Weekly Meeting Recap - August 18, 2026

Good News: $551 collected for our scholarship fund - Thank you, Shawn McPhee, for leading Good News and all Rotarians for contributing!

Attendance: 40 Rotarians, 5 Guests

Greeter: Angie Gamble

Guests & Visiting Rotarians: Laurie Romberg from the Evergreen Rotary Club, John Center (past President of our Club!), Filip Boelen (past member of our Club), Robbie Shine, and Genevieve Kalmes.

Lunch Provided By: Salt N Lime

Announcements: 

Parking at the Community Center: The City has asked us when parking at the Community Center to not park in the spaces directly adjacent to the bus depot during our Tuesday meetings. FYI for next time we're at the Community Center.

Rotary Park Cleaners: Kit and Pete Paulin are on for cleaning the park this Thursday, August 20th. Next week, Aug 27th, Kelly Becker and Teresa Weinman are set to clean the park. Thanks to everyone for signing up and keeping our park clean!

Rotary Cares: David Box is home from heart surgery and is recovering. If you'd like to help make a meal for David and his wife Diana, please consider signing up for the meal train Marci Valicenti setup: https://mealtrain.com/z6d0e6 

New Member Induction: Welcome to the Club, Michelle Ganci - we are excited to have you and get to know you. Thank you to Karen Wray for sponsoring Michelle! 

Program: Steamboat Soccer Club presented on their capital campaign - Together We Turf! They are the hunt to raise funds and build two turf fields on the west end of town near Steamboat Montessori. The Lockhart Fields are so more than fields! To learn more about their capital campaign and Lockhart Fields visit: www.steamboat-soccer.com 

Was very cool to learn that 25 of Steamboat Soccer Club's Youth Council members (ages 11-17) have raised over $100,000 in funds themselves – amazing! 

Next Meeting: ROTARY AT THE RANCH! Tuesday, August 25th at Rockin C Bar Ranch at noon. We'll be hearing from Routt County CattleWomen, Adonna Allen and Marsha Daughenbaugh, about what makes ranching in this area unique.  From the short growing season, great protein value of our grasses, western water rights, our county’s strong conservation program & PDR as well as an ever-evolving community, you’ll hear it straight from the horses mouths.  This is your opportunity to ask questions and get real answers too! 

Sign Up Here if you are coming and any guests that you are bringing, so we can ensure that we have a box lunch for you. 

If you have time or interest, then feel free to stick around for a short 15–20-minute tour after lunch with Marsha. 

August Rotary Social

We look forward to you joining us for our August Social Event at the newly renovated Hazie's Restaurant at the top of the gondola in the Thunderhead Building. This will be a great chance to enjoy a relaxing gondola ride, some great fellowship, food, drink and take in the best views in Steamboat. Details below:

• What: August's Social Event
• Where: Hazie's
• When: Friday, August 21st (4pm - 6pm)
• Additional Details:
  • Cost: $20/person + cash bar
  • Food: Heavy apps provided
  • Getting there: Plan to arrive at the Steamboat Gondola by 3:45pm to ride up to Hazie's

Please RSVP to me directly (kerry@1700steamboat.com) to get signed up. 

Any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,
Kerry

PS… Cam Boyd is hiking up to this, so if you'd like to hike up, reach out to Cam! 

Upcoming Non-Profit & Community Events Shared By Rotarians:

Soccer Ball

Shared By: Steamboat Soccer Club & Chancie

When: Friday, August 21 6:30-10:30pm

Where: Old Town Pub

Info & Tickets:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-soccer-ball-a-night-of-neon-steamboat-soccer-clubs-exclusive-fundraiser

Rotary LobsterFest!

Committee Spotlight:

Committee: Community Service Committee

Function: Come up with, gather volunteers, and execute service projects for our Club members. 

Meeting times: While we do community service projects already throughout the year, this committee is new and will be meeting once a month before Rotary. The next meeting is slated for September 15th at 11:15am. 

Interested in joining? Contact Committee Chair Teresa Weinman. Not interested in joining the committee but have a great service community service project idea? Let Teresa know! 

See below for our extensive list of committees showcasing all the things our club does – reach out to the Chair if you're interested in learning more or getting involved! 

Membership - Adrienne Stroock

Foundation - Mark Fitzgerald

Programs - Jennifer MacNeil

Public Relations - Andrew Czysz

Flower Barrels - Gillian Morris

RYLA - Dan Austin

Youth Exchange - Steve Jensen

Welcome to Winter - Betsy Wood

Grants (local) - Tara Weaver

Rotary Park & Trail - David Box / Shawn McPhee

Crutches4Africa - Bill Steelman / Kim Hix

Scholarships - Tiffany Leeson / Hazel Hoff

Student of the Month - Chancie Keenan / Teresa Weinman

Dictionary Project - Kim Hix

Club Fellowship/Socials - Gillian Morris

Interact Club - Chuck Cerasoli / Chancie Keenan

LiftUp Collection - Kate Klitgaard

Community Service Recognition - Gillian Morris / Carol Johnson

Meeting Coordinators - Ashley Kane / Carol Johnson

Rotary Cares - Marci Valicenti

Greeters/Tech/AV - Jeff Wingate

Rhinestone Roundup - Kit Paulin

Annual Ski Day - David Box

Peace Pavilion Pavers - Carol Johnson

Aqua Prieta - Chuck Cerasoli

International Service - Joe Champ

Business Talks in the Schools - Jim DeFrancia / Dan Austin

From The Rotary Foundation:

Whether you're creating your first will or updating an existing one, National Make-a-Will Month in August is an ideal time to take action.

Life changes — such as marriage, welcoming children or grandchildren, caring for aging parents, retirement, or changes in your financial circumstances — are all good reasons to review and update your arrangements.

To make the process easier, Rotary members can access FreeWill, an online estate planning resource. In about 20 minutes, you can create a simple will or generate an estate planning summary to discuss with your legal adviser.

And as you consider your future, you may also choose to include a gift to The Rotary Foundation.* Many Rotary members and friends of the Foundation find comfort in knowing that they can support the causes and values that have shaped their lives.

If you’d like to explore your options, our Planned Giving team is here to help.

If you have already included The Rotary Foundation in your will or estate plan, please let us know so we can thank you, ensure your wishes are understood, and welcome you into Rotary’s legacy giving community.

We hope this member benefit helps you plan for the future with confidence, to care for those you love and continue Doing Good in the World for generations to come.


Sincerely,

The Rotary Foundation


*Always consult your personal legal and tax advisers before you make a charitable gift.