.jpg) On October 10th, RCFC will hear from Betsy Strafach, CEO and co-founder of 3Hopeful Hearts. This non-profit 501c (3) organization offers grief companionship to bereaved parents and families to honor the memory of a deceased child and to help them find hope and healing through events, support, education and remembrance. 3HH is unique in the community, and is the go-to organization for anyone impacted by the loss of a child.
In Northern Colorado, when a child of any age dies, regardless of cause, 3Hopeful Hearts steps in to offer immediate and long term support. From being called immediately by local hospitals and first responders, to ongoing one-on-one grief companionship, monthly support groups and bereavement in the workplace integration, 3HH provides the comfort, hope and resources needed to start the healing journey. In addition to advocacy support, 3HH offers memorial opportunities, a yearly children’s grief camp, mothers and fathers retreats as well as ongoing bereavement training to health care providers and caregivers. Their stated goal is to walk beside and give hope to those who have been impacted by the loss of a child. The organization began its work in 2005, and is located at 1610 S. College Avenue in Fort Collins. Through a sister organization, Betsy uses her photography and videography talents to preserve and honor the memories of infants. Strafach was schooled in New Hampshire, and is the mother of two children. |
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October 3, 2018 Committee Chair Kathy Nicol and Committee member Sally Lee presented a $2500 Community Grants check to Lutheran Family Services, to support their Parents Education and Support program, teaching safe and effective discipline methods, appropriate developmental expectations and healthy communications methods. 
October 3, Past District Governor Bill Emsley presented Past President Jeanne Fangman with RCFC's 2017-18 Presidential Citation award. Clubs receiving this citation must achieve specific goals related to Rotary’s three strategic priorities: to support and strengthen clubs, focus and increase humanitarian service, and enhance Rotary’s public image and awareness. Congratulations RCFC and thanks Jeanne!!
This month RCFC honored Gina Spoden as Cadet of the Month. Gina was congratulated by Committee Chair Warren Wilson, and accompanied by her commanding Air Force ROTC officer. .jpg)
October 3, three new RCFC members were awarded their Blue Badge, having completed the various requirements. New Blue Badge members are Jean Lamm, Harry Mueller and Chuck Ulfers. Please congratulate all three new Blue Badge Members!
On October 3rd, Jim Wilkins re-enacted Gov Ralph Carr, saying he based his talk on the book “The Principled Politician”, by Adam Schrager. The talk went through his life as Governor, how he refused to give in to "Jap Fever" and the issue of the interment camps during WWII. While Governor Carr felt very strongly that it was not right to intern American citizens, he did agree to take Japanese Americans because he felt they would be better treated in Colorado than neighboring states. It was reported that neighboring states had threatened to kill any Japanese sent to their state. Wilkins concluded with how we as Coloradans should be proud of this past governor, who refused to give in to bigotry and lost his next election for Governor as a result. 
