CCA ScholarshipAFRC was proud to present two scholarships to the Community College of Aurora Foundation this week. The first was the result of our penguin parade fundraiser to benefit paralegal students. The second was in memory of Rotarian Karl Van Etten for the benefit of business students. Thank you all for your support of AFRC over the years. Because of you, we get to make these impacts in our community.
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Little Free LibraryOur rotarians have cleaned out their libraries and the Little Free Library at General's Park in well stocked. Stop by and have a read :)
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Rotary Day of Service with Aurora Fire RescueAFRC had a great time with Aurora Fire Rescue for the Rotary day of service.
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Penguin ParadeAFRC had a "penguin parade" today. Our penguins, Margaret Ann and Jeff, were aiming to raise funds for scholarships at the Community College of Aurora. We raised almost $1000 (half donated by members and half matched by the club), so our penguins had to parade around the room :) Thanks for a fun evening MA & Jeff!
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RYLA Students Report Out Our RYLA and young RYLA students came back to visit AFRC this week to share their experiences. They told stories of goofy challenges and meeting other kids from different walks of life. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by clubs. This year's students mentioned feeling heard and seen while gaining leadership skills with the worst part of the adventure being saying Goodbye. RYLA participation is sponsored the club and offered to high school sophomore, junior, or seniors. Young RYLA is open to current 7th graders. If you know of any kiddos interested in next year's camps, please reach out to AFRC! More information can be found at https://rockymountainryla.org/
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A Visit from District 5450 GovernorAFRC was lucky to have a visit from DG Jim Johnston as well as the Assistant DG and Foundation Chair. Member Anni Ansary put together quite the spread and Mair created programs. Maryrose Bisagna Smith received Paul Harris plus two. AFRC is proud to have all members in the Paul Harris Society. Last but never least, Ruthe Gleason and Trig stopped by! We've missed their visits and had to recreate a photo from the last time she saw our littlest future rotarian :)
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Thank you for your Support on Peach Day!This year's peach day was a great success. This one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and we really appreciate everyone's support!     |
Join us August 31stPlease join us on August 31st as members from the Highlands Ranch club speak about their initiative, Colorado Rotary Endowed Fellowship for Pediatric Mental Health.
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Upcoming SpeakersWe have several exciting speakers at our next few meetings. Visitors and potential new members are always welcome! Please join us if you're interested in being involved in the Aurora Fitzsimons neighborhood or simply networking. Meetings begin at 5PM. July 6-Social at the Modern Market in our regular meeting spot, the Hyatt House Denver/Aurora 12230 E Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80011 July 13- Club will go dark in anticipation of our annual celebration on July 15 July 20 - We will celebrate the partnership of Rotary International and Peace Corps Nepal with a retrospective of member David Addor's service in Nepal 47 years ago, including photos of his time there. July 27 - Jennifer Earp, Colorado Chapter Director of Honor and Remember, an organization dedicated to publicly honor and remember every American fallen service member and the sacrifice of their family. More information can be found at http://www.honorandremember.org/ August 3 - Chance Horiuchi, Executive Director, Havana Business Improvement District. On Havana Street runs 4.3 miles along Arapahoe County, in the Denver/Aurora border in Colorado. This global district offers experiences in the arts, shopping, dining, living & MORE. |
Hope's PromiseOn Friday, members of AFRC assisted Hope's Promise with an update to their Lending Closet. Hope's Promise assists families supporting foster care in Douglas County. The Lending Closet allows families to come and select clothing for any children within their care. AFRC heard the closet needed some new shelving to make the small space more functional and facilitate easier shopping. New wire shelves were purchased by the club and assembled by members Tim Wilkerson, Mike Ely, and Mair Churchill.
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5450 ConferenceDuring the annual conference for District 5450 our club was recognized with a Bronze award for continued support of Shelter Box. More importantly, our very own David Addor was recognized for his championship of Shelterbox. David has many awards over the years as a Shelterbox ambassador and fundraiser and is known to travel far and wide with his box in tow to educate on Shelterbox. We are so proud to have David in AFRC.
