The Estes Park Rotary will welcome Alyssa Bergman on Thursday for a program on options for long-term health care.
Alyssa has been at Estes Park Medical Center for over 6 years working in various departments that include Prospect Park Living Center as a part-time social worker, EPMC social worker, discharge planner, and part-time Hospice volunteer coordinator. This past spring, she became the full-time Resident and Family Services Director at Prospect Park Living Center. Alyssa received her undergraduate degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and her Master’s degree from Colorado State University.
In 2000, almost 10 million people needed some form of long-term care in the United States. Almost 70% of people turning age 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives. Alyssa will provide basic information on long-term care and what Prospect Park Living Center has to offer. Everyone’s path is unique and is based upon your preferences and circumstances. Alyssa will discuss options, what to look for and how to get started.
FIRST TUESDAY will be here before we know it! What's FIRST TUESDAY? Well, as you know the local business owners of Estes Park have repeatedly responded to innumerable requests for donations - donations which end up enriching the lives of folks living right here in the Estes community, including yours and mine.
Wouldn't it be fun to enrich back? Pay it forward in a sense? Give before asking? We'd like to do just that and support our local restaurants by having lunch on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at a different venue. So if you're available please join fellow Rotarians for FIRST TUESDAY at Molly Bs, September 2, 12 p.m., for good food with good friends.
If you notice a name missing from the email distribution list, please invite them as well - as we reach out in appreciation to Paras, owner, and Sabir, manager at Molly Bs. Would be great to see you there! So if you can make it, please RSVP to linda.tippett@gmail.com - so we can get a head count.
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Rotary Quote of the Week
"People come into Rotary for all kinds of reasons, but they stay because Rotary is fun to be a part of. So I want to remind all of you to have fun in your clubs and your districts. Rotary is based on the idea that our service is more effective when w serve together with our friends. So let's enjoy our Rotary service, share it with others and Light Up Rotary together!"
-Gary C.K. Huang, 2014-15 Rotary International President
President Brad Rosenbaum called the meeting to order at noon. Tom Maher gave an inspirational invocation. Pete Sumey led the club in the song and the Pledge of Allegiance. Jay Harroff handled guest introductions. Guests included Rotarians from Texas, Kansas and Arizona, as well as former District Governor Julie Phares and Janet from the Longs Peak Club. Guest of Rotarians included Harry Livingston's family, Vivian Gordon, Mary Overly, Pat Newsom and Carol Holtgrewe.
Announcements
Bob Brunson asked for Farmers Market volunteers for September.
Pete Sinnott provided an update on Glen Haven - a Sept. 12 party at the new events center and a $168,000 grant from RI for Glen Haven water and sanitation.
Rita DuChateau announced Salud's summer newsletter and provided copies for Rotarians with businesses.
Linda Tippett encouraged club members to participate in the peach fundraiser and asked for volunteers to unload boxes on Sept. 4.
Raffle
Dave Evans announced increased interest in the raffle since the focus has moved from baseball to football. There was no winner last week. The pot is up to $355.
Presidential Announcements
Brad distributed Light Up Rotary pins and described the significance of this year's motto.
Grill Masters are needed for the Aug. 27 three-club social.
First Tuesday will be Sept. 2. All are encouraged to attend the event.
Duck Race survey will be available soon for club members.
Anniversary drawing, preceded by a tribute to August anniversary couples. Wayne and Pat Newsom won the drawing. Congratulations!
Happy Money
The following club members shared their happiness, along with a donation: Wayne Newsom, Jay Harrroff, Susan Fereday, Jess Nielsen, Harry Livingston, Tom Maher, Larry Corbett and Linda Tippett.
Program
Ron Gordon introduced the program, an improvisational theatre performance by Harry Livingston's daughter Laura Livingston and son-in-law Mike Durkin. Club members who stepped up to perform included Kerrie Hill, Larry Corbett, Bob Brunson and Staci Galloway. Good sports, all.
The meeting ended at 1 p.m. with the recitation of the Four-Way Test.
Submitted by Rita DuChateau
Meeting Highlights, August 14, 2014
President called the meeting to order promptly at noon. The invocation was given by Chuck Bonza, followed by the song and pledge led by Clark Lupton. Susan Fereday introduced visiting Rotarians from Sun City, AZ and Clear Lake, IA. Tom Anderson was welcomed back! Ken TeSelle introduced his two guests...all were welcomed with the "Happy Clap".
Announcements
Dave Evans said the raffle was at $292.50 and growing...
President Brad said if you are having trouble receiving the Spoke to please contact him and it will be fixed.
He also asked everyone to sign up for the three Rotary Clubs party on 8/27 at Coffee on the Rocks...sign up sheets are on the table.
Happy Money was given by: Rob Ludlum, Roger Thorpe, Bruce Carmichael, Tom Maher, Ron Gordon, Kerrie Hill, Bob Brunson and Madison Casey.
Program
The program was introduced by John Erickson... Howell Wright spoke on the EP Western Heritage Foundation.
The meeting was adjourned with the 4 way test.
Submitted by Dana Fritz
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tom Gardner
August 4
Dana Fritz
August 8
Bill Lodge
August 9
Kris Hazelton
August 10
Nancy Stevens
August 12
Deborah Delaney
August 13
Jay Harroff
August 19
TeresaMaria Widawski
August 19
Anniversaries
Gene Oja
Theresa
August 5
Thor Homme
Darlene Homme
August 8
Andy Morgan
Cynthia Morgan
August 9
Wayne Newsom
Pat
August 10
Ken Cole
Barbara
August 16
Randy Davis
Becky
August 20
Ken TeSelle
Audrey
August 21
Larry Corbett
Meredyth
August 21
Suzy Blackhurst
Eric
August 21
Tom Gardner
Linda
August 21
Ward Nelson
Patricia
August 23
Clark Lupton
Nancy
August 25
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