WEEKLY ROTOGEAR NEWSLETTER

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Your source for upcoming speakers, special events, and timely announcements from the Rotary Club of Fort Collins.

 

Programs

The Federal Budget:  COVID in the Shadow of Debt
This Wednesday at noon, on Zoom, we welcome Phil Smith, National Field Director of The Concord Coalition. This presentation by the Concord Coalition seeks to empower citizens and community leaders with a current and accurate understanding of what drives the federal government’s fiscal policy. READ MORE...
 
 
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Trends in Responsible Investing - Kevin Davie
We are excited to have one of our own members, Kevin Davie, speaking to us this Wednesday evening at Lirano Wine Bar. Kevin will discuss trends in responsible investing; the investment community meets the boardroom.  Environmental, social, and governance data and decisions have never been as prevalent in the business and investment landscape as they are today.  We are looking forward to hearing Kevin share more information on this burgeoning trend. READ MORE...
 
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RECAP: CSU Rams Volleyball Legend – Tom Hilbert

Last week our favorite, winningest CSU coach shared stories of 2020 with all its challenges (COVID +), his thoughts about the direction of women’s college sports and details about his current young team for 2021-22.  READ MORE...

Announcements

Night at the Museum -  RSVP NOW!
Please join your fellow Rotarians for a pleasant evening at the Global Village Museum on Thursday, September 9th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be served together with savory snacks. Two new exhibits: “How We Hold It: Containing Our Lives” (Main Gallery) and “Color and Pattern: The Spirit of West Africa” (Hall Gallery) are now featured.
 
Rotary entry for this event (Museum and Refreshments) is just $10 per person. Please reserve your tickets online or contact Judy Boggs at 970-218-0943.
 
Guests are welcome and encouraged! 
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Noon Meeting Survey Results
Thank you to all our noon members that responded to our meeting frequency survey. Here are the survey results which were shared with your Board on Thursday. The Board appreciates all your input. We are looking forward to continuing to adapt and change, allowing us to be the best Club possible under any circumstances.  
 
 
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Peacebuilding Fellowship
"GUNS, PEACE AND COMMUNITY: Their Challenges for Sustainable Peacebuilding, Internally and Externally" will be the topic of this week's fellowship Wednesday at 1:30 on zoom.
 
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Habitat for Humanity Fundraising
We recently did a fundraising brainstorming session and decided that we would like to do one or more fundraisers to support Habitat for Humanity. Kerrie has volunteered to lead the Fundraising Event Committee. More details soon...
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Thank you Corporate Supporters!
Rotary maintains close partnerships with many companies and appreciates all their support for our humanitarian work around the world. We would like to recognize a few local companies that recently helped out: Markley MotorsMaxey Trailer Sales & Truck Fitting; SpeedPro; OTM and Professional Document Solutions. Please email info@rotarycluboffortcollins.org if you would like your company to get involved or have interest in a corporate membership. Thanks!
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Upcoming Events
Community Service Committee Meeting
Zoom (All Members Welcome)
Aug 31, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Noon Meeting (Zoom Only)
Zoom
Sep 01, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Peace Builder Fellowship (Zoom)
Sep 01, 2021
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
 
Evening Meeting
Lirano Wine Bar
Sep 01, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Noon Meeting (Lincoln Center)
Lincoln Center
Sep 08, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
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President's Message
John Trone
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Two great financial programs are happening this Wednesday, first at noon on zoom we have Phil Smith discussing the Federal Budget.  Then in the evening at Lirano Wine Bar, join us to hear Kevin Davie speak about Trends in Responsible Investing. Kevin has been a member of our Club now for 3 years and has a wealth of financial knowledge. 
 
Registration is now open for our Evening at the Museum on September 9th. The event is limited to 50 members and guests so reserve your spot now. Thank you John Roberts, Judy Boggs and the Fellowship Committee for continuing to plan great events! 
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
 
John
 
          TOGETHER, we see a world
where PEOPLE unite and take action
       to CREATE lasting
           CHANGE— across the globe,
             in our communities, and in ourselves.
 
Rotary International Vision Statement
 
 
 
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