Oscar Garcia, Chairman and CEO of Interflight Global Corporation, a leading consultancy in air and space transportation, spoke to Longmont Rotary about the future of aviation and high-speed travel.  Oscar highlighted that today's commercial planes can circumnavigate the globe in about four days due to current speed regulations. However, he added that there are aircraft capable of making the journey in just two to three days. He also mentioned upcoming commercial space vehicles that aim to become the first single-stage-to-orbit craft, operating in Low Earth orbit. Oscar's enthusiasm for these technological advancements was clear, and he humorously concluded his talk by suggesting that we all add "faster speed, please" to our next airline survey.

Medicine Horse staff member, Anna Wells, Development Director, and Dana Schultz, Clinical Liaison (on the right), shared how they harness the healing power of horses to transform lives for the clients they serve.  This non-profit provides equine therapy to underserved youth, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, service members, those recovering from substance use, cancer patients, and trauma survivors. Founded in 2000, Medicine Horse is a non-profit offering equine-facilitated psychotherapy and learning sessions, free or by donation. To learn more about this local non-profit visit their website.  Don't miss their upcoming Gala at the Ranch on September 7th.

Sue Connelly, Longmont Rotarian and Daughter of the American Republic (DAR) gave a presentation on the history of the DAR and some of the activities of her local chapter.   The DAR is a nonpolitical volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education. DAR members come from a variety of backgrounds and interests. Still, all share a common bond of having an ancestor who helped contribute to securing the independence of the United States of America. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join.  The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded on October 11, 1890, and today has over 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the world.   

Sue referenced some of the projects her local chapter is engaged in, including; Veterans Stand Down, Veteran's Day Parade, American History Essay contest, Strawberry Festival, and Memorial Day festivities.  Sue mentioned that the DAR can help you ascertain your patriot lineage.  She also mentioned that the DAR can help you trace your patriot lineage and noted that a similar organization exists for men, the Sons of the American Revolution.

 

Watch this video to learn more about the DAR.