Inspiration: 
Tom Strause shared how he was inspired when he did a mock interview with a 14-year-old student at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School who was very mature beyond his age. He demonstrated he practiced teamwork, knew the difference between right and wrong and was willing to own his mistakes.

Curt Bear introduced guests: 
- Naomi Bilow – guest of Lauren Brainard 
- Leah Coleman – Christ United Methodist Church
- Larry Glover – Buckhorn Camp
- Paul Kovar – guest of Kira Kovar
- Sean Orner – Buckhorn Camp

IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “If you haven’t got the best talent, you’re not going to be the best; if you’re not representing properly the available pool of talent, then you’re missing an opportunity.” ~ Alex Wilmot-Sitwel

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:
- Walt Grady and Jeaneen Kappell had three very qualified candidates for the $5,000 Centennial HS Scholarship funded thanks to John Carroll and Krishna Murthy. As a result, the scholarship was split $3k, $1k & $1k.
- Rotarians are encouraged to Register for the June 5-7 District Conference HERE to be held at the Hilton in Ft Collins before the May 17 price increase.
- Phil Murphy demonstrated how to sign up on ClubRunner for volunteer positions and sent an email with instructions as well.
- Ann Griffith asked Rotarians to save the date Sunday evening, June 28 for the pass the gavel meeting at The Barn at Rigden Farm - 2902 Rigden Pkwy, Fort Collins
- Becky de la Torre encouraged Rotarians to attend the Cinco De Mayo fundraiser for Mujeres de Colores on May 8 at Club Tico,1599 City Park Dr. Buy your tickets HERE that include food, beverages, music and celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture. 
- Dave Marvin reminded Rotarians that we have $2,500 left of the $5,000 matching challenge in effect until the May 8 deadline for all new individuals or businesses registering to be a Community Support for the Field of Honor®. 
- Take Field of Honor® postcards and distribute to friends and sign up to sell medallions May 9 and 16 at The Cupboard and The Silver Grill and wear your Rotary gear.

Good News:
- Mary Catherine Limbird shared that her youngest granddaughter living in Germany will be awarded “Outstanding Young Actor” at the Roma Short Film Festival.

Program:
Chuck Rutenberg introduced Larry Glover and Sean Orner representing Buckhorn Camp & Retreat Center
- Their presentation is located HERE
- The camp is located west of Ft. Collins 381 Old Camp Rd, Bellvue near Stove Prairie School
- The camp “strives to foster a culture of kindness, acceptance, and belonging, where differences are not just accepted, but embraced as part of what makes our community stronger.”
- The Buckhorn Mountain Guest Ranch was built in 1946 by Myron and Louise Siefken in partnership with John and Josephine Smethurst. Using logs cut from the property, a lodge and twelve cabins were constructed.
- In 1979 Camp Hope was started to provide a camp experience for adults with varying levels of intellectual and physical disabilities and a break for their care givers
- Camp Hope provides worship services, hiking, horseback riding, games, spa day for the ladies, pinewood derby for the men and crawdad fishing
- In 2012, the High Park fire destroyed 1/3 of the overall property
- An additional retreat lodge was recently built and needs a wheelchair path to connect the old lodge to the new lodge
- Gary Turner, Larry Glover, Sean Orner and Chuck Rutenberg explained how our club will help create the new asphalt path between the two lodges on May 30 and 31: laying weed barrier, pounding 3x4 inch timber path trim, leveling and compacting asphalt, and squeegee a final seal coat
- Volunteers who sign up will be able to bring their families, enjoy the day and stay overnight

Gary Turner, Larry Glover, Sean Orner and Chuck Rutenberg explained how our club will help create an asphalt path: