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Come and Hear Max Salfinger, MD Speak on Tuberculosis
 
Max Salfinger, MD
 
Dr. Max Salfinger is an internationally recognized expert in clinical microbiology and public health, primarily known for his extensive work in tuberculosis diagnostics. Born and raised in Switzerland, he had a distinguished career in Europe and the United States before retiring to Estes Park, where he remains active in community leadership. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and chairs the Fund Development Committee at the Estes Park Health Foundation. He continues to serve as the treasurer of the American Friends of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
 
Our program on March 5th will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided.
Click on the link below to be admitted.
Meeting link:
Rotary Weekly Luncheon
Place: American Legion
Time: Lunch served from 11:30 – 12:00
Cost: $20
Parking:  American Legion and the church only       
 
As a courtesy to our members, please silence your cell phones during the meeting.
Thank You!
 
June 11th's Luncheon Menu
 
RSVP needed for Rotary lunch, Thursday, June 11th, 2026
 
  RSVP DEADLINE, TUESDAY, June 9th,  By 12 NOON.
 
    RSVP to Karol::kj.rinehart@aol.com
 
Rotary Lunch Menu for Thursday, June 11th, 2026.
Grilled Caesar chicken wraps, onion rings, fruit, dessert
RSVP to Karol: kj.rinehart@aol.com by 12 noon, Tuesday.
 
Included In This Spoke Edition
 
No Meeting
President's Night Thanks
Want to Contribute To Our Club?
Planting for the future!

Estes Recycles Day Volunteers Update
JDTC with Sponsorship Form Update
 
 
 
THANK YOU, 2026 DUCK RACE SPONSORS
 
Premier Sponsors
Major Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
Visit Estes Park
Town of Estes Park
Trailblazer Broadband Boom Truck
Poppys Pizza & Mama Rose's
Inkwell & Brew
Exodus Moving and Storage
Estes Valley Voice
Pete Sinnott
Aldrich Builders
EP News
Wayne and Judy Andersen Family
Guild Mortgage
Associate Sponsor
Westover Construction
 
Village Bagels
Cheley Colorado Camps
 
Ben and Valerie Van der Werf
Penelope's Old Time Burgers
 
Ed's Cantina & Grill
SunCo Grounds Management Inc
 
Alan and Kathy Groesbeck
The Thompson Group
 
Phil and Tara Moenning
BenbrookPlaza/Bruce and Sheryl Benbrook
 
Suzy Blackhurst
Alpine Gardens
 
Garrett Group International
Anonymous
 
Chuck and Dale Bonza
Inkwell & Brew
 
Event Sponsor
Macdonald Book Shop
 
First Colorado Realty
Susan Fereday State Farm
 
Colorado Games Company
Edward Jones Financial Advisors - Derek Vinge
 
Fort Collins Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Home Instead
 
Bank of Colorado
Backbone Adventures
 
Meritrust Credit Union
Ameritech Windows
 
Quality Inn
Briggs Carpet Care of Estes Park
 
Karol Rinehart
Bank of Estes Park
 
 
 
Coffee Talk
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Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
New Location: Raven's Roast
Be there or be square!
 
Meeting Minutes 02/26/26
 
President Jack Ford called the meeting to order.
Larry Williams gave the Invocation.
Jack led the Pledge of Allegiance.
We sang “The Happy Wanderer”, accompanied by Madison Casey.
 
Guests of Rotarians
 
Jay Harroff introduced the guests:
  • Mary Hannigan
  • Wendy Ashenbach
  • Neal Standard from Peak to Peak
Jack remarked that wind ripped off Neal's roof.
 
Announcements:
  • Beth announced a Community Service Committee meeting today, after this meeting, with a vote on a project. Anyone wanting to vote but unable to attend can give Beth their proxy.
  • Bill Smith reported that Ron Gordon is doing better, recovering from a broken leg, and from a stroke back in December.
Happy Money
  • Madison is happy he got his coat back, and Lee and Jack provided transportation to the Foundation meeting and home for his spare key.
  • Neal is happy that State Farm stepped up for a $27,000 new roof.
  • Carl is happy he got to sit next to Rick Life today.
  • Bill Solms is happy to see Wendy today, and about Neal's roof being put back on.
Program
 
Guy Van der Werf introduced Barry and Mary Hannigan, who described their trek in Peru.
 
          
Barry and Mary describing               Mary, Barry and Jack,
         their Peru Trek                            after the Program
 
Adjournment

Jack adjourned the meeting with the Four Way Test.
 
Dave Evans
 
From The Chaplain
 
Do you know a Club Member who needs assistance? Maybe a ride to meetings, or just a phone call to keep in touch? Please contact Bill Smith 970-420-1033 or billsmithbronx1956@gmail.com.
 
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July 2nd, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: No Meeting
 
Song & Pledge: No Meeting
 
Guest Intro: No Meeting
 
Scribe: No Meeting
 
Greeter:  No Meeting
 
Program Intro: No Meeting ​​​​
 
Meeting Set-Up: No Meeting
 
July 9th, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: TBD
 
Song & Pledge: G. Van der Werf/Casey
 
Guest Intro: TBD
 
ScribeTBD
 
Greeter:  TBD
 
Program Intro: Rick Life
 
Meeting Set-Up: TBD
 
Speakers
Jul 09, 2026
The American Character
Jul 16, 2026
Cyber Security
Jul 23, 2026
Our Club Foundation
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Birthdays, Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tom Maher
July 2
 
Philip Moenning
July 3
 
Lee Lasson
July 5
 
Rick Life
July 7
 
Gregg Jurgens
July 13
 
Bill Solms
July 16
 
Tom Gardner
August 4
 
Kris Hazelton
August 10
 
Beth Weisberg
August 11
 
Michelle Mann
August 17
 
Jay Harroff
August 19
 
Mark Lee
August 20
 
Milt Garrett
August 23
 
Anniversaries
Isaiah Johnson
Emily Johnson
July 7
 
Dmitri Galcovski
Yuliya
July 10
 
Mark Lee
Karen Lee
July 18
 
Doug Mann
Michelle
July 28
 
Michelle Mann
Doug Mann
July 28
 
Thor Homme
Darlene
August 8
 
Jim Whiteneck
Carol Whiteneck
August 10
 
Wayne Newsom
Pat
August 10
 
Tom Gardner
Linda
August 21
 
Join Date
Sandy Lasson
July 1, 2007
19 years
 
Guy Van Der Werf
July 7, 1994
32 years
 
JoAnn Batey
July 13, 2023
3 years
 
Milt Garrett
August 28, 1998
28 years
 
Valerie Van der Werf
August 28, 2025
1 year
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Administration Director
 
Community Service Director
 
Fund Development Director
 
International Service Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Youth Services Director
 
Club Young Leaders Contact
 
Foundation Officers/Directors
President

Dennis Gellhaus

Vice President

Annie Slack

Secretary

Suzy Blackhurst

Treasurer

Madison Casey

Rotary Club Board Liaison 

Annie Slack

Scholarships

Valerie Van der Werf 

Grants

Dale Bonza

Assistant Treasurer (Non-board position)

Gregg Jurgens

Rotary Club of Estes Park Welcomes You!
 
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