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District Governor Elect Karen Morgan
On Wednesday, 23 October 2024, we are honored to welcome our distinguished District 5440 Governor Elect, Karen Morgan.
Karen initially joined Rotary in 1990 as a member of the Fort Collins Rotary Club in Colorado. While in that club, she served as chair of several committees, including International Youth Exchange and Scholarships. She resigned after several years to commute daily to Denver for work.
She rejoined Rotary in 2014 as a member of the Fort Collins Foothills Club (CO) and has served in the roles of Board member, Club Secretary, Club President (2020-2021), as well as serving on the Fort Collins Peach Festival Committee. Serving as President during the Covid “lock-down” was a true privilege. She served as Assistant Governor for the Fort Collins clubs in District 5440 for a year before being nominated by her club and selected to serve as District Governor in 2025-2026. She is proud to be a Paul Harris Fellow and Sustaining Member. Karen served as a senior executive in the credit union and health care industries with 45+ years’ experience in marketing and communications, people development, strategic planning, and operations. Today, she consults part-time with non-profits and organizations in communications, fundraising and issues management. READ MORE...
Wellness And Resilience in Support of Servant Leadership (Evening Meeting)
With an extensive background in hospitality and wellness, Carl Pratt is currently the General Manager of the Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town, having guided the hotel through the forced closing due to COVID and the development of a new staff and leadership team. In addition to his years of experience managing upscale resort properties, he oversaw the establishment of a senior continuing care community in Oro Valley, Arizona from construction to operation. Carl holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and is an enthusiastic speaker on the subjects of health, exercise and diet.
Last week our own esteemed history professor, Henry Weisser, shared The Wit and Wisdom of Winston Churchill. He was said to be the greatest man of the 20th century. Why? His leadership saved Europe from tyranny. He was the right man in the right place at the right time. He was also a great Parliamentary leader.
He also excelled at other things:
He was a noted amateur artist
He was a warrior: He was in five wars, fifteen battles, was under fire at least 60 times.
He was a historian – responsible for 10 million words in print, including 43 book length works, hundreds of articles.
He was also an artisan, reconstructed Chartwell, built walls, a brick layer.
He always lived well. It was estimated he consumed 20k bottles of champagne in his lifetime. He was one of those rare highly functioning alcoholics.
The Board has approved for membership Gary McDonald, who is transferring from the Foothills Rotary Club. Gary joined Rotary in 2018 and served as a Board member, the chairman of their evening group and chaired their Community Service Committee for over three years. He and his wife Carolyn met at CSU and have three adult children and a granddaughter living in Metro Denver. Gary is currently a Senior Business Banker at Ent Credit Union.
On October 9, 2024, the Community Grants Committee presented a $2500 check to Elizabeth Winn, District Senior Director on behalf of Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain. The funds will be used to support no-cost classes, seminars, and hands-on learning programs about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness in order to prepare young people for success in local and global economies. Classes will be held at various locations, K-12, throughout the Poudre School District.
On October 9th, our club recognized two members for significant contributions to Rotary's mission.
Pictured here are Larry Salmen (club foundation chair), James O'Mahoney Berndt (RI Bequest benefactor level 5), and Karen Trusler (District 5440 Area Governor).
Pictured here are Bonnie Titley and Kathleen Batterton (Paul Harris Fellow)
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at Avogadro's on October 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM! We will also be collecting new or gently-used coats for local children in need. CLICK HERE to see more information and sign up!
When: Social on November 2 4:30-6:30 PM at the Salmen's house. Concert is on November 2 at 7:30 PM at the Lincoln Center.
Where: The Salmen's house at 700 Breakwater Drive in Fort Collins
What: Appetizers and desserts; non-alcoholic beverages provided; BYO alcoholic beverage
Who: All Rotarians with tickets to FC Symphony's Signature Concert #2
Purchase tickets at lctix.com for $25-67. They are selling fast!
We have 6 free tickets saved for Rotarians -- three couples or six adults. First come first serve; new Rotarians preferred.
RSVP by Monday October 28 to sharynsalmen@gmail.com or 970-217-7434
Consider attending the free Composer Talk by CSU music history professor Dr. Dawn Grapes on Wednesday, October 30 at 1 PM in the Downtown Fort Collins Library.
Rotarians volunteered at the Food Pantry on October 19th. Pictured here, from left to right: Jim Shumaker, Larry Kieft, Jean Lamm, Kip Turain, Bill Boellenhoff, Snoopy, Woodstock, Dawn Brownne, Colin Campbell, and Bob Simmons. Not pictured: Dave Morse. Thank you to our volunteers and thank you to the Food Pantry for serving our community!
With an extensive background in hospitality and wellness, Carl Pratt is currently the General Manager of the Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town, having guided the hotel through the forced closing due to COVID and the development of a new staff and leadership team. In addition to his years of experience managing upscale resort properties, he oversaw the establishment of a senior continuing care community in Oro Valley, Arizona from construction to operation. Carl holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and is an enthusiastic speaker on the subjects of health, exercise and diet.
The Board has approved for membership Gary McDonald, who is transferring from the Foothills Rotary Club. Gary joined Rotary in 2018 and served as a Board member, the chairman of their evening group and chaired their Community Service Committee for over three years. He and his wife Carolyn met at CSU and have three adult children and a granddaughter living in Metro Denver. Gary is currently a Senior Business Banker at Ent Credit Union.
On October 9, 2024, the Community Grants Committee presented a $2500 check to Elizabeth Winn, District Senior Director on behalf of Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain. The funds will be used to support no-cost classes, seminars, and hands-on learning programs about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness in order to prepare young people for success in local and global economies. Classes will be held at various locations, K-12, throughout the Poudre School District.
Pictured here are Larry Salmen (club foundation chair), James O'Mahoney Berndt (RI Bequest benefactor level 5), and Karen Trusler (District 5440 Area Governor).
Pictured here are Bonnie Titley and Kathleen Batterton (Paul Harris Fellow)
When: Social on November 2 4:30-6:30 PM at the Salmen's house. Concert is on November 2 at 7:30 PM at the Lincoln Center.
Rotarians volunteered at the Food Pantry on October 19th. Pictured here, from left to right: Jim Shumaker, Larry Kieft, Jean Lamm, Kip Turain, Bill Boellenhoff, Snoopy, Woodstock, Dawn Brownne, Colin Campbell, and Bob Simmons. Not pictured: Dave Morse. Thank you to our volunteers and thank you to the Food Pantry for serving our community!