Come and Hear the Estes Park High School Treble Choir
Estes Park Schools Welcome Xmas Choir
Credit: Estes Valley Voice
Estes Park High School offers 4 choral ensembles for student participation and exploration of musical arts. These include Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, and Major 13. Treble Choir is a choral ensemble for any level of student that sings soprano or alto. While the focus is largely performance-based, this group's concentration is learning a vast array of repertoire, proper vocal technique and ensemble singing.
This Thursday, Treble Choir will help us get in the mood for the Holidays.
Our program on December 4th will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided.
President's Night Reminder Duck Race Team Leaders Meeting
Community Clean-Up Day on April 25 Duck Race Day Breakfast Happy Birthday RCEP 1926-2026 With a little help....
Meeting Minutes Meeting Recording
Vote at Thursday Rotary Meeting
Thursday, we will vote on our Nominating Slate. We need a quorum present so be sure to come. With 55 active members, one third of the membership would constitute 19 members present. (Section 7.3 in our Club ByLaws.)
Nominations for the Rotary Club Board for 2026-2027 are: Officers: President: Guy Van der Werf, President- Elect: Open, Past President: Jack Ford, Secretary: Sarah Walsh, Treasurer: Gregg Jurgens with Assistant Treasurer: Longley Parker, Sergeant-At-Arms: Bill Solms, Directorates: Club Administrator: Karol Rinehart, Membership: Scott Robbins, Youth Services: Ruby Bode - Interact, Dave Boon - RYLA, Chris Davis - Exchange Student.
The four Trustees for the Foundation are Gregg Jurgens, Suzy Blackhurst, Valerie Van der Werf, and Dale Bonza for three-year terms.
A way to give back, leave a legacy, and demonstrate service above self!
Our Rotary Club, for 38 years, has assured the health and growth of so many nonprofits in the Estes Valley, providing services, programs, health care, food, mental health services, fire services, and many more benefits to our community.
The Little/Big Duck role is a chance to facilitate this notable event in Estes Park. Last year 74 organizations were energized with duck adoptions, to assure the future of the delivery of their futures.
Following a time line being developed this year, you will have the opportunity to 'project manage' and facilitate the functions of the Duck Race. Thanks to the team leaders of these functions, you and they become a small company of actors preparing for the Big Race Day. Sponsors, Participating organizations, Entertainment, Event Day Coordinator, the Sheriff of the River, Start and Finish line leaders, Publicity and more are held by team leaders. You jump in when necessary, facilitate and remove barriers, and set out the coordinating steps for Race Day.
There are so many contributing leaders in the Estes Valley, and this position of Big Duck is one of the top contributors to the quality of life we enjoy living here.
Talk to me, Annie, Suzy, or Beth. Ex-Big Ducks Kathy Grosbeck, Beth Weisberg, and Bill Solms are ones to talk to as well. Let's look ahead to the Duck Race of 2027, by learning the ropes this year.
Chuck Bonza
Friendship Card Now Available for Purchase
Friendship Card 2026 brochures and cards are now on sale. They will be available at Rotary meetings in December. Get yours now! $10 gets you discounts at 74 locations. Think stocking stuffers!
Paula at Cabintique
Thanksgiving Among Friends at Ember
We had so much fun at our first (hopefully annual) Thanksgiving meal for Noon Rotary Club members at the Ember buffet on Thursday -- delicious food, great company, and nobody had to cook or clean up! Thor and Darlene Homme drove up from Texas to share Thanksgiving with Jim and Jean Austin, Pete Sinnott, Gordon and Annie Slack, and Beth Weisberg.
We forgot to take pictures until the meal was over and Jean had already headed out, but Annie still captured the mood with these photos.
We're looking forward to having any other interested Rotary members join us for Thanksgiving next year.
Gordon, Beth, Pete, Darlene Darlene, Thor, Jim
Photos by Annie
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER 2025 DETAILS
Social Hour-5 pm Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar Menu: Entrees Prime Rib, Salmon, and Basil Presto Pasta Mashed potatoes and Polenta, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls
Chef’s Choice desserts Coffee served at the table Entertainment: Simpatica Table for 4: $600 Table for 6: $900 Table for 8: $1,200 Dress is Business Casual
There is still time to sign up.
Email Karol kj.rinehart@aol.com with your reservation, and she will take it from there!
Coffee Talk
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m. Place: The Inkwell Coffee Shop, 2nd floor
Be there or be square!
From The Chaplain
Do you know a Club Member who needs assistance? Maybe a ride to meetings, or just a phone call to keep in touch? Please contact Bill Smith 970-420-1033 or billsmithbronx1956@gmail.com.
