This week's program will include a presentation describing the proposed Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) by David Batey. It will provide an overview of the building, programs, and costs, comparisons to other Community Centers in Colorado, and consideration of points of view in favor of and opposed to the EVCC. The goal is to prepare voters to be fully informed about the Estes Valley Community Center November 3 election ballot issue.
David Batey is active in several local organizations including the Estes Park Non-Profit Resource Center, Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club and Friends of the Estes Valley Community Center. He also chairs two Estes Park Economic Development Corporation Committees: Competitive Broadband and Strategic Planning. Additionally, Batey is Coordinator of the Support Our Community Center Election Issue Committee.
In addition, League of Women Voters Past President Jean McGuire will provide a brief overview of several upcoming ballot issues.
Posted by Rita DuChateau
Photos from Sept. 17 meeting
Welcome, Scott. You will be a great addition to our club. Thanks, Gene, for sponsoring Scott.
Virgil Holtgrewe shared an inspirational Rotary Moment. We are lucky that you joined our club!
We are so happy that Tom Maher has been a member of our club for 38 years on Sept. 27. You are truly a Rotary Gift To The World, Tom.
Welcome back, Brad! Glad you're with us, and sporting that Past President's badge.
Oh, Jess, how we'll miss you! Thanks for your generosity and for being a part of the Rotary Club of Estes Park.
Happy about converting a spouse to a Broncos fan! Whatever it takes.
Entering his second year as Estes Park School District Superintendent, we welcomed Sheldon Rosenkrance as our speaker. Estes Thrives!
President Scott Thompson rang the bell at 12:05. The Invocation was presented by Earl Matson. Pete Sumey led us in song and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guests were introduced by Ward Nelson. There were no visiting Rotarians. Guests of Rotarians included: Scott Appleby, guest of Gene Oja.
Rotary Moment Virgil Holtgrewe led us in his Rotary Moment. Virgil has been a Rotarian for 57 years. He joined in Hebron, NE, where he served as President. After moving to Fr. Morgan, CO, serving as Secretary, he moved again to Lakewood, CO, where he served as a member and chair of the District 5440 Youth Exchange Committee, and in 1986, was instrumental in starting a RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) program. In 1991, he led a Group Study Exchange to South Korea. “Everyone can be great, because anybody can serve.”
Announcements
Jo Hazlitt, wife of deceased member John Hazlitt, passed away earlier in the week. Service information is pending.
Bill Lodge is in the hospital.
Roger Thorp has been a club member for 39 years. Tom Maher has served for 37 years.
Tara Moenning thanked everyone who has donated to the Ron Kuhns Scholarship Fund. $7,600 has been collected.
Happy Money
Brad Rosenbaum is happy to be able to attend meetings.
Ward congratulated Brad on his new Past Presidents' badge.
Sojourner Jess Nielsen will be returning to Nebraska Sunday, and left a check for $200.
Bruce Carmichael will be attending his 50th high school reunion in Wichita, KS.
Clark Lupton’s wife has become a big Broncos' fan since watching a recent game on the big screen downtown.
Program Rita DuChateau introduced speaker Sheldon Rosenkrance, Superintendent of Park 3 schools.
President Scott Thompson dismissed the group with the 4-Way Test.
To commemorate Ron Kuhns' service to the Rotary Club of Estes Park, especially his generous support of our Foundation's Scholarship Awards, a scholarship has been established in Ron's name. Contributions are now at $7,600, with a goal of $30,000. This amount will allow the scholarship fund to award a $1,000 scholarship annually.
If you would like to join your fellow Rotarians in honoring Ron, please send a check to Estes Park Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 1365, Estes Park, CO 80517. In the memo line of your check, please add "Ron Kuhns Scholarship Fund" and send the check to Gregg Jurgens' attention.
For more information, contact Tara Moenning.
Rotary Quote of the Week
This week we celebrate Tom Maher, who, on Sept. 29, will celebrate his 38th anniversary as a member of The Rotary Club of Estes Park. We thank you for generously donating your time, talent and treasure to our club.
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