Events

Please arrive 15 minutes early so the staff can properly train you on the role you will be helping with. 

Please be prepared for different climates; we do work in the cooler, freezer, and outdoors so clothing for variable temperatures are going to help ensure you have the best experience with us. 

Rotary purchased supplies to assemble 50 wildlife rescue trunk kits and volunteers will assemble the kits and tour the Northern Colorado Wildlife Centers facility. 

Location May Vary - Check Main Web Page and Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Location May Vary - Check Main Web Page and Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Please arrive 15 minutes early so the staff can properly train you on the role you will be helping with. 

Please be prepared for different climates; we do work in the cooler, freezer, and outdoors so clothing for variable temperatures are going to help ensure you have the best experience with us. 

Our club will come in to support the Peach Festival.  Proceeds help to benefit the other Rotary Clubs in Fort Collins. Here is the link to volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/pExfppw

We will be unpacking and organizing ducks in bins for the Sept 6th race, meet at EXODUS 4700 Market Place in Johnstown

Location May Vary - Check Main Web Page and Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

We need Rotarians desperately, we had round 1 and got half the ducks done we needed, we only  had 4 from the club, we need 10 more please.  Address is 4700 Marketplace Drive Johnstown Co 80534

International Volunteer Opportunity Available: Help Deliver School Supplies in Mexico – August 31 & September 1

You are invited to an unforgettable Rotary service experience is happening in Acuña, Mexico.  We will work with multiple clubs including the Ciudad Acuna, Mexico club to pack and deliver backpacks filled with school supplies to students on their first day of school.

This cross-border effort includes:

• Sunday, August 31 - An evening of packing supply bags and sharing a meal with our gracious fellow Rotarians at the Acuña clubhouse.
• Monday, September 1 - A morning of distributing backpacks to multiple schools, where students and teachers greet us with songs and smiles.
• School tours that offer a deeper look at the impact of our work and the needs of the local community

Each backpack costs just $10.50, and the Rotary Club of Acuña aims to provide 500 backpacks ($5,250 total). The Rotary Club of Fort Collins has pledged $2,500, the Boerne, TX  Sunrise Club will provide $1,000, and we're looking for other clubs and sources to  cover the remaining $1,750. The recent July 4th flooding is impacting budgets from clubs in District 5840—but together, we can get this done.

Volunteer for the trip and be part of a meaningful international service experience.

Direct flights to San Antonio make travel easy, and we’ll coordinate shared rental vehicles. Valid passports are required.

Before moving to Fort Collins, CO, I was a member and president of the Rotary Club of Boerne, Texas Sunrise. A member of our Boerne Sunrise Club had a special connection to the Rotary Club of Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. Once a year, the Boerne Texas and Mexican clubs—sometimes joined by other Texas clubs—would collaborate on Project Crayola, delivering school supplies to hundreds of economically disadvantaged students in Acuña. It was always a powerful reminder of how service transcends borders.

I hope you will join Lisa and I and make a new Rotary moment.

Please email me if you plan to go or have questions.  I will be giving a count to our friends in Mexico so they can plan appropriately.

Trip Logistics

Saturday August 30 – fly to San Antonio  - afternoon

Saturday Lodging

Doubletree San Antonio Airport  -  611 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satatdt-doubletree-san-antonio-airport/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-DT-SATATDT&y_source=1_MTIyMDk0MC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

Itinerary

Dinner La Fogata

Dessert/Treat Las Nieves Fruteria – a San Antonio classic

Evening Show - https://www.mainplaza.org/san-antonio-the-saga/

Sunday, August 31

After breakfast visit a National Historic Park in San Antonio – Mission San Jose

https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjose.htm

After visiting Mission San Jose -Drive approximate 3 hours to Del Rio

Check into hotel

Sunday Lodging

Hampton Inn and Suites Del Rio - 2219 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/drttxhx-hampton-suites-del-rio/

