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Climate and Your Health
On Wednesday, July 5th, evening section Rotarian Dr. P.K. Vedanthan joins Rotary at the luncheon meeting at the Lincoln Center to give us insights on one of the world’s most imminent crises. After his introduction by Dave Stewart, our speaker addresses “climate change”, the buzz word now. What is it? Is it real? Is it important for us to know? Does it alter our way of living? Does it influence our wellbeing? What can we do about it? Those important quetions will be addressed in this 25-minute presentation. READ MORE...
Last week past president John Trone led us through the annual “changing of the guard”. Our new RI president, Gordan McNally’s theme for 2023-2024 is to Create Hope in the World with particular emphasis on mental health.
John recognized our outgoing president, Marty Bachman, as well as outgoing board members Lucinda K Kerschensteiner, Rajiv Mehta, Jon Land, Phyllis Abt, and John Trone. Thanks to all the officers and members for their work in our Committees, Fellowships, Charitable Projects, Fundraisers, and events.
This week, our Peace Builder Fellowship meets after our Wednesday lunch meeting. The topic for our discussion: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUICIDE AND GUNS. Please join us!
The Fellowship committee has planned a wonderful summertime fellowship activity for our Club. Join us on July 12 from 5-7 pm at Odell's brewery for conversation, 1 free adult beverage or non-alcoholic beverage. There will be pizza and live music!
Wear a Rotary shirt (this is a great marketing opportunity for membership).
We are approaching our second year of the Rotary Fellowship Cornhole League. We had a blast last year, and placed 2nd and 3rd in our division. That means this year we plan to win it all, and we need YOU to come toss some bags with your fellow Rotarians!
Signups are now open and go until July 21st. This year's league will be played at the Lyric in Fort Collins on Tuesday nights. Please reply back to me if you are interested or have any questions at all. We are looking for players of all skill levels, so please don' hesitate to join us!
Our “Max Getts Four-Way Test Award”, award is presented to a community or Club member who exemplifies the Four-Way Test in all they do. The 2022-23 recipient is Dave Stewart. Congratulations!
The Community Grants committee recently awarded a Arts and Culture program grant to Child Safe. They used our $2,000 grant to paint this wonderful mural from the parking lot up to their front door. Stop by their location at
Thanks Rotarians for helping feed those in our community who are food insecure. We’re taking a break from our monthly commitments at the Food Share program for the summer, but we will return this fall.
On Wednesday, July 5th, evening section Rotarian Dr. P.K. Vedanthan joins Rotary at the luncheon meeting at the Lincoln Center to give us insights on one of the world’s most imminent crises. After his introduction by Dave Stewart, our speaker addresses “climate change”, the buzz word now. What is it? Is it real? Is it important for us to know? Does it alter our way of living? Does it influence our wellbeing? What can we do about it? Those important quetions will be addressed in this 25-minute presentation. 
Above is outgoing 2022-23 President Marty Bachman, husband Kurt and grandson Wyatt.
The Fellowship committee has planned a wonderful summertime fellowship activity for our Club. Join us on July 12 from 5-7 pm at Odell's brewery for conversation, 1 free adult beverage or non-alcoholic beverage. There will be pizza and live music!
