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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Due to calendar  oddities, the Rotary History Fellowship will meet immediately after the regular meeting on October 26. Our topic will be 'The Evolution of Media in the United States.'

We are happy to announce the orientation of two new members:  The Board of Directors has approved the membership application of Captain Isaias Braga.  He has successfully met with a Membership Committee representative.  He is sponsored by Bill Schaffter.   The Board has also approved the membership of Paul Birdsall,   He has also successfully met with a Membership Committee representative. He is sponsored by Don Eversoll. 

 
Give a gift to the Legacy Fund to commemorate a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, grandchild, promotion, retirement) or significant person that will have a lasting impact by supporting our Club’s many charitable activities. Ask Jud Harper how to designate a Legacy gift and about the many types of gifts which can be given.
 
I am very pleased to announce that the District 5440 Nominating Committee has selected Chris Woodruff from the Greeley Centennial Rotary Club as the 2019-2020 District 5440 Governor.  Chris is a dedicated Rotarian, having served as Club President, Assistant Governor and PETS facilitator along with filling many other roles.  Per the Rotary International guidelines, clubs have 14 days to challenge the selection of the nominating committee, so all clubs have until November 7th to submit the names of any challenging candidates.   In the event there are no challenges I will certify these results to Rotary International on November 8th, 2016.The Investment Fellowship will meet immediately after the regular Rotary meeting on Wednesday, October 19.  Topic:The Election and Your Investments.  Everyone is likely to be affected by this issue, and everyone is welcome to attend.  
 
Jean Lamm is chairing the committee to help move the “gear” of the Rotary Club to the Drake Center.
Bulletin Editor
Erin Mounsey
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Bob Meroney
October 4
 
Randy Kurtz
October 5
 
Bart Kingham
October 6
 
Jean Griswold
October 6
 
Ron Stoops
October 8
 
Amy Brackenbury
October 9
 
Tom Peterson
October 12
 
Cindy DeGroot
October 17
 
Shelly Godkin
October 17
 
Jaime Heveron
October 20
 
Stacy Plemmons
October 23
 
Jenny Pickett
October 26
 
Lynne Baker
October 27
 
Alec Montoya
October 29
 
Spouse Birthdays
M.C. Limbird
October 2
 
Carla Jeffrey
October 7
 
Gentry Moellenhoff
October 10
 
Carmen
October 22
 
Anniversaries
Justie Nicol
Zach Nicol
October 4
 
Randy Kurtz
Nancy
October 22
 
Join Date
Sonny Sullivan
October 6, 1965
51 years
 
Jaime Heveron
October 7, 2009
7 years
 
Amy Pezzani
October 8, 2003
13 years
 
Jim Harper
October 10, 2007
9 years
 
Jerry Smith
October 23, 2013
3 years
 
Mike Sollenberger
October 23, 2013
3 years
 
Tom Peterson
October 26, 1988
28 years
 
Bob Hoel
October 27, 2010
6 years
 
Ada Chen
October 30, 1991
25 years
 
Aziz Fouad
October 30, 1996
20 years
 
Tammie Niemann
October 30, 1997
19 years
 
Russell Hampton
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October 26 Program - The Plague in Fort Collins?
Don’t run, but do pay attention.  This Wednesday Rotarians will hear from CSU Professor and Chair of the Biology Department within the College of Natural Sciences, Dr. Mike Antolin, regarding research and occurrences of the plague in Fort Collins.  Dr. Ralph Smith will introduce Dr. Antolin.
 
 
Dr. Mike Antolin came to CSU in 1992 after studying biology at the University of Pennsylvania (BA 1981), The University of Alberta, Canada (M.Sc. 1985), and Florida State University (PhD 1990).  He is an “evolutionary and population biologist”, and continues to teach evolution and population genetics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.  For the last 15 years his research has focused on the evolution and genetics of infectious diseases, which also led to thinking about evolution and medicine in history, and the modern age.  
 
Dr. Antolin’s lab focuses on the epidemiology of plague in Black-tailed prairie dogs in northeastern Colorado, the same bacterial pathogen responsible for the “Black Death” epidemics in medieval Europe in the 1300s.  Vector-borne diseases can re-emerge after periods of relative quiescence, demonstrating their ongoing ability to threaten human health.  Plague, a flea-borne bacterial disease that many believe disappeared following the Black Death of medieval times, has recently experienced outbreaks in Africa, Asia, and South America.  Plague still exists in many western states, including Colorado, among native rodents and their fleas. 
 
