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Estes Park
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 12:00 PM
New Location: Rodeway Inn
1701 North Lake Avenue
Estes Park, CO  80517
United States
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A new beginning for our 90-year old club
 
After many years at the National Park Theater, the Rotary Club of Estes Park moved to a new location on Thursday, Sept. 1. A new meeting place, a new chef: how would our members respond? Well, it appears that they responded positively. We had more than 50 club members and guests at the inaugural meeting and everyone seemed pleased with the food, service, general brightness of the room and round tables. The sound system will need fine tuning, some suggested. President Thor recognized Karol Rinehart for her hard work in evaluating locations and helping with the move to the Rodeway Inn.
 
 
Thanks to the staff at Rodeway Inn for making this transition a success. Remember to let Karol Rinehart know if you will be at the Sept. 8 meeting. If you have not spoken to her, please email her at kj.rinehart@centurylink.net by Monday at 5 p.m.
 
 
Did you know that on May 6, 2016, our club turned 90? That is something to celebrate! As a club, we recognize our past and celebrate our future. 
 
 
 
 

Sept. 8 program to feature Visit Estes Park CEO

President and CEO of Visit Estes Park Elizabeth Fogarty will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, Sept. 8, at their regular noon meeting.  She will discuss Visit Estes Park, a destination marketing organization, and how it supports tourism in our community.  Please note the change in location for Rotary Club meetings.
 
 
Fogarty will share how Visit Estes Park supports Estes Park’s economic vitality through tourism marketing, destination product development, event promotion, and community partnerships. Visit Estes Park is a data-driven, research-based organization which develops and executes strategies to enhance the quality of life for our residents and supports a year-round economy for our community.
 
Elizabeth was Vice President of Operations at Estes Park Condos from 2005–2013, while also participating with the Estes Park Wedding Association, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, and Project Manager of the Estes Park Winter Festival 2010-2013. Elizabeth was the recipient of “Volunteer of the Year” for Estes Park in 2011.
 
Currently, Elizabeth is Vice President of the Estes Area Lodging Association, Larimer County Small Business Development Center Consultant, and Executive Board Member of the Estes Park Economic Development Corp.  Other committees include Town of Estes Park Events Committee, Wellness Committee, and Colorado Tourism Office Travel Resources Marketing Committee.
 
Participation with the organization began as a founding board member of the Local Marketing District Board in 2009 and involvement with Visit Estes Park’s Branding, Logo, Website and Marketing Committees. She has been President and CEO of Visit Estes Park since 2014. 
 
 

Sept. 1 photo highlights

The Rodeway Inn staff made our first meeting a success.

We welcomed Sojourner Frank Haines and his son, Dr. Mark Haines.

Our exchange student, Sander Andersen, from Denmark.

Thanks for joining us, Lois Sumey. Your smile lights up a room!

 

The new Estes Park Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Kevin Mullin, visited our club for the second time

Our meetings are much closer to home for a happy Rob Ludlum.

A replacement goblet for his morning libation, courtesy of WinterFest.

Jerry Kennell signs a book for the children's library following his presentation on being a gift to Estes Park charities.

Sept. 1 meeting notes
 
The September 1 meeting of the Rotary Club of Estes Park was called to order at noon by President Thor. The meeting took place at the Rodeway Inn. He stated how happy we were to be at our new location and introduced the Rodeway staff. He also thanked Karol Rinehart for all her efforts in making the transition work. The invocation was given by Jack Boatman, followed by the song and pledge led by Dave Evans. Jay Harroff introduced visiting Rotarians: Tom Patterson from Marion, Iowa; and Mark Hall from The Sunrise club. Other guests were Jill Lancaster, Sander Anderson, Kevin Mullin, Dr. Mark Haines and Lois Sumey.

Past President Scott drew laughs with his weekly humor.

Mark Hall introduced Sander, our exchange student from Denmark, who talked briefly about his background.

Announcements
  • Don Widrig announced a $3,000.00 profit from the garage sale.
  • Pete Sinnott gave a WinterFest glass to Bob Brunsen, as his broke during his move.
  • Elk Fest will be 10/1 and 10/2. Volunteers are needed to pour beer.
  • Reservations are needed each week for lunch...this is different from the Other Side.  Rodeway needs a head count each week.  All reservations should be sent to Karol Rinehart.
Happy Money
  • Rob Ludlum was happy to be in attendance.
  • Tom Maher was happy to be home from a month in Spain...they did a home exchange.
  • Bob Brunsen was happy to receive his glass from Pete.
Program
Rick Taylor introduced our speaker, Jerry Kennell, from the Estes Valley Legacy. President Thor had Jerry sign a library book in honor of his presentation.

The meeting was adjourned with the 4-way Rotary test.

Submitted by Dana Fritz, scribe
 
 
Rotary Quote of the Week

“This is a changing world; we must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again.”

                                             — Paul Harris, This Rotarian Age, circa 1935

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