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SERVING FORT COLLINS SINCE 1918
Wednesday Noon Program: Rotary In the World Update
This Wednesday, June 16th, RCFC welcomes Bradford R. Howard, coming to us by Zoom from his home in Oakland, CA.   Our speaker will address polio issues as well as the priorities of our groundbreaking RI President-Elect Nominee Jennifer Jones.  Howard will serve as an aide to Jones.  (Please see the story below on Jones).  Betty Brown, a former employee of our speaker’s company, will introduce him.
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First Woman RI President-Elect Nominee Makes Strong Statement on DEI and Rotary
During the recent Rotary International Convention, RI President Elect Nominee Jennifer Jones made a powerful statement on Rotary's strengths saying, In Rotary, we know our differences really are our strengths.  It is our diverse perspectives that help us to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.  Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in our organization’s 115-year history.  Prior to official approval by RI, in 1988 Rotary Club of Fort Collins inducted our first three women - Jean Griswold, Linda Hopkins and Joan Chambers....  
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Zoom Link to This Week's Noon Meeting
To join this week's RCFC Noon Zoom Meeting and Program CLICK HERE.   
The Evening Meeting meets in person June 16 at Lirano Wine Bar, 3600 MItchell Dr. Unit #5b,Ft. Collins.
RCFC Returns (Partially) to In-Person Meetings
President Del Benson announced the return of in-person Noon Fellowship meetings every-other week, starting June 30.  The Evening Group has already returned to in-person meetings.  'Other' weeks (not-in-person) will be Zoom-only meetings.   
 
According to President Del, the Food and Venue committee proposed and the board accepted a "trial cadence" for RY Q1, July through September.  Starting with the Changing of the Guard June 30, RCFC will meet every-other Wednesday at noon, at the Lincoln Center Columbine Room (June 30, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25 and September 8 and 22).  Near the end of the experiment, the board intends to gather feedback on whether to continue with an every-other-week in-person cadence beyond Q1.  
 
According to the Food and Venue Committee, reasons for this experiment are:
  • less financial exposure coming out of pandemic.
  • trial meetings with Lincoln Center to see if good permanent home.
  • issues with Catering services
  • good test whether this might be a good permanent cadence
Board Member Rajiv Mehta is leading an initiative to fund and acquire the equipment necessary to allow all in-person meetings to also be viewed via Zoom - "hybrid" meetings.  
Homeward Alliance - Addressing Homelessness
Following a recent grant from our club to Homeward Alliance, we were joined this past week by the Executive Director of Homeward Alliance, David Rout and his Development Director, Pam Brewer. Together they shared the history of the organization, its accomplishments and intended future direction.
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President Del's Priorities and Plans
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
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect, Club Accounting
 
Secretary
 
Immediate Past President
 
Evening Meeting Chair, Membership and Programs
 
Executive Secretary, Policies and Procedures
 
Board Member, Community and Member Engagement
 
Board Member, Fundraising
 
Board Member, Youth Programs
 
Chair-elect Evening Club
 
Board Member, International Projects and Fundraising
 
Board Member, Professional Outrea
 
Board Member, Programs, Media Communications
 
The Legacy Fund Chair and Fundraising
 
Rotary International Foundation Chair and Fundraising
 

Current Announcements:

RCFC's Investment Fellowship Meets Immediately Following Wednesday's Noon Meeting (same Zoom link).  Topics: (1) Smart Mid-Year Investor Adjustments and (2) Future RCFC Fellowship Meetings.  All are welcome!  
 
HELP WANTED: "Apply Within":  Bob Meroney is asking for help presenting the weekly Inspirational Moment.  Please contact Bob Meroney or President Del Benson for details and to volunteer. 
 
HELP WANTED 2: Hybrid Meetings Zoom back-up operators needed.  Rajiv Mehta has taken the initiative to define needs, obtain and help finance the equipment RCFC needs to broadcast in-person meetings to a Zoom audience, enabling those not at the meeting location to attend anyway.  Minimal technical skills needed - training provided.  Please contact Rajiv, Del Benson or John Trone to volunteer.  
 
The annual Service Above Self Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 3, in the Children's Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek.  Details to come.

Thank You Rotarians for Supporting Our Community!

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! The total raised was $89,000! 
 
King Soopers Update
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.
 
New Rotarian and Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey gave a short tutorial on property assessments, taxes, and how to file a protest.  For more details, visit www.larimer.org/assessor/search#/property.
 
A General Reminder of Our Fellowship Schedule: 
  • 1st Wednesday - Peace
  • 2nd Wednesday - History
  • 3rd Wednesday - Investments
  • 4th Wednesday - Science 
All meet immediately following the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login. 
 
'One-Stop' Finances Email - treasurer@fortcollinsrotary.org
President Del reminds members that "the buck stops here," and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
 
Don't Forget to Report Special Occasions/Events/Illnesses to the Care & Recognition Committee for Acknowledgment.  Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or Jeanne Fangman.
Upcoming Events
Science and Engineering Fellowship
Via Zoom or in Noon Meeting Room
Jun 23, 2021
 
BREW Fellowship
HORSE AND DRAGON
Jun 24, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Noon Meeting - Changing of the Guard
Lincoln Center
Jun 30, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Noon Meeting
Zoom
Jul 07, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Peace Builder Fellowship
Jul 07, 2021
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
 
Evening Meeting
TBD
Jul 07, 2021
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Noon Meeting
Lincoln Center
Jul 14, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
 
History Fellowship
Via Zoom or in Noon Meeting Room
Jul 14, 2021 1:30 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Markley Honda
Jul 15, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
 
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