Inspiration: Patty Cantrell quoted John Muir and how his words relate to Rotarians.
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." I feel, as a Rotarian, I receive far more than any service I may provide.
"When I try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." Our service has an impact far beyond what we see in front of us.
Diversity Quote:
"In order to live in the kind of world you want, you have to help build it!" – Unknown
Guests:
Kimberly Schilke-Pinkney – Applicant for membership
Announcements:
Heather Gossel: Heather received a promotion and will be relocating to the east coast. Today is Heather's last meeting. We all sang Happy Birthday since it was also her Birthday. We wish her the best of luck with her new adventure.
John Carroll: The Ed Gillette Vocational Service Award nomination forms are on the tables. Complete the form below and return it to John Carroll jcarroll@edcarrollmotorco.com
Catherine Varra-Nelson: She is leaving us for a month and needs someone to fill in for her. Would you please let Catherine know if you can help out?
Jim McCambridge: This year's Larimer County United Way's Make a Difference Day for volunteers is October 16-23. Jim would like to provide opportunities for us to select projects as a group.
Option 1: October 23, 2021, A Little Help's Service Saturday! Caring for our older adult neighbors by volunteering to help with seasonal yard and home chores.
Option 2: October 19, 2021, Habitat for Humanity ReStore needs help updating the exterior appearance and increasing curb appeal.
You can go to nocovolunteers.org to see a complete list of the projects where volunteers are needed. Look for the email from Jim with more details.
Matt Kettler Foothill Gateway has a fundraiser, and Matt would like to put together an event basket. If you have items to donate or want to create your basket, please let Matt know.
Susan Peterson: Rotary Club Shirts- Susan is working on procuring club shirts. However, supply chains in flux may need to order by specific criteria: Color, size, long sleeve, polos, or fleece vest. Susan will send out an email to the club with more details.
Bob Williams: MOW- Need volunteers for November and December.
Susan Kirkpatrick: For those wanting to improve their photography skills, a class will be offered on October 30, at 9:30 at the Primrose Studio- Dr. Mark Jackson and other club members will be our instructors. Registration is restricted to 15 participants, so register now.
Diane Knight: Diane is organizing the meal train for Jan Campbell. She sent an email out to the club with more details. https://mealtrain.com/80ym25 for more information
Sara Murphy: Next week, join us for a full buffet to welcome District Governor Shurie Scheel from Thermopolis, WY. Would you please wear your pins or shirt? Need pins? Catherine has lots and lots of pins.
Good news:
Robert Waltermire: Robert decided on a high shock fence to keep the bears out. Ouch!
Ann Griffith: Ann is taking a trip to visit family members during the peak season of fall.
Mike and Ann mentioned their son launched a video about how the Sea Star population impacts the Orca populations. Netflix is taking on the film: Project Sea Star.
Phil Murphy: Tailgate October 9, 2021, a Vietnamese-themed event. Must walk in if you don't have season tickets. Dogs are welcome
Phil is looking for a volunteer for next week's Food Bank event. Pill added that he and Sara will be grandparents. Congratulations to all.
Sara Murphy: Funds collected from the Good News donations have added up, and we need to decide what should be done with the funds. Some suggesting: Polio, Shelter box, additional compensation for Ginger and Baker service staff
Diane Knight: is getting brave and getting out. She went to NY and spent a week in Florida alone with young kids and to Dallas for a reunion.
Joe McCarthy: 5 weeks travel around France and enjoyed the trip.
Meeting adjourned: Serve to change lives.