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Prayer: Earl Matson Song & Pledge: Doug FoxGuest Intro: Madison CaseyMeeting Notes: Kerrie HillGreeter: Tom AndersonProgram Intro: Kerrie HillBack Booth: Mark Richards

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Officers And DirectorsPresidentPete Sumey

President ElectPeter Sinnott

SecretaryMarsha Yelick

TreasurerLongley Parker

Sergeant-at-ArmsBob Brunson

Past PresidentTom Anderson

Club ServiceDana Fritz

Community ServiceBert Bergland

ProgramPosted by Brad Rosenbaum

This Week's Program "Stroke Awareness for National Stroke Month" with MaryAnn

England RN

Bert Bergland

International ServiceClaudine Perrault

Youth/Vocational Svc.Ward Nelson

MembershipJill Anderson

Fund DevelopmentDon Widrig

ChaplainEarl Matson

PhotographyDon Widrig

Spoke DesignBrad Rosenbaum

TrusteeJR Robertson

Foundation TreasurerLarry Williams

TrusteeJim White

Foundation SecretaryTara Moenning

Foundation Vice PresidentMadison Casey

TrusteeDave Evans

Foundation PresidentTom Anderson

SpeakersMay 09, 2013Betsy SkinnerMountainaires

May 16, 2013Sue FeredayInsurance/Wild Fires

May 23, 2013Faustine DelebarreExchange Student Year

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"The Peak" May 2013

Club EventsPavilion Project Work SessionSouth side of Lake Estes, Westof Tunnel May 09, 2013 09:00 AM - 03:30PM

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. This program will:· Identify causes of stroke· Myths about stroke

· How to prevent a stroke· Individual risk assessment· How to recognize a stroke.

o F.A.S.T. Program· What actions to take when stroke occurs.

· Myths about stroke· EPMC Stroke Program Overview

· Q&A Session

Mary Ann England is Interim Director of Nursing and Director ofEmergency and Trauma Services at Estes Park Medical Center. She iscurrently completing her doctorate at the University of Arizona. MaryAnnhas been active in stroke prevention and care for many years. She has

been a Colorado Stroke Coalition Member since 2005. Communityoutreach is a focus and passion.

Rotarian of NotePosted by Brad Rosenbaum

Rotarian of Note

Fund Development CommitteeWasson Room, Library May 14, 2013 05:00 PM

Golf Tournament CommitteeHangar Restaurant May 14, 2013 08:00 PM

Pavilion Project Work SessionSouth side of Lake Estes, Westof Tunnel May 15, 2013 09:00 AM - 03:30PM

Pavilion Project Work SessionSouth side of Lake Estes, Westof Tunnel May 16, 2013 09:00 AM - 03:30PM

Golf Tournament CommitteeHangar Restaurant May 21, 2013 08:00 AM - 09:00AM

New Member ReceptionBig Horn Restaurant May 22, 2013 05:30 PM - 07:00PM

Editor Brad Rosenbaum If you have any comments orquestions, please contact theeditor.

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The “Rotarian of Note” is a person or persons who do the tasks that helpthe club be successful, working often behind the scenes.

The “Rotarian of Note” is a person or persons who do the tasks that helpthe club be successful, working often behind the scenes. Last Thursday,

May 2nd , the bell rang for Brad Rosenbaum, the editor of the Spoke.Brad took over the preparation of the Spoke using ClubRunner last June,

and we have not missed a weekly issue since then. He is very good atusing the new on-line capabilities to publicize the changing needs of the

club. Brad is also active on the Youth Exchange and Duck RaceCommittee. For all of these efforts and many more, Brad Rosenbaum is

a “Rotarians of Note”.

Estes Park Rotary Provides Funds, Pledges Volunteer Help with Pavilion ProjectPosted by Brad Rosenbaum

