Inspiration: Mike Griffith shared several inspirational quotes about Vocational Service. IDEA Quote: “We must not only learn to tolerate our differences. We must welcome them as the richness and diversity which can lead to true intelligence. ” Albert Einstein Upcoming 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 Guests: - Barb Wolfe (wife of Stephen Fowler and volunteer for PACT)
- Joel Reimnitz (guest of Bob Melrose)
- Ellen Mortimer (guest of Bob Melrose)
- Becky Niemiec - speaker, Founding Director of PACT
Program: Becky Niemiec received her PhD at Stanford; Worked for the state of CO building Bureau of Animal Protection; returned to CSU as an Assoc. Professor; currently Founding Director for PACT Colorado (part time). - Becky realized, while building the CO Bureau of Animal Protection, that most incidences of cruelty and neglect were really cases where the owners were struggling. Founded PACT CO in June 2025 to address the gap between what animals need and what their owners are able to provide.
- 82% of pet owners consider their pets family, but 27% of pet owners have had to give pet away
- Human-Animal Bond is good for one's health - exercise, blood pressure, mental health, fun!
- Sometimes people delay healthcare services because they have no support for their pets (63% of hospitalized pet owners worry about their pets)
- Mission is to provide assistance to human and animal families in need so they can care for and keep their pets
- House Call program - people come and provide walks; mobile vet care (vaccines); help with grooming; help with pet deposits
- Temporary Foster Care - between 2 weeks and 2 months (in cases of substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence)
- 34 volunteers have served 39 clients since the founding; promoting services so now worry that they won't have enough volunteers and money to serve all those who apply
- Budget of $40,000 solely through private donations (run totally by volunteers)
- Who is worthy of support? Must be on SNAP; home visit determines how difficult the situation is and how much the animal is suffering.
- Want to volunteer or donate? PACT Colorado
TRF Recognition: John Sheltren recognized TRF PH Fellows Sam Preuss (her first!); Connie Sheltren (+6) and Walt Grady (+7) Joe McCarthy: Reviewed guest payment policy; club will pay for two visits for potential members; let Sara know if you plan to have guests; $25 for meal; special cases will be handled by (Angel Supporters; Visiting Rotarians and other guests pay for themselves Joe also acknowledged Tim Cochran for finding Santa Claus for us and thanked the staff at Ginger and Baker Announcements: - Bob Melrose - Purple Pins for Polio. Feb. 1 from 2-4 at Chippers Lanes. $350 lane sponsorship includes players; $250 for lane sponsorship; $25 for individual players; for more information, contact rmelrosefcbc2627@gmail.com.
- Fellowship Opportunity - Ghost Tour on Feb. 20. Reserve your spot by Jan. 29: rmelrosefcbc2627@gmail.com.
- Morgan Merriman - 10K Raffle - still waiting on website - please continue to promote the raffle!
- John HIntzman - Feb. 6 - 2:15 - Book Trust Delivery to Putnam Elementary (If you're not at the Food Bank!)
- Fran Lefler - Feb. 5 - bring hygiene products (detergent, shampoo, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste, diapers, etc.) - will be delivered to PSD for the Early Childhood Program
  
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