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Nov. 14 meeting notes
President Doug Mann rang the bell and welcomed all to Rotary. He thanked Anne Slack for answering the call for a volunteer to bring our exchange student to a meeting each month. He wished Madison Casey a happy birthday and extended anniversary wishes to Jennifer and Matt Comstock. He invited all club members to join those from the other two Estes Park Rotary clubs at a social at Avant Garde Aleworks, held every third Wednesday of the month. Our club’s Thanksgiving luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 21. R.S.V.P. to Karol Rinehart.
Karen Thompson, our greeter for the day, also gave the Invocation. Madison Casey led us in singing “The Happy Wanderer” and the Pledge of Allegiance. Jon Thompson introduced Visiting Rotarian Mel Rueppel (Sunrise) and guests of Rotarians Emily Luth, Estee Rivera, Stan Osborne, Marianne Solms and Marlene Borneman. Scott Thompson told a joke about a very OLD married couple.
Happy Money - Jim Austin was happy to see everyone
- Madison Casey was happy that it wasn’t windy today.
- Bill Solms was happy to see Stan Osborne and to be in the company of his lovely wife Marianne.
Announcements - Anne Slack announced Marlene Borneman, local author and experienced climber, as the winner of the Friendship Card Photo Contest. Her picture of the Twin Owls at sunrise will grace the 2020 Friendship Card. Marlene’s photo was one of 44 submitted in the contest.
- Dave Evans invited volunteers to contact him if they would like to help at the Community Café on Jan. 31. About 12 club members are needed.
- Madison Casey reminded Foundation Board members that they will meet at Quality Inn after the Nov. 21 club meeting.
- Bill Solms asked for help in contacting potential Duck Race sponsors. He will bring letters and invoices for volunteers to distribute next week. He thanked Kathy Groesbeck for her help last year.
Program
Rick Taylor provided another spirited introduction to a great program. Estee Rivera, Rocky Mountain Conservancy director, presented an update on the organization and ways in which it supports our national park and nearby public lands. Her scope included a gift to the conservancy of 40 acres near Allenspark, how the conservancy could support the town’s acquisition of the Thumb/Needle property, and the ways the conservancy’s license plate donations support its programs. She described new projects focusing on toads, bats and beavers, as well as planned enhancements to the park’s trails, campgrounds and historic sites. The conservancy will soon announce new classes, stewardship and school projects, and membership perks. The meeting adjourned with the Four-Way Test. Rita DuChateau, scribe, and Jon Thompson, photographer |
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