Wednesday, January 13th, Ralph Smith introduces RCFC to nationally acclaimed photographer John Fielder, who will present a virtual slide show and discussion of his latest book.
This new book, “Colorado’s Highest: The Naming of the 14,000-Foot Peaks” describes in photos and text who first climbed Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, and how all 58 mountains were named. From his home in Summit County, John will discuss the origins of the project, the writing of author Jeri Norgren, his photography of the fourteeners for the past 40 years, the work of oils artist Bob Wogrin, and the history of climbing and naming these iconic mountains. There will be music, too!
It's that time and we are excited to offer a virtual online Purple Pins Bowling event this year.
WHEN: Sunday January 31, 2020 2:00 – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Online ZOOM Event
Online Bowling App - Teams will be assigned to ZOOM Rooms of 12 bowlers each and non-bowlers are welcome to join for the fellowship. Room Facilitators will assist bowlers with setting up the bowling app and tracking each bowler's scores. You will need a Smart Phone to run the Bowling App, a Computer/Tablet and Internet Access to participate in the Zoom Room and play with an online Bowling team. To register, lick on this link before January 27:
The November Rotarian magazine featured an article, We the People, challenging Rotary to “…move beyond grants and volunteerism, although that work is good, …..into accountable relationships…” Rotarians seek to understand through truth, fairness, goodwill and behavior beneficial to all. Though we may not understand it, this past year the “Black Lives Matter” movement challenged our nation to do better.
Next month, RCFC's Programs Committee has scheduled three Relevant, Informative, Timely and Educational programs focused on our past, our present, and our potential for greater impact and change. The series starts on February 10 when nationally recognized author Dr. Melba Beals joins us via Zoom to discuss her experience as one of "The Little Rock Nine", chronicled in her book, Warriors Don't Cry. The Rotary Readers book fellowship is reading Warriors Don't Cry for February 11, discussion.
January 6, Rotarian Ed King shared his personal experience with Head and Neck Cancer, what he has learned about this group of cancers and what he is doing to message others so they can avoid, identify and get proper treatment if necessary. He began his talk by thanking our club members who helped him get to his treatment at Anschutz in 2014.
Wednesday July 1, 2020-21 President Del Benson outlined his background, priorities and thoughts for this coming year. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member:
Bring in two new members
Double contributions to Rotary funding needs
Help on two funding initiatives
Give time to two additional service projects
Organize new projects and outcomes
Attend two more meetings every quarter
Combine categories engaging U+2 and have twice the fun and accomplishments
He closed his remarks with preliminary plans for a "Good and Lucky Non-Event Fundraiser" this fall. Stay tuned for details...
This week's History Fellowship (immediately following the noon meeting) will examine the civil checks and balances basic to our government. Dr. Bob Lawrence will facilitate, and outline greed and the misuse of political power as discussed by Plato, Tolkien, Aristotle, and James Madison (as representative of those who supported adoption of the Constitution).
In 2020 officials tallied more than 200 cases of wild polio and nearly 600 cases of the vaccine-derived form. Most of the vaccine-derived strains are in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but rogue strains are also turning up across much of sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen, Malaysia and the Philippines. RCFC's Purple Pins for Polio Committee has set a goal of $3500 in donations this year, and are deciding how to participate while socially distanced. Contact Sharyn Salmen for details.
The Good and Lucky Non-Event raised $60,000 for the various charitable causes, plus a $19,000 matching grant for the United Way Fire Relief fund! Total raised was $79,000!!
The next Rotary Book Fellowship discussion will be February 11, reviewing the book Warriors Don't Cry, by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, a memoir of her experience as one of the Little Rock Nine. Dr. Beals will be our noon speaker on February 10. Contact Dave Stewart for details.
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
Ralph Smith is still offering his annual photo calendar for $15. Rotarian purchases generate a contribution to the Legacy Fund. Contact ralph.smith@colostate.edu or 970-214-2322.
First Pres church has indicated they are not comfortable hosting Rotary any time soon. For now, all meetings will continue to be via Zoom.
General reminder of our Fellowships schedule. First Wednesday: Peace. Second Wednesday: History. Third Wednesday: Investments. Fourth Wednesdays: Science. All meet immediately following the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login.
President Del announced a 'one-stop' Finances email - treasurer@fortcollinsrotary.org. Del also reminded members that 'the buck stops here' and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
Sally Lee reported King Soopers rebate of $468.00 that goes directly into our charitable budget. If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally.
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 reminds all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge. Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or JeanneFangman.
Wednesday, January 13th, Ralph Smith introduces RCFC to nationally acclaimed photographer John Fielder, who will present a virtual slide show and discussion of his latest book.
It's that time and we are excited to offer a virtual online Purple Pins Bowling event this year. 
The November Rotarian magazine featured an article, We the People, challenging Rotary to “…move beyond grants and volunteerism, although that work is good, …..into accountable relationships…” Rotarians seek to understand through truth, fairness, goodwill and behavior beneficial to all. Though we may not understand it, this past year the “Black Lives Matter” movement challenged our nation to do better. 
January 6, Rotarian Ed King shared his personal experience with Head and Neck Cancer, what he has learned about this group of cancers and what he is doing to message others so they can avoid, identify and get proper treatment if necessary. He began his talk by thanking our club members who helped him get to his treatment at Anschutz in 2014.
Wednesday July 1, 2020-21 President Del Benson outlined his background, priorities and thoughts for this coming year. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member: