Inspiration:
Phil Murphy inspired us in our Golden Years.
Guests:
- Amber Runyan – returned guest of Joseph Vander Linde
- Lori Juszak – guest speaker
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “Governments can enhance growth by increasing inclusiveness. A country's most valuable resource is its people. So, it is essential to ensure that everyone can live up to their potential, which requires educational opportunities for all.” - Joseph Stiglitz
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 so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
Announcements:
- Fran Lefler encouraged Rotarians to bring hygiene products (diapers, tooth paste, brushes, dental floss, hand sanitizer, etc to the November 7 meeting to be donated to the Early Childhood Education Program.
- Bob Melrose explained Rotarians can fill out a form to become members of the Polio Plus Society by committing to donate at least $100 a year to Polio Plus. See Bob for details at rwm2020@aol.com
Good News:
- Dan St. John was celebrating Nevada Day when in 1864 Nevada joined the United States of America.
- Phil Murphy thanked Tim Cochran for inspiring him to appreciate the forests in Ireland.
- Joe McCarthy is happy that exchange student Margherita Poma living in his home now.
- Bob Melrose appreciated help moving coats and boots the past week.
Program:
Deb Kelly introduced Lori Juszak, founder of Fort Collins Tours.
- Lori founded the Fort Collins Tours as a traditional history tour company. As she began talking to the local shop owners and learned that Fort Collins, specifically Old Town Square, has a deep connection to the paranormal, she started leading ghost tours.
- Lori has 30 different ghost and history stories for the following tours:
- The most haunted area is the morgue under the Rio Grande which is next to Walrus Ice Cream.
- An Electronic Voice Phenomenon recording of what was possibly the voice of the ghost of Antoine Janis was conducted in the tunnel under Walrus Ice Cream. Antoine Janis French-American fur trader and the first white homesteader in Larimer County.
- Side story about another Walrus Ice Cream ghost
- The High Point Bar has a ghost that slams the women’s bathroom door
Presiding President - Elect Nominee, Bob Melrose:
Lori Juszak, founder of Fort Collins Tours:
