March 11, 2020 (Mar 09, 2020)

THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Editor: Bonnie Titley

Urgent/Current Announcements:

The almost sixteen year old Rotary History Fellowship will meet in the foyer right after the regular meeting. Our topic will be: 'Where are we after Super Tuesday?' All opinions and points of view are always welcome. Also, 'Will the Corona virus be a Black Swan for 2020?'

Min Fan has been approved by the Board of Directors and oriented for membership. Her sponsors are William Timpson & Jean Lamm.

Min is Executive Director of United States Heartland China Association, a nonprofit promoting global partnership. A native of China, Min has been in the USA since coming for college. Any comments regarding Min's membership should be directed to Club Secretary Cindy DeGroot or Min's sponsors prior to February 18, one week after this notice appears in the print Rotogear.

Committee Chairs: Committee budgets for the rest of this year are due to President Rob Marschke by April 4. Forms to request budget for next year are due to PE Del Benson by April 1. No form, no budget.

Our District 5440 Conference is May 29-30 in Greeley at the Doubletree. All are invited. New Members and those considering leadership in Rotary are strongly encouraged to sign up.

Older Announcements Still Relevant:
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.

Lloyd Thomas announced that registration for RYLA was now open and encouraged 7th graders and high school Sophomores to sign up on rmryla.org.

John Trone asked for Volunteers to support the Book Trust project. For details please see https://rotarycluboffortcollins.org/Stories/book-trust-project or talk to John.

The Peach Festival Committee is soliciting sponsors and volunteers for the Peach Festival. This year’s beneficiary is Habitat for Humanity. Our representatives on the central committee are Mara, Rob Marschke, and Annette Geisleman.

The December 31, 2019 Club Financial Statements have been published on ClubRunner. To access, sign in and then go into Member Area. Select My ClubRunner. Below select Documents. Scroll to area 7 and the Financials are there at the bottom. If you don’t have ClubRunner account, please contact John Trone, john.trone@hotmail.com.

The Board Of Directors are reviewing processes for charities invoices.

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

Bill Timpson brought greetings from Ngozi. He announced the opening of a seventh Peace Center in Uganda.

All Rotary committees should give Rob their budget needs for the rest of this Rotary year.

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.

Harry Mueller needs weekly Greeters - especially Red Badge members. Please see Harry to sign up.

Mara Johnson needs host families for our incoming youth exchange student (2020-21 school year). She also thanked Club for the $4000 budget.

Henry Weisser brought OLLI (formerly OSHER) catalogs for the winter/spring semester. See Henry if you need one.

The Finance Committee meet on the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 4th Thursday each month. Both meetings are from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Markley Motors Conference room. All are invited.

Martin Limbird invited club members to join President-elect Del Benson and Jeannie in Honolulu June 6-10, 2020 for the Rotary International convention.

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.

The Board Of Directors approved participation in the 2020 Peach Festival. The beneficiary will be Habitat for Humanity. President Rob summarized the discussion and outlined the factors to be watched closely. Peach Festival financial report update will be emailed to members.

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.

President Rob announced that for those wishing to apply for the new "Noon Membership Without Meals" category, a form needs to be completed and submitted to the Membership Committee.

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.