What do Rotary and Thanksgiving Day have in common? Both are international! Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in Canada, the United States, Germany, Japan, some of the Caribbean islands, and Liberia. And contrary to our image of the first Thanksgiving being celebrated by the guys in funny hats and buckle shoes, days of thanksgiving and special religious services became important far earlier during the English Reformation in the reign of Henry VIII and in reaction to the large number of religious holidays on the Catholic calendar. Pilgrims and Puritans who emigrated from England in the 1620s and 1630s carried the tradition of Days of Fasting and Days of Thanksgiving with them to New England. The modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition is traced to a well-recorded 1619 event in Virginia and a sparsely documented 1621 celebration at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts.
November 18, Past President Jeanne Fangman inducted RCFC's newest member, Dr. Brad Abrahamson, co- sponsored by Stacy Plemmons, Dr. Jerry Smith and Dr. Rob Marschke. Brad practices Sports Medicine and is the founder of Integrative Sports Medicine in Fort Collins. He was joined for the induction by his wife Lara and his father, Roger Abrahamson. Welcome Brad!
Last week was our annual celebration of the Rotary Foundation. Martin Limbird presented some facts and figures about the Foundation - $13.5 million dollars invested last year and a total of over 3 billion spent on projects over the past 101 years. Eight club members were awarded their most recent Paul Harris Certificates and pins.
Robin Steele presented a video on the Rotary Foundation and we heard a brief history of this organization starting with the first donation of $26.50 in 1917. The mission of the foundation is to support improvements in health,education and to eliminate poverty. Robin (and other members) reviewed the variety of projects that FCRC has been/will be involved in during the period 2016-2019, including water projects, peace studies, economic projects, bioenergy production, disease and disability prevention and orphanage support. Finally, we learned how projects start, get reviewed and and funded. An inspirational short video about our club's involvement closed the meeting.
November 14, Martin Limbird and Past President Jeanne Fangman presented Paul Harris Fellow pins and certificates to 7 members, including Jean Lamm, Ross Lane, Judy Lane, Bill Timpson, Sandra Smyser, Mike Sollenberger and Kelso Kelly (recognized by Melanie Chamberlain). Jeanne Fangman also presented a Paul Harris to her daughter, Beth Phillips.
Rotary Club of Fort Collins was chartered August 1, 1918, and this year celebrates 100 Years of Rotary In Fort Collins.
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Meetings: Wednesday Noon
Drake Center (Lunch)
802 West Drake Road
Fort Collins,
CO 80526 United States
Past President Jeanne Fangman announces that the election of 2019-20 club officers will be held the second Wednesday in December.
Kathy Nicol had surgery on her shoulder. She is doing well.
November 7, Bonnie Titley and the “Morocco Twelve” presented a check to President Steve for the Legacy Fund in the amount of $5500 representing the group rebate from their September trip.
Past Announcements still valid:
Save the Date: RCFC's Christmas party is Sunday, December 9, at the Country Club, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $30. Rides can be provided for anyone who doesn’t want to drive at night. Giveaways planned.
Sally Lee announced we had received a check for $331 from King Soopers. Anyone needing a card see Sally.
Ross Lane said that 4-Way Test season is looming. Training for satellite members is planned and urged our newer members to attend also. Date tbd.
Donna Chapel asked for a show of hands of those who would host a home fellowship dinner. If interested, tell Donna.
Don Eversole urged us all to consider supporting the FoCo Cafe in their long term financial needs. Drop in from time to time.
Bill Schaffter urges participation in Fort Collins Read Aloud. For information, go to Fortcollinsreadaloud.org.
Marty Bachman reminded all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge. Call Marty, Melanie Chamberlain, or JeanneFangman.
NO ROTARY MEETING THIS WEEK - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!.jpg)
November 18, Past President Jeanne Fangman inducted RCFC's newest member, Dr. Brad Abrahamson, co- sponsored by Stacy Plemmons, Dr. Jerry Smith and Dr. Rob Marschke. Brad practices Sports Medicine and is the founder of Integrative Sports Medicine in Fort Collins. He was joined for the induction by his wife Lara and his father, Roger Abrahamson. Welcome Brad!
Last week was our annual celebration of the Rotary Foundation. Martin Limbird presented some facts and figures about the Foundation - $13.5 million dollars invested last year and a total of over 3 billion spent on projects over the past 101 years. Eight club members were awarded their most recent Paul Harris Certificates and pins.
November 14, Martin Limbird and Past President Jeanne Fangman presented Paul Harris Fellow pins and certificates to 7 members, including Jean Lamm, Ross Lane, Judy Lane, Bill Timpson, Sandra Smyser, Mike Sollenberger and Kelso Kelly (recognized by Melanie Chamberlain). Jeanne Fangman also presented a Paul Harris to her daughter, Beth Phillips. 
