Greg Muhonen is a Professional Civil Engineer who has used his training and life experience to serve the transportation infrastructure needs of Larimer County residents for over 37 years. His civil engineering work experience spans private land development, land use entitlement review, traffic engineering, municipal policy, and public works capital project design and construction. Greg's Core Values are Lead by Example, Keep his Word, Build Relationships and Transparency. "I hold myself and my team accountable to each other, our Town residents, and our Town leaders to implement the goals and priorities that we collaboratively establish. We learn and share our knowledge and skills freely, understanding that our roles in the organization and community exist to build relationships with, and serve the needs of, our residents. I believe we are personal stewards of the public trust."
Greg was born and raised in Idaho, the eldest of 10, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. His wife is a veterinarian. They have been married for over 40 years and he is a Percussionist at Summit Church.
Greg will provide an overview of the transportation infrastructure projects currently underway in the Estes Park Public Works Department.
Our program this week will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided.
Click on the link below to be admitted. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7985707369 Rotary Weekly Luncheonce: American Legion Time: Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:00 Cost: $20 Parking: American Legion and the church only
Save the date: President’s Night, Thursday, June 13th, 5:30 - 7:30 at the American Legion.
RSVP Needed For President's Night Dinner
President’s Night at the American Legion, Thursday evening, June 13th. Annual Changing of the Guard and Rotary awards.
PLEASE RSVP CHOICE OF ENTREE AND DESSERT FOR PRESIDENT’S NIGHT
Prime Rib, Salmon, or Vegetarian Lasagne Cheesecake or chocolate cake
RSVP entree and dessert selections to kj.rinehart@aol.com or sign up at a Rotary meeting.
$35 Cash, check (Rotary of Estes Park), Credit Card $37
Pay at the door or at a meeting.
5:30- 6:00 PM Cash Bar 6:00 - 6:45 PM Dinner 6:45 - 7:30 PM Program
Last chance to sign up for our Social
with Sunrise Rotary
at
Salvation Army's
High Peak Camp and Conference Center
Please pay Gregg or Karol $11/person
so David Schwarm, Ex Dir, knows how much food to order
May 30th,5 PM
(arrive 4:30 to 4:45 PM)
111 Salvation Lane, Estes Park
970-586-3311
The Salvation Army is dedicated to impacting the lives of our youth. The Salvation Army Camps are attended by more than 100,000 people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic levels each year. With more than 50 Salvation Army Camps throughout the United States, and each one is unique to its geographical area. They all meet high standards in housing, nutrition, and safety according to the American Camping Association.
Meeting Notes for May 23, 2024
Past President Jim Whiteneck rang the bell at 12:01 PM Dave Evans gave the Invocation. Jim led the Pledge of Allegiance. Madison Casey played song “I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover.”
Guest of Rotarians:
We had many of our scholarship recipients as guest today including:
Joanne Kim, Migmar Dolma, Kysa Marske, Laurel Williamson,
Amelia Bryant, Grace Thamhert, Henry Thomas, Sedona Smith,
Chloe Coop, Annalise Anderson.
Kevin Mullin brought his new foundation staff member David Johnston.
Dave Evans brought Karen Evans.
Announcements:
May 30th is the social at High Peaks Camp. 14 people have signed up so far. Plan to
arrive at 4:30/4:40 pm. Dinner will be $11.00.
There is a foundation meeting this afternoon.
President’s Night is coming up in June 13th. 5:30-7:30 PM.
There is a cut off to sign up by June 3rd.
The cost is $35.00 per person
Joke of the Day Scott Thompson gave a joke about being attractive as a senior.
Happy Money:
Tom Gardner is happy to see everyone here today.
Jim Austin is happy for the future of our scholarship recipients.
Program: Kevin Mullin presented Dr. John Knudtson as our speaker today. He is speaking about Radiology: How it works and what he does.