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Anschutz Campus TourThe club was treated to a tour of the UC Anschutz campus where member Mair Churchill, PhD is a professor and researcher. The tour included a walk around campus, a tour of the old hospital building, a visit to the Polio statue, and concluded with fellowship at the Cedar Creek Pub. As part of the tour, Mair provided the club with historical facts regarding the campus. The old hospital was originally an army facility to treat Tuberculosis during WWI and gathered headlines when President Eisenhower recovered from a heart attack there in 1955. An AFRC-specific fun fact: The old hospital building was featured as the club's original logo to signify our first meeting spot. Eradicating Polio is a critical mission of Rotarians worldwide. The statue pictured commenorates the progress made thus far. Bits of the language from the plaques is provided below. This statue symbolizes the commitment of countless rotarians who are making their vision a reality and the world a healthier place for millions of children. Dedicated to the children of the world April 6, 1995. This monument was made possible through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Denver, the creativity and talent of artist Glenna Goodacre, the generosity of Richard L. Gooding and the vision of Rotarian C. Grant Wilkins. The Boettcher Foundation salutes Rotary International's tremendous efforts to eradicate Polio. The Boettcher Family supported the Boettcher School for Crippled Children, which was operated from 1939 until 1991, to educate children who had been stricken with Polio and other debilitating diseases. The Boettcher Foundation supports biomedical research in hopes of eradicating other life-threatening diseases through its Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards Programs. Commissioned for the Anschutz Medical Campus and the citizens of Colorado under the State Public Art Program administered by the Colorado Council on the Arts.
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Full HouseTonight's meeting was a full house. Trudy came to visit us all the way from Zambia. She is a member of the Lusaka East Rotary Club and came to discuss what their club is up to and how we can collaborate. In addition, Area 2 Assistant Governor Gail Lehrmann and Dave Amen from eClub One came to discuss the District 5450 conference occuring April 29th. Several of our members plan to be in attendance.
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AFRC RecognizedAt Thursday's meeting, AFRC was recognized for exceptional giving in the 2020-2021 rotary year. We were top 3 in the district for per capita giving as well meeting as meeting 100% foundation giving and Every Rotarian Every Year, which requires a minimum donation from each member as well as an overall goal for the club. Despite our small size, AFRC is committed to the Rotary Foundation.
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AFRC is "Stayin' Alive"Beth Lattone, from the Emergency Medical Services department at Community College of Aurora (CCA) stopped by this week to give the club a taste of administering CPR and using an AED. CCA is close to our hearts and we appreciate the staff sharing a bit of their knowledge with us.
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DG Visits FitzsimonsWe were honored to host DG Curt Harris at our regular Thursday meeting on Sept. 19. Area 2 Assistant Governor Kay Davis also joined Curt.  |
AFRC's Newest Rotarian Pays a VisitOn Thursday, October 5th, our club enjoyed a visit by the newest Rotarian, Emilina Smoke Smith. With her were her parents Maryrose and AJ Smith.
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Bring a Friend to Rotary.jpg) Past District Governor Mike Klingbiel joined us for our Bring a Friend to Rotary social on July 27. PDG Mike said nice (and totally true) things about Aurora Fitzsimons and wholeheartedly encouraged the potential members to join the club. Thanks, Mike! |
Colfax Community Network Family Dinner Our members enjoying cooking and spending dinner time with people at the Colfax community network family dinner! |
Colfax Community Network - Family Night Dinner
Through the Avenue of Community Service, our club supports the efforts of the non-profit organization Colfax Community Network. Colfax Community Network advocates for and works on behalf of children and families residing in low-income, transient housing (primarily residential motels) along Colfax Avenue by providing information, services and programs to strengthen and improve family and community life. On the 4th Thursday of the month, CCN hosts a Family Night to help families living in Colfax motels feel connected to a caring community. Frequently, speakers are invited to talk about new programs and resources. Always, there are door prizes, games, good food and friendship. Through out the year AFRC supports the CCN's efforts by stocking the food pantry, providing personal hygiene products and sponsoring a Family Night. |
Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Zone Institute All-Club Luncheon
President John was joined by Kristen, Jessica and Rebecca at the Zone Institute All-Club Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Westminster Westin Hotel. Rebecca even got a picture with 2014-15 Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang! |
Group Study Exchange ProgramPlease join the Aurora Fitzsimons Rotary Club as we welcome the GSE team from China to the Anschutz Medical Campus
Reception & Cultural Exchange
APRIL 11, 2013 4:30PM @
Cedar Creek Pub 2100 North Ursula Street Aurora, Colorado 80045
Group Study Exchange A Rotary Foundation Program
Since 1965, the Group Study Exchange (GSE) program has provided inspiring vocational, educational, and cultural experiences for more than 70,000 men and women. This unique program targets young business and professional men and women between the ages of 25 & 40 in their initial years of professional life.
The Rotary Foundation provides travel grants for teams of participants to exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four to six weeks, team members study the host country’s institutions and ways of life, observe their own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
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Installation dinner - Jul 12, 2012
 We had the best time at the Fresh Fish Company on Havana changing the guard at the end of our 9th Rotary year and celebrating the accomplishments of our club with our Rotary family and special guests,
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