Inspiration:
Phil Murphy inspired us with an amphibian story of how encouragement can motivate others to accomplish what appears to be impossible.
Curt Bear introduced guests:
-Kristyn Degi —Teacher of the Month Fossil Ridge High School
-Hanna Fowler — Stephen Fowler’s daughter
-Saira Hafeez —CSU Rotaract
-Janeen Kappell — application submitted
-Stephanie Lock —Centennial High School principal
-Chris Savage — Fossil Ridge High School
-Alicia Sandlian — Student of the Month Centennial High School
-Janet Sandlian — Alicia’s mom
-Max Sandlian
-Natalie Sundermeier — visiting Rotarian
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't particularly like. -Soichiro Honda
Future Programs: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends.
Rotary Cares: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time (i.e., personal or family health, family death, etc.) please let Sara Murphy know Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can.
Rotary Anniversary Years:
Ken Campell 49; John Carroll, Mark Korb & Phil Murphy 37; Catherine Costlow 34; Mark Jackson 28; Andrew Hensen 24; Lee Vara-Nelson 23; Bob Waltermire 20; Marcy Woodland 13; Kathy Miner 12; Sara Murphy 11; Tony Cantania & Joseph Vander Linde 5; Maria Elena Thomas, Sam Preuss & Lauren Brainard 1 year
-Ken Campbell was awarded a hand carved pig bacon cooking timer for his 49 years of Rotary Service:
April Birthday Dates:
Joe McCarthy 3rd; Mark Korb & Fran Lefler 11th; Michele Marquitz 12th; Diane Knight 12th; Wilton Lyles 30th
Announcements:
- Joe McCarthy recognized the efforts of JJ Shaw and Morgan Merriman for their coordination of the $10k Raffle with certificates of appreciation:
-Joe also recognized other members helping with the $10k Raffle: Mark Campbell, John Carroll, John Hintzman, Bob Loosley, Phil Murphy and Bob Waltermire
-Marcy Woodland was recognized in her first year as a Rotarian in our club for her developing a successful Heart to Heart global grant to provide heart surgery for Vietnamese children with congenital heart disease:
-Phil Murphy encouraged Rotarians to Register for the June 5-7 District Conference HERE to be held at the Hilton in Ft. Collins. The district conference is an opportunity for fellowship, to share ideas and bring ideas back to our club. When you register, sign up to attend the free Hospitality Dinner on Friday evening June 5. If you would like to host Rotarians at your home for dinner, contact Bob Melrose.
-Joseph Vander Linde has recognized he sees an overlap between Rotary and Toastmasters. He will be co-presenting with Joe McCarthy at the conference, and their session will be on Toastmasters and Rotary. It will be shared with a Shelter box presentation by Michael Howe. All interested are welcome to join and learn more.
-Becky de la Torre invited Rotarians to attend the Cinco De Mayo fundraiser for Mujeres de Colores on May 8 at Club Tico,1599 City Park Dr. Buy your tickets HERE that include food, beverages, music and celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture.
-Connie Sheltren announced our exchange student arriving this summer will be Elia Olivievi, from Verona, Italy.
-John Shelton encouraged every Rotarian to donate at least $25 to the Rotary Foundation general fund so our club can achieve “Every Rotarian Every Year” status. Our club’s $8,802 donations to Polio Plus do not count toward this achievement.
-Bob Melrose and Tom Strause attended PELS = President Elect Learning Seminar for 2.5 days and learned how to organize Rotary meetings, events and collaborate with other clubs to share speaker programs and fundraising ideas
Bob Melrose reveals next year’s Rotary theme “Create Lasting Impact”:
This is the last week to register HERE for the April 11 9-11:30 am Virtual Zoom Spring District Assembly. See this LINK for information to learn about “Technology & Grants Readiness”
Good News:
-Steve Fowler is proud of his eldest daughter, Hanna - a single mother living in Ohio who works with homeless individuals. She is his personal hero.
JJ Shaw is going to be happy if he can sell the extra beer from the $10k Raffle at $10 per 6-pak and not have to carry the beer back to his car.
Morgan Merriman is proud of his wife’s successful business. Irene is a licensed esthetician and permanent makeup artist and founder of I’s Brows and Esthetics and mother of 2 children working out of their home in Timnath.
Student of the Month:
Dan St. John introduced Centennial High School principal, Stephanie Lock who introduced the student of the Month, Alicia Sandlian. Alicia is a very determined and focused 11th grader with great attendance who is always helpful, kind and a great friend
Student of the Month Alicia Sandlian receives a 4-Way Test coin from Dan St John with Centennial High School principal, Stephanie Lock:
Teacher of the Month:
Dan St. John introduced Chris Savage from Fossil Ridge High School who introduced the Teacher of the Month, Kristyn Degi. Ms. Degi teaches science and is an advisor of leadership who brings students together for Unity Day and in the classroom to help uplift the school community
Teacher of the month, Kristyn Degi, Dan St John and Chris Savage:
Field of Honor® Kickoff:
Ryan McClean explained the 6th annual Field of Honor® (FOH)
-500 US flags are setup at Spring Canyon Community Park Memorial Day weekend from May 23-25
-The FOH coincides with our Nation’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries
-To celebrate these anniversaries, the city of Fort Collins donated a Declaration of Independence stand, flags of the branches of the military and the 26 Historic Flags that have been used since our Nation’s founding. Each flag includes a placard showing when the flag was authorized and what the flag’s design represents.
-Funds raised provide grants for Veterans, First Responders and other local community projects
-Historically funds raised by FOH starting in 2021: $24K, $16K, $41K, $44k, $50k
-$5,700 of new rebar, benches and posts have been donated by Home Depot
-Medallions to honor individuals (living or deceased) who made a positive impact on our lives can be purchased for $50
-Special Anniversary medallions will be available for sale this year
-Individuals or businesses can become Community Supporters and have their name displayed on banners and materials handed out at the FOH
-3rd & 4th graders can enter an essay contest describing one of their personal heroes
-There will be many volunteer opportunities to set up and remove flags, sell medallions and sell Community Supporter sponsorships to your business associates