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ROTARY'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
This past Wednesday, RCFC joined the Breakfast and Foothills Rotary Clubs to celebrate our annual PSD Teacher of the Year.  RCFC's Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 school year was Becca Wren, Seventh Grade Science Teacher at Lincoln Middle School.  She received a standing ovation from RCFC when she spoke last year and a warm reception from the 100+ Rotarians and guests gathered.   
Becca was joined by her Principal and friends, plus a very special student, who Becca connected with as a 7th grader, struggling with life and school.  She spoke warmly of their initial (difficult) interaction, the student's accomplishments since, and friendship that developed.
 
In addition, Rotary Breakfast celebrated Jennifer McCoy, First Grade Teacher at Riffenburgh Elementary IB School , and Foothills Rotary celebrated Rhonda Ewan, Speech Language specialist at Shepardson  STEM Elementary School.
Last Week's Program - District Governor Bill Emslie

Last Wednesday, September 27, District 5440 Governor Bill Emslie, updated RCFC members on his priorities and thoughts for 2017-18, including background on the People of Action citation new this year.  DG Emslie encouraged all Rotarians to submit a nomination, for themselves, or others.  The citation calls for sharing one’s Rotary story or experience, and DG Emslie started his presentation by citing his own experience working in Nepal. 

Bill’s interests in international Rotary activities includes work on 40 projects in Nepal as well as projects in Haiti, Africa and India.  DG Emslie's wife Tracey shared developments in the Polio Eradication Program, reminding us how close we are the historical eradication of the disease.  Since 1979, Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. 

Emslie, a retired US Navy captain, and former CEO of Platte River Power Authority, has been a Rotarian since 1986.  He has been a strong supporter of the Youth Services programs, and has served as chair for RYLA, Young RYLA, and Summer Youth Exchange.  His outside community service now includes serving on the Big T (Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District) Board, and the Longs Peak Council of Boy Scouts.
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THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements Editor: Bonnie Titley
 
Martin Nelson thanked all those who rang bells for the Salvation Army.  Preliminary total is about $1700–about $35 an hour.
 
President Jeanne thanked everyone who helped arrange and execute our wonderful Christmas party last week.  Food, fun, door prizes, and entertainment were all “just great”!

Randy Kurtz announced that Merit Badge University is scheduled for January 6 and 13 at Front Range Community College.  You can sign up after Christmas or call Randy if you can help with First Aid or the parking outside.
 
Richard Skaggs asked for volunteers to help with hosting at the front desk.  See Richard.
 
Dave Stewart summarized the activities of the Hope for Children Foundation during 2017 in Santa Maria del Mexicano.  Our club has been involved in recent years to the tune of about $100K.  Personal, tax-deductible donations can be mailed to Dave Stewart, %Hope for Children, 4001 Harbor Walk Lane, Ft. Collins, CO 80525.
 
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS STILL VALID:
President Jeanne urged all members, especially newer ones, to become active on a committee.  And she challenged all of us to actively engage another member.
 
Don Eversoll encouraged us to get “good feelings in our soul” by volunteering as a driver at the hospital.  They need volunteers.  See Don.
 
Glenn Schmidt explained that, because of our holiday meeting schedule, the election of new officers would be held in early January.  This is allowed in our By-laws.  The election held on Jan. 10.
 
Melanie Chamberlain appealed to members to look for any historical materials they might have squirreled away at home and bring them to her or Bonnie for use in creating Centennial Year displays.
 
Garth McCann invited everyone to a regular Friday morning (8:30) coffee klatch at Whole Foods Porch.
 
Rob Marschke is looking for volunteers to read to primary children.  Talk to him if you are interested.

Sally Lee reminded everyone to use their King Soopers cards with Christmas coming up.  See her if you need one!

Ralph Smith has produced a calendar of local photos.  He will contribute $5 of the total price of $14 to the club.
 
Youth Exchange Chair Dan Mackey announced the Rotary Short Term Summer Student Exchange Program (STEP), for summer 2018.  STEP is a family to family exchange program, meaning all student automatically have a host family on the other end, and families pay all program expenses.  See Dan if you have questions, or have a student that wants to apply.
 
A gift to the Legacy Fund is a great way to memorialize a birthday, anniversary, the birth of a child or grandchild, etc.  Each gift gets the Club closer to our goal of $1 Million by our centennial in August 2018.  The Legacy Fund supports local Rotary projects such as Community grants, scholarships, and civic projects.  Cash, appreciated property such as stock or planned gifts such as those in a will are all great ways to support the Legacy Fund. 
 
Marty Bachman asks that the Care and Recognition Committee needs everyone's help so as not to miss any special event or occasions that should be acknowledged.  Contact Marty, Melanie, or Jeanne with your information.
 
If you want to contribute to the District 5930 Disaster Relief Fund, contact Jeanne for the online link.

Lynne Baker, one of three co-chairs of the Centennial Committee, reports that much is being planned for our Centennial Year.  Culmination will be a dinner on August 1, 2018, at in the Stadium Club in the new CSU stadium.  Profits from sales of wreaths and flower baskets are helping to fund the activities.  She then announced that each member will be assessed $5 per quarter until our anniversary on the quarterly statement, as approved by our Board.
 
 
 
 
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Jan 03, 2018
 
1-10-17 Poudre Valley Learning Ctr, Ray Tschillard
Jan 10, 2018
 
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