REMINDER: TOMORROW’s meeting is at Christ United Methodist Church at 301 E Drake between Matthews and Tulane
INSPIRATION: Cait Nase shared a quote and interpretation from the book "Braiding Sweetgrass" that she is reviewing with her 7th graders.
"Being naturalized to a place means to live as if this is the land that feeds you, as if these are the streams from which you drink, that build your body and fill your spirit."
The author articulates the profound connection and responsibility humans, we as humans, have toward our environment. To be naturalized signifies integration and investment in the local ecosystem. It inspires the idea of stewardship, emphasizing that our survival and well-being are intertwined with the health of the land.
IDEA THOUGHTS: When was the last time you interacted with our environment, in Colorado or elsewhere? I find as the trees change colors and the season begins to change, I have a new appreciation and love for where I live!
FUTURE PROGRAMS: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends.
GUESTS:
Bill Brayden – Foothills Rotary Club
Lauren Pegg – Teacher of the Month – Bethke Elementary, Timnath
Ann Alfonso – Principal of Bethke Elementary, Timnath
Dave Doty – pending member – application in
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
PROGRAM:
- President Joe shared the October birthdays and Rotary anniversaries.
- President Joe presented a Club recognition to Susan Peterson for her work with the Peach Festival Booth.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Joe requested that members provide him names of people in our club who are going above and beyond to help our club. E-mail him or mention something to him at our meeting to recognize a member of our club.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH:
- Dan St. John introduced Ann Alfonso, the principal of Bethke Elementary in Timnath. Dan reminded us that Rotary values excellent educators in our Community
- Ann Alfonso has been the principal of Bethke Elementary for 18 years. While Lauren Peggy, our Teacher of the month began as a 3rd grade teacher, she has become an interventionist – helping bridge the gap of kiddos who are falling behind. She is especially passionate about math as so many people struggled with math growing up
- Lauren Pegg enjoyed working with the individual students as a 3rd grade teacher. Her brother had struggled with math as a child and she saw how he struggled. She loves solving the challenge for the students as an interventionist. She thanked Rotary for the $250.00 check and the certificate of recognition of our teacher of the month.
PROGRAM:
- Krishna and Mary Catherine shared that October 24th is World Polio Day and a day of action for Rotarians.
- The first case of polio was identified in Vermont in 1894
- Only 1% of people who get polio are paralyzed
- There is no cure for polio
- FDR had polio
- Hyperbaric Chamber helps people breathe that have had polio
- Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only 2 countries with active cases of polio
- There is a very informative article in this months Rotary Magazine
- Approximately 600,000 people have died of polio
- Rotary International began the Polio Plus Program in 1988
- $50m need to be raised each year for polio for the 2-1 match from the Gates Foundation
- 99.9% of polio has been eradicated in the world
- Tom Welsh introduced the Ed Gillette Vocational Award which began in our club in 2006.
- Ed Gillette was president of the breakfast Rotary from 1993-1994 – he was a mentor, student, practitioner, highly regarded as a veterinarian
- Nominations have begun – send them to Ron Catterson or John Carroll prior to December 9th
- Joe wanted to share the clubs goals and objectives and let the club know that the board identified them for this year
- 25 goals are available by Rotary International
- We have already met 3 of them this year
- Last year we hit 22 of the 22 goals we set
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Mark C shared the Rendezvous Trail pick up was on Saturday – started by Tom Welsh about 20 years ago – meets at 9:00 am
- Susan P – had a great time hosting the Club Steak Fry on Saturday, Sept 13th. She did have a bit of lost and found items
- Lynn M – the children’s museum has procured a jukebox that needs some exterior work done on it – if anyone wants to help Lynn, he would appreciate it