Inspiration: Phil Murphy reminds us to live with no regrets as the best days give us happiness and even the worst days give us memories.
IDEA Quote: You have to cherish things in a different way when you know the clock is ticking, you are under pressure.-- Chadwick Boseman, actor, producer
Upcoming Programs: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends!
Guests:
Karter Jackson, Mark's daughter
Mark Lonac, Blevin's teacher
Elia Olivieri, exchange student from Italy
Alanna Prater, Centennial HS
Drew Webster, SOM from CHS
Joe Zappa, administrator at Blevins MS
Sarah Seib-Azofeifa
- PROGRAM: Club Assembly
Membership Committee: Diane Knight asked us to remember to invite new potential members. Joe Wimmer and Kate resigned. Joseph Vander LInde and Tom went to Rotary Leadership Academy and will report more later.
Community Service: Sara reported that $8500 in grants have already been given to Realities for Children, Mujeres de Colores and other local causes
New Generations: Ron Catterson. 10 kids went to RYLA and Young RYLA camps this summer. Interact Club is starting at Centennial HS.
Vocational Service: Ron Catterson. This year's Ed Gillette Award selection is in process right now to choose a member that exhibits the Rotary principles in their profession. Teacher of the Month is chosen from PSD and Student of the Month is chosen from Centennial HS. The scholarship program for Centennial has reached endowment level allowing a $5K scholarship each year to any trade or college student. There is a $750 emergency fund for CHS students as well.
Student of the Month: Dan St. John presented to Wyatt Warner from Centennial HS and staff member Alana
Teacher of the Month: Dan St. John presented to Mark Lonac and his principal noted he is known for high energy teaching and holding kids accoutable. He also coaches cross country.
Elia is our new exchange student from Verona, Italy. He is running cross county and is going to Rocky Mountain High School and likes his forensics class. He is suprised how early we eat dinner in the U.S.
New Member Talk: Jeaneen Kappell
Attorney, mentor, ultramarathoner, cat mom, traveler, only child, beer lover, college football fan, amateur house flipper
Married to Tim, her HS sweetheart, for 13 years
Has four cats
From Ft. Worth, TX and was introduced to Ft. Collins when she ran a ½ Marathon here in 2023
Jeaneen is an ultramarathoner with a 50K under her laces
She climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2015 to celebrate New Year's Eve
Jeaneen bought a house in Breckenridge in 2021 and a home in Ft, Collins in 2025 and completed her move here in 2026
Has a goal to attend all 4 of the tennis Grand Slam Tournaments with the French Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open already checked off the list
She is an attorney in transition now (specializing in government investigations, securities enforcement, white collar crime, internal investigations, commercial litigation)
Jeaneen is currently the Regional Director of Partnerships for Colorado at GlobalMindED
Announcements:
- Volunteer to help on the ADA path for Camp Hope at Buckhorn with duties for all abilities for you and family, snacks food provided. Shifts end in time to CSU football game on September 12. Free overnight stays ae available for volunteers and families
Thanks to Susan Peterson for the Steak Fry Party as a tribute to Charlie
Thanks to all who worked on the Peach Festival and full report will come soon. Thanks especially to the committee who did such a great job promoting it.
Thanks to Phil Murphy for our tech support and coordination of Food Bank.
Thanks to Molly Skold for arranging for our speakers; Sara Murphy for being the liaison to Ginger and Baker; Bob Loosley for club finances; Lisa Boesch for being the secretary; Andy Chaffin for managing our foundation and taxes; Marcy Woodland for Meals on Wheels; Ann Griffith for arranging food at offsite meeting; Gary Turner and Mark Campbell for organizing Rendesvous Trail Cleanup monthly
Good News:
Creating lasting impact
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 themknow we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can.