This Wednesday, August 14th, RCFC hears from Dr. P. K. Vedanthan, Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine (Division of Allergies and Asthma), and a fellow RCFC Rotarian. PK will discuss our mortal enemy, pollution.
August 7, two additional Paul Harris Fellows were announced. Jerry Smith is now a Paul Harris +2, and Bob Hoel is now Paul Harris +7. Paul Harris Fellows are bestowed for each $1000 donation to the Rotary Foundation, supporting matching grants, primarily for International Projects and Grants.
Last week our speaker was retired US Naval officer, Captain Richard “Dick” Life, who now resides in Estes Park. His talk was entitled “Cold War Interaction with the Soviet Military”. His professional life spanned several decades working as a US Naval Intelligence Officer observing and gathering information on the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The Rotary History Fellowship will meet in the foyer immediately after the regular meeting. Our topic will be 'A Discussion of Everything about Guns and Mass Shootings in America.' Everyone and all opinions are welcome.
Board of Directors meets this Thursday, August 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the Markley conference room. The Finance Committee now meets the 2nd Thursday, and the Board Meeting is the 3rd Thursday each month. Both meetings are from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Markley Motors Conference room. All are invited.
Please invite potential new members to Rotary After Hours on August 21, 5:30 p.m. at the Drake Center. Guests: $15 each.
Sue Woods invited members to join The Foodie Trail, sponsored by Foothills Rotary, on August 25.
Sally Lee reported receiving a check from King Soopers for $576. Keep eatin’!
Bill West urged members to buy peaches in honor of Charlie Peterson.
Kathy Nicol, responding to our member survey results, announced a project at the Food Bank. Let her know if you are interested.
John Matsushima Steak Fry: Wednesday, September 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Farm, Lee Martinez Park, 600 N Sherwood. Cost is $15 for guests, evening and noon w/out lunch members. No noon meeting that day.
Martin Nelson announced a Tour de Farm biking day on August 24. The 45-mile ride costs $60 and ends at Odell’s for beer and munchies.
Mara Johnson announced that she is in training and will restart the Rotary Exchange Program in 2020. Great News, Mara!!
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.
If you need help signing up for King Soopers loyalty card, see Sally Lee.
Interested in being a volunteer driver at the hospital? See Don Eversoll.
Incoming president Rob Marschke urged members to get their financial commitment forms in!!
Club Secretaries Rod Morrison and Cindy DeGroot will work this coming year to update everyone’s ClubRunner profile. See Cindy or Rod if you need help.
Del Benson reported the Fellowship Committee encourages home fellowship evenings. Talk to Del if you are interested.
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.
Martin Limbird urged members to attend the Rotary International conference in Hawaii next year, June 6-10.
Volunteers for greeter coordinator and front desk duty are needed.
Bill Schaffter urges participation in Fort Collins Read Aloud. For information, go to Fortcollinsreadaloud.org.
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 JeanneFangman.