Then meet with the Rotary Club of Ciudad Acuna to have dinner and assemble backpacks with school supplies

https://www.facebook.com/clubrotariocdacuna/

Monday, September 1

Meet with Rotary Clubs of Ciudad Acuna to deliver backpacks to children at  least 3 different schools in Mexico

Lunch in Mexico

Return to San Antonio to spend an evening on the famous San Antonio Riverwalk

Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk - 123 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satpypy-canopy-san-antonio-riverwalk/

Fly out Tuesday, September 2

Trip Logistics

Saturday August 30 – fly to San Antonio  - afternoon

Saturday Lodging

Doubletree San Antonio Airport  -  611 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satatdt-doubletree-san-antonio-airport/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-DT-SATATDT&y_source=1_MTIyMDk0MC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

Itinerary

Dinner La Fogata

Dessert/Treat Las Nieves Fruteria – a San Antonio classic

Evening Show - https://www.mainplaza.org/san-antonio-the-saga/

Sunday, August 31

After breakfast visit a National Historic Park in San Antonio – Mission San Jose

https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/sanjose.htm

After visiting Mission San Jose -Drive approximate 3 hours to Del Rio

Check into hotel

Sunday Lodging

Hampton Inn and Suites Del Rio - 2219 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/drttxhx-hampton-suites-del-rio/

Then meet with the Rotary Club of Ciudad Acuna to have dinner and assemble backpacks with school supplies

https://www.facebook.com/clubrotariocdacuna/

Monday, September 1

Meet with Rotary Clubs of Ciudad Acuna to deliver backpacks to children at  least 3 different schools in Mexico

Lunch in Mexico

Return to San Antonio to spend an evening on the famous San Antonio Riverwalk

Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk - 123 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satpypy-canopy-san-antonio-riverwalk/

Fly out Tuesday, September 2

We need volunteers to help run the Duck Race along side the Foothills Club on Saturday 9/6. We will have two shifts, the first starting at 9:00 am and going until 12:00pm and then the second shift from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 

We need at least 20 people from our club, so please sign up and come out to enjoy this great fundraiser!

Fort Collins Duck Race Website

The Rotary Club of Fort Collins Foothills & 1918 Club proudly present the 2nd Annual Duck Race for charities, where every splash sends ripples of support throughout our community. Become a Sponsor, Beneficiary or adopt a quack pack and make a difference! 80% of all adoption proceeds will directly benefit the participating charitable organizations, helping them continue their invaluable work. Your support truly counts.

Last year’s inaugural event was nothing to quack about. Close to 1,000 ducks were sold and nearly $20,000 raised by 18 nonprofits. This year we’re going to build on that success. 

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

CSU is looking for Rotary volunteers to help with the Annual Northern Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

This community-wide event is free and open to the public. Participants will walk the stadium stairs the equivelant of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center in honor of first responders who lost their lives on 9/11.

Date: September 11

Time: 4-5:30 p.m. (Parking is free on campus after 4 p.m.)

Location: Canvas Stadium, CSU. North entrance on Pitkin Street and Meridian Avenue.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help walkers check in and sign waiver, welcome walkers to the event

Volunteers are welcome to participate in the stair climb if they wish.

Celebrate Rotary Club of Ft. Collins being chosen as the recipient of the Hope Award for Nonprofit of the Year from Crossroads Safehouse. This prestigious recognition celebrates our Club's compassionate and impactful support of survivors in our community. We are honored to stand alongside Crossroads Safehouse in thier mission and we invite all Rotarians to attend the Hope Grows Here Gala on Septemebr 13, 2025 at CSU Canvas Stadium Club where this award will be presented. 

We are required to register for the event but there is no cost to attend. The evening will include a plated dinner, drinks, stories of community resilience and collaboration, and the Hope Awards. 

Albon Shaw has requested a meeting with the board, after the lunch meeting on Sept 17th where he is the program

WHERE:        PROST @

1510 SOUTH COLLEGE

Location May Vary - Check Main Web Page and Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

We will partner with two other Rotary Clubs and CSU Rotaract to paint the interior of the new Family Justice Center to provide a warm, welcoming space to ssupport survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking. 

