Inspiration: Bob Williams read a poem by Reverend Sarah Speed called, To My Heart. You can find her poetry on Facebook or at A Sanctified Art webpage www.sanctifiedart.org
IDEA Quote: Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.-- Khalil Gibran, writer, poet
Upcoming Programs: please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends!
Guests:
⦁ Martin Limbird
⦁ Steve Stansfield - guest of Ron Catterson
⦁ Stephen Mitchell - guest of Jack Bales
⦁ Robert White - guest of Bob Hau
⦁ Martin Limbird
⦁ Steve Stansfield - guest of Ron Catterson
⦁ Stephen Mitchell - guest of Jack Bales
⦁ Robert White - guest of Bob Hau
Love Our Community 10K Raffle: 418 tickets sold and foundation donations made. Final amount raised is pending but is about $35K at present to fund next year's projects. You can still donate to our club's foundation (and get a tax deduction) to help close the $5K gap to fund the work our club does over the year.
New Member: Laura Jo Bhimani
⦁ Born at Poudre Valley Hospital and raised in northern Colorado
⦁ Graduated from IB program at Poudre Valley HS and studied at Creighton University where she also rowed crew.
⦁ Worked as a corporate auditor for Union Pacific Railroad out of college
⦁ She works at Group Realty with her dad who is president elect for Foothills Rotary Club.
⦁ She is married and her husband belongs to Foothills Rotary Club. Welcome, Laura Jo!
Announcements:
⦁ Sign up to be a greeter or to give the inspiration using the links sent by email.
⦁ Sign up to be a greeter or to give the inspiration using the links sent by email.
⦁ District conference is coming up in April 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
- Another successful donation and delivery of hygiene products by club members and Community Service Committee
⦁ Ron Catterson: Applications for RYLA summer camp in process. It is a youth leadership camp in Estes Park that is one week long. It is an encouraging, accepting environment to learn about and practice leadership.
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: District Judge Juan G. Villasenor, 8th Judicial District
⦁ He belongs to the 1918 Rotary Club and is studying the history of juries for his doctorate degree.
⦁ He belongs to the 1918 Rotary Club and is studying the history of juries for his doctorate degree.
History of the jury:
⦁ First jurys, called recognitors, were appointed by William the Conqueror in the early 1000s and worked primarily as assessors.
⦁ The first jurors to come into the courtroom were in the 1100s under King Henry II and were used for civil private disputes.
⦁ Unanimity was not required until the 14th century
⦁ 18th century juries were 12 men who were left without food, drink or fire until their unanimous verdict was achieved.
History of 1990s Jury Reform in Colorado:
- OJ Simpson trial as well as the beating of Rodney King precipitated jury reform
- Arizona was at the forefront of jury reform.
- Colorado created a committee on the effective use of jurors for reform proposals.
Jury practices unique to Colorado:
- 6 jurors for civil cases (12 for criminal is usual)Allow jurors to take notes during trial and can submit written questions for witnesses.
- Jurors can have predeliberation (mid trial) discussions in civil cases.
- Allows lawyers to highlight portions of exhibits.