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Programs:
The 4 way test and the Second Amendment
At the Rotary luncheon meeting at the Lincoln Center on March 15th, the program committee has arranged an educational program to be moderated by Kip Turain. Kip, as a retired officer of the USAF and known for listening to both sides of a conflict, will lead a discussion of the second amendment against the backdrop of the 4 way test. Presenting the position of rights of gun owners under current federal law will be Sam Kornfeld, an attorney licensed to practice in Colorado and Wyoming, who has experience defending 2nd Amendment cases. Sam is a member of our local Kiwanis club. Presenting the position of those favoring changes in regulation of gun ownership will be Bill Timpson, a fellow Rotarian and one of the negotiators of the Ireland – Northern Ireland conflict, which resulted in weapon surrenders to end that conflict and creating peace in both countries. READ MORE...
RECAP: Notes from the Border: Providing care to pets of Ukraine refugees
Last week, Dr Jon Geller (DVM) shared how his organization, The Street Dog Coalition (started in Fort Collins and since copied by 50 US cities) used their experience to provide veterinary care to pets of Ukrainian refugees crossing the border from Ukraine into Romania. Some members may know Dr Geller as the doctor who provided emergency care to their pets in Fort Collins for over 20 years (Please see last weeks’ Rotogear for the rest of his unique CV). READ MORE...
Bill West will be speaking with us on Wednesday, March 15th in the evening at Sweetwater Brewery. He joined our Rotary Club in 1975 and served as our president in 2014. Bill has been a realtor since 1977 and is a Certified Residential Specialist, a designation less than 4% of realtors nationwide possess. He has numerous professional designations including winning Realtor of the Year from the Fort Collins Board of Realtors. Bill serves our community by acting as master of ceremonies for numerous nonprofit events. Bill will provide an update about the local real estate market and share some of his favorite Rotary stories.
Announcements
Service Above Self Event - Register Now!
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.
Where & When : March 29th 5-7pm at Mas Fuegos Kitchen & Tequila Bar
2350 E Harmony Rd Suite 101, Fort Collins, CO 80528
Please come and enjoy some fun, some conversation, some fellowship and some appetizers with a complimentary refreshment.
It’s all about a fun local event at Tanis Roeder’s (a fellow Rotarian) restaurant. We are really encouraging all RCFC Rotarians to come, enjoy some social fun (no painting, packing, digging, etc…) Please invite a friend or business associate that you think would be a GREAT Rotarian and benefit from meeting and spending some time with a group of like-minded friends. A group that works every day making our Community and World better (and enjoy some Rotary fellowship Magic).
At the Rotary luncheon meeting at the Lincoln Center on March 15th, the program committee has arranged an educational program to be moderated by Kip Turain. Kip, as a retired officer of the USAF and known for listening to both sides of a conflict, will lead a discussion of the second amendment against the backdrop of the 4 way test. Presenting the position of rights of gun owners under current federal law will be Sam Kornfeld, an attorney licensed to practice in Colorado and Wyoming, who has experience defending 2nd Amendment cases. Sam is a member of our local Kiwanis club. Presenting the position of those favoring changes in regulation of gun ownership will be Bill Timpson, a fellow Rotarian and one of the negotiators of the Ireland – Northern Ireland conflict, which resulted in weapon surrenders to end that conflict and creating peace in both countries. 
Last week, Dr Jon Geller (DVM) shared how his organization, The Street Dog Coalition (started in Fort Collins and since copied by 50 US cities) used their experience to provide veterinary care to pets of Ukrainian refugees crossing the border from Ukraine into Romania. Some members may know Dr Geller as the doctor who provided emergency care to their pets in Fort Collins for over 20 years (Please see last weeks’ Rotogear for the rest of his unique CV). 
Bill West will be speaking with us on Wednesday, March 15th in the evening at Sweetwater Brewery. He joined our Rotary Club in 1975 and served as our president in 2014. Bill has been a realtor since 1977 and is a Certified Residential Specialist, a designation less than 4% of realtors nationwide possess. He has numerous professional designations including winning Realtor of the Year from the Fort Collins Board of Realtors. Bill serves our community by acting as master of ceremonies for numerous nonprofit events. Bill will provide an update about the local real estate market and share some of his favorite Rotary stories.
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.
Where & When : March 29th 5-7pm at Mas Fuegos Kitchen & Tequila Bar