Community Grants Committee Chair Kathy Nicol announced a $4,000 Youth Grant to Charis Youth Ranch. Accepting the award were Michelle Cornwall and Nicole Oleski. Charis Youth Ranch's mission is to connect rescued horses with at-risk youth to provide Equine Assisted Learning and facilitate an experiential learning environment, encouraging healing for kids who may not benefit from traditional forms of therapy. Our grant will support their 2019 summer Equine Adventure Program for youth ages 5-12. Primary funding for community grants comes through the generosity of RCFC Members. Don't forget to turn in your Financial Commitment Form.
Rotarian Dave Stewart submitted this photo of the plaque honoring those named Citizen of the West by the National Western Stock Show. Note that of the 22 names listed (including US Supreme Court Justice Byron White), two are RCFC members. Johnny Matsushima was honored in 2013, and Tony Frank was honored in 2018!
This week Past President Jeanne Fangman will preside over RCFC's annual Changing of the Guard, installing (effective July 1) Dr. Rob Marschke as President, Del Benson as President Elect, and 2018-19 President Steve Laine as Past President. Kathy Hawkins will be installed as Treasurer, Cindy DeGroot as Secretary, and Marty Bachman and John Trone will become new board members.
Last week our speakers were Kristin Candella, CEO of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity and Bruce Hendee, project manager, describing a unique “Habitat” project under construction at the SE corner of Taft Hill and Harmony Roads. The introduction was by Mara Johnson, the Philanthropy Director at Habitat.
Mara introduced the two main speakers by way of a clever quiz comparing Rotary and “Habitat”. Kristan described the acquisition of the site by Habitat, it’s transfer to a new management company, Harmony Limited, LLC and the identification of the tasks involved in the initial development of this site. She briefly described Habitat’s multiple roles - homebuilder, mortgage lender and retail store.
This Wednesday is the 4th Wednesday, and time for the Science and Engineering Fellowship. Our guest will be Susan VandeWoude, DVM PhD, who is the most recent CSU faculty member elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences. She'll be sharing information about her career and interests.
July TIPS Training will be Thursday, July 18th, 7-10 pm;First Bank, Lower Level, 100 South College Avenue
Interested in being a volunteer driver at the hospital? See Don Eversoll.
Holly Pettit was recognized by the Colorado Woman Of Influence Foundation Award. Congratulations, Holly!
Incoming president Rob Marschke urged members to get their financial commitment forms in by next Wednesday.
Celebration of life for Lannie Boyd will be this Saturday the 29th, 11:00 at the Harmony Presbyterian Church. Lunch will follow.
Past RCFC President and Past District Governor Charlie Peterson passed away this past week. Details are pending.
Peace Builder Fellowship will meet immediately after Wednesday's meeting. Topic: Human Aggression and Violence; Innate, Learned, or both?
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.
Assistant DG Ted Cluett asked for help in getting additional corporate sponsors for the year’s Peach Festival.
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.
If you need help signing up for King Soopers loyalty card, see Sally Lee.
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.
Community Grants Committee Chair Kathy Nicol announced a $4,000 Youth Grant to Charis Youth Ranch. Accepting the award were Michelle Cornwall and Nicole Oleski. Charis Youth Ranch's mission is to connect rescued horses with at-risk youth to provide Equine Assisted Learning and facilitate an experiential learning environment, encouraging healing for kids who may not benefit from traditional forms of therapy. Our grant will support their 2019 summer Equine Adventure Program for youth ages 5-12. Primary funding for community grants comes through the generosity of RCFC Members. Don't forget to turn in your Financial Commitment Form.
Rotarian Dave Stewart submitted this photo of the plaque honoring those named Citizen of the West by the National Western Stock Show. Note that of the 22 names listed (including US Supreme Court Justice Byron White), two are RCFC members. Johnny Matsushima was honored in 2013, and Tony Frank was honored in 2018! 
Last week our speakers were Kristin Candella, CEO of Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity and Bruce Hendee, project manager, describing a unique “Habitat” project under construction at the SE corner of Taft Hill and Harmony Roads. The introduction was by Mara Johnson, the Philanthropy Director at Habitat.
Mara introduced the two main speakers by way of a clever quiz comparing Rotary and “Habitat”. Kristan described the acquisition of the site by Habitat, it’s transfer to a new management company, Harmony Limited, LLC and the identification of the tasks involved in the initial development of this site. She briefly described Habitat’s multiple roles - homebuilder, mortgage lender and retail store.
