President Jim's notes from Tuesday's meeting.
FOR THOSE ROTARIANS WHO MISSED TUESDAY’S (AUGUST 19, 2014) MEETING
We had a great Program Tuesday introduced by Suzie Hawkins and presented by Dr. Ian Frazer accompanied by his wife, Caroline, second home-owners in Steamboat Springs from Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Frazer, 2006 - Australian of the Year – presented a fascinating Program on his deep personal involvement with the development of the vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, and the success it has enjoyed world-wide. Thank you Ian and Caroline!
Thank you to our Greeter, Jim Steinberg and for his introduction of our guests and visiting Rotarians.
Thank you to Bobby Davis, for the Thought for the Day, (Lou Gehrig’s “Farewell Speech” at Yankee Stadium.)
We recognized our August Rotary Anniversaries, John Kuhn (1 year), Dan Hagney (7 years) and Lynaia South (8 years.)
We recognized Kristal Eckley for all her tireless efforts on the Ski Town Classic with the Rotarian of the Month award. Congratulations and thank you Kristal!
Paul Hebert announced that the Rotary Foundation approved our Grant for the Kirkau Primary School WASH Model School Project. Now that the Project will be moving forward, Paul will be looking for help.
It was announced that our Past Club President and Past District Governor, Mike Forney, has been appointed by Rotary International to a 3 year term as Rotary Public Image Coordinator. Kudos to you, Mike!
Kathy Elliott reminded us about Flower Barrel Pick-up, Tuesday, September 16, 2014.
Carol Parish announced that our Program next week will be the Barn Dance, as we are feted by the Steamboat Grand staff with a Bar-B-Que lunch on the porch. Save the date post-cards were on our tables for the Barn Dance, Saturday, September 13, 2014 –Wandering Creek Ranch.
Jenny Wall had and will have Rotary Peace Pavilion apparel samples and order forms at next week’s meeting, as well.
We recognized and thanked our “stainers” for the Peace Pavilion, as Paul Hebert announced the roof is all stained completing the staining project!
Ellen Kendall had us recognize all those who helped out with the 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Rotary Peace Pavilion at Rotary River Park. Thank you Ellen for organizing that wonderful celebration and thank you to all, especially Dave Garner, for your efforts in putting on such a successful event.
We are welcoming Sebastian, “Sebo” on Saturday evening at the Taulman’s place near Milner. Please contact Lynaia if you plan to attend and bring a dish. Please contact Julie Taulman for directions, (it is a bit complicated.)
Sign-up sheets for Greeters and Thought for the Day were circulated. In the meantime, we will be transitioning to “Volunteer Spot” on Clubrunner as we go forward.
Thank you to Brian Harvey for his always capable job of doing Good News for us. We netted $304.00 for our scholarship fund. Thank you generous Rotarians.
Attendance: 74%
Next Meeting, Tuesday August 26, 2014, Noon, at The Grand – Staff Appreciation, Bar-B-Que on the veranda.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Moylan, Club President