This Wednesday the 24th, our guest speaker will be Max Moss, Colorado president of HF2M, Inc. with the informal title of Chief Community Builder. After an introduction by Dave Stewart, Max will give us the inside story on Montava, not just a new “walkable community", but slated to be one of the largest in northern Colorado.
Homeward Alliance was recently awarded a $7750 Community Grant from RCFC. Homeward Alliance operates a continuum of services for individuals including basic needs, housing-focused case management, behavioral health, and employment programs, and they oversee the Murphy Center, a resource center in Larimer County for people experiencing homelessness.
Rotarians Don Jorgensen and Kathy Nicol present the check to Pam Brewer, Development Director.
Freshman Cadet Ashlynn Lutz is an outstanding scholar athlete Air Force ROTC AS100 cadet. Lutz achieved an impressive 3.98 GPA during her first semester at CSU and is one of six freshmen on the Division I CSU women’s soccer team. Upon completing ROTC, she hopes to commission in the Air Force, attend medical school after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, and eventually serve as a surgeon.
On March 17th, we were joined, via Zoom from Uppsala, Sweden, by Jordan Matthews, who is attending Uppsala University as a Rotary Peace Fellow, sponsored by District 5440. As a Peace Fellow, she is working on a MSSc in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University. On one of her first slides, she pointed out that the Rotary Peace Fellowship is An Investment in Peace.
During his first meeting as President, Del Benson outlined his priorities and thoughts for RY 2020-21. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member:
Bring in two new members
Double contributions to Rotary funding needs
Help on two funding initiatives
Give time to two additional service projects
Organize new projects and outcomes
Attend two more meetings every quarter
Combine categories engaging U+2 and have twice the fun and accomplishments
The Science and Engineering Fellowship meets immediately following this Wednesday's noon meeting (same Zoom link). President Del Benson will talk on Seeing, Seizing and Acting on Opportunities". All are welcome!
The membership application of Judge Juan G. Villaseñor has been approved by RCFC's Board of Directors. Villaseñor currently serves as 8th Judicial District Judge, and is sponsored by Stacy Plemmons. Any comments regarding Judge Villaseñor's candidacy should be in writing to club secretary Kathy Nicol or to his sponsor by March 31, one week after this notification appears in the Rotogear.
CSU's ACT Human Rights Film Festival (virtual this March 19-28), presents two films aligned with RCFC's Peace Fellowship. Managing Director Beth Seymour, is offering Rotarians a $2 discount on tickets - use code "RotaryNOCO". For details on the film fest, see https://actfilmfest.colostate.edu/
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
The Community Grants committee is now accepting grant applications under the Youth Programs category. Details may be found on our Club website. Application deadline is Friday, May 21st, with grants awarded in June.
The Peace Builder Newsletter featuring writer and blog facilitator, Lindsey Pointer, has just been published. Contact Bill Timpson if you did not get a copy.
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! Total raised was $89,000!!Thank you Rotarians for your generous support of our community.
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.
General reminder of our Fellowships schedule. First Wednesday: Peace. Second Wednesday: History. Third Wednesday: Investments. Fourth Wednesdays: Science. All meet immediately following the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login.
Reminder that RCFC has a 'one-stop' Finances email - treasurer@fortcollinsrotary.org. President Del reminds members that 'the buck stops here' and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
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.
This Wednesday the 24th, our guest speaker will be Max Moss, Colorado president of HF2M, Inc. with the informal title of Chief Community Builder. After an introduction by Dave Stewart, Max will give us the inside story on Montava, not just a new “walkable community", but slated to be one of the largest in northern Colorado. 
On March 17th, we were joined, via Zoom from Uppsala, Sweden, by Jordan Matthews, who is attending Uppsala University as a Rotary Peace Fellow, sponsored by District 5440. As a Peace Fellow, she is working on a MSSc in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University. On one of her first slides, she pointed out that the Rotary Peace Fellowship is An Investment in Peace. 
During his first meeting as President, Del Benson outlined his priorities and thoughts for RY 2020-21. He touched on the challenges of declining noon membership and the resultant reduction in income and charitable pledges to support our service mission. Del then outlined his priorities and a "U+2" Time, Talent and Treasure Challenge for every member: