Club Bulletin - This Week's Announcements

Announcements from the Rotary Club of Evergreen meeting of April 26, 2024
(To view the recording of this meeting copy the Passcode below, click the link and paste the Passcode)
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I hope you are enjoying the nice Colorado weather.  Thank goodness we were able to have our last meeting of April before the snow returned.
 
Weekly Inspiration:
From Deb Sandler  “It is impossible for a person to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows.” From Daily Stoic.
 
Update on Rotary Music Park-Kay LaMontagne shared pictures of the Rotary Music Park. Unfortunately, an instrument was stolen that cost $3400.  We replaced it but moving forward Evergreen Parks and Rec will pay for all maintenance and vandalism.  We have new instruments that were funded by our Community Service Committee. Evergreen Parks and Rec did the work to extend the park and is taking full responsibility for the upkeep.  Please visit and enjoy the park.  The park is a $30, 000 legacy gift.
 
President's Announcements:
Area 8 Social-Thank you to all those who attended! Congrats to Adrian & Ron for winning prizes.
May the Froth Be With You! – Curt Harris annual beer tasting 5/4/24. Curt's house.
Rowdy Rotarians -Mark your calendars, the next RR event will be held May 9th at Rotary Music Park. It will be a picnic.
EPIC, yes EPIC….Day of Service May 18th!!! -Peace Pole Planting, Road Warriors – Mark your calendars and let's be EPIC – meet at Evergreen Country Day School at 8:30.
RI & District 5450 happenings:
Rotary Day at the Rockies-Sunday, May 12 - 1:10 pm  Rockies vs. the World Champion Texas Rangers! Please remember this game is a fundraiser for End Polio Now polio eradication - $5.00 of each discounted ticket goes to polio eradication.https://rotary5450.org/event/rotary-day-at-the-rockies-3/
Introduction of Guests:
Please welcome the following: Dottie Ricketson, Dave Laughlin (new member), Sallie Wandling, Courtney Couch, Ashley Collins, Katie Ard, Branch Russell, and Pam Lindquist.  Thank you to everyone for bringing guests.
Sargent of Arms: April birthday celebration.
Pause for the Cause:
Mark Cimino, Michelle Vanags and Pam Lindquist- Wooden Hawk Foundation- This is a foundation created by Michelle to provide resources to students. The Foundation and EHS are committed to providing students with the resources and guidance they need to build successful futures. The Future Center will be completed in 2025. http://woodenhawkfoundation.org.  August 3rd they will be hosting a student-run and student-led music fest.  The Mountain Music Fest will be held August 3, 2024, from 12-9 pm at Buchannan Park.  They are looking for volunteers to help oversee the students and give guidance.  Please go to http://mountainmusicfest.org to sign up to volunteer.
Bolder Award:
Tim Grace for all that he does behind the scenes with the Canyon Courier and promoting Rotary Club projects.  
General Announcement:
Deb Sandler-May 15th presentation on importance of glass recycling. The event is at Evergreen Fire and Rescue in the large auditorium from 6-8 pm. 
Judy Constantine- Youth Services meeting at Starbucks following the meeting.
Dale Schlinsog-Evergreen Rotary Foundation needs all committee chairs and sub-committee members to submit proposed budgets submitted by May 24th.  
Scott White-Youth Exchange needs a first host house for the next school year for a student from Finland by the end of this school year.  Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. It is a three month commitment and it changes your life.
Speaker-Camp Comfort, Sally Wandling.
They are looking for volunteers for Camp Comfort weekend camps as well as the Day Camp.  Please go to https://mtevans.org/services/camp-comfort/volunteer/ to learn more about volunteering.  Camp days are June 14-16 and July 12-14.  Day Camp is July 23-25th.  
Camp Comfort volunteers are extraordinary people who make a big difference in the lives of grieving children.  Our camps could not happen without a large community of volunteers and we are always looking for more. Camp Comfort volunteers must:
  • Be age 21 or older
  • Attend a mandatory training session
  • Undergo a background check
  • Provide references
All new volunteers must complete
a training session.
Weekend Camp Trainings
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6-8 pm
Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6-8 pm
Day Camp Trainings: Monday, June 16, 2024, from 6-8 pm All training sessions are held
at Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice
3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen
Thank you for attending the meeting.  April 26th is National Arbor Day and National Pretzel Day.
Go Create Hope in the World and make it a great week!