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Service Above SelfWe meet Thursdays at 12:00 PMNew Location: Rodeway Inn1701 North Lake AvenueEstes Park, CO 80517 United States

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Dec. 22 program: Holiday Luncheon

11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22

Rodeway InnSpouses, children, grandchildren and friends welcome!

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Dec. 15 meeting notes President Thor Homme called the meeting to order. Guy Van der Werf gavethe invocation. Dave Evans led us in singing “Jingle Bells”, followed by thePledge of Allegiance. Madison Casey led guest introductions. We welcomedScott Applegate from Sunrise Rotary. Guests of Rotarians: Pete Sumeyintroduced his wife Lois; Virgil Holtgrewe introduced his wife Carol; RogerThorp introduced his wife Verlene and invited us to their 50th Anniversary

Dec. 22 Duty Roster Invocation: Tara Moenning Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Phil Moenning Scribe: Rita DuChateau Greeter: Karol Rinehart Program Intro: Karol Rinehart

Dec. 29 Fifth Thursday Invocation: No Meeting Song & Pledge: Merry Guest Intro: Christmas Scribe: and

reception Thursday, Dec. 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Community Church; BradRosenbaum introduced his business associate Nolan. Scott Thompsonpresented a groaner of a shaggy dog joke. Blue Badge PresentationScott presented Virgil Yarbrough with his blue badge, with Wayne Andersen,sponsor. Announcements

Rocky Discount Cards are for sale for 2017 for $10. A portion of theproceeds benefit our club. See Karol Rinehart to get your card.We then convened an official club meeting to elect officers and chairsfor the 2017-18 year. This will be covered under separate minutes.Roger Thorp is recruiting volunteers to work The Community CaféFriday, Jan. 6 at Shepherd of the Mountains Church. He needs help formany and various jobs starting at 2:30 and ending at 8:00 p.m.including prep cooks, set up, servers, bussers, greeter, dish washers,final cleanup. Please sign up!Pete Sinnott needs volunteers to work at the town’s third annualWinterfest, January 14-15, at the Events Center. We will be “go-fers”for the chili contest participants. Our club will earn $3,000 from thetown plus a generous contribution from the entrants in the professionalchili competition. There is a non-profit category and Ward Nelson andScott Thompson will represent our club. Please sign up!Salvation Army bell ringing is going well, Wayne Andersen reported. Asof Monday, $20,000 has been raised which is on track for the goal of$53,000.Our Christmas Party meeting is next Thursday, Dec. 22. Reservethrough Karol Rinehart. Price is $20. There will be special music. Jim Austin reported Bright Christmas distribution was completedyesterday to 135 families which included 297 children. Crossroads hasnow been a partner for 25 years. Way to go! Thor Homme noted thatBright Christmas received the Sustaining Philanthropist category awardat the Philanthropy Day event a few weeks ago at the YMCA.

Happy Money

Robert Ludlum was happy.Roger Thorp donated $50 to the foundation for 50 years of marriage.

ProgramKaren McClure introduced our program. Tim McLemore, Executive Director ofCrossroads Ministry described the excellent services they provide to give helpwhen needed to get by, and to enable people to become self-sufficient. Submitted by Madison Casey, scribe

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Dec. 15 meeting photos

Greeter: Happy Program Intro: New Year

Upcoming Events

Holiday LuncheonRodeway InnDec 22, 2016 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Club Board MeetingWasson Room, LibraryJan 03, 2017 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Duck Race Committee MeetingNicky's RestaurantJan 12, 2017 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Foundation Board MeetingComfort InnJan 19, 2017 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Speakers

Dec 22, 2016Karol RinehartChristmas Party

Jan 05, 2017Mindy Rickard"What's Your Plan"

Jan 12, 2017Estes Valley Fire District ChiefDavid WolfWhat is my role in fire prevention?

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Executives & Directors

PresidentThor Homme President ElectKathy Groesbeck

Brad's guest was Nolan, a businessassociate. Welcome to Rotary!

Virgil received his blue badge.Wayne is his sponsor. Scott is

membership chair.

Karen introduced our program onCrossroads Ministry.

Tim McLemore, Crossroads Ministryexecutive director, provided anoverview of the organization's

compassionate services.

Guy provided a thoughtful invocation. Madison provided music,introductions and scribe talent, all in

one meeting!

TreasurerLongley Parker SecretaryRita DuChateau Sergeant-at-ArmsRandy Skeie Past PresidentPete Sumey Club AdministrationKarol Rinehart Community ServiceRoger Thorp Fund DevelopmentKathy Groesbeck International ServiceDave Evans MembershipScott Thompson Youth/New Generation ServicesDmitri Galcovski

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays

Dale BonzaDecember 1 Gary HazeltonDecember 3 Kerrie HillDecember 12 Chuck BonzaDecember 13 Gene OjaDecember 16 Harry LivingstonDecember 18 Anniversaries

Randy SkeieVerjean

Virgil introduced his wife, Carol.Verlene Thorp is looking forward to

her 50th anniversary open house, towhich all club members are invited.

Club elects officers for 2017-18

At a special meeting of the club held on December 15, the following slatewas unanimously elected for terms of office beginning July 1, 2017:Club Board Officer (one year term) President Elect Karol Rinehart Secretary Rita DuChateau Treasurer Longley Parker Sergeant-at-Arms OpenClub Board Director (two year term)Youth/New Gen/Vocational Susan FeredayInternational Services Dave EvansFund Development Karen ThompsonFoundation Board Trustee (three year term)Trustee Jack BoatmanTrustee Debbie DelaneyCathy Groesbeck joins the board as Club President.Thor Homme joins the board as Past President and board representative tothe Club Foundation Board.Roger Thorp continues as Director of Community Services.Scott Thompson continues as Director of Membership.Karol Rinehart will be replaced as Director of Club Administration Services byaction of the club board in June, 2016 to complete the second year of her term.

You’re Invited!!

Please come to Roger and Verlene Thorp’s 50th WeddingAnniversary Open House at the Presbyterian CommunityChurch of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue nextThursday, December 22, after Rotary between 2:00 - 4:00p.m. We’ll be watching for you!!

December 8 Roger ThorpVerleneDecember 22 Chuck BonzaDaleDecember 26 Dale BonzaChuckDecember 26 Gary HazeltonKrisDecember 31 Kris HazeltonGaryDecember 31 Join Date

Nancy StevensDecember 8, 200511 years Carol GrassoDecember 11, 20088 years Jim AustinDecember 11, 20088 years Gary HazeltonDecember 12, 200214 years Kris HazeltonDecember 12, 200214 years Bill LodgeDecember 15, 199422 years

Rotary Quote of the Week

"The spirit of Rotary is not exclusive; it expands. It is not local, it is universal.It is the wish to understand and be understood, to see virtues rather thanfaults in others, to find what we have in common rather than what dividesus.” - 1957 Rotary Convention address by Gian Paolo Lang, President

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