Veterans Village – Paul Melroy of Veterans Community ProjectThe Veterans Community Project is dedicated to case management and connecting veterans to the community. Its goal is to end veteran homelessness everywhere and help every veteran in need. It is privately funded which allows for assistance to a broader range of people.
Coming to 451 S Anderson Street in Longmont is a veteran community with 26 tiny homes and a community center. Of those homes, 21 will be for single veterans and 5 of them will be a bit larger and set up for families. These homes are designed with veterans’ needs in mind, giving them a sense of security and serenity, and are fully furnished. Most of the labor will be completed by volunteers as they partner with Habitat for Humanity.
There’s no doubt that Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of schools, is proud of his 33,000 students. This is Don’s 21st year in the St. Vrain Valley School District and his 37th year in public education. Don stepped into this position when the district was in need of much repair and attention and now the successes of this district are many. St. Vrain is among Colorado’s top districts, now 7th largest school district and one of only 16 districts nationwide to win a 2012 Race to the Top grant-a $16.6 million windfall to fund programming in science, technology, engineering and math. St. Vrain has some the highest competitive graduation requirements (24 credits to graduate with three years of math) and a drop out rate of 0.%. Dr. Haddad reported he has over a thousand more students than last year, (current total=33K), with a build out plan of 80 thousand students. Academic programs are available for Pre-K (and FT kindergarten) through 14 (focused college programs). 
There's Exciting news about our October Polio Fundraiser! Dan Gust announced our club challenge; "If our club raises $5,000, a generous club Rotarian will donate $10,000." Is that mind blowing or what? 
Andy McClure calls his sports announcing a hobby, but its something he does about 300 times a year. Having an education in both broadcasting and ministry, he has worked this "hobby job" in Colorado for two decades. Andy has a long resume of public address announcing work. The opportunity to be a sports announcer for the Tokyo Olympics kind of fell together naturally and he was thrilled to learn he would be working with women's volleyball. The pandemic made the 2020 Olympics rather surreal- No fans or family members were allowed to attend and of course McClure had to undergo quarantine. He could only go to the venue and his hotel, as well as get takeout or convenience store food. Security was also very rigorous. In spite of the challenges, the work was amazing and the experience, "unbelievable". 
Service Above Self
Longmont, CO 80501
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