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SERVING FORT COLLINS FOR 102 YEARS
Upcoming Elections & New Voting Laws

On January 29th, Lloyd Thomas introduces Angela Myers, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, to explain the recent changes in election laws.  Myers will encourage lively audience participation on matters that directly affect Rotarians and our interaction with county government.  Angela reports that “There are four Larimer County elections on the horizon! You need to hear about the what’s and how’s!” 

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Purple Pins For Polio Success!!
RCFC's Sharyn Salmen and Foothill's Ruth Lutes did an amazing job organizing and running our annual Quad Club Purple Pins for Polio fundraising event, held on January 26th at Chipper's Lanes, Horsetooth   Rumors are the event raised locally over $12,000, and with the Gates Foundation match, will produce over $36,000 to help eradicate polio.  Official details will be shared when available.  
 
After reaching a worldwide low in 2017 of only 22 'wild' polio virus cases, infections increased 6-fold in 2019 to 125 cases.  Still only two countries saw infections - Afghanistan and Pakistan - although we are all only one plane ride away from exposure.  We still have work to do!     
$3000 Community Grant to Adoptive Parents
Community Grants Committee Chair Kathy Nicol presented a check for $3000 to Foster and Adoptive Families Of Larimer County.  The money will be directed to health and wellness programming.
U.S. Currency: History, Art and Symbolism

Last week, RCFC member and polymath, Bob Meroney, debuted his talk - US Currency: History, Art and Symbolism. Seems that many of our memorable words and sayings originate because of our “love” of money – from “Greenback” to “Banned in Boston”.  Bob's talk was supported by a display of old and replica coins and paper money on a nearby table.

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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Evening Meeting Chair
 
Treasurer
 
Assistant Treasurer
 
Executive Secretary
 
Secretary
 
Foundation Chair
 
Board Member
 
Membership Chair
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
President Elect-Evening
 
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Board Member
 
Immediate Past President
 
THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Editor: Bonnie Titley
Urgent/Current Announcements:
Mara Johnson solicited sponsors and volunteers for the Peach Festival.  This year’s beneficiary is Habitat for Humanity.  Our representatives on the central committee are Mara, Rob Marschke, and Annette
Geisleman.
 
Don Eversoll reported that Dick Dunn was recovering from a light heart attack.  Also, Bill West is doing well after kidney surgery.
 
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
Sally Lee reported King Soopers rebate of $532.00 that goes directly into our charitable budget.  If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally.
 
Harry Mueller needs weekly Greeters - especially Red Badge members.  Please see Harry to sign up.  
 
Mara Johnson needs host families for our incoming youth exchange student (2020-21 school year).  She also thanked Club for the $4000 budget.
 
Henry Weisser brought OLLI (formerly OSHER) catalogs for the winter/spring semester.  See Henry if you need one.  
 
The Finance Committee meet on the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 4th Thursday each month.  Both meetings are from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Markley Motors Conference room.  All are invited.
 
Martin Limbird invited club members to join President-elect Del Benson and Jeannie in Honolulu June 6-10, 2020 for the Rotary International convention
 
Marty Bachman urged members to shop on Amazon Smile.  Rebates would be credited to our club at the rate of 0.5%.  Look for the Amazon logo on our website.
 
Marty Bachman requests fun fundraising ideas.  She also needs volunteers for her committee.

Ralph Smith has 2020 calendars for sale for $15.  $5 comes back to the Legacy Fund.
 
The Board Of Directors approved participation in the 2020 Peach Festival.  The beneficiary will be Habitat for Humanity.  President Rob summarized the discussion and outlined the factors to be watched closely.  Peach Festival financial report update will be emailed to members.
 
SPECIAL NOTE:  Kathy Hawkins cautioned members not to pay dues AND charities with a single checks.  For charities contributions to be tax-deductible, you must write a separate check.
 
President Rob announced that for those wishing to apply for the new "Noon Membership Without Meals" category, a form needs to be completed and submitted to the Membership Committee.  
 
PDG Mike Forney invited retired professionals to join SCORE (Senior Corps Of Retired Executives).  Volunteers work with small business personnel to enhance their business.  Counselors are needed in Ft. Collins.  If interested, contact Mike Forney.
 
Marty Bachman reminds all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge.  Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or Jeanne Fangman.
Upcoming Events
The Value of The Arts
Feb 05, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Thinking and Dreaming - The Value of Art
Feb 05, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Communications Committee
Red Truck Brewery
Feb 05, 2020
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
 
Evening Meeting
Red Truck Brewery
Feb 05, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Membership Committee
Drake Center
Feb 12, 2020
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
 
The 2020 Census: Background and Participation
Feb 12, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Immigration Issues
Feb 19, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Investment Fellowship
The foyer of the Drake Center
Feb 19, 2020 1:30 PM
 
Community Service Committee
Red Truck Brewery
Feb 19, 2020
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
 
Evening Meeting
Red Truck Brewery
Feb 19, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
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11 December 2019 Meeting
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