Land Trust.
- Dana Fritz invited members to attend the opening of a show of paintings by husband Bill at the Art Center Gallery tonight from 5-7.
 Program
Rick Taylor introduced speaker Michael Moon, who reviewed childcare services in the Estes Valley. President Kathy adjourned the meeting with the 4 way test. Respectfully submitted by Pete Sumey, scribe. Photos by Rita DuChateau .png)  |
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