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Annual Rotary International Foundation Report
This Wednesday, Rotary members Andrew Stewart and Robin Steele will highlight the international projects supported by the RI Foundation this year. The presentation will be at noon at the Lincoln Center. For those of us who are contributors to the Foundation, this will be a chance to see how are funds are being leveraged and applied. For those of us considering support to the Foundation for the first time, this ought to get us motivated! READ MORE...
This Wednesday evening the 2nd at SweetWater Brewery, we welcome Edgar Ramos. Local to Fort Collins, Edgar specializes in helping businesses navigate government processes and find resources for entrepreneurs to overcome barriers. As business owner himself, Edgar understands the struggle that is entrepreneurship.
Edgar will be supporting the ARPA funded, Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center (MBEC), that will connect small businesses and entrepreneurs to critical resources as they create, launch, and grow their businesses, all while building trust across all businesses. In addition, Edgar supports the initiative of the NoCo Latino Chamber of Commerce as an advisor.
For the presentation, we’ll dive into how this initiative started and the why. In addition, we’ll talk about the services that are offered and can answer any questions that the group would have for us!
The Peace Builder Fellowship will meet after our this week's lunch meeting at the Lincoln Center. This month's topic is "ELECTIONS AND SUSTAINABLE PEACEBUILDING MOVING AHEAD ON COMPLEX ISSUES LIKE MEDICARE FOR ALL"
For our in-person meeting on October 26, Seth Forwood, the Senior Leader of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission, summarized the history, current status, and near-future goals for the Fort Collins-area Rescue Mission and the associated Harvest Farm. These two facilities were originally a branch or outreach from the Denver Rescue Mission, Harvest Farm starting some 30 years ago, the Rescue Mission some 10 years ago. Both are aimed at changing lives in the name of Christ, providing help at the physical and spiritual points of need with the goal of helping their clients return to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. READ MORE...
Members of our club will be entertained on Wednesday, November 9th, noon at the Lincoln Center, by our guests Sandi Klug, Louise Thornton and David Siever. Following their introduction by Sharyn Salmen, they stage a delightful 20-minute comedy about an older couple who have had several marriages, are currently married to each other and are reminiscing about their lives. They may have trouble remembering just who their past spouses were and whether they had past affairs, etc., but in the end, it only matters that they have had a wonderful life and are happy together now.
There will be a committee meeting Wednesday, November 2 at 4:00 at Sweetwater Brewery. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to obtain your beverage. We be reviewing past volunteer projects, discussing potential holiday projects as well as projects for 1st quarter 2023.
These Rotarians recently rewrapped 12,770 diapers (3 pallets) for the Nappie Project. The Nappie Project was taken over by the Food Bank for Larimer in July, 2020. The diapers are rewrapped into packages of 25 each. They are distributed to families in need through the Food Bank’s network. Check out our club calender for ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Holiday Party - Save the Date!
Our Rotary Club’s Holiday Party is scheduled for 5:00-8:00pm, Sunday, Dec. 4th, at the Fort Collins Country Club. Please save the date! You will not want to miss this great annual event. Spouses and significant others are welcome!
This Wednesday, Rotary members Andrew Stewart and Robin Steele will highlight the international projects supported by the RI Foundation this year. The presentation will be at noon at the Lincoln Center. For those of us who are contributors to the Foundation, this will be a chance to see how are funds are being leveraged and applied. For those of us considering support to the Foundation for the first time, this ought to get us motivated! 
This Wednesday evening the 2nd at SweetWater Brewery, we welcome Edgar Ramos. Local to Fort Collins, Edgar specializes in helping businesses navigate government processes and find resources for entrepreneurs to overcome barriers. As business owner himself, Edgar understands the struggle that is entrepreneurship.
The Peace Builder Fellowship will meet after our this week's lunch meeting at the Lincoln Center. This month's topic is "ELECTIONS AND SUSTAINABLE PEACEBUILDING MOVING AHEAD ON COMPLEX ISSUES LIKE MEDICARE FOR ALL"
For our in-person meeting on October 26, Seth Forwood, the Senior Leader of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission, summarized the history, current status, and near-future goals for the Fort Collins-area Rescue Mission and the associated Harvest Farm. These two facilities were originally a branch or outreach from the Denver Rescue Mission, Harvest Farm starting some 30 years ago, the Rescue Mission some 10 years ago. Both are aimed at changing lives in the name of Christ, providing help at the physical and spiritual points of need with the goal of helping their clients return to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. 
Members of our club will be entertained on Wednesday, November 9th, noon at the Lincoln Center, by our guests Sandi Klug, Louise Thornton and David Siever. Following their introduction by Sharyn Salmen, they stage a delightful 20-minute comedy about an older couple who have had several marriages, are currently married to each other and are reminiscing about their lives. They may have trouble remembering just who their past spouses were and whether they had past affairs, etc., but in the end, it only matters that they have had a wonderful life and are happy together now. 
These Rotarians recently rewrapped 12,770 diapers (3 pallets) for the Nappie Project. The Nappie Project was taken over by the Food Bank for Larimer in July, 2020. The diapers are rewrapped into packages of 25 each. They are distributed to families in need through the Food Bank’s network.