Rotary Weekly Luncheon Place: American Legion Time: Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:00
Cost: $15 Parking: American Legion and the church only.
Jackie Williamson
Our Speaker this week is Jackie Williamson who began her career in 2002 with the Town of Estes Park in the Planning Division of Community Development. She became Deputy Clerk in October 2004 and, following Vickie O’Connor’s retirement, became Town Clerk on August 5, 2005, making her the 7th Town Clerk in Estes Park’s history. In May 2011 she became the Director of Administrative Services, acting as both the Human Resources Director and Town Clerk. Since becoming Town Clerk, Jackie has run 14 elections for the Town of Estes Park; throughout her career she has worked with 5 Town Administrators, 4 Mayors, 2 Judges, and 2 Attorneys.
Update by President Jim Whiteneck
Welcome to the new year of 2022! We have an exciting and challenging year in store. Wishing you and your families the very BEST!
December 16, 2021 Meeting Notes
President Jim Whiteneck rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation was given by Michelle Mann. President Jim Whiteneck led the Pledge.
Visiting Rotarian:
Pat Vorreiter with husband John.
Guests of Rotarians:
Dennis Gellhaus brought wife Robbie
Ron Gordon brought wife Vivian
Rick Taylor brought wife Janet
Gordon Ulrichson brought wife Lisa
Ben Van der Werf brought wife Valerie
Guy Van der Werf brought wife Leslie
President Jim brought wife Carol.
Announcements:
President Jim introduced our hosts at the American Legion and thanked them for their good work. Jim also suggested tips as a way of showing our appreciation.
The district has requested Rotarian signatures in support of a program to provide Rotary license plates.
The Foundation Board will meet at the conclusion of the club meeting. (Canceled)
Happy Money:
I was not able to make out any of the Happy Money announcements.
Santa Claus: Gordon Ulrickson, our resident Santa, led the group in the Christmas Story, and a sing-along.
Santa Claus & Rotarians Jim Whiteneck & Santa
Dennis Gellhaus introduced the entertainment featuring guitarist and singer, Skip Neilson.
Skip Nielson
President Jim closed the club meeting with the 4 way test.
Pete Sumey, scribe
Member News
Wayne Newsom:
I am recovering well from my Christmas present on Dec. 14th, a brand new knee. I am at my daughter's home in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. I wish y’all a very Happy New Year.
Ben Van der Werf:
Alexander George Van der Werf joined us on December 19, 2021.
He came in at 20 inches long and weighing 6 pounds, 14.5 ounces.
Both Valerie and myself are so happy to meet him and have been enjoying getting to spend time with him these past couple of weeks.
Alexander George Van der Werf
Temporary Sergeant-At-Arms Needed!
Announcement:
Due to travels by Mel Ruppel, Sergeant at Arms, a volunteer or volunteers are needed to set up and put away the banners, bell/gavel, and badges for Rotary meetings on January 13 and 27 as well as February 3, 10, and 17th.
If interested, contact Mel Rueppel at303-350-0633or email at melandgray@gmail.com.
Duck Race Committee Meeting
Announcement:
Duck Race Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, at 5:00 p.m. on Scott’s Zoom.
Meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 7985707369.
Please try to attend if at all possible. We have a lot to report – so far, so good – but all input is welcome and important.
Scholarship Fundraising Dinner Pictures
Bigger Pictures so you can see the fun we had!
Karol Rinehart, Tara & Phil Mark, Linda, David Lee, Karen McClure
Moenning Dave Evens
Dennis & Robbie Gellhaus Tony Wessendorff, Gail Corrigan
Guy & Leslie Van der WerfGordon Slack, Jerry & Jackie Flood
Rotarians enjoying themselves Bill & Mary Ann Solms & Friends
Madison introducing the Estes Valley Chamber Singers
EVICS Bilingual Project
Jack Boatman, Beth Weisberg & EVICS team
Announcement:
This pilot program has been created by EVICS in coordination with Estes Park Elementary School, Estes Valley Library, and Macdonald Book Shop.
Last month our Rotary club approved a grant of $3,000 from Projects funds to help launch a bilingual reading and activity parent/child program in Estes Park.
(In addition to the $3,000 from Projects funds, 3 of our members gave individual donations, and Jack Boatman obtained some Rotary matching and District grant money.)
On December 20, 2021, Jack and Beth delivered a total of $3,600 to Executive Director Laurie Dale Marshall, Family Development Coordinator Rut Miller, and other EVICS staff.
The EVICS staff expressed deep appreciation to our club – without these funds, they would not have been able to launch the program in January.
The project will launch in January 2022, right after school resumes from Christmas break, and will run through May 2022.
Laurie and Rut will be speaking to our club in mid-March, to report on how things are going and bring pictures and show us some of the books and kits they have developed. We are excited to have been able to help launch this project!
Give to our Foundation while you shop!
Do you find that you are placing Amazon orders more frequently these days? Don't forget to help your Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation with every order. As a recipient of funds in the smile.amazon.com, our foundation will receive a portion of the sale. 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. Click on Estes Park Rotary Foundation.
Create a bookmark so every time you shop Amazon, you will participating in the smile.amazon.com program.
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