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Estes Park
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
National Park Village Theater
900 Moraine Ave
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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Memorial Day Edition of The Spoke
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Thursday's program:
Dr. David Brunson to share amazing animal stories 
 
Rotarian Bob Brunson with his son, David
 
David Brunson, DVM, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, June 2, at their regular noon meeting. Dr. Brunson will talk about the amazing animals that he had the privilege to work on during his wonderful veterinary career.
 
As a veterinarian, Dr. Brunson specialized in anesthesiology of animals. After completing veterinary school in Minnesota, he was on the faculty of Cornell Veterinary School and  Michigan State University Veterinary School. In 1982, he moved to Wisconsin and taught at the Veterinary School there for 24 years. Subsequently, he was hired by Pfizer Animal Health and worked there until his retirement last year.   
 
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century. Rotary clubs around the world initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
 
The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Park Village Theater, adjacent to the Other Side Restaurant. Visitors interested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. 
 
Posted by Guy Van der Werf
 
 
 
Memorial service for Bob Hamblin on June 9
 
 
A memorial service for club member and former District Governor Bob Hamblin will be held Thursday June 9, at 2 p.m. at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club Foundation in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Bob’s family.​​​​​​
 Bob joined our club in 1992. His sponsors were Ned Linegar and Walt Richards.
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Posted by Rita DuChateau

May 26 meeting photos

Proud dad, happy daughter.

Rick Taylor's guests: Jerry Kennel (left)  and Marv Gee.

Isaac Calden received the $1,500 Coffman Business Award.

Regina Pierce earned an $8,000 academic scholarship.

Autumn Burke received the $2,000 Carver Vocational Scholarship.

Simone Paul earned an $8,000 academic scholarship.

Logan Hayes received a $2,000 Hagemeister Education Scholarship.

Chelsea Newendorp earned the first Ron L. Kuhns Memorial Scholarship of $1,000.
 
Astronomers Steve and Irene Little presented a fascinating program on gravity waves and signed a book that the club donated to the children's library. 

 
May 26, 2016 meeting notes
 
President Scott Thompson called the meeting to order. Ken TeSelle read the invocation. Dick Broman led us in singing "America" and the Pledge. Gene Oja introduced guests. They included: Annika Van der Werf, Guy's daughter, who just completed first year of dental school at Creighton University; and Jerry Kennel and Marv Gee, guests of Rick Taylor.
Scott's golf joke was a success. 
 
Announcements
  • Scott told the club about Bob Hamblin's death and said members would be advised of services.
  • Tara Moenning introduced scholarship winners who joined the club for lunch. They included Autumn Burke, Isaac Calden, Torah Fisher, Logan Hayes, Chelsea Newendorp, Simone Paul and Regina Pierce.
Happy Money
  • Rob Ludlum remembered Bob Hamblin as "Mr. Rotary" and said he will be missed.
  • Ron Gordon said he was happy to be playing golf with Isaac Calden and noted a disparity in handicaps.
  • Jack Overly was happy to see scholars at the meeting and glad the club could provide generous awards.
  • Roger Thorp was happy that his hometown in Kansas was spared a return visit from a tornado.
  • Brad Rosenbaum was happy that the foundation could fund scholarships and excited about an upcoming mission trip.
Program
Guy Van der Werf introduced the program, presented by astronomers Steve and Irene Littleton on gravity waves and why they matter.
 
Adjournment
The meeting ended with The Four-Way Test.
 
Submitted by Rita DuChateau, scribe
Golf for scholarships June 25; sign up, step up as a sponsor
 
 
It’s time to register for the Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament, to be held Saturday, June 25. The 20th annual event raises funds for the Estes Park Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund. Annually, the club raises $24,000 for three, four-year academic scholarships for Estes Park high school students.
 
The fun will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a putting contest prior to the 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at the 18-hole Estes Park Golf Course. Registration forms can be downloaded at rotaryclubofestespark.org. Click on the link for the Golf. Fill out the form and send it with your check to Rotary Club of Estes Park, P.O. Box 1365 or bring it to a Rotary meeting.
 
Several levels of sponsorship are still needed: Bronze Sponsor ($250), Tee/Green Sponsor ($110) and Junior Golfer Sponsor ($75). Please call Jay Harroff (970-586-5458) or Ron Gordon (970-586-0370) to sign up as a sponsor. 
Rotary Quote of the Week
 
 

"Much responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the song leader; it is not infrequently within his power to make or break a meeting."

- Paul Harris, Rotary founder
 
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June 2 Duty Roster
 
Invocation:
 
Karol Rinehart
 
Song & Pledge:
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro:
 
Richard Kimpel
 
Scribe:
 
Kerrie Hill
 
Greeter:
 
Jack McDade
 
Program Intro:
 
Bob Brunson
June 9 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Larry Williams
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dick Broman
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Bruce Brown
 
Scribe: 
 
Madison Casey
 
Greeter:
 
Karol Rinehart
 
Program Intro: 
 
Karen McClure
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Upcoming Events
Golf Committee Meeting
Hangar Restaurant
May 31, 2016
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Estes Valley Library
Jun 07, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Speakers
Jun 02, 2016
David Brunson, DVM
Amazing Animals
 
Jun 09, 2016
Marilyn and Tom Maher
Burma/Myanmar From the River Highways
 
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Executives & Directors
President
Scott Thompson
 
President Elect
Thor Homme
 
Treasurer
Longley Parker
 
Secretary
Rita DuChateau
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Bob Brunson
 
Past President
Brad Rosenbaum
 
Club Administration
Karol Rinehart
 
Community Service
Chuck Bonza
 
Fund Development
Kathy Groesbeck
 
International Service
Staci Galloway
 
Membership
Rick Taylor
 
Program
Thor Homme
 
Youth/New Generation Services
Dmitri Galcovski
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Marsha Yelick
May 1
 
Tara Moenning
May 3
 
Jack Vaughan
May 6
 
Tom Anderson
May 10
 
Rob Cohen
May 14
 
Sue Fereday
May 17
 
Jack Boatman
May 18
 
Clark Lupton
May 20
 
Brad Rosenbaum
May 22
 
Dmitri Galcovski
May 24
 
Gladys Van Drie
May 24
 
Scott Thompson
May 27
 
Karen Thompson
May 28
 
Anniversaries
Virgil Holtgrewe
Carol
May 8
 
Madison Casey
Marty Yochum
May 20
 
Jeff Liddle
Nannette Chisholm
May 21
 
Bob Hamblin
Joyce
May 23
 
Pete Sumey
Lois
May 23
 
Dana Fritz
Bill
May 28
 
Kathy Groesbeck
Alan Groesbeck
May 28
 
Tom Anderson
Kathleen
May 28
 
Join Date
Al Sager
May 1, 1985
31 years
 
Bill Solms
May 1, 1987
29 years
 
Debbie Delaney
May 1, 2014
2 years
 
Jack Ford
May 4, 2006
10 years
 
Staci Galloway
May 8, 2014
2 years
 
Wayne Andersen
May 25, 2000
16 years
 
Clark Lupton
May 27, 1999
17 years
 
Lee Machin
May 31, 1973
43 years
 
Russell Hampton
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