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State of the Business Community in Fort Collins, 2022 Update
On Wednesday, noon at the Lincoln Center, July 6th,we welcome Ann Hutchison, President and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. After her introduction by Steve Laine, Ann has been asked to address the important issues and plans of the Chamber at this critical time for the local region.
The Fort Collins Area Chamber is the only 5-Star Accredited chamber of commerce in Colorado. With 1,200 members, it is one of the largest chambers of commerce in Colorado. On the Chamber’s staff since 2003, Ann was named to her current position in 2020.
Function and operations of the Larimer County coroner’s office
For our July 6th evening meeting at Sweetwater Brewing, Matt Canaga will be speaking. Matt was hired as a Medicolegal Death Investigator with the Larimer County Coroner's Office in 2009. He completed a police academy in 2011 and is a certified death investigator through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. He serves on the board of the Colorado Coroner's Association and teaches death investigation techniques throughout the region. Matt has served as the Chief Deputy Coroner since 2020 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Coroner's Office including the budget, hiring, training, facility, and statistical reporting.
Last week our “surprise” speaker was Wally Van Sickle, wildlife biologist, conservationist, Rotarian, and founder of IDEA WILD. His presentation was entitled PASSION to ACTION. He detailed his journey from Idea Wild’s founding in 1991 to the present. Its mission is to equip, empower, and activate the world’s most promising environmental leaders to grow and strengthen the movement to conserve the planet’s biodiversity. Since the founding the organization has provided equipment to over 7400 individuals and 140 countries.
For our July 6th fellowship, following the noon meeting at the Lincoln Center, the topic will be "The Role of Business in Sustainable Peacebuilding." Club Member Bob Hoel will lead the discussion. Bob is an experienced senior researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Credit Unions, Team Building, and Market Research. Strong research professional who graduated from Hutchinson High School.
Come enjoy a great evening of fun, fellowship, conversation, food and drink as you view Warren Lake. Larry will be providing boat rides around the lake. You are asked to bring either a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share for this event. Ice tea and lemonade will be provided. Iced tea, lemonade and water will be provided. Sign up via Eventbrite!
The Rotary Club of Fort Collins (RCFC) plans to award financial grants to deserving 501(c)(3) non-profit service organizations located in the Fort Collins area. Grants will be awarded in specific categories quarterly. For the third quarter of 2022, the category will be Education Programs. Key dates: 1) We will begin accepting applications on the day of the Press Release, July 1, 2022 and 2) Application due date is August 19, 2022 and 3) Grant awards will be made starting September, 2022.
For our noon Lincoln Center meetings, please pre-purchase guest lunches on Eventbrite. Please also use Eventbrite to purchase lunches if you normally attend our evening meeting or in the noon beverage only category.
On Wednesday, noon at the Lincoln Center, July 6th,we welcome Ann Hutchison, President and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. After her introduction by Steve Laine, Ann has been asked to address the important issues and plans of the Chamber at this critical time for the local region.
For our July 6th evening meeting at
For our July 6th fellowship, following the noon meeting at the Lincoln Center, the topic will be "The Role of Business in Sustainable Peacebuilding." Club Member Bob Hoel will lead the discussion. Bob is an experienced senior researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Credit Unions, Team Building, and Market Research. Strong research professional who graduated from Hutchinson High School.
The Rotary Club of Fort Collins (RCFC) plans to award financial grants to deserving 501(c)(3) non-profit service organizations located in the Fort Collins area. Grants will be awarded in specific categories quarterly. For the third quarter of 2022, the category will be Education Programs. Key dates: 1) We will begin accepting applications on the day of the Press Release, July 1, 2022 and 2) Application due date is August 19, 2022 and 3) Grant awards will be made starting September, 2022.