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Programs:
Who are the Braver Angels? (Lunch Meeting)
This past year Rotary Magazine featured an article, “Putting Civility Back into Civil Discourse (read at this link)”, that highlighted the work of the nation-wide Braver Angels organization. This Wednesday, February 21, Will Robinson, a Braver Angels Ambassador, will be our featured speaker at the noon meeting, discussing ‘Who are the Braver Angels?’, their mission and work to help all communicate better, whether the issue be political, religious or personal. READ MORE...
Jury Trial Process - Current status and history (Evening Meeting)
On Wednesday February 21st, 5:30 at Sweetwater brewery, we welcome Judge Juan G. Villaseñor as our speaker. Club Member Juan was appointed as a District Judge by Governor Hickenlooper in October 2018. Before his appointment to the bench, he was an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado (2008 — 2018). While there, he represented the United States, its agencies, and employees in civil, appellate, and criminal matters. Juan is going to discuss the jury trial system, current process, and history in Colorado. Full Bio at this link.
Last week we enjoyed a return visit from Ann Hutchison, President and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber (FCAC). Her update was entitled the State of Business-Northern Colorado. She focused on local business issues but also addressed the potentially changing state role in the local business scene. READ MORE...
Following our lunch meeting Wednesday at the Lincoln Center, our Investment Fellowship will meet. This week’s topic is “Investing in Sports." (kids, families, universities, and others) Please join us!
The Board has approved for membership Shannon Ellis. Shannon is a Broker/Partner with The Group with over 25 years of experience. She received an MS in Construction Management from CSU. With her daughters she participated in Fort Collins' National Charity League for 10 years, as well as volunteering with the Young Men's Service League with her son while he was in high school. With her children grown, she looks forward to being a Rotary member and being of service in our community.
This past year Rotary Magazine featured an article, “
On Wednesday February 21st, 5:30 at Sweetwater brewery, we welcome Judge Juan G. Villaseñor as our speaker. Club Member Juan was appointed as a District Judge by Governor Hickenlooper in October 2018. Before his appointment to the bench, he was an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado (2008 — 2018). While there, he represented the United States, its agencies, and employees in civil, appellate, and criminal matters. Juan is going to discuss the jury trial system, current process, and history in Colorado. 
The Board has approved for membership Shannon Ellis. Shannon is a Broker/Partner with The Group with over 25 years of experience. She received an MS in Construction Management from CSU. With her daughters she participated in Fort Collins' National Charity League for 10 years, as well as volunteering with the Young Men's Service League with her son while he was in high school. With her children grown, she looks forward to being a Rotary member and being of service in our community.
