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Jan. 12 Program: focus on Estes Park fire services

David Wolf, Fire Chief for the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, will present our program onThursday, Jan. 12. As chief, Wolf is responsible for guiding the district toward its missionof providivg the citizens and visitors to the Estes Valley with superior fire prevention, fireprotection, and emergency services in a safe and efficient manner.

"We accomplish this with a combination department that includes five full-time staff and 43volunteers. Our primary response district has grown well beyond the boundary of the Town ofEstes Park, and encompassing 66 sq. miles," Wolf explains. "The District also provides mutualaid to neighboring departments in Allenspark, Pinewood Springs, Big Thompson, and GlenHaven, as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. First as the Estes Park Fire Department (1907-2010) and now as the Fire District, the organization’s success is the result of countless dedicatedvolunteers committed to serving their community."

Wolf's presentation will serve two roles. First, he will give some background and updates on theFire District’s state and short term future plans. Second, he will discuss the role that citizens playin fire prevention to reduce both their risk and the risk of the community.

"Fire prevention is a key part of our mission, and the most effective way to reduce the risk ofincidents and minimize the impact of incidents that do happen," Wolf said. "We will review a fewkey tips for ensuring your own home is protected, including: understanding fire restrictions, homesmoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and wildfire defensible space.

Jan. 12 Duty Roster Invocation: Larry Williams Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Chip Sproul Scribe: Kerrie Hill Greeter: TBD Program Intro: Claudine Perrault

Jan. 19 Invocation: Jack Boatman Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Trudy Collar Scribe: Dana Fritz Greeter: TBD Program Intro:

David Wolf, EVFPD Chief

Before assuming his role with the EVFPD in June 2016, Wolf spent 15 years as a volunteerfirefighter in Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. He earned a B.S. in from Allegheny College, aM.S. from Washington State University, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, all in geology. Heworked for an international oil & gas company in Houston for six years as a research scientist andexploration geologist. While a full time graduate student, David also worked as a State FireInstructor in New York. Once in Houston, he served the 600 member Cy-Fair Fire Department asa station officer, board member, and ultimately managed the department’s fire training programfor 350 volunteers.

Please join the Rotary Club of Estes Park in welcoming David Wolf on Jan. 12.

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Community Service in Action: Community Cafe volunteers

Rotarians Julia Daley, DebbieDelaney and Virgil Varbrough had

kitchen duty.Peter Sinnott and Stephanie before the diners arrived.

Our newest member, Doug Mann,shows his Rotary spirit.

Just a few of the many volunteers who worked at theCommunity Cafe on Jan. 6: from left: Stephanie Sinnott,

Roger Thorp, Rev. Earl Matson, Doug Mann, Wayneand Judy Andersen, Karen McClure, Dave Evans and

Verlene Thorp.

Rick Taylor

Upcoming Events

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

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

Jan 19, 2017Dave DeLucaYMCA Update

Jan 26, 2017Committee ChairpersonsRoll up your sleeves and get towork!

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Executives & Directors

PresidentThor Homme President ElectKathy Groesbeck TreasurerLongley Parker SecretaryRita DuChateau Sergeant-at-ArmsRandy Skeie Past PresidentPete Sumey Club AdministrationKarol Rinehart Community ServiceRoger Thorp

Rotary Quote of the Week

“The most stirring symbol of man’s humanity toward man that I can think of is a fire truck.”

~Kurt Vonnegut, American author, 2001, after the destruction of the World Trade CenterTowers

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Ward NelsonJanuary 7, 20107 years Bill SmithJanuary 8, 198730 years Bruce BrownJanuary 8, 200413 years Wayne NewsomJanuary 10, 198037 years Kerrie HillJanuary 14, 199918 years Pete SumeyJanuary 14, 200413 years Gene OjaJanuary 19, 198928 years Jeff LiddleJanuary 24, 20134 years Rick TaylorJanuary 24, 20134 years

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