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Remembering 9/11
Upcoming Meetings
Photographer Volunteer Needed
Two New Member Application Bios
Coffee Talk
Meeting Notes 9-10-26
Meeting Recording 9-10-26
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Estes Recycles Day Coming Up Soon
 
 

Estes Recycles Day will happen on Saturday, August 8th this year, including the Shred-A-Thon, an important fundraiser for our scholarship program. For the Shred, we are good with Volunteers. Once the flow slows down, people may leave as needed.  Tara would like to encourage a few people to return at noon to help clean up, too. To volunteer, see Tara.
 

John Denver Tribute Concert
With Link to Sponsorship Form Update

 

The John Denver Tribute Concert website has gone “live”. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at the Ruesch Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies. Tickets can now be purchased at the Visitor’s Center and MacDonald’s Book Shop. 
 
The website address is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-denver-tribute-concert-tickets-1988557930300?aff=oddtdtcreator. There will be many opportunities to serve, but the first will be for all of the membership to become a sponsor. Sponsors will receive assigned seating with 4 tickets at the $500 or higher level, 2 tickets at the $250 level and 2 general admission tickets at the $100 level. Please give this important fundraising event your consideration and watch for an email with the accompanying material to be emailed to you soon.
 
The QR code for the event is:
 
                                               
 
The link to the Sponsorship Form is: JDTC Sponsorship Form 2026
 
Update from Tara:
We want to thank those who have already become sponsors for the concert and encourage those that have not to do so😊.  Also, I will be passing around a list of locations for a poster, and will want people to sign up for a (one) location to place a poster.  For example, Chuck took one to put up at the Presbyterian Church, Carl took one to put up near his office, etc.  Annie took one for Ace Hardware.  Pick a place you frequent, and put a poster there.
 

Meeting Notes for July 23, 2026

 

President Guy Van der Werf rang the bell at 12:00.

Chuck Bonza gave the Invocation.

Guy led the Pledge of Allegiance.

We sang “Edelweiss,” accompanied by Madison Casey.

 

Guests of Rotarians

 

Anne Slack introduced Richard Kimble, who frequently attends.

 

Announcements

  • Beth Weisberg announced a Community Service Committee meeting right after this meeting, to consider the request for how much and in what form to help, provide scholarship money for EDDC.
  • Carl Robicheaux requested additional sponsors for the upcoming concert.
  • Scott Robbins announced Coffee Talk, happening on August 1.

Happy Money

  • Richard Kimble is happy that his son Nathan, who's a banker with Union Bank and Trust in Fort Collins, is now the fourth generation of Rotarians in Richard’s family.
  • Scott is happy that his granddaughters were visiting all last week, and they had a delightful time.
  • Carl is happy for Bill, and that Scott was not stranded in a hole for hours.
  • Pete Sinnott is happy that he got to stand in line at Safeway yesterday, next to Richard Kimble, and got to know him a little bit better.

Program

 

Rick Life introduced the speakers Madison Casey and Dennis Gellhaus, who discussed the Club's Foundation and its finances.

 

        

       Dennis presenting                                Madison presenting

 

Guy thanking Dennis and Madison

Adjournment

 

Guy adjourned the meeting with the 5-Way Test, including “Is it fun?”.

 

Dave Evans

 

Meeting Recording July 23, 2026

 

Madison Casey and Dennis Gellhaus discuss the Club's Foundation.

 

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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September 10th, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Grant Delbecq
 
Pledge/Song: G. Van der Werf/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Tom Maher
 
Scribe: Dave Evans
 
Greeter:  Tom Maher
 
Program Intro: Rick Life​​​​
 
Meeting Set-Up: TBA
 
September 17th, Duty Roster
 
Invocation: Madison Casey
 
Pledge/Song: G. Van der Werf/Casey
 
Guest Intro: Dave Boon
 
ScribeDave Evans
 
Greeter:  Dave Boon
 
Program Intro: G. Van der Werf
 
Meeting Set-Up: Lee Lasson
 
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Fund Development Committee Meeting
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JoAnn Batey
September 1
 
Karol Rinehart
September 5
 
Grant Delbecq
September 17
 
Virgil Holtgrewe
September 22
 
Guy Van der Werf
September 25
 
Ron Gordon
September 30
 
Jim Jonell
October 1
 
Isaiah Johnson
October 7
 
Carl Robicheaux
October 15
 
Chris Davis
October 15
 
Dennis Gellhaus
October 20
 
Anniversaries
Lawrence Trifiletti
Anne
September 5
 
Philip Moenning
Tara
September 14
 
Tara Moenning
Philip
September 14
 
Brad Rosenbaum
Jennifer
September 26
 
Jim Jonell
Joanie Jonell
September 30
 
Ben Van Der Werf
Valerie Van der Werf
October 8
 
Tom Maher
Marilyn
October 8
 
Valerie Van der Werf
Ben Van der Werf
October 8
 
Lee Lasson
Sandy
October 15
 
Join Date
Larry Williams
September 21, 2006
20 years
 
Michelle Mann
September 21, 2020
6 years
 
Grant Delbecq
September 26, 2022
4 years
 
Tom Maher
September 29, 1977
49 years
 
Lawrence Trifiletti
October 3, 2022
4 years
 
Brad Rosenbaum
October 6, 2011
15 years
 
Annie Slack
October 10, 2002
24 years
 
Kathy Groesbeck
October 16, 2014
12 years
 
Sue Fereday
October 25, 2012
14 years
 
Jay Harroff
October 29, 1998
28 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Administration Director
 
Community Service Director
 
Fund Development Director
 
International Service Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Big Duck
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Youth Services Director
 
Club Young Leaders Contact
 
Foundation Officers/Directors
 
President

Madison Casey

Vice President

Dave Boon

Secretary

Valerie Van der Werf

Treasurer

Gregg Jurgens

Rotary Club Board Liaison 

Jack Ford

Scholarships

Valerie Van der Werf 

Grants

Dale Bonza

Investments

Madison Casey

Trustee

Bill Solms

 

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