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Estes Park
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Rodeway Inn
1701 North Lake Avenue
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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4th Thursday groups meet this week
 
The real work of a club happens at the committee level, and this week's meeting will give everyone the chance to engage in this important work. Following lunch and a brief business meeting, members will gather in groups related to their interests.
 
You can see what you indicated as your area of interest at the bottom of your Spoke every week. But, fear not! It's never too late to join in, try something new, or simply "shop" for a group.
 
Here are the club members who will lead the small group work at Thursday's meeting:
 
Doug Mann - International Service
Sue Fereday - Youth/New Generation Services
Karen Thompson - Fund Development
Karol Rinehart - Club Administration
Bill Solms - Sargeant-at-Arms
Rick Taylor - Programs
Scott Thompson - Membership
Roger Thorp - Community Service
Various members of the Duck Race Committee will also have an opportunity to convene to check on progress/plans for the 30th Rotary Duck Race Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2018.
 
Bring your energy, your ideas and your willingness to help the Rotary Club of Estes Park be a better club for all of its members. You can make a difference! 
 
Sign up now for the District Conference!
 
 
 
Planning to attend the Rotary District 5440 District Conference? It will be right here in Estes Park on Duck Race Festival weekend. Here's how to register: http://rotary5440.org/event/2018-rotary-district-5440-conference/
 
Registration for a single attendee:  $135 prior to March 31 and $200 after April 1. Registration includes numerous events, but does not include lodging. (Great, because you live here, right?)
 
Don't delay!
January 18, 2018 Meeting Notes
 
President Kathy Groesbeck rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was presented by Guy Van der Werf. Dave Evans led the song and Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Introductions by Mike Connelly. Visiting Rotarians: none. Guests of Rotarians:
  • Guy Van der Werf introducted guest Dennis Gellhaus. Dennis has submitted his application for membership.
  • Randy Skeie introduced his daughter, Lori.
  • Doug Mann introduced his wife, Michelle.
  • Bruce Carmichael introduced guest, Cindy Morgan.
  • Dana Fritz introduced Audrey TeSelle, wife of former member Ken TeSelle
          
 
Program
Kerrie Hill introduced program speakers; Nursing Home Administrator Brook Richardson, and Director of Nursing Michelle Gordon, from Prospect Park Living Center.
   
 
Announcements
  • Thor Homme's wife Darlene underwent partial knee replacement surgery on Monday. The Foundation Board will meet today in Thor's absence.
  • Bruce Carmichael announced the date of the golf tournament, Saturday, June 30 with a start time at 8:00 am.
  • Roger Thorp thanked all who have signed up to support the Community CafĂ© on February 9 and needs several more volunteers to staff the event.
The was no Happy Money requested.
 
Paul Harris Awards 
Virgil Holtgrewe presented the following awards with an assist from President Kathy. Since 1982, there have been 209 awards to club members and family members. Of the 71 current members, 39 have received at least one award. Recipients of Paul Harris Fellowships today:
  • Bob Benight, a special award for providing the pieces of rock for program speakers.
  • A memorial award for Ken TeSelle, presented to his wife Audrey.
  • A memorial award for Rob Ludlum, received by Ken Cole.
  • Chuck and Dale Bonza in recognition of their work in disaster recovery with FEMA.
      
 
Adjournment
President Kathy adjourned the meeting with the 4 way test.
 
Submitted by Pete Sumey, scribe, and Rita DuChateau, photographer
                                                                    
Put on your Rotary smile and be a Greeter!
 
 
Our members value being welcomed to each meeting. Club Administrator Karol Rinehart is looking for volunteers for the Greeter Schedule! Why not add your name to the list? Thanks, Jack, for welcoming us last week.
Rotary Quote of the Week
 
"Whatever brought each of us to Rotary, we stay because we find value in Rotary membership and believe that our service has value to the world. By building clubs that reflect that world in all its diversity, we build even more enduring value in Rotary: Making a Difference."
                              - 2017-18 RI President Ian H.S. Riseley
 
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January 25 Duty Roster

Invocation: Virgil Holtgrewe
 
Song & Pledge:  Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro:  Gene Oja
 
Scribe: Madison Casey
 
Greeter: Jim Austin
 
Program Intro: Kathy Groesbeck
 
February 1 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Pete Sumey
 
Song & Pledge:  Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro: Harriette Woodard
 
Scribe: Dale Bonza
 
Greeter: Karen McClure
 
Program Intro: Scott Thompson
Speakers
Jan 25, 2018
Fourth Thursday - Committee Meetings
Feb 01, 2018
Boys and Girls Club
Feb 08, 2018
"Welcome to the USA", Library Services to New Americans
Feb 15, 2018
Estes Park Performing Arts Center
Feb 22, 2018
Committee Meetings
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Upcoming Events
Club Board Meeting
Estes Valley Public Library, Wasson Room
Feb 06, 2018
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Duck Race Festival Committee Meeting
Nicky's Reataurant
Feb 08, 2018
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Mar 06, 2018
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Duck Race Festival Committee Meeting
Nicky's Reataurant
Mar 08, 2018
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Birthdays, Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bill Smith
February 1
 
Jeff Liddle
February 1
 
Rita DuChateau
February 1
 
Sarah Walsh
February 3
 
Ward Nelson
February 4
 
Mike Connolly
February 5
 
Pete Sumey
February 7
 
Longley Parker
February 18
 
Claudine Perrault
February 20
 
Bob Benight
February 26
 
Anniversaries
Rita DuChateau
Phil
February 3
 
Wayne Andersen
Judy
February 6
 
Gregg Jurgens
Suzanne
February 14
 
Larry Williams
Linda
February 14
 
Jay Harroff
Jane
February 17
 
Join Date
Ward Nelson
January 7, 2010
8 years
 
Bill Smith
January 8, 1987
31 years
 
Bruce Brown
January 8, 2004
14 years
 
Wayne Newsom
January 10, 1980
38 years
 
Kerrie Hill
January 14, 1999
19 years
 
Pete Sumey
January 14, 2004
14 years
 
Gene Oja
January 19, 1989
29 years
 
Jeff Liddle
January 24, 2013
5 years
 
Rick Taylor
January 24, 2013
5 years
 
Jill Zerhan
February 2, 2012
6 years
 
Sarah Walsh
February 2, 2012
6 years
 
Jim White
February 18, 1988
30 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Past President
 
Club Administration
 
Community Service
 
Fund Development
 
International Service
 
Membership
 
Youth/New Generation Services
 
Program Committee Chair
 
Russell Hampton
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