Dr. John Knudtson presenting and receiving
a Piece of the Rock from Past Pres. Jim Whiteneck
Adjournment: Past Pres. Jim led the Four-Way Test and rang the bell at 12:55 PM
Andrea Escorcia Rodreguez, scribe
2024 Estes Park Scholarships
2024 Scholarship Recipients
On a lovely spring day in Estes Park in 1966, the Rotary Board of Directors was met and the President asked “Could our Club, as a community endeavor, help a graduating high school senior with his or her anticipated college expense by means of a small Student Merit Award?” They agreed to award $250 to one student (the average cost for a year in college was $300). This began our evolving scholarship program. In this our 58th year we awarded 14 scholarships for $55,500.
The scholarships were awarded on May 6th at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Mark Lee and Carl Robicheaux presented the scholarships to this year’s deserving students. Thanks to the generosity of our club members, the Foundation, and the community, we were able to increase the amount awarded in 2024 to a record amount. Overall, Estes Park donor organizations awarded a record amount of more than $170,000 in 2024.
Scholarship recipients in 2024:
Brunson-Thorp Memorial Scholarship:
Lexi Richardson
Amelia Bryant
Lee & Alice Hagemeister Memorial Scholarship:
Mateo Huerta,
Madison Thamert,
Annalise Anderson
Karol Rinehart Scholarship:
Sedona Smith
Daisy Duarte
Kunhs Memoria Scholarship:
Chloe Koop
Elliot Flavin
Academic Scholarships:
Miqmar Dolma
Henry Thomas
Joanne Kim
Kysa Marske
Laurel Williamson
Estes Park High School Graduation
Friday morning 11 AM
Events Center
All Welcome
Rotary District Conference 2024
in
Steamboat Springs
Oh I wish all of you had been at the conference. It was excellent, exciting and invigorating. The lectures were concerned with mental health, a topic I have tried hard to bring to you through various speakers. At the conference we learned about WarHorse Ranch founded by Valery and Mike Lozano for empowering those who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and all mental health challenges. We were introduced to The Cycle Effect, a Rotary program with transformational powers of belonging and self-fulfillment through Mountain Biking. Former District Governor Chris Woodruff spoke about the importance of supporting Rotary International through donations so that the work of Rotary can continue world-wide. President Lori Garrison from Cheyenne told us how she expanded her club by 40 new members during her term by use of Satellite and Impact clubs. Paul Knowles, NW CO Museum told a wonderful true story of Harry Tracy, The West's Most Spectacular, Yet Most Overlooked, Outlaw who escaped multiple times from prisons. He had Mr. Tracy's 45 pistol on display. There were other presentations with one of the best by the Keynote Speaker Dr. Justin Ross from UCHealth in Denver speaking about the Importance of Hope on Mental Wellness.
Thursday night we were welcomed into Dan and Deb Austin's home for a delicious meal. Friday and Saturday we were able to examine the Silent Auction gifts. Our donation was prominently displayed; at first, the only bid was from a local Rotarian; but as time passed more people bid on those four tickets to the John Denver Tribute Concert. The last time I checked the bid had risen to $125. All the Silent Auction donations went to Crutches4Africa; it received well over $6000 by the end of the conference. Dave Talbot also received a truck load of assistive devices from the various clubs in our District. It was fun to watch the pile grow during the conference as more clubs contributed crutches, wheelchairs, braces, etc. It costs him $9000 to ship the devices to Africa. For me, this presentation was the most powerful and I am hoping to bring Mr. Talbot to Estes so you can learn about his project.
I had fun being with the Sunrise Rotary attendees and also had many ideas develop about how to be a good President for our club. I'm learning about how to increase membership, donations and make it fun at the same time. I'm learning how Rotary truly is Service Above Self and as a member you need to want to help others.
Next year, the District Conference will be at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. Be sure to plan on attending it since it is closer to home and well worth every penny.
Annie
President Elect 2024-2025
John Denver Tribute Concert
Tickets Go On Sale!
Brad Fitch plays John Denver
Tickets for the John Denver Tribute Concert are on sale. Performance is on August 31, 2024 at the Ruesch Auditorium at the YMCA.
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.
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