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SERVING FORT COLLINS FOR 102 YEARS
HELP WANTED: Food Bank and Murphy Center
Two opportunities for volunteer service have been announced.  
FOOD BANK:  Volunteers are needed to fill food bags at Food Bank Warehouse, two shifts per day of 3 hours each:  9-12; 1-4.  Sign up (or cancel a shift previously accepted) via the Volunteer Portal:  https://www.volgistics.com/ex2/vicnet.dll/?from=30791  Read details by clicking below.
 
HOMEWARD ALLIANCE/MURPHY CENTER needs the following donations:
  • Cleaning supplies: disposable protective gloves; surgical masks, bleach; any wipes w/bleach or alcohol; large black trash bags; Lysol spray, hand sanitizer (all sizes); trowels of any size
  • Gear:  sleeping bags, small tents, tarps, backpacks, winter jackets/fleece;hoodies (large & up)
  • Food:  individually packaged non-perishable snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.)
  • Drinks:  individual bottled water; juice boxes
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2020 Peach Festival Cancelled
As reported, a Quad Clubs Presidents/Peach Festival Committee decision has been made to canceled the 8/22/20 Peach Festival.  The cancellation will generate a loss of about $22,400.00 that has been/will be paid to vendors including $22,000.00 to the Jolly Event Planning Company.  RCFC's participation in a 2021 Peach Festival has not yet been decided, and our RCFC Board of Directors will seek member input regarding any proposed 2021 Peach Festival.  Thanks Mara Johnson, Annette Geiselman and Rob Marschke for their work to date, and for their leadership in making the difficult decision.  
RCFC Board Meeting Report
From the March 26 Board of Directors meeting, President Rob reports the following.
1.  Dues/Meals billing for the 4th quarter of this Rotary year will be delayed until mid-May when more information regarding costs/expenses will be available. 
2.  The move to the First Presbyterian venue is progressing.  Two remaining issues are: 1) can we serve alcohol at some special event evening meetings, and 2) the cost of projector and lens upgrades needed and how expenses will shared.
3.  Indications are the Drake Centre costs will increase to $650.00 per week effective 7/1/20 and will probably increase to $900.00 effective 7/1/21.  This increases pressure to move from the Drake Centre.  
Blood Bank Needs Blood!
Image result for garth englund blood center fort collinsService Opportunity:  The UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center has put out an urgent request for blood donors. There is a critical shortage because many public blood drives have been cancelled. Those interested in making a donation can call 970-495-8965 to schedule an appointment.
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ALL IN-PERSON RCFC MEETINGS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
RCFC's Board of Directors has voted to cancel public club meetings until further notice.  This of course applies to Wednesday noon meetings at the Drake Centre, at least for the next two weeks: i.e. 3/18/20 and 3/25/20. We should be prepared for public meetings of our Rotary Club to remain canceled well into the near future, perhaps for many weeks.  
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Call a Friend?
PE Del, Pres Rob and several more Rotarians have started randomly calling fellow Rotarians, just to check in, say Hi!, and see if anything is needed.  Research has shown most Rotarians join for the Service, but stay because of Fellowship.  For your own mental health, right now would be a good time to call family, friends and fellow Rotarians with no agenda other than to check in and keep the fellowship going.  Besides checking on their well-being, you may find an opportunity for service.  
 
Any interesting ideas to avoid isolation, or stories for publication would be welcome.  Please forward to the Rotogear Editor at stacyplemmons@msn.com.  Or call me...
Rotogear Will Continue Publication
While our face-to-face meetings are on hold, electronic communications will continue.  The weekly Rotogear will continue publication as long as there is news to share.  Please send any announcements or articles for publication to the Rotogear editor, stacyplemmons@msn.com. 
 
