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Programs:
The current political and legislative environment in Colorado (Lunch Meeting)
On Wednesday, April 5th, the luncheon meeting of Rotary at the Lincoln Center features Bill Becker. Bill is Director of Advocacy for the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. A nearly forty year resident of Larimer County, Bill has been involved in legislative and government relations for over twenty years. Bill now reports to various boards and committees in Larimer and Weld Counties on matters pertaining to transportation, water, energy, labor and other areas that impact business and citizen interests in northern Colorado. READ MORE...
The DEI Fellowship will meet April 5, immediately following the noon meeting in the Lincoln Center Columbine Room. The fellowship will discuss two topics this month. “What do members want from the DEI Fellowship?” and “Anti-White Discrimination”. For more information please contact Stacy Plemmons or Del Benson.
Club member Rajiv Mehta, for our in-person meeting on March 29, gave us a firehose-like overview of t he mythology, history, and current state of India, the world’s largest democracy. A native of India, Rajiv came to the US from his home in Mumbai (a city of some 22 million people built largely on a landfill) in 1973 but has made numerous trips back in the years since. READ MORE...
For our April 5th evening meeting, we welcome Benjamin Gilmore. Benjamin will discuss: What can you do to help the bees in your area? How are the bees doing? What is honey and why is it so great?!
Benjamin grew up in Gun Barrel Colorado. As a child he would catch honeybees off the cherry tree in his front yard and eat the pollen off their legs. READ MORE...
Albany County (WY) Sheriff Aaron Appelhans will be the guest speaker for the April 12th program at the luncheon meeting of Rotary in the Lincoln Center. Our guest was appointed Sheriff of Albany County, with offices in Laramie, Wyoming, in December 2020. He was reelected in November of 2022. Following his introduction by Stacy Plemmons, Sheriff Appelhans will share his unique experiences and perspectives and how he has successfully navigated being the state’s historic first black Sheriff by focusing on, and expecting “professionalism”. He has previously presented his views and experiences on “Professionalism” to the DEI Fellowship to strong acclaim. READ MORE...
Announcements
Register Now! Service Above Self Event
Please join us for a special evening with food, fellowship and drinks! Guests are welcome!
The Service Above Self Committee along with the Fellowship and Membership committees have joined forces for a very special Service Above Self evening of celebration and fellowship. We will honor 5 very special Rotarians as well as celebrate all Rotarians and their accomplishment during this past year.
The evening will start out with cocktails and continue with heavy appetizers and desserts ( food provided by Chef Z). We will have entertainment and a special program.
April 27, 5:30pm to 8pm in the large ballroom at the Lincoln Center. (Cash bar)
You will not want to miss this special event!! Price is only $20.
On Wednesday, April 5th, the luncheon meeting of Rotary at the Lincoln Center features Bill Becker. Bill is Director of Advocacy for the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. A nearly forty year resident of Larimer County, Bill has been involved in legislative and government relations for over twenty years. Bill now reports to various boards and committees in Larimer and Weld Counties on matters pertaining to transportation, water, energy, labor and other areas that impact business and citizen interests in northern Colorado. 
For our April 5th evening meeting, we welcome Benjamin Gilmore. Benjamin will discuss: What can you do to help the bees in your area? How are the bees doing? What is honey and why is it so great?!
Albany County (WY) Sheriff Aaron Appelhans will be the guest speaker for the April 12th program at the luncheon meeting of Rotary in the Lincoln Center. Our guest was appointed Sheriff of Albany County, with offices in Laramie, Wyoming, in December 2020. He was reelected in November of 2022. Following his introduction by Stacy Plemmons, Sheriff Appelhans will share his unique experiences and perspectives and how he has successfully navigated being the state’s historic first black Sheriff by focusing on, and expecting “professionalism”. He has previously presented his views and experiences on “Professionalism” to the DEI Fellowship to strong acclaim. 
The Service Above Self Committee along with the Fellowship and Membership committees have joined forces for a very special Service Above Self evening of celebration and fellowship. We will honor 5 very special Rotarians as well as celebrate all Rotarians and their accomplishment during this past year.
Scan me and register!