There will be multiple shifts over Saturday and Sunday to accomplish all of the painting. Please choose the shifts that work well for you. 

We will partner with two other Rotary Clubs and CSU Rotaract to paint the interior of the new Family Justice Center to provide a warm, welcoming space to support survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking. 

We will meet after the noon meeting this month.

Location May Vary - Check Main Web Page and Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

1301 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins

Parking and Check In:  Please park on the street along Blue Spruce Drive or on the west side of the Food Share building.  Look for the Volunteer Entrance sign on the Northeast side of the building and come on in!  Beth will be there to greet you and get you checked in. 

Notes:  The warehouse can be chilly so you may want to dress in layers.  Please wear CLOSE TOED SHOES and feel free to bring a water bottle!

Parking and Check In:  Please note the Food Share is closed on Mondays, so you can park in the parking lot on the south side of the building.  Come on up the short flight of stairs on the southwest side of the building.  Come on in and Tim will be there to greet you! . 

Food Bank Stuff:  Volunteers must wear CLOSE TOED shoes, please!  Dress comfortably in layers as the warehouses can get chilly.  Feel free to bring a water bottle.  

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Volunteer for our big fall project where we will be providing holiday meals to 70 families in need here in Fort Collins. We will need 30-35 Rotarians to help assemble the meal bags and then deliver them to the recipients.

8:00 AM - 9:30 - Assemble Food Baskets (15-20 people)

9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon - Deliver Food Baskets (15 drivers)

Please click on either the Assembly button or Delivery button (or both) on the calendar entry to register.  (Don't click on the Members button on that event page). 

 This year we will be assembling the food bags on Saturday morning at 8:00am at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street - on the west side of the church. Please be there at 8 am, we cannot get in earlier - do not knock for entry. We will need all the hands we can gather to come and help sort then assemble the food into bags, and then we will need 15 Rotarians to volunteer to personally deliver the bags to our designated families. 

Please join us in helping to provide a fruitful holiday meal to a family in need! There will be two sign up lists, one for assembling meals and then another for delivering the finished meals. Please sign up for both if you can assemble and drive.

DUE TO TRAIL CONDITIONS THIS EVENT WILL BE REACHEDULED

Rotary has adopted the North Shields Ponds Natural Area for one year.  This is an easy job picking up trash around the trail and by the dock one time per month and a great excuse to get outside and enjoy our city's beauty.

Please review this video for training: this short video

The link for Engage Fort Collins is: https://engage.fcgov.com/

Location May Vary - Check Main Webpage & Emails

2nd and 4th Wednesdays 

• Social Time: 05:00-05:30
• Business Meeting / Program (speaker): 05:30-06:30
• Social Time: 06:30-07:00

Fun service project to help visitors enjoy the Holiday Display of Garden of Lights!

Serve as Greeter, Wayfinder or Santa's helper (Greet guests, provide directions to guests, assist Santa).  Outdoors but heaters & hand warmers provided (dress for weather). Waiver required & orientation at location prior to shift. Two shifts needed each night, sign up for one or both. Shift 1, 4:15-6:45; Shift 2, 6:15-8:30. Significant others can also register to volunteer for this event or can buy a ticket for the event from the Gardens web site to wander on their own.

Please arrive 15 minutes early so the staff can properly train you on the role you will be helping with. 

Please be prepared for different climates; we do work in the cooler, freezer, and outdoors so clothing for variable temperatures are going to help ensure you have the best experience with us. 

Fun service project to help visitors enjoy the Holiday Display of Garden of Lights!

Serve as Greeter, Wayfinder or Santa's helper (Greet guests, provide directions to guests, assist Santa).  Outdoors but heaters & hand warmers provided (dress for weather). Waiver required & orientation at location prior to shift. Two shifts needed each night, sign up for one or both. Shift 1, 4:15-6:45; Shift 2, 6:15-8:30. Significant others can also register to volunteer for this event or can buy a ticket for the event from the Gardens web site to wander on their own.