Recent exchanges of email messages suggest that we may have online "virtual" meetings for some club functions, e.g. Board of Directors meetings.  President Rob will provide updates about this as progress is made. 
RCFC Strategic Planning Session
On March 4, President Rob Marschke and President-Elect Del Benson led a follow-up to the December strategic planning feedback session.  Rob outlined the following developments and possibilities:
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Evening Meeting Chair
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Executive Secretary
 
Secretary
 
Foundation Chair
 
Board Member
 
Membership Chair
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
President Elect-Evening
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Immediate Past President
 
THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Editor: Bonnie Titley
Urgent/Current Announcements:
The Service Above Self celebration scheduled for April 15 has been postponed to a future date TBD.
 
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
John Trone summarized the Evening Group projects, club activities and committees.  They are active across the board!
 
Kathy Hawkins announced we now have a credit card charge device.  Member charges and contributions can now be handled at our weekly meetings.
 
Ross lane asked for volunteers to work the front desk (when we return).  Please see Ross for details.  
 
Committee Chairs:  All Rotary committees should give Rob their budget needs for the rest of this Rotary year.  Committee budgets for the rest of this year are due to President Rob Marschke by April 4.  RY2020/21 budget request forms are due to PE Del Benson by April 1.  No form, no budget.

Bob Lawrence reported that Lucy Castro, our recent Ambassadorial Scholar, has established a Global Rotary Club in D.C. made up mostly of women under 45.

Lloyd Thomas announced that registration for RYLA was now open and encouraged 7th graders and high school Sophomores to sign up on rmryla.org.
 
The December 31, 2019 Club Financial Statements have been published on ClubRunner.  To access, sign in and then go into Member Area. Select My ClubRunner.  Below select Documents.  Scroll to area 7 and the Financials are there at the bottom.  If you don’t have ClubRunner account, please contact John Trone, john.trone@hotmail.com.

Martin Limbird announced the new theme for RI:  Rotary Opens Opportunity (chosen by the new president because it “sounds good in German”!).

Sally Lee reported King Soopers rebate of $532.00 that goes directly into our charitable budget.  If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally.

Harry Mueller needs weekly Greeters - especially Red Badge members.  Please see Harry to sign up.  
 
Mara Johnson needs host families for our incoming youth exchange student (2020-21 school year).  She also thanked Club for the $4000 budget.
 
The Finance Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 4th Thursday each month.  Updated meeting logistics will be published before the next meeting.  All are invited.
 
Marty Bachman urged members to shop on Amazon Smile.  Rebates would be credited to our club at the rate of 0.5%.  Look for the Amazon logo on our website.
 
Marty Bachman requests fun fundraising ideas.  She also needs volunteers for her committee.
 
SPECIAL NOTE:  Kathy Hawkins cautioned members not to pay dues AND charities with a single checks.  For charities contributions to be tax-deductible, you must write a separate check.
 
President Rob announced that for those wishing to apply for the new "Noon Membership Without Meals" category, a form needs to be completed and submitted to the Membership Committee.  
 
PDG Mike Forney invited retired professionals to join SCORE (Senior Corps Of Retired Executives).  Volunteers work with small business personnel to enhance their business.  Counselors are needed in Ft. Collins.  If interested, contact Mike Forney.
 
Marty Bachman reminds all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge.  Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or Jeanne Fangman.
Upcoming Events
Noon Meeting (Online)
Online Video Conference
Apr 08, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Finance Committee (Online)
Online (Zoom)
Apr 09, 2020
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
POSTPONED: Service Above Self Annual Celebration
Drake Centre
Apr 15, 2020 5:30 PM
 
Community Grants Application Deadline
May 15, 2020 Ends: 5:00 PM
 
Rotary District 5440 Conference 2020
Doubletree Conference Hotel at Lincoln Park in Greeley
May 29, 2020 - May 30, 2020
 
CANCELLED: Rotary District 5440 Conference 2020
Doubletree by Hilton
May 29, 2020 4:30 PM –
May 30, 2020 9:30 PM
 
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09-05-2018 Regular Meeting
8-29-18 Steak Fry
08-22-2018 Regular Meeting
08-18-2018 Peach Festival
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08-01-2018 Centennial Dinner
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06-27-2018 Regular Meeting
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2018-6-13 Meeting
May 30, 2018 Meeting
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01-31-2018 Regular Meeting
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