Opening Remarks: Wynn Washle and David Dunne, Presidents of the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins and Fort Collins Foothills respectively, joined us to thank Leighanne for being such a fantastic part of their Quad Club Presidents Team. As a group, they had determined not to be competitive with one another and the Quad Club Social was an outcome. As usual, Leighanne's contagious energy was a big part of making that happen!
Inspiration: Mike Griffith - reminded of us of Summer Solstice and of The Magic of Rotary about tangible differences that happen through collective effort.
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “Diversity doesn't look like anyone. it looks like everyone”.~ Karen Draper
Guests:
Wynn Washle - President of the Rotary Club of Fort Collins
David Dunne - President of the Rotary Club of Fort Collins Foothills
Wes Alford - husband of Leighanne
Morgan Merriman - application in
Jennifer Whitacre - application in
Pastor Leta Behrens as a
Lane Bryant - daughter of Jo Erickson
Jo Erickson - full time Rotarian, part time member of our club
Olivia Tremblay - speaker
Safa Hamidzai and Family - 3rd grade essay winner (2nd place)
Riley Whithead and Family - 3rd grade essay winner (1st place)
Jacqueline Samson and Family - 3rd grad essay winner (3rd place)
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 so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
Jacqueline wrote of a paraprofessional who has been so helpful (she is nonverbal and put quite a bit of effort into her essay)
Safa wrote of her parents who have always been positive, even before moving from Afghanistan to Fort Collins
Riley wrote about her Uncle Nick Goucher, who was diagnosed with cancer at 11, but felt that “life is too short to waste it sitting on the sidelines.” Although he couldn't play ball himself, he became a one-armed umpire! He also learned to snowboard and skydive before passing away way too soon.
Program: Olivia Tremblay
37 years as a music educator; committed to inclusive, meaningful music instruction
Held leadership roles in the Colorado Music Educators Association
Co-founded the Colorado Elementary All State Choir (50 schools and 300 students)
Brought a variety of musical instruments to play - and play (and sing) we did!
Shared several stories of young people whose lives have been changed by music instruction
Closing Remarks: Leighanne shared her heartfelt thanks for supporting her in her role this year and we rose to wholeheartedly thank her for her outstanding year as Club President!
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