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Lodging Tax Extension Issue to Help Workforce Housing and Childcare Issues in Estes Park
Presented by
VEP Board Member and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Webermeier
 
Our meeting this week will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided. Click on the link below to be admitted.
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Rotary Weekly Luncheon
Place: American Legion
 Time:  Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:00
 Cost:  $20
 Parking:  American Legion and the church only.
 
Scott Webermeier
 
Scott comes to us on Thursday with a background of community service.  He has lived in Estes Park for 55 years and been active in Community affairs for 40 years.  (See his Biography: Scott Webermeier + Estes Park Town Board - Candidates)
Today, he speaks to us as a board member of Visit Estes Park and Mayor Pro Temp.
 
Larimer County, the Town of Estes Park, and Visit Estes Park are working together to help ensure that community members have access to affordable workforce housing and childcare options. One of the most significant barriers to ensuring this access is a consistent and meaningfully-sized funding mechanism.
During the 2022 Colorado Legislative Session, a mechanism emerged for the Estes Park Local Marketing District, in collaboration with Larimer County and the Town of Estes Park, to expand the use of local lodging tax revenue to address gaps in the need for workforce housing and childcare.
Known as HB22-1117, the Colorado House passed the bill in February and the Colorado Senate passed it in March. The governor signed the bill into law on March 31, 2022. The bill is scheduled to become law 90 days after the end of the legislative session. For the legislation to be applicable to the local community, there must be a ballot initiative where voters in the local marketing district decide whether to authorize the use of new or existing lodging tax revenue for investments in workforce housing and childcare.
 
Meals At Rotary Now Cost $20
 
Update by President Dennis Gellhaus
 
I don’t know exactly why I started thinking about Salvation Army bell ringing in the middle of summer; but I did!  Standing in front of Safeway while the cold wind blows through you is not the most pleasant of things to do.  But then a nice lady brought me out a hot chocolate and life got a little better.  Maybe you have had this experience; I hope so!
 
In the days that followed, I returned the favor three times to other bell ringers.  It is such a good feeling to give of yourself and do something to make the world a little better.  That’s what I like about Rotary.
 
Thanks for listening.
Dennis
 
August 4, 2022 Meeting Notes
 
President Dennis Gellhaus rang the bell at 12:00 PM.
Bill Smith gave the Invocation.
President Dennis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Madison Casey led in singing Happy Wanderer.
 
Guests of Rotarians: None
 
Announcements:
  • The Shred-a-Thon will be held on August 27 from 9-noon in the Event Center parking lot.
  • Bill Smith announced a Rotary Social to be held September 29.
    • The event will be held at the Stanley Home Museum with a tour and a reception with wine and cheese for the participants.
    • Transportation will be provided with shuttles at CVB parking.
    • There will be a fee of $20 per person.
  • District representatives will conduct a District Conference Project Planning meeting
    • August 9 at 8 a.m. following the Sunrise Rotary weekly meeting at the American Legion.
    • Volunteers interested in participating during the 2023 conference in Estes Park are invited.
  • The Foundation Board meeting will be held on the August 18th at 1:30 at Quality Inn.
  • The John Denver Tribute Concert is scheduled on September 3rd
  • Carl Robicheaux promoted sponsorships for the Golf Tournament being held on September 16th.
Duty Roster:
  • Pete Sumey is Scribe
  • Ben Van der Werf served as greeter today.
Happy Money:
 
  • Carl Robicheaux is happy for golf tournament sponsors.
  • Jim Austin is happy to be here.
  • President Dennis forgot his badge and paid the fine.
Program:
Karen Thompson introduced speaker Brad Menard who gave a program on “A Memorial for Kahuna”
It emphasized elk safety and awareness.
 
Adjournment:
President Dennis closed the club meeting with the 4 way test.
 
