Come and Hear Madison Casey Discuss Everything about Our Club’s Foundation—Annual Update to the Club
Madison Casey
Madison joined the Rotary Club of Estes Park in 2006, and soon thereafter became a part of our club’s Foundation, serving as Trustee, President and Investments Chair.
The foundation brought the investment management of the endowment in house in 2009.He was on the committee with Chair Marsha Yelick, who wrote our new investment management policy.
Madison is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and passed the CPA Exam, though did not practice to be certified.He worked for 12 years as a stock analyst and client liaison in New York for Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. (now JP Morgan) and since merged Cyrus J. Lawrence Inc.
Our program on July 23rd will be held in person, but a Zoom link will be provided.
As a courtesy to our members, please silence your cell phones during the meeting.
Thank You!
July 23rd's Luncheon Menu
RSVP needed for Rotary lunch
RSVP DEADLINE, TUESDAY, July 21st BEFORE 12 NOON. RSVP to Karol:kj.rinehart@aol.com
Rotary Lunch Menu for Thursday, July 23rd:
Philly sandwiches, onion rings, salad, dessert
RSVP to Karol: kj.rinehart@aol.com before 12 noon, Tuesday.
Included In This Spoke Edition
Howell Wright Discusses The Interesting History of the Rooftop Rodeo Coffee Talk 2026 Matching Charitable Donation Program Noon Rotarians At Work International Svce Comm Mtg Reminder, Results Officer and Director Nominees 2027-2028 Meeting Notes 9-24-26 Meeting Recording 9-24-26 From the Chaplain
REMINDER: Ukraine Common Man Presentation THIS Wednesday July 22
Steve Rand from the Portsmouth NH Rotary Club (co-founder of Common Man for Ukraine - https://commonmanforukraine.org ) will be speaking this Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Facilitated by the International Service Committee and open to the community, the work for children and mothers who have lost their fathers/husbands and the humanitarian convoys will be presented. Because of Steve's personal trips with their humanitarian convoys, a lot of insight into the real circumstances at the front lines can also be heard.
Feel free to bring members from the community with an interest in how to help under the circumstances in Ukraine.
The presentation starts at 4:00 pm at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave.
Chuck and Dale Bonza
Co chairs-International Service Committee
Community Service Committee Meeting
The Community Service Committee will meet on Thursday, July 23, immediately after the regular noon Rotary meeting, at the American Legion. We will be discussing and voting on a potential Project funds award to provide scholarships for people who need dementia day services from EDDC but cannot afford to pay the fees. Please try to attend this meeting if you are on the Community Service Committee – – all views and votes are needed.
Meeting Notes for July 16, 2026
President Guy Van der Werf rang the bell at 12:00.
Suzy Blackhurst gave the Invocation.
Guy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
We sang “In the Good Old Summertime,” accompanied by Madison Casey.
Guests of Rotarians
David Batey, Mike Wold, Fred Thibodeau (who is planning on joining the club), Dennis and Barb Jones, Tom and Joy Bryant, Bill and Karen Good, Bella Heim, Ernie Petrocine, and Mark Ulfers.
Announcements:
Valerie Van der Werf read a thank you note from one of the scholarship recipients.
Carl Robicheaux asked for a couple more volunteers for the John Denver concert on Aug. 22. He is also hoping for more sponsors.
Chuck Bonza announced that the funds from the Friendship Card went for shoes for children from Ukraine who lost their parents. There will be a presentation next week by “Common Man for Ukraine” at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 4:00.
Beth Weisberg said that the Community Service Committee will meet next Thursday and vote on possible scholarship money for the Estes Dementia Day Center.
Dave Boon introduced Bella Heim, who was a junior counselor for RYLA. Bella did an excellent job!
Jo Ann Batey testified that RYLA is a terrific program, and is hoping we can have a student from Estes next time around.
Lawrence Trifiletti announced that the Glen Haven Fire Department is having their annual pancake breakfast this Saturday. There will also be a silent auction. Please consider supporting them.
Happy Money:
Carl Robicheaux is happy to be back and that Bill Solms can see him….and also for a great visit with his grandchildren.
Suzy Blackhurst is happy that Ernie Petrocine is here and she hopes he will rejoin Rotary.
Bill Solms contributed in honor of his 78th birthday, and also put in a dollar because Carl is back.
Tom Maher is happy to see Ernie Petrocine and the Goods. He is off to Europe soon for a cruise.
Guy Van der Werf is enjoying the World Cup games.
Program
Rick Life introduced the speaker, Lee Lasson, of Front Desk, Inc. Lee presented a terrific session on computer security. He encourages everyone to check out the notes at FrontDesk.com.
Do you know a Club Member who needs assistance? Maybe a ride to meetings, or just a phone call to keep in touch? Please contact Bill Smith 970-420-1033 or billsmithbronx1956@gmail.com.
