The RCFC virtual meeting on March 10th hosts Gary J. Luckasen, MD, FACC, now serving as the UCHealth Northern Colorado Medical Director of Cardiac Research. Dr. Luckasen will fill us in on some cardiovascular issues tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the local community research in this area. He will be introduced by Rob Marschke, a long time colleague in the Fort Collins medical community. Lukasen will highlight new interventional trends particularly in structural heart applications, and future trends, especially in genetics/ stem cells and digitization.
Cadet Natalie Boggs is an Air Force ROTC sophomore cadet. Boggs is serving as a Field Training Preparation trainee in the Spring 2021 semester and despite her accelerated and compressed AFROTC track, has demonstrated the highest moral character, performance, and leadership. Upon completion of AFROTC, Boggs hopes to commission as a Public Affairs or Intelligence officer. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management at CSU with an impressive 4.0 GPA.
Twenty-five students in need, identified by their teachers, were awarded quality boots & coats provided at a deeply discounted price by JAX Outdoor Gear. There are several positive impacts to the students: they will stay warm & dry in inclement weather; can participate in outdoor activities; and enjoy increased self-esteem due to the quality of the coats & boots provided. COVID protocols did not allow for Rotarian participation in distributing the gear, but a local Rotarian was able to help select hats & gloves to add for those in need. The Rotary Club of Fort Collins had applied for and received a District Governors Matching Grant of $1,000 to support the Clubs $500 commitment for the local Boots & Coats program in November.
For our March 3rd Zoom meeting, local author, illustrator, and speaker Mark Ludy shared with us his insights into unleashing our own creative and social capabilities, breaking through years, if not decades, of hesitancy based on fear of what others will think and fear of not being good enough. Through the course of his presentation, he made several generalizations (each supported by more specific illustrations).
During his first meeting as President, Del Benson outlined his priorities and thoughts for RY 2020-21. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member:
Bring in two new members
Double contributions to Rotary funding needs
Help on two funding initiatives
Give time to two additional service projects
Organize new projects and outcomes
Attend two more meetings every quarter
Combine categories engaging U+2 and have twice the fun and accomplishments
The History Fellowship (immediately following this Wednesday's noon meeting- same Zoom link), will continue discussion of the Cold War, focusing on why and how it ended on Christmas Day, 1991. Featured events include the Cuban Missile Crisis, Nixon's visit to China, Henry Kissinger, MIRVs, the Pope, the Neutron Bomb, Reagan's interest in arms control, Mikhail Gorbachev's Perestroika and Glasnost. Everyone is welcome.
The membership application of Colin Campbell has been approved by the RCFC Board of Directors. Colin is retired from the high tech (HP) and aerospace industries, is sponsored by Stacy Plemmons, and will join the Noon Fellowship. Any comments regarding Colin as a new member should be directed to the club secretary, Kathy Nicol, or to his sponsor in writing by March 17, one week after this notification appears in the March 10 Rotogear.
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
The Peace Builder Newsletter featuring writer and blog facilitator, Lindsey Pointer, has just been published. Contact Bill Timpson if you did not get a copy.
President Del Benson announced a $10,000 donation to the RCFC Legacy Fund from David Everitt and the Everitt family, in support of the Good and Lucky Non-Event! This brings the total raised to $70,000, plus a $19,000 matching grant for the United Way Fire Relief fund! Total raised was $89,000!!Thank you Rotarians for your generous support of our community.
Marty Bachman and Sally Lee report that just 35 families shopping at King Soopers earned $524.87 last quarter - just for shopping! That's a $525 donation that goes directly into our charitable budget. If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally or Marty.
General reminder of our Fellowships schedule. First Wednesday: Peace. Second Wednesday: History. Third Wednesday: Investments. Fourth Wednesdays: Science. All meet immediately following the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login.
President Del announced a 'one-stop' Finances email - treasurer@fortcollinsrotary.org. Del also reminded members that 'the buck stops here' and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
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 JeanneFangman.
The RCFC virtual meeting on March 10th hosts Gary J. Luckasen, MD, FACC, now serving as the UCHealth Northern Colorado Medical Director of Cardiac Research. Dr. Luckasen will fill us in on some cardiovascular issues tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the local community research in this area. He will be introduced by Rob Marschke, a long time colleague in the Fort Collins medical community. Lukasen will highlight new interventional trends particularly in structural heart applications, and future trends, especially in genetics/ stem cells and digitization.
During his first meeting as President, Del Benson outlined his priorities and thoughts for RY 2020-21. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member: