Inspiration:
Bob Melrose inspired us with Viktor Frankl’s three sources for the meaning of life: 1) The completion of purposeful tasks, 2) Caring for another person, 3) Facing suffering and challenges with dignity.
Guests:
- Judy Calhoun — speaker and member of Greeley Downtown Rotary Club
- Matthew Fugate — guest of Curt Bear
- Anna Giovinetto — guest of Andy Groeger
- Tomas Godine— former exchange student from Argentina
- Mara Godine — Tomas Godine’s’ wife
- Richard and Jenny Hillman — Leighanne Alford’s parents
- Diana and Chris Hutchinson — guest of Joe McCarthy
- Karter Jackson – Mark Jackson’s daughter
- Ohad Levy— Carrie Levy’s nephew
- Presley Stevenson – outbound exchange student to Italy
IDEA (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness) Quote: “Diversity, or the state of being different, isn't the same as inclusion. One is a description of what is, while the other describes a style of interaction essential to effective teams and organizations. - Bill Crawford
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 Alford will be taking a 4 to 6-week leave to care for her partner, Wes Alford who will be having surgery July 19.
- Dave Haase requested Rotarians to sign up in force for a shift for the August 17 Peach Festival HERE and then work the Peach Booth. Contact Tony Cantania at tjcatania@gmail.com to sign up for the August 17 Peach Sales Booth.
- Lee Varra-Nelson and Teres Lambert asked Rotarians to take the following actions this week:
- Forward the Peach Sale email received earlier this week to your friends
- Repost Facebook postings to the public
- Distribute Peach Sale bookmarkers
- Place Peach Sale posters in businesses
- Look for an email to post a nextdoor message to buy peaches
- Michele Marquitz presented a check for $500 to our Ginger and Baker hosts, Kate and Grace
Program:
Leighanne Alford introduced Judy Calhoun, CEO of NOCO Humane.
- Mission Statement: NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit working to further the compassionate, safe, and responsible relationship between animals and people
- The merger of the Larimer Humane Society and the Humane Society of Weld County formed NOCO Humane in the fall of 2023
- There are 105 volunteers at NOCO Humane
- A new facility is needed to replace the Weld County facility at Evans
- NOCO Humane will answer calls for animals as large as a coyote but not deer, bear, or mountain lions
- The number of incoming animals decreased during Covid but increased post-Covid
- The budget for next year will be about $10 million with an expected deficit of $1 million
- Revenue streams are 1/3 from animal sheltering contracts with various cities, 1/3 fees, 1/3 donations
- You may donate to NOCO Humane HERE
Good News:
- Mary Catherine Limbird presented Leighanne Alford with an official Rotary Theme scarf to kick off her first meeting as president.
- A raft of Rotarians shared their good news of travels, visiting relatives, and recovery.
Leighanne Alford with an official Rotary Theme scarf:
Judy Calhoun, CEO of NOCO Humane:
