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Programs:
Rotary and the Pursuit of Happiness (Lunch Meeting)
This coming Wednesday, June 7th, RCFC meets at noon at the Lincoln Center, and fellow Rotarian Lloyd Thomas will make what should be an interesting presentation, following his intro by Bill Timpson. In Lloyd’s own words, “Happiness is the mental stateof experiencing positive or pleasant emotions, not dependent on events outside your skin. It is the highlyindividualized and ever-changing dynamic of being alive/conscious and depends on the meaning we give to incoming information…usually by way of the five senses and or what we attend to (like our internal experience). “ Further, according to our speaker, “The mental state of happiness is physiologically related to internal “balance” between pleasure (dopamine etc.) and pain/stress (cortisol). Too much or too little of anything becomes a negative. Plato’s Golden Mean. “ Toward that end, our speaker will point out many daily activities that can contribute to one’s happiness. READ MORE...
The DEI Fellowship is planning a two-part series on “DEI: the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent”. What legitimate reasons are seen in opposition to, or in support of DEI programs? The June 7 Fellowship meets this Wednesday immediately following the noon Rotary meeting (~1:10) in the Lincoln Center Columbine Room. All are welcome. Our focus is on understanding, not judging.
This Wednesday, June 7, Bob Lawrence will lead a discussion on DEI from a Political Science perspective, helping us understand what some see as legitimate reasons to oppose DEI.
August 2 we will follow with Rajiv Mehta’s personal experience as an immigrant and a government contractor speaking on “DEI: What Tools, Policies and Programs has business used to become more inclusive.”
RECAP: Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission: The Evolution of Oil and Gas Regulation in the State of Colorado
On May 31, Dave Stewart introduced John Messner, Commissioner with the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission – “CECMC” - (recently re-named from the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission or COGCC), who brought us up to date on recent changes in oil and gas regulations in the State of Colorado that resulted from legislative action (especially Senate bill 19-181). These changes reflect the shift in mission of the COGCC from an agency that fosters oil and gas development with consideration of public health and the environment to one that regulates oil and gas development in a way that protects public health, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. He pointed out that these changes were touted by Conservation Colorado as making Colorado a national leader in protecting public health and safety and, simultaneously, touted by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association as being the toughest in the country, further protecting the environment and ensuring that the hydrocarbons produced here are cleaner than anywhere else in the world. READ MORE...
Gardens, Lawns & Japanese Beetle (Evening Meeting)
For our evening meeting on June 7th at Sweetwater Brewery, we welcome Alison O'Connor. Alison O'Connor is an Extension Professor of Horticulture with Colorado State University in Larimer County. She's been with Extension for 18 years and coordinates the Larimer County Master Gardener program, works with the Green Industry, and assists homeowners with their gardening questions. She has degrees in horticulture from Iowa State University, Ohio State University, and completed her PhD from CSU in 2014. She will discuss gardens, lawns and the threat of hte Japanese Beetle and best control methods.
Announcements
Rotarian in the News - Bob Hoel
Bob and Barbara Hoel and their family will receive the 2023 Champions for Children Award from the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County. The Club serves more than 2300 children in our area each year. The award will be made at the Club’s Spring Soiree, the evening of June 9 at the Budweiser Events Center. More info at bgclarimer.org.
Thanks Bob and Barbara for your ongoing support of the community!
Two new members were inducted last week at our noon meeting, David Best and Natalie Sundermeier. Please welcome them warmly when you see them at meetings and let them know about opportunities in the club and community!
Left to right: John, David's sponsor Dawn, David, Natalie and Natalie's sponsor Stacy
We had a great tour of the CSU brewery and enjoyed some fellowship and a beverage or two this week. Special thanks to Maggie for organizing! Check out a few pictures here :)
This coming Wednesday, June 7th, RCFC meets at noon at the Lincoln Center, and fellow Rotarian Lloyd Thomas will make what should be an interesting presentation, following his intro by Bill Timpson. In Lloyd’s own words, “Happiness is the mental state of experiencing positive or pleasant emotions, not dependent on events outside your skin. It is the highly individualized and ever-changing dynamic of being alive/conscious and depends on the meaning we give to incoming information…usually by way of the five senses and or what we attend to (like our internal experience). “ Further, according to our speaker, “The mental state of happiness is physiologically related to internal “balance” between pleasure (dopamine etc.) and pain/stress (cortisol). Too much or too little of anything becomes a negative. Plato’s Golden Mean. “ Toward that end, our speaker will point out many daily activities that can contribute to one’s happiness. 
For our evening meeting on June 7th at Sweetwater Brewery, we welcome Alison O'Connor. 
Rotarian in the News - Bob Hoel
