October 1, 2019 (Sep 30, 2019)

THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Editor: Bonnie Titley

Teacher of the Year celebrais TUESDAY October 1 at the Marriott at noon. NO NOON MEETING WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2! If you show up October 2, you will be very lonely...

A thank you poster from the Wellington Community Library was read by President Rob Marshke.

Lynne Baker’s family requests that memorials for her husband, Ron, be sent to the Rotary Foundation.

Dan Ward is in Columbine Rehab Center. Remember him with cards or visit him there.

The Board Of Directors approved participation in the 2020 Peach Festival. President Rob summarized the discussion and outlined the factors to be watched closely.

Bill West urged members to attend the Harvest Farm Gest. Proceeds go aid the homeless and addicted. Sets of 4 tickets were auctioned off for $50.

Please consider attending the District Assembly October 5 in Cheyenne, and the Leadership Institute in Loveland on October 12.

John Roberts invited members to the Global Village Museum annual gala on Oct. 20. The Mexican Fiesta is from 4 to 8 at the Country Club.

Del Benson asked anyone interested in being faculty sponsor for Rotoract to contact him.

Our club’s holiday party will be Dec. 18 at the Country Club. Mark the date!

SPECIAL NOTE: Kathy Hawkins cautioned not to pay dues AND charities with a single checks. For charities contributions to be tax-deductible, you must write a separate check.

Kathy Nicol reported that Community Grant applications for the first quarter equaled $45,000. The total budget for the entire year is $25,000. If you can contribute to this part of our charities budget, it would be greatly appreciated.

See Henry Weisser for OSHER catalogs.

The Finance Committee now meets the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 3rd Thursday each month. Both meetings are from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Markley Motors Conference room. All are invited.

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.

If you need help signing up for King Soopers loyalty card, see Sally Lee.

Interested in being a volunteer driver at the hospital? See Don Eversoll.

Club Secretaries Rod Morrison and Cindy DeGroot will work this coming year to update everyone’s ClubRunner profile. See Cindy or Rod if you need help.

Del Benson reported the Fellowship Committee encourages home fellowship evenings. Talk to Del if you are interested.

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.

Martin Limbird urged members to attend the Rotary International conference in Hawaii next year, June 6-10.

Volunteers for greeter coordinator and front desk duty are needed.

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.