May 20, 2020 (May 19, 2020)

THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Editor: Bonnie Titley

Urgent/Current Announcements:

Fourth quarter invoices for the Operations (Club) Budget have been distributed, anticipating no meals or facilities for the quarter. Members are encouraged to consider donating cost savings to our RCFC Charities.

Fourth Quarter invoices for Charities will go out at the end of May or in early June.

RY 2020-21 "Ask" (Financial Commitment)" forms are planned for around June 1, and will be due back immediately.

Older Announcements Still Relevant:

Wednesday Noon member who wish to switch from “With Meals” to “Without Meals” need to submit (only once) a signed, written request form available from the Membership Committee or downloaded from our ClubRunner website.

Mara Johnson announced that the Rotary exchange program has been cancelled for the 2020-21 school year. RCFC outbound student Natalie may still be able to spend the 2021-22 school year in Germany.

Annette Geiselman announced that the Blood Bank is looking for anyone who has experienced and recovered from the Covid19 virus. Contact the Blood Center.

The Rotary Read Book Group's next meeting is June 11, discussing Grant by Ron Chernow. If you are interested in attending please read the book Grant and contact Dave Stewart.

The RYLA Board has decided to postpone the 2020 RYLA, Young RYLA, and RYLA Plus conferences until 2021.

Kathy Hawkins announced we now have a credit card charge device. Member charges and contributions can now be handled at our weekly meetings.

Bob Lawrence reported that Lucy Castro, our recent Ambassadorial Scholar, has established a Global Rotary Club in D.C. made up mostly of women under 45.

Martin Limbird announced the new theme for RI: Rotary Opens Opportunity (chosen by the new president because it “sounds good in German”!).

Sally Lee reported King Soopers rebate of $532.00 that goes directly into our charitable budget. If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally.

Marty Bachman urged members to shop on Amazon Smile. Rebates would be credited to our club at the rate of 0.5%. Look for the Amazon logo on our website.

Marty Bachman requests fun fundraising ideas. She also needs volunteers for her committee.

SPECIAL NOTE: Kathy Hawkins cautioned members not to pay dues AND charities with a single checks. For charities contributions to be tax-deductible, you must write a separate check.

PDG Mike Forney invited retired professionals to join SCORE (Senior Corps Of Retired Executives). Volunteers work with small business personnel to enhance their business. Counselors are needed in Ft. Collins. If interested, contact Mike Forney.

Marty Bachman reminds all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge. Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or Jeanne Fangman.