Inspiration:
Carrie Levy inspired us to look forward with hope, not fear, to have a spirit of gratitude and to remember the 3 prayers of Please, Thank you and Help me.
Curt Bear introduced guests:
- Zoie Braschers student of the Month from Centennial High School
- Bill Brayden - Rotary Club of Fort Collins Foothills
- Kristin Leonard - principal of Centennial High School
- Ria & Jeremy - guests of Tom Welch
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.” - Doris Kearns Goodwin
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 Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can.
Announcements:
- Past president Leighanne Alford presented our club with the Club Excellence Award, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2024-25. Our club demonstrated a commitment to achieve and exceed its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future.
- Register HERE for the District Spark Assembly September 27 in Laramie, WY – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Susan Peterson distributed maps to help Rotarians attending the Peterson Steak Fry & Fellowship. Register on email sent Aug. 30 to attend.
- Fran Lefler requested Rotarians bring hygiene products on Sept. 25 for the Early Childhood Program (diapers, laundry detergent, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, tooth paste and tooth brushes.
- Connie Sheltron indicated that Sept. 16 is the deadline for applications for outbound exchange students who are ages 15 to 19 by August 16 of 2026. See this LINK for information on the application process.
- Dave Haase announced that the Peach Festival increased revenue by 39% over the previous year and netted over $61,000.
Student of the Month:
Dan Saint John introduced the principal of Centennial High School, Kristin Leonard who introduced our Student of the Month, Zoie Braschers. Zoie is thriving at Centennial in math and her teachers love having her in their classes.
Paul Harris Awards:
John Sheltron distributed Paul Harris pins to the following Rotarians: first Paul Harris for Maria Elena Thomas; Molly Skold, Paul Harris +1; Ron Catterson, Paul Harris +4
Good News:
- Stephen James is appreciative that Ron Catterson is making an such impact with RYLA and the Vocational Services Committee and with Connie Sheltron’s development of a city-wide Youth Exchange Program involving other Rotary clubs
- Ron Catterson was pleased to take his three children to Casa Bonita then to a Red Rocks concert
- Carrie Levy is offering free beautiful sunflowers at 8906 US 34 Johnston to Rotarians who contact her at 970-213-2428
- Walt Grady is grateful for the global grant that Marcy Woodland initiated with $5k from our club that was leveraged to $58K to help Vietnam children with heart defects
- Bob Melrose is appreciative of the outpouring of support Rotarians from our club provided during his prostate cancer treatment.
Breakfast Rotary Foundation Capital Campaign Certificates
Andy Chaffin recognized the following Rotarians for helping increase our club’s foundation to over $800K:
At the Impact Level: Vic Purdy; at the Mike Trinen Level: Mary Catherine Limbird & Molly Skold
Program:
Ron Catterson, Chair of the Vocational Committee gave a presentation describing the committee’s activities. A link to the presentation is HERE
Here are some highlights of the Vocational Committee
- Centennial High School Scholarship Fund.
o Our club established an endowment scholarship fund at NOCO Foundation in 2011
o The current balance is $87,000
o The goal is to reach $100,000 by end of the year
o Each year this fund provides approximately $2500 for scholarship and our club foundation matches with $1500
o Club members can contribute to this fund to reach our goal and can reach out to John Carroll and Krishna Murthy
- Emergency funding for Centennial High school for food, gas, and temporary transportation
- Ed Gillette Vocational Service Award is presented annually to a member in recognition of excellence in their vocational field and integrity in their career as was exemplified by Dr. Gillette.
- Rotarian skills, interests and expertise are captured in ClubRunner
- Six Teacher of the Month and Student of the month per year
- Potential projects:
o Mentoring program
o Resiliency Workshop
o 4-Way Test workshop
- You are invited to join The Vocational Committee on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 am via Zoom
Zoie Braschers student of the Month from Centennial High School
John Sheltron distributed Paul Harris pins to Molly Skold, Maria Elena Thomas and Ron Catterson
Andy Chaffin presents Vic Purdy, Mary Catherine Limbird & Molly Skold with Capital Campaign Certificates