Estes Park Rotary Provides Funds, Pledges Volunteer Helpwith Pavilion Project

A check for $1,000 and apledge of members’ timeand talent will result in aspruced-up picnic pavilionopen to the public thissummer. At the April 25meeting, President PeteSumey of The Rotary Clubof Estes Park presented

of Estes Park presentedEstes Valley Recreationand Park District ExecutiveDirector Skyler Rorabaughwith a check for $1,000and a promise ofmembership muscle for ajoint project. The pavilion was built in 1955 as a Rotary Club of Estes Park project tocommemorate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of RotaryInternational, the world’s first service club. The structure is located in theCherokee Draw Day Use area, near Highway 36 and Fourth Street inEstes Park. President Sumey estimates that Rotarians will participate in two workdays this spring to help with painting and refurbishing the structure. Thetarget date for completion of the project is the end of May, according toEVRPD Director Rorabaugh. “I would like to thank you for partnering with us on this project,” DirectorRorabaugh said at the April 25 meeting. “The funds will go toward a greatproject and we are happy to work with you again.” Director Rorabaugh said the Estes Valley Recreation and Park Districtwill install a new roof, purchase stain for the wood, complete leveling ofthe soil around the pavilion and provide a new trash receptacle. The totalcost of the project is estimated to be about $3,000, Rorabaugh saidMonday. “We appreciate the support of the Estes Park Rotary on this endeavor,as thispavilion is highly utilized and is a great parks and recreation amenity forour community.” he said Monday. “We look forward to a continuedrelationship with the Estes Park Rotary on future projects and events!” Funding for the grant came from the Estes Park Rotary Foundation,which supports initiatives that foster the general well-being of the EstesPark community. The Foundation was created in 1977 and continues todemonstrate its mission by awarding scholarships to Estes Park High

School graduatingstudents each May and byawarding grants to tax-exempt communitycharitable organizationsevery spring. In 2013,$46,500 will be providedin scholarships and$12,600 in grants to 15charitable organizations. In addition, the clubselects projects that

benefit from a Charitable Projects Fund. This year’s list of charitableprojects includes theRotary PavilionRestoration, HurricaneSandy Disaster Relief, aliteracy initiative inGuatemala, the EstesValley Library SummerReading Program, theEstes Park Medical CenterImaging Technology Unit,

Imaging Technology Unit,a Boy Scout breakfast anda Bike or Walk to Schoolbreakfast, among others. A golf tournament and a musical revue generaterevenue for the foundation, which also accepts donations and bequestsfrom Rotarians and their families.

For more information about the Estes Park Rotary Club, please visitwww.rotaryclubofestespark.org.

Submitted by Rita DuChateau

"Make of our hands onehand. Make of our heartsone heart. Make of ourvows one last vow. Onlydeath will part us now." Name the Movie

Anniversaries! Celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of April 4th Jon & Marsha Sypher 20th Madison & Marty Casey 23rd Bob & Joyce Hamblin 25th Pete & Lois Sumey 28th Dana & Bill Fritz 28th Tom & Kathleen Anderson

“The afternoon knows what themorning never suspected.” ―Robert Frost

Birthdays!Celebrated on the 1st Thursday of May 1st Marsha Yelick 3rd Tara Moenning 4th Charley Dickey 6th JR Robertson 6th John Vaughan 10th Tom Anderson

10th Tom Anderson 14th B Cohen 14th Gary Trunnell 19th Gary Coy 20th Clark Lupton 22nd Brad Rosenbaum 24th Gladys Van Drie 27th Scott Thompson

Next WeekPrayer: Susan FeredaySong & Pledge: JR Robertson Guest Intro: Rick Taylor Meeting Notes: Madison Casey Greeter: Tom Anderson Program Intro: Pete Sumey Back Booth: Mark Richards

Meeting NotesPres. Pete Sumey called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. Invocationwas given today by Pete Sumey, and Song and Pledge Leader was JimRobertson and we sang “Auld Lang Syne.” Wayne Newsom tried hisbest to introduce our guests, yet we didn’t have any visiting Rotarians orguests!

We have a couple of members who need our thoughts and prayers thisweek. Harry Hutcherson had some chest pains last week and is now atMedical Center of the Rockies and is scheduled for open heart surgery.Dennis McHenry had a knee replacement on Tuesday and is down atPoudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins and will be starting rehab this week.We hope for a speedy recovery for both of these fine Rotarian friends!

President Pete introduced Skyler Rohrabaugh of the Estes Valley Rec.and Park District and they announced that our next Rotary work projectwill be to help refurbish the Rotary shelter on the Lake Estes Trail whichwas built in 1955. It can use a bit of sprucing up! We will donate funds andtwo work days to make the Rotary shelter all bright and shiny and newagain. More details to follow. Skyler thanked our club for being willing to

again. More details to follow. Skyler thanked our club for being willing tohelp out with this project.

