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SERVING FORT COLLINS FOR 102 YEARS
Life on the Borderline

On this week’s program, RCFC will hear fellow Rotarian Bill Timpson give his first-person observations on the continuing US - Mexico border saga, where Bill recently spent a week.  While there he devoted time talking to people involved with immigration issues and spending time in court observing the Scott Warren case and his trial for “harboring” asylum seekers.

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New Member Talk - Don Jorgensen
Dr. Don Jorgensen gave his second new member talk, having been a member before.  Don is a retired orthodontist (Ft. Collins and Cheyenne) and used the 4-Way Test in his practice.  Raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, he wore braces and decided to become an orthodontist.  He attended University of Nebraska and the NU Dental School on an ROTC scholarship and was stationed first at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, then Korea, then Colorado Springs.  He finished orthodontics training at LSU, returned to Lincoln in teen orthodontics, finally coming to Colorado.  His passion is service and he sees it in Rotary.  Welcome Don!
2020 Census:  Background and Participation
On February 12, Maurine (“Mo”) Reilly, Census 2020 Partnership Specialist for Larimer County (and a former Wisconsin Rotarian) introduced us to the many aspects of the 2020 Census.   There are 30 Partnership Specialists in Colorado.  The Constitution mandates that there be a complete census every 10 years to provide data for determining how many legislators each state is entitled to and how at least $675 Billion (some $1500/person/year) in Federal Funds are allocated.  To achieve an accurate census, they are also seeking temporary Census Workers, paying $20.50 per hour.  For more information see https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html.
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THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Editor: Bonnie Titley
Urgent/Current Announcements:
CSU President Joyce McConnell, has been approved by the Board  and Oriented for membership in the Rotary Club of Fort Collins.  Joyce is sponsored by Kirvin Knox, and will attend the Noon Fellowship when she can. As a new Fort Collins resident, Joyce has a strong desire to be more deeply involved in community.  Any comments regarding McConnell's membership should be directed to her sponsor, or Club Secretary Cindy DeGroot no later than February 26, one week after this notice appears in the print Rotogear.
 
The Rotary Investment Fellowship will meet in the foyer immediately after the regular meeting  on February 19.  Our topic will be: “The Markets Keep Going Up, Up and Up.  What Should a Rotarian Do?”  Everyone is welcome to attend.    
 
Strategic planning table discussions are scheduled for March 4.  Info sheets will be distributed before that date.
 
John Trone asked for Volunteers to support the Book Trust project.  For details please see https://rotarycluboffortcollins.org/Stories/book-trust-project or talk to John.
 
Details about a Rotary shirt sale are forthcoming.
 
Bob Heil has been in the hospital, but is now in rehab.  Lee Jeffrey reported that John David Sullivan fell and broke his hip. 
 
The Board Of Directors meets Feb. 27 from 3:30-5:00 at Markley Motors.  Possible change of our weekly meeting venue will be discussed. 
 
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
John Roberts invited members to visit the current exhibit at the Global Village Museum.  The next exhibit will focus on the history of beer and is curated by CSU students.  Local breweries are planning tasting events.
 
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.
 
The Board Of Directors are reviewing processes for charities invoices.

The test run at First Presbyterian Church was considered generally good.  Negotiations are going forward.
 
Martin Limbird announced the new theme for RI:  Rotary Opens Opportunity (chosen by the new president because it “sounds good in German”!).
 
Bill Timpson brought greetings from Ngozi.  He announced the opening of a seventh Peace Center in Uganda.
 
All Rotary committees should give Rob their budget needs for the rest of this Rotary year.
 
Mara Johnson solicited sponsors and volunteers for the Peach Festival.  This year’s beneficiary is Habitat for Humanity.  Our representatives on the central committee are Mara, Rob Marschke, and Annette Geisleman.
 
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.
 
Henry Weisser brought OLLI (formerly OSHER) catalogs for the winter/spring semester.  See Henry if you need one.  
 
The Finance Committee meet on the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 4th Thursday each month.  Both meetings are from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Markley Motors Conference room.  All are invited.
 
Martin Limbird invited club members to join President-elect Del Benson and Jeannie in Honolulu June 6-10, 2020 for the Rotary International convention
 
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.

Ralph Smith has 2020 calendars for sale for $15.  $5 comes back to the Legacy Fund.
 
The Board Of Directors approved participation in the 2020 Peach Festival.  The beneficiary will be Habitat for Humanity.  President Rob summarized the discussion and outlined the factors to be watched closely.  Peach Festival financial report update will be emailed to members.
 
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
US - China Cooperation
Feb 26, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Markley Honda
Feb 27, 2020
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
BREW Fellowship at Envy
Envy Brewery
Feb 27, 2020 4:00 PM
 
RCFC Strategic Planning Discussions
Mar 04, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Membership Committee
Drake Center
Mar 11, 2020
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
 
Hard Rock Mining Memories
Mar 11, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Finance Committee meeting
Markley Motors Honda Building
Mar 12, 2020
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Investment Fellowship
The foyer of the Drake Center
Mar 18, 2020 1:30 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Markley Honda
Mar 26, 2020
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary District 5440 - Spring Assembly in Windsor
Apr 04, 2020
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
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