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Club Rotarian Dick Lyons provided an update on the upcoming Open World delegation, which Longmont Rotary will host for a week, focusing on the critical topic of Water Management.
The Open World program is a ten-day professional exchange that fosters authentic communication and immersive cultural experiences. It begins in Washington, D.C., where delegates learn about American federalism, culture, and leadership. This year’s delegation coming to Longmont hails from Central Asia, including representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and one facilitator. These five nations share a history tied to one of the world's most infamous environmental disasters—the Aral Sea's shrinkage by 90%. The consequences of poor water management during Soviet times have had lasting impacts across Central Asia. The delegation’s study of water management with Longmont Rotary aims to contribute to renewed efforts to address this water crisis.
This will be Longmont Rotary’s 19th time hosting an Open World delegation. During their stay, the group will connect with numerous local water management organizations, attend our Rotary meeting on Tuesday, and have some fun visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and the Denver area. Delegates will stay with Longmont Rotary host families for the week, ensuring a welcoming and immersive experience. The delegation will depart on Saturday, November 9th, marking the end of another meaningful exchange. Itinerary for the week
Longmont Rotary's annual Winter Warmth Coat Drive will start on September 22nd. The club is partnering with the OUR Center, gathering gently used or new winter warmth items from collection sites throughout Longmont. After the six-week collection drive, the coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets will arrive at the OUR Center for a coordinated Distribution Event in early November. 
Matt Eldred, Executive Director of the TLC Learning Center, spoke to Rotarians about their next new vision, the construction of a new building. TLC Learning Center, formally known as Tiny Tim, has outgrown their current location of 20 years. Their commitment to a combined early childhood education center and pediatric therapy clinic necessitates the expansion of their space. The dream of a nineteen-classroom building serving 200 children with or without special needs, a commercial kitchen, and multiple playgrounds is in sight, currently raising $13 million of their $17 million fundraising campaign goal. To learn more about TLC Learning Center and how you can help, go to their website. 
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