Pete Sumey, scribe
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John Denver Tribute Concert
September 3, 2022
YMCA of the Rockies Ruesch Auditorium
 
Brad Fitch
 
 
John Denver Tribute Concert still needs the following volunteers:
  • Water and ice setup:  This will require someone who can do some heavy lifting.  Phil and I will help, but a Lions Club member looked at us and says we will still someone who can help lift.
  • Two people who help label seats from 1-2 pm.
  • An additional two people who are able to climb stairs to usher, 4-6 pm.
  • Clean up people 8:30 pm until finished.
Tara
 
 
Save the Date
 
Rotary Club of Estes Park Golf Tournament for Scholarships
 
 
 
Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 16
E.P. Rotary major fundraiser for scholarships
1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Appreciate sponsors and help for check in & registration
Please come play - no skill required!
I’ll vouch for that !
Ron Gordon
 
 
Give to our Foundation while you shop!
 
Do you find that you are placing Amazon orders more frequently these days? Don't forget to help your Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation with every order. As a recipient of funds in the smile.amazon.com, our foundation will receive a portion of the sale. All you need to do its sign up to get the funds flowing. And SHOP!
  • Go to:  smile.amazon.com. 
  • Choose the charitable organization by typing in Estes Park Rotary Foundation. Our club and the Longs Peak club will come up in the search. Click on Estes Park Rotary Foundation.
  • Create a bookmark so every time you shop Amazon, you will participating in the smile.amazon.com program.
 
 
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2021-22 R.I. Theme
 
February 16 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Karol Rinehart
 
Song & Pledge: Gellhaus/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Member to Introduce
 
Scribe: Barry Hannigan 
 
Greeter: Jim Jonell
 
Program Intro: Dennis Gellhaus
 
Meeting Set-Up: Lee Lasson
 
February 23 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Scott Robbins
 
Song & Pledge: Gellhaus/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Member to Introduce
 
Scribe: Pete Sumey
 
Greeter: Brad Rosenbaum
 
Program Intro: Dennis Gellhaus
 
Meeting Set-up: Mike Connolly
 
 
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Fourth Thursday
Committee Meetings
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Birthdays, Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bill Smith
February 1
 
Sarah Walsh
February 3
 
Mike Connolly
February 5
 
Pete Sumey
February 7
 
Longley Parker
February 18
 
Dave Evans
March 25
 
Anne Slack
March 28
 
Anniversaries
Wayne Andersen
Judy
February 6
 
Carl Robicheaux
Aime
February 14
 
Gregg Jurgens
Suzanne
February 14
 
Larry Williams
Linda
February 14
 
Jay Harroff
Jane
February 17
 
Join Date
Sarah Walsh
February 2, 2012
11 years
 
Barry Hannigan
February 17, 2022
1 year
 
Dennis Gellhaus
February 22, 2018
5 years
 
Karol Rinehart
March 5, 2015
8 years
 
Lee Lasson
March 13, 2003
20 years
 
Beth Weisberg
March 16, 2020
3 years
 
Madison Casey
March 16, 2006
17 years
 
Mark Lee
March 16, 2020
3 years
 
Dave Evans
March 22, 2007
16 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
Dennis Gellhaus
 
President Elect
Karen Thompson
 
Treasurer
Michelle Mann
 
Secretary
Sarah Walsh
 
Past President
Jim Whiteneck
 
Club Administration Director
Karol Rinehart
 
Community Service Director
Beth Weisberg
 
Fund Development Director
Tara Moenning
 
Fund Development Director
Philip Moenning
 
International Service Director
Ron Gordon
 
Membership Director
Anne Slack
 
Big Duck
Bill Solms
 
Youth/New Generation Services Director
Jim Jonell
 
Foundation Officers/Directors

President

Carl Robicheaux

Vice President

Barry Hannigan

Secretary

Tara Moenning

Treasurer

Gregg Jurgens

Grants

Jack Boatman, Carl Robicheaux

Scholarships

Tara Moenning

Ernie Altick Program

Kathy Groesbeck, Dave Evans

Investments

Madison Casey

Trustees

Tom Gardner

Brad Rosenbaum

Jim Whiteneck
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