Jim Robertson (JR) told us no one won the raffle last week, there is$92.00 in the pot which will carry through to the next game. He is nowselling chances on the Duck Squat with $160 in the pot already.

Announcements- Tara Moenning announced the Road and River Clean-Up is this weekend to help spruce things up for the Duck Race. Volunteersshould meet at the Visitor’s Center at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. She also told usthat they have chosen our scholarship recipients. There will be 28students who receive Rotary scholarships this year, $102,000 will begoing to the kids and our club, THE Rotary Club of Estes Park will becontributing $46,500 of those dollars! Yay! Scott Thompson is sellingDuck Squat tickets today and next week. Cost is $10 per square and oncethey sell 100 squares, the Duck Squat will commence on Duck Race day.Whichever numbered square Peanut the duck “squats” on, wins half thepot, $500! Big Duck Marcia Logan told us tonight is the last Duck Racemeeting and things are hoppin! She invited all to a Kick-Off Duck Raceparty at Nicky’s next Thursday, May 2nd to celebrate the 25th anniversaryof the Duck Race. Nicky will have appetizers for $5.00 per person, cashbar. It will be fun! Please let Marcia know if you plan to attend. Also,Monday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. we will be putting stickers on the prizeboards at The Wheel Bar. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. TheDuck Race committee needs help inputting adoption forms on race day atNicky’s, if you can help out, please let her know. Marcia thanked PatBarnett who put up a great display at the Estes Valley Library and it’s allabout the Duck Race. Stop down and see it, its right inside the front door.Marcia showed off a few new items available for sale this year tocommemorate the 25th anniversary, a silver duck, notepads, a silverflashlight and a silver eagle coin in a commemorative box. If you’reinterested in any of this merchandise, please see Marcia. Pres. Pete isvery excited about Scholarship Night when he will be the one presentingscholarships to the students. He’s really looking forward to it.

This week’s Rotarian’s of Note are the Meeting & Set-Up Crew whichincludes Mal Walker, Randy Skeie and Bob Brunson. They are the firstto come to our meeting space and the last to leave. Today, we honoredand thanked them for their behind the scenes service!

Upcoming meetings Duck Race Committee today, Thursday, April 25 at5:00 p.m.at Nicky’s Youth Exchange Committee-Optical PerspectivesOffice today at 5:30 p.m. Rotary Board Meeting Thursday, May 2 at U.S.Bank George Hix Room, 8 a.m. Duck Race Social at Nicky’s, May 2, 5:00p.m. $5.00/per person Saturday, May 4 THE DUCK RACE!!!!

In the Happy Money Dept. Harry Livingston was happy he and his wifecelebrated their 64th Anniversay and they celebrated at The DunravenInn, Kerrie Hill was happy that Dr. Scott Taylor ran in the BostonMarathon and was happy to report he is okay. She also announced thereis a Blood Drive on Monday and all are invited to donate, (every 3seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion in the U.S.) BradRosenbaum is very happy that he and his wife Jennifer finalized their newbaby Everett's adoption and he’s now officially a Rosenbaum! Jim Austinwas happy that Dennis McHenry is doing fine after his knee surgery, hewas also happy to live in Estes Park as he celebrates his 73rd birthdayand happy to have friends in our Rotary Club. Our server Rebecca washappy that in just two weeks, she’ll be married but she was also sad she’llmiss one of our meetings when she’s out on her honeymoon. Jay Harroff

was happy that Jane is having fun in Las Vegas and he told us a pastexchange student Jon Julsrud is coming to visit them this weekend ifanyone wants to chat with him, please call the house. Also, Daffney isdoing wonderfully. Rob Ludlum is happy for the Duck Race committeeand thinks they’re doing a tremendous job. He served on the committe for15 years and knows the work involved very well. Jack Overly thenintroduced our guests, Chuck Varilek and the EPHS band to delight andentertain!

-Kris Hazelton

Meeting Highlights

Presentation to Skyler Rohrabaugh

Jay Harroff Says That Daffney is Doing Wonderfully

Rob Ludlum Thanks the Duck Race Committee

Rebecca is Going to be Married

Kerrie Hill Announces Blood Drive at Hospital

Harry and Mary Celebrate 64th Wedding Anniversary

EPHS Jazz Band

Chuck Varilek Signs the Children's Book

Chuck Varilek Receives a Piece of the Rock

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