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No Meeting
 
Happy New Year!
 
Included In This Spoke Edition
 
Come and Hear Brian Tseng Discuss Search and Rescue
Kudos for an amazing Duck Race
ROTARY DUCK RACE #38 - A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thanking Kurtis Kelly for His Portrayal of Joe Mills
Dirt, Grounds, and Dates
Pictures From the Duck Race
Coffee Talk Updated
 
Rotary Duck Race Vests Are Coming
 
Duck Race 2026
 
Duck Race Day is one of the most exciting events each year for our Rotary.

The scene looks so fine with the sea of Rotarians in their matching blue vests with pins from years past. The large gold Rotary wheel on the back announces that Rotarians have shown up to do good in their community.

Over the years, departing members have passed their vests to others. With time, some vests have lost their fresh look. With a new generation of members, we also need additional vests. Now, freshly made vests are being made available!

Please notify Dale Bonza at dbonza1@aol.com with the size needed and the name to be embroidered. 

By the end of the second week of January, we will know the total and place an order.

Vests will cost $30 per member. The actual cost is $55. The Duck Race will stay in budget and absorb the balance.

Those buying a vest should make their check out to the Estes Park Duck Race.
 
No January Duck Race Team Leader Meeting
 
Duck Race Team Leader Meeting for January is being replaced with a newsletter update the second week of January.
 
 
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Coffee Talk
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New Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
New Location: Raven's Roast
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.
 
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May 7th, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Karol Rinehart
 
Song & Pledge: J. Ford/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Karol Rinehart
 
Scribe: Dave Evans
 
Greeter: Karol Rinehart
 
Program Intro: Guy Van der Werf ​​​​
 
Meeting Set-Up: Scott Robbins
 
May 14th, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: TBD
 
Song & Pledge: J. Ford/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Bill Solms
 
Scribe: TBD
 
Greeter:  Bill Solms
 
Program Intro: Guy Van der Werf
 
Meeting Set-Up: TBD
 
Speakers
May 14, 2026
Amber Galey
Skin screening
May 21, 2026
Lee Lasson
Cybersecurity
May 28, 2026
Doug Frisbee
Salud Clinic
Jun 04, 2026
James Leithart
NGUSA Albania
Jun 11, 2026
Aaron Gellhaus
Synthesia: Application of AI in the Real World
Jun 25, 2026
Lee Lasson
Cybersecurity
View entire list
Upcoming Events
Rotary Foundation Meeting
May 21, 2026 1:30 p.m.
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Birthdays, Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tara Moenning
May 3
 
Rob Cohen
May 14
 
Sue Fereday
May 17
 
Jack Boatman
May 18
 
Brad Rosenbaum
May 22
 
Dmitri Galcovski
May 24
 
Larry Williams
June 6
 
Scott Robbins
June 8
 
Jim Whiteneck
June 18
 
Wayne Newsom
June 20
 
Ruby Bode
June 23
 
Lawrence Trifiletti
June 30
 
Anniversaries
Virgil Holtgrewe
Carol
May 8
 
Madison Casey
Marty Yochum
May 20
 
Dennis Gellhaus
Robbie
May 21
 
Pete Sumey
Lois
May 23
 
Dave Evans
Karen McClure
May 27
 
Kathy Groesbeck
Alan Groesbeck
May 28
 
Jim Austin
Jean
June 8
 
Longley Parker
Julie
June 10
 
Bill Solms
Marianne
June 13
 
Annie Slack
Gordon
June 15
 
Ron Gordon
Vivian
June 19
 
Gary Fanucchi
Michelle
June 22
 
Join Date
Rick Life
May 15, 2008
18 years
 
Jim Whiteneck
June 1, 1994
32 years
 
Rob Cohen
June 1, 1990
36 years
 
Thor Homme
June 4, 2009
17 years
 
Jim Jonell
June 9, 2022
4 years
 
Jack Boatman
June 11, 2015
11 years
 
Harry Livingston
June 18, 1998
28 years
 
Ron Gordon
June 18, 1992
34 years
 
Dmitri Galcovski
June 19, 2014
12 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
Jack Ford
 
President Elect
Guy Van Der Werf
 
Treasurer
Gregg Jurgens
 
Secretary
Sarah Walsh
 
Past President
Annie Slack
 
Club Administration Director
Karol Rinehart
 
Community Service Director
Beth Weisberg
 
Fund Development Director
Carl Robicheaux
 
International Service Director
Chuck Bonza
 
International Service Director
Dale Bonza
 
Grants Chair
Dale Bonza
 
Membership Director
Scott Robbins
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Bill Solms
 
Foundation Officers/Directors
President

Dennis Gellhaus

Vice President

Annie Slack

Secretary

Suzy Blackhurst

Treasurer

Madison Casey

Rotary Club Board Liaison 

Annie Slack

Scholarships

Valerie Van der Werf 

Grants

Dale Bonza

Assistant Treasurer (Non-board position)

Gregg Jurgens
Rotary Club of Estes Park Welcomes You!
 
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