Inspiration: Ron Catterson told us about a Rotarian named John in his Evergreen Rotary Club. His signature quote was, "Best day of my life!" Ron encourages us to encourage others with our own attitudes.
IDEA Quote: Diversity, or the state of being different, isn't the same as inclusion. One is a description of what is, while the other describes a style of interaction essential to effective teams and organizations.~ Bill Crawford
Upcoming Programs: please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends!
Guests:
- John Sheltren
- Sara Colorosa
- Bella and Will Lorey and Karen Beach-Dana's current host family
- Chad Phyle- repeat guest
- Jemma, Heather, Jon Wayne -- guests of Dana
- Marita and David Culler --Dana's parents
- Presley Stevenson --exchange student to Italy
- Alana Bethune—guest of Chad Phyle
- JD Murphy --Foothills Rotary Club
Field of Honor Kickoff: Teres Lambert, Dave Marvin, Kathy Miner
Medallions for heroes are now available for purchase online. We are raising money for grants for non-profits that serve veterans and 1st responders in our area. The field of flags will be at Spring Creek Park over Memorial Day weekend. There are cards with a QR code or can go to www.rotaryfcbreakfast.org. There will be an essay contest for PSD students. Hand out postcards or reach out to friends, family and neighbors so they can by medallions as well. There are four levels of community support ranging from $250-$2500 and includes benefits including medallions. When approaching a community supporter, give them the fact sheet and a commitment form. The deadline for commitment form community supporters is May 10.
New Member Presentation: Molly Skold
- Native of Fort Collins, CO
- Her parents and grandparents modeled active community support.
- She went to Riffinberg Elementary, Lescher MS and Fort Collins High School and was the Lambkin mascot
- She graduated from CSU and lived in Iowa with her husband, Carl, and then moved to Russia for 18 months.
- They later lived in Chicago and have 2 sons and a daughter. They then moved to Omaha, Nebraska. She worked for the Chamber of Commerce to promote the city. She helped run the Crock Foundations and was part of a mid town mixed use development project.
- They moved back here for her husband's job at JBS and she continues to work remotely for Mutual of Omaha.
- She has 3 grandkids
Announcements
- JD from Foothills Rotary: QPR Suicide Prevention Training is Monday, April 22 at 5:30-7:30 at the Summit Stone Longview Mental Health Center
- Foothills Rotary: They are having a presentation by Dorothy Metcalf-Linderburger who is an astronaut and Fort Collins High School graduate. It is May 7 a noon at the Fort Collins Marriott. The cost is $35 and includes lunch.
- District conference is coming up in Steamboat and is free to register. May 16-18
- Pass The Gavel: save the date for June 22, Saturday. Families and friends invited.
- Phil Murphy: Just a reminder that if you are interested in reviewing any of out speakers' PowerPoint presentations they are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1auQlXXvUfsaAv43FQbZ5VPFx6rdpr3-t?usp=share_link
- April 19 Food Bank Friday, 1 - 3:30 PM. Nine volunteers needed
- Foundation Celebration Dinner: Join us at a dinner Celebrating The Rotary Foundation and its donors: May 4, 6-8:30, Casper, WY. Krishna Murthy will be recognized for his Citation for Meritorious Service Award. For details, contact rwm2020@aol.com.
ROTARY CARES: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time, please let Sara Murphy know so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support possible. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
PROGRAM: Dana Culler Laval, inbound Rotary Exchange Student from Argentina
- We welcome her parents here today!
- Her hometown is Coronel Suarez, a town of 40K people, known for making the largest struedel (230 ft) in the world, annually.
- She has sisters who are 13, 19 and 22 years old.
- Food: a typical beverage is mate made from pumpkin and is tied to feelings of family, friendship and community. SHe loves dulce de leche and empanadas.
- She goes to school from 7am to 12pm daily and the teachers change classes rather than the students. She plays lacrosse and parties are a big part of life in Argentina.
- World Cup 2022! The new president is trying to stabilize the economy which has struggled with inflation and destabilization of the peso.
- Traditions: mate, tango, paisanos, asado/BBQ, empanadas, strudel fest, horseback riding, dulce de leche
- Thank you, Dana, for sharing your country with us and happy 16th birthday!