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August 2, 2018 Meeting Highlights After capturing everyone’s attention, President Dave Evans welcomed Estes Park Rotary members and called the meeting to order at noon. Dave gave the invocation, bringing to mind how Rotary values, the Golden Rule and other spiritual guidance tenets all lead us to treat others with love and respect. Pete Sumey led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Madison Casey guided us in song. Dana Fritz introduced several visitors and Rotarians this week.They included: Ken Smith, visiting Rotarian from Clear Lake, Iowa; Frank Haines, Sojourner; Pat Vorreiter, Sojourner and her husband John. Guests included: Vivian Gordon, Ron’s wife; Kevin Mullin, our new member sponsored by Tara Moenning; Beth Bollinger, guest of Harry Livingston; Marilyn Maher; Tom’s wife; and Sara Metz, Scott Thompson’s guest and new business associate. Scott Thompson treated us to a groaner joke. Announcements - Dave Evans announced that volunteers are seriously needed for our club’s participation in Thursday Farmer’s Market. Hours are 8-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up by contacting Dave Evans, Chuck Bonza or online.
- Dave Evans advised that August is New Club Development month.
Happy Money - Bill Solms is happy Scott is back to tell jokes.
- Pete Sumey is happy he visited South Dakota with his son and saw more motorcycles than ever before in his life.
- Guy Van Der Werf is happy his daughter Anika is at home after completing volunteer dental services in the Dominican Republic. She will be returning to her 4th year in dental school soon.
- Ron Gordon is thrilled to announce that proceeds from the Rotary golf tournament now exceed $17,000. Good job, golf committee!
- Jack Boatman is pleased that Rita DuChateau and Wayne Anderson are on the board at Salud and that a great newsletter has been produced. He thanked Rotary for all the help it gives to Estes Park non-profits.
- Dave Evans is happy that a recent family reunion allowed over 40 family members to meet his new bride, Karen.
- Virgil Holtegrew is happy to report that the RYLA program he helped develop is a big success this summer, with over 650 kids exposed to Rotary and leadership values.
- Ward Nelson was excited to have received a phone call from a friend he knew years ago who reconnected with him thanks to RYLA this year.
Program Doug Mann introduced our speaker,Sarah Pita, from Nehemiah-Gateway. The meeting was adjourned with the 4-Way Test. Submitted by Dale Bonza, scribe, and Rita DuChateau, photographer |
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