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Programs:
India: Mythology and Reality (March 29th, Lunch)
On March 29th, at the lunch meeting at the Lincoln Center, Rotary will hear from fellow Rotarian Rajiv Mehta, following his introduction by Stacy Plemmons. Rajiv will present the social, political and economic realities of India today through it’s history and mythology. Rajiv is a graduate of Harvard Business School of Executive Training, and holds an MBA and MS in Engineering from Colorado State. He is the CEO of Synergetics, a cloud service provider for civilian and defense sectors of the U.S. federal government, as well as state and local agencies. READ MORE...
RECAP: Gravity Defying Homes and Architectural Oddities
Last week our very own polymath, Bob Meroney, provided a pictorial journey entitled Gravity Defying Homes and Architectural Oddities. I will try to summarize in words but “you had to be there” to fully enjoy this trip.
The “Gravity Defying” portion started with 2 inflatables - Disney’s massive floating Cinderella castle and the “Flying Cathedral” designed as a replica of the Abbey of St Gail in Switzerland. But helium isn’t required for a building to appear floating as the photo of a mysterious levitating farmhouse in Ukraine exemplified. Another example is the “pod house” in New Rochelle, NY that appears suspended in air as it sits on thin concrete stems. A polish architect has designed an “unstable” upside-down house as a political statement on Poland’s communist party years. Other upside-down structures are variously used as entertainment venues or tourist attractions both in the US and overseas. READ MORE...
Northern Colorado Hockey Update (April 5th, Lunch)
On Wednesday, April 5th, the luncheon meeting of Rotary at the Lincoln Center features Ryan Bach. Following his introduction by Randy Kurtz, Ryan will fill us in on the history and prospects of the Colorado Eagles hockey team. Ryan, the inaugural season goaltender for the team, has been a member of the Eagles hockey operations staff as goaltending coach since 2005. He helped guide the organization to a President’s Cup championship title in the CHL, as well as back-to-back ECHL Kelly Cup Championships in 2017 and 2018. His duties were expanded heading into the 2007-08 season when he was named assistant coach and served as interim head coach. In addition, the 48-year-old also spent nine seasons providing color commentary during Colorado Eagles radio broadcasts. READ MORE...
For our April 5th evening meeting, we welcome Benjamin Gilmore. Benjamin will discuss: What can you do to help the bees in your area? How are the bees doing? What is honey and why is it so great?!
Benjamin grew up in Gun Barrel Colorado. As a child he would catch honeybees off the cherry tree in his front yard and eat the pollen off their legs. READ MORE...
The DEI Fellowship will meet April 5, immediately following the noon meeting in the Lincoln Center Columbine Room.
Announcements
Register Now! Service Above Self Event
Please join us for a special evening with food, fellowship and drinks! Guests are welcome!
The Service Above Self Committee along with the Fellowship and Membership committees have joined forces for a very special Service Above Self evening of celebration and fellowship. We will honor 5 very special Rotarians as well as celebrate all Rotarians and their accomplishment during this past year.
The evening will start out with cocktails and continue with heavy appetizers and desserts ( food provided by Chef Z). We will have entertainment and a special program.
April 27, 5:30pm to 8pm in the large ballroom at the Lincoln Center. (Cash bar)
You will not want to miss this special event!! Price is only $20.
These Rotarians recently worked at the Food Share program of the Food Bank. They repackaged sweet potatoes and worked in the store assisting clients with food items. Thanks for helping out members in our community who are food insecure.
On March 29th, at the lunch meeting at the Lincoln Center, Rotary will hear from fellow Rotarian Rajiv Mehta, following his introduction by Stacy Plemmons. Rajiv will present the social, political and economic realities of India today through it’s history and mythology. Rajiv is a graduate of Harvard Business School of Executive Training, and holds an MBA and MS in Engineering from Colorado State. He is the CEO of Synergetics, a cloud service provider for civilian and defense sectors of the U.S. federal government, as well as state and local agencies. 
On Wednesday, April 5th, the luncheon meeting of Rotary at the Lincoln Center features Ryan Bach. Following his introduction by Randy Kurtz, Ryan will fill us in on the history and prospects of the Colorado Eagles hockey team. Ryan, the inaugural season goaltender for the team, has been a member of the Eagles hockey operations staff as goaltending coach since 2005. He helped guide the organization to a President’s Cup championship title in the CHL, as well as back-to-back ECHL Kelly Cup Championships in 2017 and 2018. His duties were expanded heading into the 2007-08 season when he was named assistant coach and served as interim head coach. In addition, the 48-year-old also spent nine seasons providing color commentary during Colorado Eagles radio broadcasts. 
For our April 5th evening meeting, we welcome Benjamin Gilmore. Benjamin will discuss: What can you do to help the bees in your area? How are the bees doing? What is honey and why is it so great?!
The Service Above Self Committee along with the Fellowship and Membership committees have joined forces for a very special Service Above Self evening of celebration and fellowship. We will honor 5 very special Rotarians as well as celebrate all Rotarians and their accomplishment during this past year.
Scan me and register!
These Rotarians recently worked at the Food Share program of the Food Bank. They repackaged sweet potatoes and worked in the store assisting clients with food items. Thanks for helping out members in our community who are food insecure.