We will meet at Nicky'sSteakhouse,NOT the Ridgeline on Thursday, June 6.
On June 13, we are back at The Ridgeline Hotel. Make your June 13 lunch reservationby 10 a.m. Friday, June 7 with Karol Rinehart. She needs to know if:
You plan to attend and have lunch.
You plan to attend and have beverage service only.
You will be bringing a guest(s).
kj.rinehart@centurylink.net
Posted by Guy Van der Werf
This week's program:
What's new in your park and rec district?
The Estes Valley Community Center opened February, 2018, and has become an integral part of the recreation, fitness and wellness opportunities in Estes Park.
Tom Carosello and Dawn Wilson will be speaking to our club on Thursday, June 6, at the regular noon meeting. Please note the change in venue to Nicky’s Restaurant. Carosello and Wilson will provide an update on the Community Center as well as the new disc golf course at the Lake Estes 9-hole Golf Course, Stanley Park updates, and various other improvements throughout the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District.
Carosello was named the executive director for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District in 2015, after having served in a similar capacity for the Town of Pagosa Springs for nine years. Prior to that, he was a journalist and grant writer who covered local sports, environmental, and government issues in Ohio, Arizona and Colorado. He has a B.A. in Sports Journalism and Public Relations from the Ohio State University.
Wilson is the marketing and communications manager for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District since 2016. She leads the promotional efforts for all of the District’s businesses, including the golf courses, rec center, marina, campgrounds, recreation, and general District activities and events.
In Memoriam: Joel Edward Harroff
Joel Edward Harroff, son of Jane and Jay Harroff died of cancer on May 19, 2019. Joel has two children, Jordon Harroff, 21 and Jacob, 18. He has two sisters, Jill, 54 and Daffney, 17. Joel was a real Texas Bubba, loving hunting, fishing and cooking, and BBQs. He was compatible in any situation, sharing great stories of his various experiences. Joel owned a residential window and glazing company in Dallas for over 20 years. He is greatly missed by all of us.
Our sincere condolences go out to Jay, Jane and Daffney. More information will be available at Thursday's meeting.
Joel Harroff
Posted by Dana Fritz
May 23 meeting notes
President Dave called the meeting to order at noon by ringing the recently repaired bell. While repairing the bell, Thor found the inscription date 1930.
Dave announced the death of Jay and Jane Harroff’s son, Joel. The services are pending. And, the death of Mary Rosener, wife of Neil and mother of Susie Blackhurst. Her service will be on June 1, 2 p.m., at the Longmont Congregational Church. Virgil Holtgrewe gave the invocation by reading the poem "In Flanders Fields," followed by the Pledge. Wayne Newsom introduced guest Rotarian, Bill Kehl, from Greeley. Pete Sumey introduced his wife, Lois, and son, Craig, visiting for the Sumey’s 55th anniversary. Scott told a joke with no groans from the audience.
Announcements
Anne Slack announced for Maggie Daubin that the rodeo hospitality tent needs volunteers.
John Thomason introduced his staff.
Virgil Holtgrewe presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Dave Evans.
Tara Moenning announced that eight of our 11 scholarship recipients were in attendance.
Meet the scholars
Each graciously thanked the club and shared their college plans.
Fourth Thursday Meetings
The meeting then broke into committee meetings.
Dana Fritz, scribe and Rita DuChateau, photographer
It's time to celebrate leadership
Presidents' Night set for June 21
Friday, June 21
The Ridgeline Hotel
Social time: 5:30 - 6
Dinner: 6 - 6:45
Awards Program: 6:45 - 7:30.
$25 per person
Menu
Beef tenderloin tips/w gravy
Chicken fettuccine Alfredo
Roasted corn
Seasoned green beans
Garden salad
Dinner rolls
Variety of cream pie for dessert
To sign up, see Karol Rinehart at a club meeting or contact her by email.
kj.rinehart@centurylink.net
Sign up to sponsor the golf tournament!
As rising river levels, darting hummingbirds and greening golf courses signal spring’s arrival in Estes Park, it’s time to mark your calendar for the Rotary Golf Tournament for Scholarships, set for Saturday, June 29.
The 23rdannual event will raise funds for our Foundation Scholarship Fund. Annually, our club raises $24,000 for three, four-year academic scholarships for graduating Estes Park high school students. We recently awarded a total of $34,630 in academic and memorial scholarships to 11 members of the class of 2019.
The tournament will be held at the 18-hole Estes Park Golf Course, where the majestic mountain views are often known to distract golfers, Chairman Peter Sinnott said. The fun will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.
“We have set our sights on raising more in sponsorships than we did last year, and our committee members are making those contacts now,” Sinnott said. “All sponsor donations are tax deductible and go toward local scholarships.”
Many sponsors have been recruited, but more are needed, Sinnott said. Levels include:
Named Scholarship Sponsor ($2,500 and above),
Diamond Sponsor ($2,000),
Gold Sponsor ($1,000),
Beverage Cart Sponsor ($750)
Silver Sponsor ($500),
Bronze Sponsor ($250),
Tee/Green Sponsor ($110), and
Junior Golfer Sponsor ($75).
Names of sponsors pledging $110 or more are displayed at the tournament and included in publicity prior to the event. In addition, sponsors who commit to $250 or more receive between one and eight complimentary player registrations, according to sponsorship level.
“We recognize our major sponsors on our tournament posters, banners and signs on the tees and greens at the event, and in newspaper articles. Our sponsors make the event possible, and we truly appreciate their contributions,” Sinnott said.
For information on how to sign on as a sponsor, please call Jay Harroff (970-227-3856) or Ron Gordon (970-586-0370) or download forms from our club website.
Your help needed at Estes Recycles Day
Tara Moenning invites all club members to volunteer at Estes Recycles Day: a community recycling activity.
- Noon
Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
Our club is partnering with theLeague of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee, along with Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies and Bestway Painting. Support it by bringing items and helping on June 8.
Amazing Amazon Opportunity -
Give to your Foundation while you shop!
The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation has been registered as a recipient of funds in the smile.amazon.com. Each order you place will send a portion of the sale to our Foundation. As of February 2019, the AmazonSmile program has donated $124.7 million to charities. Now all you need to do its sign up to get the funds flowing. And SHOP!
Choose the charitable organization by typing in Estes Park Rotary Foundation. Our club and the Longs Peak club will come up in the search. Please click on Estes Park Rotary Foundation.
Create a bookmark so every time you shop Amazon, you will participating in the smile.amazon.com program.
Go shopping!!
Remember to do this each time you shop Amazon.
"This is a great way to give to the Foundation without any cost to the member," said Gregg Jurgens, Foundation Treasurer.
Rotary Quote of the Week
"Because of our networks, which span the globe; our community presence, which allows us to see what's most needed; and our expertise, which encompasses countless skills and professions, we're able to serve in a manner that has no equal. And we're able to Be the Inspiration as we help those who need us most. "
-Barry Rassin, 2018-19 Rotary International President
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