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Programs
State of the University Address (Lunch)
This coming Wednesday, Rotary welcomes Colorado State University’s interim president, Dr. Rick Miranda. Following his introduction by Kirvin Knox, Dr. Miranda will provide a state of the university address. This will update the challenges to the university and how he will be guiding the university until a new president is appointed. This meeting, at noon on October 12th, will be at the Lincoln Center, and continues a long tradition of hosting the CSU leader. Members are encouraged to invite guests to hear our speaker. READ MORE...
For our first meeting during Polio Awareness Month, fellow Rotarian Dr. Robert Tello brought us up to date on the history and current status of our understanding of the polio virus and the ongoing effort, led by Rotary, to eradicate polio. He started by talking about the recent up-surge of paralytic polio around the world but especially in New York City. Although there have been a small number of cases in Israel and London with only one in New York, there have been numerous non-paralytic cases, especially across central Africa. Around New York, waste-water analysis has shown that the virus is present in the five-county area around the city, including Rockland County where only 60% of the children have been vaccinated against the virus. READ MORE...
Update from Homeward Alliance (Evening, Oct. 19th)
For our October 19th evening meeting at SweetWater Brewing, we welcome David Rout, the Executive Director of Homeward Alliance. David holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Colorado State University. He joined Homeward Alliance (then called Homeless Gear) in 2012 and became the Executive Director in 2014. Since taking the helm, he has shepherded the organization from a staff of one focused on distribution of gear to a team of 46 employees and 1,000+ volunteers who provide a continuum of servicers to over 5,000 adults and children annually. He has participated in multiple task forces and boards that have helped shape our local and regional homeless response systems, including the City of Fort Collins’ Homeless Advisory Committee, Homeward 2020 and Outreach Fort Collins.
The History Fellowship will meet shortly after the regular lunch meeting. Our topic this week will be: 'Unresolved Issues about World War II.' We all have connections to and opinions about that epic war. All opinions and viewpoints are welcome and will be heard in a wide-ranging discussion.
Announcements
Veterans Information Requested
Rotary is preparing for its Veterans Day-themed program on 16 November. We will honor Veterans by displaying their information during the 11:30-noon social time. If you are a military Veteran, the Club would like to recognize your service! Your extended family member's (parents, children, grandchildren) service is welcome, too!" Please contact Jan Bertholf or Kip Turain.
Thanks to some painting Rotarians, the Dr.Seuss House and it’s fence were recently refreshed at the Children’s Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek. If you would like to volunteer for future project, check out these links below!
In the first week of December, we will have 2023-24 Director & Officer elections, including the positions of President-Elect, Evening Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Directors. A nominating committee has been formed consisting of John Trone, Robert Marschke, Marty Bachman, Randy Kurtz, David Dunne, Bonnie Titley and Jean Lamm.
Please send suggestions for nominations to John Trone. You can submit your own name or other members that you know are willing to serve in a leadership position in the Rotary Year 2023-24. Thank you!
This coming Wednesday, Rotary welcomes Colorado State University’s interim president, Dr. Rick Miranda. Following his introduction by Kirvin Knox, Dr. Miranda will provide a state of the university address. This will update the challenges to the university and how he will be guiding the university until a new president is appointed. This meeting, at noon on October 12th, will be at the Lincoln Center, and continues a long tradition of hosting the CSU leader. Members are encouraged to invite guests to hear our speaker. 
For our first meeting during Polio Awareness Month, fellow Rotarian Dr. Robert Tello brought us up to date on the history and current status of our understanding of the polio virus and the ongoing effort, led by Rotary, to eradicate polio. He started by talking about the recent up-surge of paralytic polio around the world but especially in New York City. Although there have been a small number of cases in Israel and London with only one in New York, there have been numerous non-paralytic cases, especially across central Africa. Around New York, waste-water analysis has shown that the virus is present in the five-county area around the city, including Rockland County where only 60% of the children have been vaccinated against the virus. 
For our October 19th evening meeting at SweetWater Brewing, we welcome David Rout, the Executive Director of Homeward Alliance. David holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Colorado State University. He joined Homeward Alliance (then called Homeless Gear) in 2012 and became the Executive Director in 2014. Since taking the helm, he has shepherded the organization from a staff of one focused on distribution of gear to a team of 46 employees and 1,000+ volunteers who provide a continuum of servicers to over 5,000 adults and children annually. He has participated in multiple task forces and boards that have helped shape our local and regional homeless response systems, including the City of Fort Collins’ Homeless Advisory Committee, Homeward 2020 and Outreach Fort Collins.