This Wednesday, June 23rd, RCFC hears from William R. (Bill) Cobb, a published author and former President and CEO of a technology startup company. Following his introduction by Dave Stewart, Bill will share how research, innovation and collaboration shaped an industry and changed the world.
RCFC's Community Grant committee awarded $ 8,824 to four agencies under the Youth program cycle. These are your Charitable giving funds at work in our community.
Boys & Girls Club - $2,000 to help fund programming at 3 summer camps
ChildSafe Colorado - $2,000 to assist with client fees for young child play sessions for children suffering childhood abuse and neglect
Pathways - $2,000 to fund summer camps for kids dealing with loss or terminal illness
Respite Care - $2,824 to fund summer activities program for children with developmental disabilities
In total, 9 agencies requested $35,000 in funding.
Last Friday, a group of interested RCFC members met at the Lincoln Center to preview our new home and test technology. Board Member Rajiv Mehta introduced RCFC's new hybrid meeting technology, and President Del Benson and PE John Trone announced timings for our upcoming first in person meetings in more than 15 months.
During the recent Rotary International Convention, RI President Elect Nominee Jennifer Jones made a powerful statement on Rotary's strengths saying, In Rotary, we know our differences really are our strengths. It is our diverse perspectives that help us to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in our organization’s 115-year history. Prior to official approval by RI, in 1988 Rotary Club of Fort Collins inducted our first three women - Jean Griswold, Linda Hopkins and Joan Chambers....
"Rotary is a Membership Organization that does Service."With those words, our June 23 speaker, Brad Howard (aide to RI President-Elect Jennifer E. Jones), turned our traditional model on its head, asking us to consider whether we are just another service organization among all the many service organization, or to consider whether we are an organization that enables members to grow and become the leaders our world needs. "Rotary is the gateway to live better lives for better businesses, family and community", said Howard in his inspirational address. To view Brad Howard's full presentation CLICK HERE. Photo: Brad Howard and RCFC Member Rajiv Mehta on a polio vaccination trip to Africa.
President Del Benson announced the return of in-person Noon Fellowship meetings every-other week, starting June 30. The Evening Group has already returned to in-person meetings. 'Other' weeks (not-in-person) will be Zoom-only meetings.
According to President Del, the Food and Venue committee proposed and the board accepted a "trial cadence" for RY Q1, July through September. Starting with the Changing of the Guard June 30, RCFC will meet every-other Wednesday at noon, at the Lincoln Center Columbine Room (June 30, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25 and September 8 and 22). Near the end of the experiment, the board intends to gather feedback on whether to continue with an every-other-week in-person cadence beyond Q1.
According to the Food and Venue Committee, reasons for this experiment are:
less financial exposure coming out of pandemic.
trial meetings with Lincoln Center to see if good permanent home.
issues with Catering services
good test whether this might be a good permanent cadence
Board Member Rajiv Mehta is leading an initiative to fund and acquire the equipment necessary to allow all in-person meetings to also be viewed via Zoom - "hybrid" meetings.
RCFC's Science and Engineering Fellowship Meets Immediately Following Wednesday's Noon Meeting (same Zoom link). Topic this month is a general discussion of what we each predict will be the nature of the post-pandemic world. All are welcome!
HELP WANTED: "Apply Within": Bob Meroney is asking for help presenting the weekly Inspirational Moment. Please contact Bob Meroney or President Del Benson for details and to volunteer.
The annual Service Above Self Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 3, in the Children's Garden at the Gardens on Spring Creek. Details to come.
Thank You Rotarians for Supporting Our Community!
President Del Benson announced a $10,000 donation to the RCFC Legacy Fund from David Everitt and the Everitt family, in support of the Good and Lucky Non-Event! This brings the total raised to $70,000, plus a $19,000 matching grant for the United Way Fire Relief fund! The total raised was $89,000!
King Soopers Update
Marty Bachman and Sally Lee report that just 35 families shopping at King Soopers earned $524.87 last quarter - just for shopping! That's a $525 donation that goes directly into our charitable budget. If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally or Marty.
New Rotarian and Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey gave a short tutorial on property assessments, taxes, and how to file a protest. For more details, visit www.larimer.org/assessor/search#/property.
A General Reminder of Our Fellowship Schedule:
1st Wednesday - Peace
2nd Wednesday - History
3rd Wednesday - Investments
4th Wednesday - Science
All meet immediately following the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login.
President Del reminds members that "the buck stops here," and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
Don't Forget to Report Special Occasions/Events/Illnesses to the Care & Recognition Committee for Acknowledgment. Call Marty, Susan Brand, Melanie Chamberlain, or Jeanne Fangman.