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Posted by Madison Casey
Dec. 15 meeting notes
President Thor Homme called the meeting to order. Guy Van der Werf gave the invocation. Dave Evans led us in singing “Jingle Bells”, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Madison Casey led guest introductions. We welcomed Scott Applegate from Sunrise Rotary. Guests of Rotarians: Pete Sumey introduced his wife Lois; Virgil Holtgrewe introduced his wife Carol; Roger Thorp introduced his wife Verlene and invited us to their 50th Anniversary reception Thursday, Dec. 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Community Church; Brad Rosenbaum introduced his business associate Nolan. Scott Thompson presented a groaner of a shaggy dog joke.
Blue Badge Presentation
Scott presented Virgil Yarbrough with his blue badge, with Wayne Andersen, sponsor.
Announcements
Rocky Discount Cards are for sale for 2017 for $10. A portion of the proceeds benefit our club. See Karol Rinehart to get your card.
We then convened an official club meeting to elect officers and chairs for the 2017-18 year. This will be covered under separate minutes.
Roger Thorp is recruiting volunteers to work The Community Café Friday, Jan. 6 at Shepherd of the Mountains Church. He needs help for many and various jobs starting at 2:30 and ending at 8:00 p.m. including prep cooks, set up, servers, bussers, greeter, dish washers, final cleanup. Please sign up!
Pete Sinnott needs volunteers to work at the town’s third annual Winterfest, January 14-15, at the Events Center. We will be “go-fers” for the chili contest participants. Our club will earn $3,000 from the town plus a generous contribution from the entrants in the professional chili competition. There is a non-profit category and Ward Nelson and Scott Thompson will represent our club. Please sign up!
Salvation Army bell ringing is going well, Wayne Andersen reported. As of Monday, $20,000 has been raised which is on track for the goal of $53,000.
Our Christmas Party meeting is next Thursday, Dec. 22. Reserve through Karol Rinehart. Price is $20. There will be special music.
Jim Austin reported Bright Christmas distribution was completed yesterday to 135 families which included 297 children. Crossroads has now been a partner for 25 years. Way to go! Thor Homme noted that Bright Christmas received the Sustaining Philanthropist category award at the Philanthropy Day event a few weeks ago at the YMCA.
Happy Money
Robert Ludlum was happy.
Roger Thorp donated $50 to the foundation for 50 years of marriage.
Program
Karen McClure introduced our program. Tim McLemore, Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry described the excellent services they provide to give help when needed to get by, and to enable people to become self-sufficient.
Submitted by Madison Casey, scribe
Posted by Rita DuChateau
Dec. 15 meeting photos
Brad's guest was Nolan, a business associate. Welcome to Rotary!
Virgil received his blue badge. Wayne is his sponsor. Scott is membership chair.
Karen introduced our program on Crossroads Ministry.
Tim McLemore, Crossroads Ministry executive director, provided an overview of the organization's compassionate services.
Guy provided a thoughtful invocation.
Madison provided music, introductions and scribe talent, all in one meeting!
Virgil introduced his wife, Carol.
Verlene Thorp is looking forward to her 50th anniversary open house, to which all club members are invited.
Club elects officers for 2017-18
At a special meeting of the club held on December 15, the following slate was unanimously elected for terms of office beginning July 1, 2017:
Club Board Officer (one year term)
President Elect Karol Rinehart
Secretary Rita DuChateau
Treasurer Longley Parker
Sergeant-at-Arms Open
Club Board Director (two year term)
Youth/New Gen/Vocational Susan Fereday
International Services Dave Evans
Fund Development Karen Thompson
Foundation Board Trustee (three year term)
Trustee Jack Boatman
Trustee Debbie Delaney
Cathy Groesbeck joins the board as Club President.
Thor Homme joins the board as Past President and board representative to the Club Foundation Board.
Roger Thorp continues as Director of Community Services.
Scott Thompson continues as Director of Membership.
Karol Rinehart will be replaced as Director of Club Administration Services by action of the club board in June, 2016 to complete the second year of her term.
You’re Invited!!
Please come to Roger and Verlene Thorp’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue next Thursday, December 22, after Rotary between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We’ll be watching for you!!
Rotary Quote of the Week
"The spirit of Rotary is not exclusive; it expands. It is not local, it is universal. It is the wish to understand and be understood, to see virtues rather than faults in others, to find what we have in common rather than what divides us.”
- 1957 Rotary Convention address by Gian Paolo Lang, President
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