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Programs
Some Sanity in a Time of Violence: The University of Peace in Costa Rica
At the Lincoln Center next Wednesday noon, August 3rd, fellow Rotarian Bill Timpson will fill us in on a UN program which addresses the causes of multiple problems affecting human and global wellbeing. This program, created by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 35/55, was established as the University of Peace. READ MORE...
At our evening meeting on August 3rd, at Sweetwater Brewing, we will hear from Miles Kailburn, on the topic of "Fort Collins’ competitiveness as a City and what we are working on to improve it." Miles serves on the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where he works with other directors on these specific topics. Miles is also the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Old Town Media.
Bob Meroney, an always entertaining and informative member of our club, brought us up to date on the “Hidden History of the Poudre River” for our in-person meeting at the Lincoln Center on July 27. Bob started by comparing and contrasting what a visitor would have seen in the Fort Collins area 200 years ago vs today. Although the nearby Front Range topography, the Poudre River, and the native vegetation would be much the same, the abundance of roads (especially paved and including I-25), the numerous gravel pits (now mostly admired ponds) and the astounding diversity of vegetation would be dramatically different. READ MORE...
Please join the Fort Collins Rotarians’ DEI Fellowship August 3, 1:00 PM at the Lincoln Center, for an engaging conversation about Professionalism in the DEI context! Aaron Appelhans was elected Sheriff of Albany County (Laramie, WY) December 2020. He’ll share his unique experiences and perspectives on being the state’s historic first black Sheriff. He brings a whole new meaning to the state’s moniker, “The Equality State,” giving young people from diverse backgrounds something to aspire to and bringing new perspectives into law enforcement. READ MORE...
Announcements
New Member Approved - Austin Gunsauls
The Board has approved for membership, Austin Gunsauls. Austin states "I was born in Denver and have lived in Colorado my entire life with the exception of one year. I grew up in Franktown, CO, as the oldest of four kids. Where my parents still live today. I graduated from Ponderosa High School. I graduated from CSU with a Marketing degree in 2018 and decided to stay in Fort Collins. After working full time for Old Town Athletic Club for a few months out of school, I started working for Della Parola Capital Management. Initially, I was brought on for more of a Marketing role. However, the job served as an introduction to the field of Finance, where I’ve been ever since. I now work with Ryan Cosner and Cosner Financial Group here in Fort Collins after Ryan offered me a great opportunity to obtain my Securities Licenses and become a Financial Advisor." READ MORE...
On Wednesday, August 31, at Edora Park, join us for a summer picnic (with b-b-q dinner). There will be great fellowship, and a cornhole competition (with prizes). You will not want to miss it!
This program makes fundraising easy by King Sooper donating to our Rotary Charities based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to our Rotary Charities, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works. Please sign up now by selecting "Rotary Club of Fort Collins Charities"!
The Food & Venue committee has started selecting caterers for our noon lunches. This involves some changes in our previous set-up/clean up tasks. We now are only asking 1 Rotarian to be in charge each week. Duties last a maximum of 45 minutes. Let’s all do our part to make it “fair to all concerned”. Please use the Eventbrite to sign up.
At the Lincoln Center next Wednesday noon, August 3rd, fellow Rotarian Bill Timpson will fill us in on a UN program which addresses the causes of multiple problems affecting human and global wellbeing. This program, created by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 35/55, was established as the University of Peace. 
At our evening meeting on August 3rd, at Sweetwater Brewing, we will hear from Miles Kailburn, on the topic of "Fort Collins’ competitiveness as a City and what we are working on to improve it." Miles serves on the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors where he works with other directors on these specific topics. Miles is also the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of 
Please join the Fort Collins Rotarians’ DEI Fellowship August 3, 1:00 PM at the Lincoln Center, for an engaging conversation about Professionalism in the DEI context! Aaron Appelhans was elected Sheriff of Albany County (Laramie, WY) December 2020. He’ll share his unique experiences and perspectives on being the state’s historic first black Sheriff. He brings a whole new meaning to the state’s moniker, “The Equality State,” giving young people from diverse backgrounds something to aspire to and bringing new perspectives into law enforcement. 
The Board has approved for membership, Austin Gunsauls. Austin states "I was born in Denver and have lived in Colorado my entire life with the exception of one year. I grew up in Franktown, CO, as the oldest of four kids. Where my parents still live today. I graduated from Ponderosa High School. I graduated from CSU with a Marketing degree in 2018 and decided to stay in Fort Collins. After working full time for Old Town Athletic Club for a few months out of school, I started working for Della Parola Capital Management. Initially, I was brought on for more of a Marketing role. However, the job served as an introduction to the field of Finance, where I’ve been ever since. I now work with Ryan Cosner and Cosner Financial Group here in Fort Collins after Ryan offered me a great opportunity to obtain my Securities Licenses and become a Financial Advisor." 
On Wednesday, August 31, at Edora Park, join us for a summer picnic (with b-b-q dinner). There will be great fellowship, and a cornhole competition (with prizes). You will not want to miss it!
This program makes fundraising easy by King Sooper donating to our Rotary Charities based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to our Rotary Charities, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card.