The Estes Park Learning Place, founded in 1998, is an innovative center for learners of all ages, serving the greater Estes Valley community. The Learning Place offers one-to-one tutoring, creates a learning plan based on individual learning styles and needs, and cultivates student learning so that they may reach their highest potential.
Sue Yowell, Executive Director of the Estes Park Learning Place, will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, Jan. 2, at their regular noon meeting. She will discuss how the Learning Place helps students reach their goals and achieve their dreams.
Sue Yowell
Yowell received her Bachelor degree in Anthropology/Archeology from Southern Methodist University, her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Colorado, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver.
For 38 years, she worked in Student Affairs in Higher Education, including 21 years as the Dean of Students and at the Vice President level. She served at numerous colleges and universities, including DePauw University, Emory University, University of Puget Sound, Illinois College, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, University of Detroit Mercy, Brevard College, Dana College, and Western Nebraska Community College.
Her family owns a historic cabin on Twin Sisters, built in 1922 and purchased by her grandparents. Her parents met while college students working in Estes Park 71 years ago.
Posted by Karen Thompson
ROTARY SOCIAL – “WINE AND CHEESE”
You and your spouse or guest (possible future Rotarian?) are invited to a casual social on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The gathering will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. at Scott and Karen Thompson’s home, 714 Sanborn Drive (in Carriage Hills). Please bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage.
President Doug Mann called the festive meeting to order at 12:05. Mike Connolly and Santa served as greeters. Dennis Gellhaus gave an inspiring invocation, and Doug led the Pledge of Allegiance. Karol Rinehart, the coordinator of today’s spectacular luncheon, introduced Santa, who invited us to join him in an interactive recitation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Ably overcoming a false start caused by a pop-up ad, Scott Thompson shared a moving story about a little girl’s Christmas gift to her father. Jay Harroff introduced our many guests, including members' spouses: Jane Harroff, Lois Sumey, Vivian Gordon, Marty Casey, Pat Newsom, Jean Austin, Chris Benight, Phil DuChateau and Leslie Van der Werf. We welcomed our other guests: Lanty McCartney; Guy’s mother-in-law; Karol’s guest, Jim; and Trudy’s guest, Joy.
Announcements
Karen Thompson reminded us that there is no Duck Race meeting in December and that she REALLY needs a Little Duck. Get Quackin’ and volunteer.
She added that all club members can play a role in the largest fundraiser of the year by helping solicit merchant prizes and sponsors. Prizes are a big part of the fun, and sponsors make the major prizes possible. So, waddle up and have some fun!
Karol Rinehart presented gifts to Jon Thomason and his three employees who cook, bake and serve our weekly feasts.
Special Business Meeting
At 12:22 p.m. President Doug Mann convened a special club business meeting for the purpose of electing officers whose terms will being on July 1, 2020.
Pete Sumey, former Club President and member of the Nominating Committee, presented the roster for the third reading.
Secretary – Jennifer Comstock Treasurer – Longley Parker Director of Club Administration – Karol Rinehart Director of Membership – Trudy Collar/Dennis Gellhaus Director of Community Service – Jim Whiteneck Foundation Trustee – Carl Robisheaux Foundation Trustee – Barb Bibler
The positions of President Elect and Sergeant-at-Arms are open.
Pete then asked if there were additional nominees. There were none.
Ron Gordon made a motion to elect the slate of officers and directors as presented.
Jay Harroff seconded.
On voice vote the motion was unanimously and enthusiastically approved.
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Congratulations to our new leaders and thanks for answering the Rotary call.
Program
Madison Casey introduced our program, a selection of Christmas favorites accompanied by singing duo Great Blue (Shirl Lawrence and Steve Kaplan). We sent a short film clip to Jack Overly with our warmest get-well wishes. Karol presented Shirl and Steve with a holiday floral arrangement as a thank you gift.
Final Announcements
Anne Slack asked that we all let Jack focus on getting well, which means don’t call or visit him. Send a card and prayers instead.
Doug Mann thanked Karol for arranging a great event and for making our weekly meetings go smoothly.
Doug encouraged us all to be generous with Happy Money dollars next month, as the collection will help offset our exchange student’s special end-of-year trip with students from the region.
Doug ended the meeting with the reflection that his first six months as president have been a fun ride and that he is excited about all the club will do in 2020.
Adjournment
President Doug adjourned the meeting with the 4 Way Test.
Rita DuChateau, scribe, and photographer.
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