Karen Mosier Nicholson, mental health consultant, will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, January 17. She will be presenting on 911 for 911.
The mission of 911 for 911, a non-profit organization, is to address the mental health needs of first responders across Colorado. The goal is to help first responders to continue to serve their communities and thrive in their personal lives, without suffering from the trauma left behind by their compounded work histories.
Karen Mosier Nicholson
911 for 911 is building services to complement the existing comprehensive peer support programs already provided, which will include a first responder-specific residential treatment facility located in northern Colorado.
Nicholson has been a part of the Weld/Larimer/Boulder Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) since 2004. She is a mental health consultant for the Hostage Negotiations Team of Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and responds to calls in Boulder County through the Longs Peak Crisis Negotiators, as well as in Weld County. In addition, Nicholson has instructed Colorado State University law enforcement and lectured at the annual Ranger Excellence School on identifying and de-escalating psychiatric crisis.
Furthermore, Nicholson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. She has over 20 years of experience as a clinician and in hospital administration.
Will YOUbe at Rotary on Jan. 24?
If you plan to attend the Thursday, Jan. 24meeting, you need to contact Club Administrator Karol Rinehart by 10a.m. Friday, Jan. 18to let her know the following:
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 Jack Boatman
New program!
Double your gift to a local charity
Our club will not be conducting a community grant program during 2019. In recent years the funds available for distribution via the community grant program have been decreasing and the number of worthy applicants have been increasing. In lieu of the community grant program the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation will be implementing a matching charitable donation program to supplement donations to local non-profits from club members.
The maximum matching donation amount for 2019 is $100 per member. The Rotary Club of Estes Park members will be able to apply for matching donations from the Foundation between January 1 and March 31, 2019. The Foundation will be providing matching donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations serving Estes Valley residents and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State. The Foundation has designated approximately $6,000 for the matching charitable donation program for 2019.
The application form which provides detailed instructions is available on the club website and will be available at the weekly club meetings.
If you have any questions, please contact or email Jack Boatman (email: jack.boatman7@gmail.com / Telephone: 832-623-5647) - Grants Manager
Posted by Dale Bonza
Jan 10 meeting highlights
President David Evans welcomed members and guests and thanked everyone for coming. Doug Mann gave the invocation, reminding Rotarians that each January brings a new slate on which to record our friendships and successes. Dave Evans directed us in singing "God Bless America", accompanied by Madison Casey, then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Guest Introductions
Bill Smith introduced our now-familiar visiting Rotarian David Boon from Fort Collins, who will have dual membership in that club and in ours.
We were delighted to have several visitors:
Bob Brunson introduced Milt Garrett, who used to be a member of our club;
David Tavel was pleased to bring his wife, Marcia;
Phil Moenning introduced Dr. John Cooper, previously a long-time member and officer of our club, and his wife Dona;
Marsha Yellick brought her neighbor and Premier Credit Union Manager Barb Bibler for a second visit;
Pete Sinnot was happy to have Stephanie with him today.
Joke: Scott Thompson told a medical joke, fitting to the theme of today’s meeting and to our altitude.
Announcements
Dave Evans is taking on direction of the Community Café volunteer night on Friday, Feb. 1, from 4 – 6:30 pm at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. A few volunteers are still needed.
Roger Thorp is undergoing a new round of chemotherapy.
Sue Fereday has some tickets from the Fine Arts Guild. One ticket is free, and members are encouraged to bring a paying friend or spouse to a performing arts program on Jan. 25. See Sue for tickets or Madison Casey for more information.
Happy Money
Karen Thompson is happy to see John and Dona Cooper and David and Marcia Tavel here today;
Madison Casey is happy to see Dave and Marcia and Milt;
Bob Brunson is happy to be back at the meeting after an illness;
Jack Boatman is glad that the Rotary Foundation has a matching charitable donation program this year – information on how to donate is available today;
Kevin is thrilled to have three new physicians in our community;
Jack is glad to see Milt;
Madison is happy to see Dr. Lee here today – he treats Madison and Marty;
Cathy is thrilled to announce that Delaware North Corporation will once again sponsor the Duck Race in all the ways they did last year, including the trip prize, the use of a room for Duck Central, sponsoring distribution night, etc.;
Bill Smith is proud that this is his 32nd year as a member of this Rotary club;
Milt Garrett is happy to reconnect with friends – he reminds us of how lucky we are to live in this beautiful location.
Program A comprehensive look at new health initiatives in town was given by the Rural Physicians Group and Estes Park Health representatives. Rural Physicians Group representative Cameron Byers, P.A., explained the role of their group at the hospital. He introduced Dr. Ken Epstein, Chief Hospitalist, who described the role and duties of physicians who treat patients while they are in the hospital and how care is coordinated with primary care doctors, specialists and large hospitals down the hill. New vocabulary was introduced: “hospitalist” and “surgicalist” specialties and their use in our town, enhanced by block scheduling and continuity of care.
Lisa Taylor, Director of Marketing of Estes Park Health introduced three physicians who are relatively new to Estes Park:
Dr. Joseph Lee, Internal Medicine
Dr. Juli Schneider, Internal Medicine
Dr. Patricia Aldridge, Pediatric Intensivist
We welcomed these new medical practitioners and wish them well in our community.
The meeting was adjourned with the 4-Way Test.
Submitted by Dale Bonza, scribe and Rita DuChateau, photographer
Rotary Quote of the Week
"Leadership is not just for the person at the top. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes and are at every level of an organization. They don’t wait to be asked for help. They see the challenges of the organization and step forward to help those who are elected to leadership positions. Leaders know that the success of the organization depends on the contributions of many."
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