Sign up now for Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament
Registration is now open for the Rotary Club of Estes Park Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, June 27, 2015. The $100 fee includes green fees, cart, participation gift, drink ticket and snacks. Players with an annual 7-day membership at the Estes Park Golf Course have a reduced registration fee of $65.
In addition to playing 18 holes of golf, each golfer will vie for several prizes, including a putting contest, most accurate drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. Separate prizes are offered for men and women in the most accurate drive and longest putt competition. For the second year, the Peoria Handicapping System will determine the winning team. This system assigns players’ handicaps based on their performance at pre-determined holes, which are not revealed to the golfers in advance. The system allows teams an equal opportunity to win.
The tournament is open to teams as well as individuals, who will be placed on teams. The fun will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a chip and putt contest prior to the 1 p.m. shotgun start at the 18-hole Estes Park Golf Course.
“This year’s tournament will be different from past events because it’s on a Saturday, to make it more convenient for golfers who work. The value of the top prizes has been increased to $100 and the cost to register has been reduced to $100, with an additional reduction for Estes Park Golf Course members,” said Bruce Carmichael, chairman of the tournament. The changes are aimed at adding to the fun and attracting more participants, he added.
“Our goal is to host an event that is fun for all of the golfers, provide contests and drawings that allow every golfer to have a chance to win a prize, and to raise $12,000 for Rotary Club of Estes Park's Scholarship fund,” Carmichael said.
Each member of the winning team will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Estes Park Golf Course Pro Shop, with second and third place teams will receive gift certificates from local merchants, according to committee member Wayne Andersen. In addition, four winners of Closest to the Pin competition on the Par 3 holes will take home $100 gift certificates to the Pro Shop.
Registration and sponsorship forms at available online at www.rotaryclubofestespark.org or at the Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course. Golfers may also call Bruce Carmichael at 303-946-6349.
The 19th annual event raises funds for the Estes Park Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund. Annually, the club awards more than $35,000 to local high school seniors.
“The golf tournament is a fun and very special event,” said Andersen.
May 28 meeting notes
President Brad Rosenbaum called the meeting to order at noon. Tara Moenning led the invocation. Phil Moenning led the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced visitors. Visiting Rotarians included Richard Kimpel of Ellengwood, KS and Jess Nielsen from North Platte, NE. Gregg Jurgens introduced his guest, middle school teacher ChadNachtrieb.
Raffle Dave Evans announced that Thor Homme won last week's raffle.
Announcements
Dave Evans asked club members to identify Duck Race adoptions they sold in order to earn Ernie Altick credit.
Chuck Bonza asked for help with shopper assistance at the Farmers Market. Two shifts are available. Market begins June 4.
Ken TeSelle reminded committee members of the Duck Race wrap up meeting at 5 p.m. at Nicky's. He also thanked Eagle Rock students for their artistic sponsor duck decorating.
Pete Sinnott announced a memorial bench dedication in honor of Bill Wachs on June 2, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hydroplant Museum.
Bruce Carmichael updated the club on the Golf Tournament. It is set for Saturday, June 27 and features a lower cost for registration, and higher value prizes than in the past. Each member of the winning team will receive a $100 gift certificate to the pro shop. The committee has secured $8,360 in sponsorships to date, but would welcome more sponsors. Entry and sponsorship forms are available.
Bob Brunson invited all to the first Tuesday luncheon at noon at Wapitii. (subsequently rescheduled for after Bill Wachs ceremony.)
Brad reminded all of the 3-club social at Stanley Park on June 6.
Happy Money
Guy Van der Werf is a happy father of two college graduates.
Gladys Van Drie is happy that her granddaughter earned a master's degree.
Tara Moenning was thankful for Chuck Bonza, who secured a $200 donation from Waste a Management for the Shred-A-Thon.
Program
Bruce Carmichael introduced Katie Plassmeyer, care manager at Timberline Medical who enlightened us on the topic of patient centered medical care.
President Brad presented Katie with a book, The Hug Machine, and a piece of the rock. He ended the meeting at 12:52 with The Four-Way Test.
The Ernie Altick Fellowship program was established by the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation in 1987 to recognize Rotarians and other individuals who contribute a minimum of $500 to the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation. This program was established in honor of Ernie Altick: Rotary Club President, Rotary District Governor, YMCA leader and Estes Park civic leader. For those interested in learning more about the Ernie Altick Fellowship program, additional material will be available and presented in future Rotary Club meetings.
One of several ways to contribute to the Foundation and obtain "Ernie Altick credit" is through purchase of Estes Park Duck Race Adoption Forms that are marked for the Foundation. In order to encourage as broad a credit as possible, we need the help of Rotary Club members. In the next few meetings, a list of Adoption forms marked for the Foundation will be available in the back of the meeting room for members to examine, along with the criteria for Ernie Altick credit. To minimize meeting time taken, only an announcement will be made, and a Foundation Trustee will be available to answer questions.
Serving others as a Farmers' Market volunteer
Help is needed at the Estes Park Farmers' Market. Be part of the Rotary crew that greets and assists shoppers and vendors. Contact Chuck Bonza to sign up for one of two shifts: 8-10:30 or 10:30-1. The Market begins this Thursday and runs through October 1.
Thanks to WWII Veteran and Rotary Club of Estes Park Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Brunson for speaking at the town's Memorial Day ceremony. Photo courtesy of Chuck Bonza
Rotary Quote of the Week
“As we end this 2014-15 Rotary year, I am honored by your response and will always be grateful for how you have risen to this challenge. You have answered my call to Light Up Rotary by holding many successful Rotary Day celebrations in your communities; you have outdone yourselves in your contributions to our Rotary Foundation; and you have moved all of Rotary forward with new members and clubs...I hope that in the year to come, you will continue your wonderful work to Light Up Rotary - and to help it Be a Gift to the World."
-Gary C.K, Huang, 2014-15 , Rotary International President
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bob Brunson
June 2
Larry Williams
June 6
Wayne Andersen
June 10
Wayne Newsom
June 20
Rob Ludlum
June 24
Spouse Birthdays
Meredyth
June 24
Anniversaries
Dave Evans
Betsy
June 5
Jim Austin
Jean
June 8
Frank Hix
Alma
June 9
Longley Parker
Julie
June 10
Don Widrig
Barbara
June 13
Annie Slack
Gordon
June 15
Bruce Brown
Marlene
June 17
Chip Sproul
Carol
June 18
Jack Overly
Mary
June 19
Ron Gordon
Vivian
June 19
Jim White
Joanne
June 21
Bill Lodge
Laura
June 25
Join Date
Thor Homme
June 4, 2009
6 years
Bob Benight
June 5, 2014
1 year
Rob Cohen
June 7, 1990
25 years
Harry Livingston
June 18, 1998
17 years
Ron Gordon
June 18, 1992
23 years
Dmitri Galcovski
June 19, 2014
1 year
Claudine Perrault
June 29, 2006
9 years
Jack Vaughan
June 29, 2006
9 years
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