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Estes Park
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We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
National Park Village Theater
900 Moraine Ave
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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This week's program: The New Americans
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Jose Almeida, the Family and Cultural Liaison of the Estes Park School District, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, January 28, at their regular noon meeting.  His program will focus on the New Americans.
 
The United States is a country built by immigrants.  Almeida will present a succinct history of immigration to the United States, immigration in the last decade, immigrants in Estes Park, and his own path to U.S. citizenship. 
 
He believes that, as citizens, we have an obligation to actively participate in constructing a civil society, a place that is inclusive and tolerant, a place where everyone can be the best that they can be.
 
Almeida is a new American citizen.  Born in Quito, Ecuador, he moved to Japan at 35 years of age where he worked as a teacher for 21 years.  In 2007, he came to the States, and in 2011, he accepted a position with the Estes Park School District.  Initially, he taught High School Spanish and ELL.  Since 2012, he has been the Family and Cultural Liaison for the School District.
 
Photo Highlights

Photos from Jan. 21, 2016 meeting

Marsha Yelick gave a thoughtful and poetic invocation.

Dave Evans led us in teaching the world to sing.

Pete Sinnott introduced guests.

Karol Rinehart was welcomed to the Blue Badge Brigade.

Brad is happy that Karol joined the club.

Jim Austin was happy about Rotarians' work at Winterfest.

Jim McGibney presented a program on Korea and encouraged us to sign up for the Seoul conference.

And now the children's library has a book on Korea, courtesy of a club grant. It's one way we thank our speakers.

 
Meeting Notes
January 21 Meeting Notes
 
President Scott Thompson rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was presented by Marsha Yelick. Dave Evans led us in song  and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests were introduced by Peter Sinnott. Visiting Rotarians: Guest Speaker Jim McGibney, Past President of the Denver Downtown Rotary Club.
There were no Guests of Rotarians.

Announcements
President Scott reported that the Brainstorming process is ongoing.
The club roster is being updated.
Consideration is leading toward the establishment of a Care Giver Committee.
 
Blue Badge, New Member Bio
Rick Taylor presented Karol Rinehart with her Blue Badge. Karol presented her bio to the group. Karol was commended for her friendly demeanor, willing participation in club activities, and leadership as Director of Club Administration Services.
 
Happy Money
Brad Rosenbaum is happy that Karol is a Rotarian.
Jim Austin is happy with the club volunteer turnout for the Chili Contest at Winterfest.
Bob Brunson is happy that Karol was his partner at the Chili Contest.
Kathy Groesbeck, Director of Fund Development, thanked everyone who volunteered for the Chili Contest. The effort raised $3,000 for Club Projects. Peter Sinnott and Chuck Bonza were thanked for their efforts to organize the volunteers.
 
Program
Jim Austin introduced speaker Jim McGibney, the honorary consul of the Republic of Korea for this area and the Vice Dean for the Colorado Consular Corporation.
 
Adjournment
President Scott Thompson dismissed the group with the 4-Way Test.
 
Respectfully submitted by Pete Sumey
 

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January 28 Duty Roster
 
Invocation:
 
Tara Moenning
 
Song & Pledge:
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro:
 
Phil Moenning
 
Scribe:
 
Kerrie Hill
 
Greeter:
 
Thor Homme
 
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Claudine Perrault
February 4 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Dave Evans
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Jack Overly
 
Scribe: 
 
Dale Bonza
 
Greeter:
 
Pete Sumey
 
Program Intro: 
 
Thor Homme
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Wasson Room, Library
Jan 25, 2016
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
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Feb 02, 2016
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Mar 10, 2016
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January 10, 1980
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January 14, 1999
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January 19, 1989
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January 24, 2013
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