As digital transactions dominate our life, many wonder how long before our cell phone completely replaces those likeness of Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson in our wallet. (Will we even carry a ‘wallet”?) This Wednesday RCFC Program Co-Chair and ANB Bank Regional President Kelso Kelly will introduce Steve Brown, President and CEO of Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank to separate fact from fiction, discuss where we are, peek behind the scenes, explore the government’s role, the path ahead, and what the future may look like. As Venmo, PayPal, Square and other technology solutions gain ground, what are the opportunities and potential risks along the way?
Steve Brown has been President and CEO of PCBB since 2007, and has over 30 years’ experience in banking and capital markets. He began his banking career in the finance and treasury departments of a large community bank in Arizona in the mid-1980’s, then joined PCBB in 2002 as CEO of its broker dealer subsidiary. Prior to joining PCBB, Steve was cofounder of a financial technology (fintech) company; ran a sales group at Bank of America Securities focused on community banks; and was on the sales team at the world’s largest wholesale broker of federal funds, interest rate hedging and foreign exchange.
Brown is also the author of the Banc Investment Daily, distributed to over 75,000 community bankers and regulators nationwide, and is frequently quoted in national media on banking trends and issues. PBCC is owned by and exclusively does business with community banks.
Merit Badge University Chair Randy Kurtz introduced Mohamad Haroon Abasy, from Afghanistan and Naif Jamaan of Saudi Arabia, representatives from CSU’s Muslim Student Association, who shared a bit about the organization, why they joined, and their personal experiences as Muslim students on campus. According to Abasy and Jamaan, the MSA has students of all races and from all backgrounds, including women and men, and even some non-Muslims just wanting to know someone from another culture. Both Naif and Haroon came to CSU to learn about themselves, their homeland from another perspective, and about the USA. They stressed our universal commonality, with similar hopes and dreams, and our common wish for love and respect.
Naif Jamaan, from Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is studying Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice at CSU. His family includes 4 brothers in various professions, and a sister who is studying to be an astronaut. He was optimistic about changes taking place in Saudi Arabia, but said change makers always make those in power nervous. He also stated that religion is only an excuse; culture and existing (threatened), power structures are what cause conflict. He stressed the need for education to help all see a shared future. Mohamad Haroon Abasy is a Fulbright scholar from Afghanistan working towards an MBA. He first suggested we pay less attention to the media, who divide us for their own economic reasons. His goal is to provide employment opportunities for the world’s marginalized through entrepreneurship. He has worked with BBC and been involved with several social, educational and entrepreneurship projects. He believes studying at CSU, volunteering at events, and joining the community of Fulbright students are great opportunities to improve his knowledge, skills and life experiences.
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Del Benson is looking for other fishermen to establish a fishing Fellowship.
Dan Ward has OSHER catalogs. He urged members to sign up. He further noted that a dozen of our members are teaching classes.
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Jon Land from the Satellite Club urged everyone to buy tickets for their two-day event a month after the Peach Festival. The competitive barbecue will be held at the Equine Center. They also need volunteers for the event.
Lynne Baker, one of three co-chairs of the Centennial Committee, reported that much was being planned for our Centennial Year. Culmination will be a dinner on August 1, 2018, at in the Stadium Club in the new CSU stadium. Profits from sales of wreaths and flower baskets are helping to fund the activities. She then announced that each member will be assessed $5 per quarter until our anniversary on the quarterly statement, as approved by our Board.
Stacy Plemmons asked for a volunteer to back up Erin Mounsey with production of the Rotogear and website content. Erin has had some life changes and will be taking a leave of absence shortly. The continuation of the resources is dependent upon your participation.
Our club provides many thousands of hours of volunteer service in addition to annual giving to charitable projects. Our giving to charitable projects has not grown to keep up with inflation and growing community needs. The RCFC Legacy Fund has established as an endowment that will provide supplemental funds into the foreseeable future for humanitarian and educational programs in and around Fort Collins. Your contributions to the Legacy Fund are tax deductible and will assure “Service in Action Forever”.
As digital transactions dominate our life, many wonder how long before our cell phone completely replaces those likeness of Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson in our wallet. (Will we even carry a ‘wallet”?) This Wednesday RCFC Program Co-Chair and ANB Bank Regional President Kelso Kelly will introduce Steve Brown, President and CEO of Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank to separate fact from fiction, discuss where we are, peek behind the scenes, explore the government’s role, the path ahead, and what the future may look like. As Venmo, PayPal, Square and other technology solutions gain ground, what are the opportunities and potential risks along the way?
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Merit Badge University Chair Randy Kurtz introduced Mohamad Haroon Abasy, from Afghanistan and Naif Jamaan of Saudi Arabia, representatives from CSU’s Muslim Student Association, who shared a bit about the organization, why they joined, and their personal experiences as Muslim students on campus..jpg)
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As a reminder to all members, Rotary is a very diverse non-political, non-religious international service organization with members from all nationalities and all faiths. The basis of that structure is contained in our Constitution, Article 13: Community, National, and International Affairs, posted on ClubRunner. 
