FOR ROTARIANS WHO MISSED THE MEETING - January 26

 

A very full and valuable meeting of recognition with an impactful program speaker.

 

GREETERS:  Thanks to Coleman Cook and Steve Hitchcock for serving as greeters and to Coleman for doing our introductions of guests.   

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:  Thanks to Rex Brice for his reminder to think about how the Four Way Test can be applied to our lives every day.   He does owe us a longer story for Thought for the Day, as he was asked to be quick for this meeting.  You are not off the hook, Rex!

 

SAM HASLEM 4H CLUB SCHOLARSHIP:  In case you haven’t heard, we raised $1,178 in the  “Good News” dedicated to Sam last week.  I know our contribution will be greatly appreciated by Sam’s family.

 

T-SHIRT ORDERS:  “Rotarians at Work” T-shirts were again distributed.  If you would like to order a short or long sleeve shirt, let Ellen know.  Also, a promise to our women members:  1) These shirts, while men’s cut, are just fine for our work days.  They run small.  2) We have a way now to order women’s cut shirts (for nicer than our “Rotarian At Work” shirts) in the future.  Thanks to Julie Taulman for the “way” and to Liz Finnegan for taking on this responsibility.  So give Liz your fashion thoughts.

 

OFFICIAL VOTE FOR NEXT YEAR’S SLATE OF OFFICERS.  Past President, Jim Moylan, presented the slate.   Motion to accept the slate as listed by Winnie Delliquadre, Seconded by Scott Marr.   Unanimous vote of approval.  Thanks to all who will serve in these leadership positions next year!

 

 

 

3^RD GRADE DICTIONARY DELIVERY:  Cam Boyd, Committee Chair, recognized the 20 Rotarians who delivered dictionaries to 7 Routt County elementary schools.  He also read one of the many “thank you” notes we receive from the students.  Thanks Cam and Rotarians for another year - well done and well received! 

 

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DAY:  Marci Valicenti, Committee Chair, thanked the 11 Rotarians who participated in this worthy endeavor with our high school students.   Mock interviews and feedback from Rotarians help students be more prepared for the real thing!  Thanks to Marci and all who volunteered.

 

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES (in years of membership)   December – David Scully-3,  Dave Zabel -23,  Angela Catterson -12,  Scott Marr-12,  Tony Counts-1,  Dillon Fulcher-1   January- Jeff Swoyer-31,  Holly Rogers-11,  Larry Carlson-1,  Jim Clark-1,  Bobby Davis-2,  Julie Taulman-2,   John Centner-18,  Todd Hayes, - 5,  Ashley Kane-6,  David Wittlinger-5,  Jonathan Bishop -1,  Grant Fenton-7,  Scott Wither-1.   We congratulated these members with a rousing (?)  Hip Hip Horray! 

 

STEAMBOAT MINUTE:  Skipped for last few meetings. Be prepared for several next week.

 

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS – Scott Marr, Foundation Chair, recognized two Paul Harris Fellows for their contributions to Rotary International – Paul Hebert, first time recipient and Coleman Cook for a “plus one” pin.   Scott reminded us of the good we are able to do in the world, because of our support of the Rotary International Foundation.  Congratulations to Paul and Coleman.

 

Rotarians of the Month for December:  Ian Engle and Dillon Fulcher for their co-chairmanship of the Holiday Tubing Party.  Another great success due to the blood, sweat and tears of Ian and Dillon and their core committee of Lori Livingston, Raymond Martinez, Ian Wagner, Melissa Gibson, and Ellen Kendall plus the many Rotarians who helped the day of the event.

 

INDUCTIONS OF NEW MEMBERS:  A hearty welcome to Susie Wilkinson, Meg Morse and Celina Taylor for membership induction to our club.  We are delighted to have each of you join us and look forward to getting to know you even better in days to come.

 

 

Thanks to Winnie Delliquadre for introducing our guest speaker, City of Steamboat Springs Police Chief, Cory Christensen.  Cory shared how his policing philosophy was shaped by his father, a police officer of 42 years, as well as through his 26 years of police experience, most recently as Asst. Chief of Police in Fort Collins.   He described his vision and hopes for the future of the Police Department of Steamboat Springs and strongly offered his commitment to our community.  Thank you, Cory, for an enlightening presentation and for providing us with a sense that “our city is in good hands!”

 

GOOD NEWS ($521)   Sharon Mensing, didn’t mess around (you had to be there ) and did a fast and successful Good News.  Thanks Sharon!

 

NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM:  Jo Ivester, author of Outskirts of Hope. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Ellen Kendall, Club President