Thursday, June 7, our meeting will be held in Salon C at The Ridgeline Hotel, instead of the Trail Ridge Room. Look for the signs to point the way as you enter the hotel's Conference doors.
There will be no meeting on Thursday, June 14. President's Night will be Thursday, June 21. Karol Rinehart, club administrator, will provide details regarding signup.
Posted by Guy Van der Werf
Flood recovery -past and future
EP Watershed Coalition Coordinator
to present this week's program
Lindsay McFarland, Coordinator for the Estes Park Watershed Coalition, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, June 7, at their regular noon meeting. The Coalition was recently recognized for the 2018 Larimer County Environmental Stewardship Award. McFarland will be discussing the Coalition’s efforts in flood recovery as well as the future of the Estes Valley Watershed.
Lindsay McFarland
McFarland is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in Environmental Science-Geoscience. During her time at the University, Iowa had its own catastrophic flood. This flood defined McFarland’s career path as she soon started working in Urban Stormwater Management and flood mitigation.
Having grown up visiting her grandparents in Estes Park, Lindsay felt the pain and struggles as Estes Park flooded in 2013. After her graduation, she spent a year in Iowa as a Watershed Coordinator in Scott County before moving to Estes Park to assist with our flood recovery.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 35,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century. Rotary clubs around the world initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, disease, clean water, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park has moved to its new location, meeting Thursdays at The Ridgeline Hotel in Estes Park, located at 101 South Saint Vrain Avenue. Visitors interested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program begins at 12:30 p.m.
It's that time of your Rotary Year!
Time to pay your dues, which help keep our club operating, as well as contribute to the work of Rotary International and District 5440. You should have received a dues invoice and a committee sign up form. Please return both as soon as you can. Mail your check/s to Rotary Club of Estes Park, P.O. Box 1365, Estes Park, CO 80517 or pay at a club meeting (June 7, June 21 and June 28 are our only June meetings.)
We will be assessed our RI and District 5440 dues based on membership at of June 30. Every member should plan to respond prior to the end of June.
Plaque dedication ceremony speaker presents flag to Bob Brunson
On May 28, 2018, Memorial Day, Navy Information Operations Command from Buckley Air Force Base, led by Commander Kendra Ryan of Estes Park, demonstrated and explained the proper folding of the American Flag at a ceremony dedicating a plaque of donors to the Estes Valley Veterans Monument. When folded, it was presented to emcee Brigadier General Dan Scace, who in turn presented it to WWII Pilot, Bob Brunson. (Article, photos submitted by Bill Smith)
May 24, 2018 Meeting Highlights
President Kathy Groesbeck rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was presented by Kathy Groesbeck. Dave Evans led the song and Pledge of Allegiance. Guest Introductions by Lee Lasson. Visiting Rotarians: Scott Applegate from Sunrise Rotary, Sojourner David Van Wert. Richard Kimple is moving from Ellenwood, KS to Fort Collins. Guests of Rotarians: Duck Race Sponsors.
Announcements
A picture of the Duck Race Banner at Ridgeline Duck Central was presented to Lucky Duck.
Jay Harroff announced that Bruce Carmichael had been Chair of the Golf Tournament since 2012. $14,500 was raised for scholarships last year. Golf Tournament sponsors are needed for this year.
Roger Thorp is recruiting workers to repaint the Rotary shelter at Lake Estes. A date will be available shortly.
Ward Nelson announced that sound and video equipment would be available for future meetings.
Rotary property has been moved from the storage room at Rodeway Inn to the storage locker and temporary storage at Ridgeline.
The check-in table will be moved inside the meeting room for future meetings.
A RSVP system is being instituted for our noon lunches at Ridgeline. During a meeting, members will sign up and pay for lunch for self and any guests attending the next meeting.The meal charge is $15. A member who shows up to eat with no RSVP will be charged $20.Please RSVP to Karol Rinehart for your lunch for the June 7 meeting.
Happy Money
Pete and Lois Sumey celebrated their 54thwedding anniversary on May 23rd.
Madison Casey is pleased that all of the Duck Squat gear is in the storage unit instead of his garage.
Rick and Janet Taylor’s daughter and two grandchildren are here for the summer. She is working at Cheley Camp.
Kathy and Alan Groesbeck’s 7thgrandchild, a girl, was born earlier this week.
Program
Big Duck Brad Rosenbaum led a program of celebration for the results of the recent Duck Race while recognizing committee members and sponsors in attendance.
6,699 duck sponsorships were sold resulting in a return of $127,281.68 to the participating charities. There were 11 major prizes awarded along with over 300 other prizes for lucky winners.
During the first race in 1989, 751 duck sponsorships were sold. Our Rotary club took over running the race with club volunteers in 1994, Bob Hamblin was the first Big Duck.
31 club members and volunteers were recognized for making significant contributions to the organization and execution of the 2018 Duck Race. President Kathy Groesbeck received the 2018 Distinguished Duck Award given annually to the volunteer making a major contribution to the success of the race.
Major sponsors attending lunch were recognized:Aspen Eye Center – Dr Longley Parker; Bank of Colorado – Kristina Kraft; Bank of Estes Park – Scott Applegate; Coldwell Banker – Wayne Newsom; Design Center of Estes Park – Brad Rosenbaum; Estes Park Medical Center – Lisa; Front Desk, Inc. – Lee Lasson; Hobert Office Services – Marsha Hobert; Local Herd Studios – Tim Buck; Quality Inn – Gregg Jurgens; Ridgeline Hotel – Wendy & Todd; Thompson Enterprises – Scott Thompson.
Adjournment
President Kathy adjourned the meeting with the 4 Way Test.
Submitted by Pete Sumey, scribe and Rita DuChateau, photographer
Scholarship winner says thanks
Sadie Vik, who earned the $1,000 Hagemeister Education Scholarship from our club, stopped by our last meeting to thank us for her scholarship. She was on a field trip May 17 and could not attend our meeting. Sadie will pursue a career in special education.
We have Moved!
Beginning Thursday, May 24, our club began meeting at The Ridgeline Hotel. Mark your calendar, write yourself a note, tell your Rotary friends about our new meeting place. Help us get the word out to club members who may not read The Spoke every week or attend weekly meetings.
Details:
101 South St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park.
The Trail Ridge Room,except June 7, when we meet in Salon C. Look for the signs!
Luncheon cost: $15.
Golf Tournament tees off June 30
It’s time to sign up to play in the Rotary Club of Estes Park Memorial Tournament for Scholarships, set for Saturday, June 30, 2018. Not a golfer? Consider being a sponsor. The 22nd annual event will raise funds for our scholarship fund. Annually, the club raises $24,000 for three, four-year academic scholarships for graduating Estes Park high school students.
Sponsor levels include: Diamond ($2,000), Gold Sponsor ($1,000), Silver Sponsor ($500), Bronze Sponsor ($250), Tee/Green Sponsor ($110), and Junior Golfer Sponsor ($75). Sponsors who pledge $110 or more are recognized at the event and in publicity prior to the event. Some sponsorships include free tournament registration. Sponsors are recognized on tournament posters, banners and signs on the tees and greens at the event, and in newspaper articles. For information, please call Jay Harroff (970-586-5458) or Ron Gordon (970-586-0370) or download forms to become a sponsor or register for the tournament at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/5241/SitePage/golf-tournament-1/welcome.
Shred-a-Thon Rescheduled
So, you saved your papers to be shredded on April 21, and then the snow canceled your fun? Tara to the rescue! She's rescheduled the Shred-a-Thon for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 23 at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue.
The event will be for paper only. Tara needs 10-12 volunteers.
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