Humans cases in the U.S. are relatively rare (usually less than 10 per year), but can occur as a result of being bitten by wild rodent fleas or though handling infected animals.  The lab uses genetic analyses to trace transmission pathways in nature.  More recently they have begun work on the genetics of chronic wasting disease in mule deer northern Colorado.
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LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM: - 10/19/16
Last Wednesday CSU President Tony Frank, in his annual “State of the University” address to RCFC, started by challenging us all to think about why we are Rotarians, and thanking “our” club (Tony is a RCFC member) for all we do to improve our community and world.  (Tony also noted that our rendition of the CSU fight song was the 2nd worst he had ever heard, following only his own acapella version many years ago...) 
Dr. Frank went on to stress the impact of higher education on personal satisfaction, income, employment, taxes paid and other key metrics, then reviewed some key CSU statistics: 
  • 70% of entering freshmen graduate from CSU, and another 15% typically graduate from another 4-year university.
  • 44% of CSU grads leave with no school debt.
  • Of those who leave CSU with debt, the average is $22,000 - $1000 below national averages for public schools.
  • 80% of CSU grads have a job in their field of study within 6 months.
  • The cost to educate a student at CSU today has increased only 4%, adjusted for inflation, over the last 20 years.
  • However, 20 years ago the state paid 2/3 of the cost.  Today students fund 70% of their educational expenses.
  • Through CSU’s Commitment to Colorado program, students whose family has an adjusted gross income of $33K or less (poverty level) pay no tuition at CSU. 
  • 95% of grads say they would do it all over again.
Dr. Frank also touched on CSU’s world-class research, a recent upgrade to CSU’s bond rating, and the major development projects on the south side of the campus. 
 
Tony closed with three stories of diverse students, all saying thanks for their CSU experience.  RCFC says Thanks to Dr. Frank and his staff for joining us last week, and for their exceptional leadership through CSU.  We are lucky, aren’t we.
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Health & Welfare Community Grants To Be Awarded
The Rotary Club of Fort Collins plans to award financial grants to deserving 501(c)(3) non-profit service organizations located in the Fort Collins area. Grants will be awarded in specific categories quarterly.
For the fourth quarter of 2016 the category will be Health and Welfare Programs. Key dates: Application Due Date on November 14, 2016, and 3) Grant Award Meeting on December 14, 2016.
Complete details of the grant program, eligibility criteria, application requirements, grant categories, submission instructions, and submission dates for each category may be found at
http://rotarycluboffortcollins.org/Page/community-grants.
 
The Community Grants Committee will favor innovative projects that address local needs. Grants may be used for special projects or services that include capital items. Grants cannot be used to retire debt, for general operating expenses, to assist
specific individuals or to duplicate an established project in the community. Please provide detailed information about any volunteer activities related to your grant application project so that we may consider the recruitment of Rotary Club of Fort Collins members as volunteers. Published materials related to a grant award project (flyers, brochures, booklets, etc.) should be imprinted with the Rotary International Gear Symbol logo and should acknowledge support from the Rotary Club of Fort Collins.
Organizations receiving grant awards will be asked to submit a grant award project report six months after the grant award. The Community Grants Committee will evaluate grant applications and submit grant award recommendations to the Rotary Club of Fort Collins Board of Directors for final approval.
Completed applications for Health and Welfare Programs Grants must be submitted in electronic pdf format by email to: rfmarschkejr@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 14, 2016. Grant recipients in the Health and Welfare Programs category will be notified in early December 2016, and checks will be distributed at Rotary Club of Fort Collins noon luncheon meetings on and after Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
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Club Information
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Fort Collins
Meetings: Wednesday Noon
Midtown Arts Center (Lunch)
3750 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO  80525
United States
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Nov 02, 2016
Exploring Colorado Wineries
Nov 09, 2016
Spring Creek Gardens - Off Site Meeting
Nov 16, 2016
Veterans - CSU Program
Nov 23, 2016
UC Health
Nov 30, 2016
Restorative Justice
Dec 07, 2016
No Meeting - Christmas Party on Dec 4
Dec 14, 2016
Food Bank for Larimer County
Dec 21, 2016
Holiday Party
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Last meeting was October 5th. No other events scheduled currently.
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