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Happy 112th Birthday, Rotary!
 
 

On February 23, 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s Chicago office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. Harris' desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship.

Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.
 
By July 1925, Rotary had grown to more than 2,000 clubs and an estimated 108,000 members on six continents. Rotary’s reputation attracted presidents, prime ministers, and a host of other luminaries to its ranks. As Rotary grew, members pooled their resources and used their talents to serve their communities. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its motto, "Service Above Self."
 

Rotary now has 1.2 million members across the globe in more than 35,000 clubs.

Our club, The Rotary Club of Estes Park, was founded in 1926.

 

 
The first four Rotarians, from left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey and Paul P. Harris. Circa 1905-12.
 
Join the worker bees: 4th Thursday groups meet this week
 
Our club is so much more than a weekly meeting and lunch with friends! The real work of a club happens at the committee level, and this week's meeting will give everyone the chance to engage in this important work.
 
Following lunch and a brief business meeting, members will be asked to gather in groups related to their interests. Do you like to guide fundraising? Then join the Fund Development Committee meeting. Is your passion mentoring and encouraging the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow? Then, join the Youth/New Generations table. Maybe you have signed up to do so much, like so many club members, that you'll have to bounce between tables.
 
You can see what you indicated as your area of interest at the bottom of your Spoke every week. But, fear not! It's never too late to join in, try something new, or simply "shop" for a group.
 
Here are the club members who will lead the small group work at Thursday's meeting:
 
Dave Evans - International Service
Dmitri Galcovski - Youth/New Generation Services
Karen Thompson - Fund Development
Karol Rinehart - Club Administration
Randy Skeie - Sargeant-at-Arms
Rick Taylor - Programs
Scott Thompson - Membership
Roger Thorp - Community Service
 
Bring your energy, your ideas and your willingness to help the Rotary Club of Estes Park be a better club for all its members.
 
The Fourth Thursday committee meetings are also scheduled for March 23, April 27 and May 25. You can make a difference! 
 
 
Roger Thorp led the Community Service Committee at the January Fourth Thursday session.
 
 
 Salute to Americana to benefit our scholarship fund 
 
Salute to Americana promises to be an exciting two-night show on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. As a Rotarian you can support the show through sponsorship and purchasing tickets. This is one of two major fundraisers for our scholarship fund. It's been redesigned into two separate shows, so you will want to attend both. Held at The Stanley Hotel's Music Hall, it will "wow" our guests and raise our club's profile as a community service organization. Be a part of its success. In upcoming weeks, you'll see highlights of the performers, including some members of our club.
 
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8
Where: The Stanley Hotel Concert Hall
Who: Six groups on Friday night, Brad Fitch and his TropiCowboy Band on Saturday night
Why: Scholarship Fundraiser
Wow: Bluegrass, Folk, Country and Western celebration of American music
 
Friday performer feature #2
 
Vic Anderson
 
Vic Anderson is a Western Entertainer, singer/songwriter, W.M.A. International Champion Yodeler (2003, 2010), World Class Melodic Whistler and Author, now living in Estes Park. Born and raised in Montana, he cowboy’d on large and small ranches working cattle, horses, sheep and buffalo. He rodeo’d a few years riding bareback broncs and team roping. Vic played guitar behind Tex Williams and has shared the stage with many noted musicians. He has entertained throughout western U.S.A., in Germany and Canada.
 
For more information on sponsorship, see Phil Moenning.
 
Feb. 16 meeting highlights
President Thor Homme rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was presented by Jeff Liddle. Dave Evans led us in song  and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Introductions by Bill Smith. Visiting Rotarians: None. Visitor Karen Reed.
 
Announcements
  • Bruce Carmichael announced that The Golf Committee will meet on March 7th at the Egg & I at 8:30 The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 24.
  • President Thor reported that Bob Brunson is recovering from heart valve and pacemaker replacement.
  • Next Thursday will have committee meetings in place of a program.
  • There will be a Duck Race Committee meeting tonight at 5:00 at Nicky’s Restaurant.
  • Chuck Bonza announced that Karen Reed will volunteer in the school mentoring program.
  • Thor announced that Karen Thompson will serve as Director of Fund Development on the club board.
Happy Money
  • Pete Sumey reported that Lois is making a speedy recovery.
  • Bill Smith is not really happy to have introduced Karen Reed as Karen Davis.
  • Dave Evans reported that his grandson is ranked in the top four in high school pole vaulting in Colorado
  • Rob Ludlum is happy to be here.
  • Kathy Groesbeck is happy for mentoring assistance from Pete Sumey as she prepares to serve as club President.
  • President Thor is happy that Kathy has agreed to follow him as club President.
  • Thor is happy to see Bruce Carmichael, Gladys Van Drie, and Bob Benight.
Program
Rick Taylor introduced speaker Melinda Merrill.
 
Adjournment
President Thor adjourned the meeting with the 4 Way Test.
 
Respectfully submitted by Pete Sumey, scribe
 
Rotary Quote of the Week
 

“No one can see the future. No one knows what changes lie ahead. But I have faith in Rotary, and in Rotarians, that with every passing year, you will make our world a better place through Rotary Serving Humanity." 

         ~John F. Germ, 2016-17 President, Rotary International, on the 112th  anniversary of the founding of Rotary on February 23, 1905.

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Rita DuChateau
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Feb. 23 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Kerrie Hill
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Anne Slack
 
Scribe: 
 
Rita DuChateau
 
Greeter:
 
Doug Mann
 
Program Intro: 
 
Thor Homme
 
March 2 Duty Roster
 
Invocation: 
 
Earl Matson
 
Song & Pledge: 
 
Dave Evans
 
Guest Intro: 
 
Karen McClure
 
Scribe: 
 
Dana Fritz
 
Greeter:
 
Trudy Collar
 
Program Intro: 
 
Bob Brunson
Upcoming Events
112th Anniversary of Rotary Founding
Feb 23, 2017
 
Golf Tournament Committee
The Egg and I
Mar 07, 2017
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Club Board Meeting
Wasson Room, Library
Mar 07, 2017
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Duck Race Committee Meeting
Nicky's Restaurant
Mar 09, 2017
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Foundation Board Meeting
Quality Inn
Mar 16, 2017
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Salute to Americana
The Stanley Hotel
Apr 07, 2017 7:00 PM
 
Salute to Americana
The Stanley Hotel
Apr 08, 2017 7:00 PM
 
Speakers
Feb 23, 2017
Fourth Thursday Committee Work
Mar 02, 2017
Understanding Russian Leaders
Mar 09, 2017
Capacity Building thru Education Around the World
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bill Smith
February 1
 
Jeff Liddle
February 1
 
Rita DuChateau
February 1
 
Sarah Walsh
February 3
 
Ward Nelson
February 4
 
Mike Connolly
February 5
 
Pete Sumey
February 7
 
Carol Grasso
February 13
 
Longley Parker
February 18
 
Claudine Perrault
February 20
 
Bob Benight
February 26
 
Ken TeSelle
February 27
 
Bruce Brown
March 15
 
Dave Evans
March 25
 
Anne Slack
March 28
 
Anniversaries
Rita DuChateau
Phil
February 3
 
Wayne Andersen
Judy
February 6
 
Gregg Jurgens
Suzanne
February 14
 
Larry Williams
Linda
February 14
 
Jay Harroff
Jane
February 17
 
Bruce Carmichael
Lindi
March 26
 
Join Date
Jill Zerhan
February 2, 2012
5 years
 
Sarah Walsh
February 2, 2012
5 years
 
Jim White
February 18, 1988
29 years
 
Rob Ludlum
February 29, 1996
21 years
 
Bruce Carmichael
March 5, 2009
8 years
 
Karol Rinehart
March 5, 2015
2 years
 
Lee Lasson
March 13, 2003
14 years
 
Madison Casey
March 16, 2006
11 years
 
Dick Broman
March 19, 2009
8 years
 
Rita DuChateau
March 21, 2013
4 years
 
Dave Evans
March 22, 2007
10 years
 
Bob Brunson
March 27, 2003
14 years
 
Earl Matson
March 28, 1996
21 years
 
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