INSPIRATION: Bob Melrose shared information he received from PETS (President and President Elect Training Seminar) of how the questions of the 4-way test were created in 1943 based on questions asked in corporate America focused on making the employees better instead of telling them what to do!
GUESTS:
- Mario Simpson – application in
- Maurice Peterson – Student of the Month
- Maria Alvarado – guest of Maurice
- Regina and Ted Chavez – grandparents of Maurice
- Presley Stevenson – last year’s sponsored exchange student
- Leslie Husted – Teacher of the Month
- Erin LaRue – Vice Principal of Kinard Middle School
- Maria Elena Thomas – application in
- Robert Montoya – Teacher at Centennial High School
FUTURE PROGRAMS: Please see the side panel for upcoming speakers and be sure to invite your friends.
ROTARY CARES: If you are aware of a fellow Rotarian who is going through a challenging time (i.e., personal or family health, family death, etc.) please let Sara Murphy know so we can let them know we are thinking of them and provide whatever support we can. Sara.jane.murphy1@gmail.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Leighanne – ran the meeting remotely and was glad that her pugs were able to participate in all the meetings she participated in
- Mary Catherine – shared a note from Martine Bols about the passing of Patrick Bols, an original member of our Club. She thanked us for all the e-mails and heartwarming notes. She definitely knows our Club loved Patrick.
- Joseph V– and his wife, Gina, welcomed their second child, a girl, Olivia Grace on March 20th
- Becky – shared information about the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser for Mujeres de Colores who our club has supported through the years. The fundraiser is on May 2nd from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Get your tickets at mujerscolores.org
- Connie and John – will be facilitators at the Rotary Youth Exchange conference in Wyoming the weekend of 4/5 and then will head out on a roadtrip
- Joe- shared multiple ways to get involved in Rotary over the next couple of months (and sent an e-mail out as well):
- Foothills Club meeting – USS Colorado program at lunch on 5/13 – contact Joe if interested in attending
- Spring Assembly – virtual and free – Saturday, April 12th from 9 am – 11:30 – come and hear what’s going on in our district and RI. Register at https://www.crsadmin.com/gen/EventPlanner/EventRegistrationForm.aspx?aid=50067
- District 5440 Conference – the weekend of June 12-14 held in Loveland at the Embassy Suites. Looking for host families for visiting Rotarians
- Foothills Club meeting – USS Colorado program at lunch on 5/13 – contact Joe if interested in attending
- Bob M – he and Rosie are going to the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at Mujeres de Colores – join them; Bob also shared that the Olympic torch will be going through Loveland at the same time as District Conference. Also at the District Conference, folks will have the opportunity to be trained on the use of defibrillators to save lives!
- John H – shared the opportunity to read along with Linton Elementary kiddos as part of a Book Trust celebration on Friday, April 11th from 10:00 – 10:45 am
PROGRAM:
Teacher of the Month (ToM) – Ron C introduced Erin LaRue to introduce Leslie Husted (ToM). Erin shared how passionate Leslie is with her kiddos, how Leslie was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student, and how they had worked together in Language Arts in the past.
Leslie has been a language teacher for 14 years, teaching Spanish to kiddos. She was a Rotary exchange student to Barcelona 37 years ago which led her to interest in Spanish; It showed the impact of Rotary and the lifelong trajectory it put Leslie on. She was so grateful for the acknowledgement.
Student of the Month (SoM) – Ron C introduced Robert – Centennial trades and PE teacher. Robert shared the consistency, work ethic, leader, that Maurice is. Maurice is punctual and trustworthy and Robert would hire him in a heartbeat.
Maurice began by thanking the Centennial staff and Rotary for the recognition. He shared that Centennial has made him a better student and person. He wasn’t on the best path – he had lost hope in himself. His grandparents were important to his getting on the right trajectory. With the support of the Centennial teachers and staff - he is excited now for next steps after high school.
Vocational Service Volunteer Opportunity – Ron C shared the Spirit Crossing Clubhouse (run by our own Nat Brown) Career Resource Fair being held on 4/30 and 5/1. They are looking for individuals who will help the Clubhouse Clients with resume writing, financial health, and interviewing skills. Please respond to Nat by Friday, 4/11 (natalie.brown@summitstonehealth.org) if you have time to help out.
$10,000 JACKPOT JUBILEE – we had sold ~332 tickets with 9 hours remaining before the 8:00 pm winning drawing at Horse & Dragon.
FIELD OF HONOR SOFT KICKOFF – Dave Marvin shared the history of our fundraiser and what it actually is – a presentation of 500 flags over Memorial Day weekend at Spring Canyon Park. This year the traveling Vietnam Wall will be there as well!
The committee of 15 have been working since October 2024 and have secured an additional $12,000 of new community supporters for the fundraiser! The goal is to raise $50,000 to support both non-profit organizations supporting veterans, first responders, teachers, and also the work our club does in the community and the world.
There are 2 ways to participate – as a Community Supporter (materials and kickoff on 4/10) and the sale of Medallions that will be placed on the flags during the weekend (materials and kickoff on 4/17). Stay tuned!