This Wednesday, October 28, RCFC is proud to host CSU Director of Athletics Joe Parker. Since his appointment on March 17, 2015, Parker has shaped Colorado State Athletics, now one of the nation’s premier collegiate athletic programs. Joe previously served as the Deputy Athletics Director at Texas Tech since April 2011, and senior associate A.D. at the University of Michigan, the University of Oklahoma, Washington State University and the University of Texas. Please join us via https://zoom.us/j/494943309pwd=SmtTUDYzTlZrcVBhblVLRmdvbVh6dz09
October 21, RCFC members gathered together to write letters of inspiration to single parents in Larimer County as a part of a $6,000 donation to Project Self-Sufficiency of Loveland-Fort Collins. Kerrie Luginbill spearheaded the grant which will provide $60 in food and gas gift cards to 100 Project Self-Sufficiency participants. These funds will provide relief to single parents who are working toward a better future for themselves and their children through education and career placement. The $6,000 grant was awarded through the Rotary District Grant program.
The next Community Civility Seminar is this coming Monday, November 2 at 12:00 noon. Dr. Lloyd Thomas will lead the seminar, entitled “How We Form Our Social Biases, Create Chips On Our Shoulders, and Learn to Behave More Civilly”. Please join by clicking on the link https://zoom.us/j/93675358939?pwd=Nms4TDNhVGVHK2h5WFdQSmZIMXphZz09
For our October 21 Zoom meeting, Susan VandeWoude, DVM, the director of the CSU One Health Institute and head of CSU’s Medical Sciences Training Program (MSTP), gave us an overview of these two programs which focus on the interconnected health issues between humans, animals, and the environment. The One Health Institute is designed to train a physician/scientist workforce, a workforce whose members have both a broad expertise in clinical care (with MD, DO, or DVM degree) and specific expertise around the interface of basic sciences and clinical sciences (recognized by granting of the PhD degree).
President Del Benson announced our fall "Good and Lucky" Non-Event Fund Raising Event to be held November 4, 5:30 PM via Zoom. The Non-Event allows participants to stay home; no admission charge, no drinks, no cocktails, no music, no dancing and no MC. The "Good" part is because funds raised will be invested in Charity, using funds generated from expenses we've all not spent over the last 8 months. (Has it been that long?) The "Lucky" part is everyone who makes a contribution will be rewarded with a Powerball ticket, and someone may get very lucky!
International Projects and Grants Committee announced RI's approval for a second project to help create prosperity for Guatemalan women in poverty, and released an update on the facilities upgrade for the Ntsika School in South Africa.
The Guatemalan project is in support of the San Mateo & Mazatenango Rotary clubs. The Ntsika facilities upgrade is in support of the Rotary Club of Jackson Hole and Rotary Club of Grahamstown, South Africa.
Monday October 5, Dr. John Sanderson, Director of Colorado State University’s Center for Collaborative Conservation, and Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, Assistant Professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at CSU discussed 'civility' in general, and as it specifically relates to the wolf reintroduction initiative in Colorado. View the discussion at https://zoom.us/rec/share/8FmhzW-lPnRKb8hpxhdrE-WmyabkL4kgTi8XwJSJ1x8aRejgCIOlw_R89SbUVr1A.weDpY5zzvccnjMOG
Wednesday July 1, 2020-21 President Del Benson outlined his background, priorities and thoughts for this coming year. 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
He closed his remarks with preliminary plans for a "Good and Lucky Non-Event Fundraiser" this fall. Stay tuned for details...
This Wednesday’s Science and Engineering fellowship will discuss When CO2 Changed the World, 252 Million Years Ago. Jim Collinson will lead the discussion, having been studied this problem since a student in Germany in 1959 and including it in his PhD dissertation. Discussion will follow the regular Noon meeting and program, using the same Zoom link.
President Del reminded all of his U+2 Challenge and announced the Good and Lucky Non-Event scheduled for November 4, 5:30 PM via Zoom. (See related stories in this Rotogear.) Link for the event will be https://zoom.us/j/494943309pwd=SmtTUDYzTlZrcVBhblVLRmdvbVh6dz09. Funding is made possible by all the events, Rotary and otherwise, that we've not attended because of Covid, and all contributors will receive a PowerBall Ticket. Details have been sent separately by Del.
SAVE THE DATE. The Service Above Self Awards 2019-20 Celebration Event will be December 16th 2020 from Noon to 1pm via Zoom. Past President and host Steve Laine is hoping for a "tremendous turn-out supporting and recognizing people who help make our Club, our Community and the World a better place to be and live."
Older Announcements Still Relevant:
The Boots and Coats program for low income Poudre Schools students has been funded with $1000 from RI District, $500 from RCFC Community Grants, and a discount from Jax. Thanks Jean Lamm and Kathy Nicol.
The Community Grants Committee is now accepting applications in the Health and Wellness category. For full details see the RCFC website. Grant deadline is November 20.
The Nominations Committee was announced in preparation for the December 2, 2020 election of future club officers. Nominations are encouraged - please send to Chair Rob Marschke.
The PR Committee is looking for volunteers to post Rotary happenings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. To volunteer contact John Trone.
First Pres church has indicated they are not comfortable hosting Rotary any time soon. For now, all meetings will continue to be via Zoom.
President Del asked that in this time of deep political divisions, Rotarians think and act with civility and peace towards the many perspectives.
The next Rotary Book Fellowship discussion is December 10, reviewing the book Doc by Mary Doria Russell. Contact Dave Stewart for details.
Phyllis Abt is leading the revision/development of an RCFC Policies and Procedures manual. Let her know if you have items to contribute.
General reminder of our Fellowships schedule. All follow immediately after the Wednesday noon Zoom meeting, using the same login. First Wednesday: Peace. Second Wednesday: History. Third Wednesday: Investments. Fourth Wednesdays: Science.
President Del noted that the board's current focus is on Committees, gaining clarity and structure to achieve RCFC's goals. He reminded all that it is not necessary to be a formal member of a committee to make a contribution, and encouraged all to be engaged.
President Del announced a 'one-stop' Finances email - treasurer@fortcollinsrotary.org. Del also reminded members that 'the buck stops here' and asked that any complaints or concerns also be directed to him.
Sally Lee reported King Soopers rebate of $468.00 that goes directly into our charitable budget. If you haven’t signed up yet, see Sally.
Marty Bachman urged members to shop on Amazon Smile. Rebates would be credited to our club at the rate of 0.5%. Look for the Amazon logo on our website.
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, October 28, RCFC is proud to host CSU Director of Athletics Joe Parker. Since his appointment on March 17, 2015, Parker has shaped Colorado State Athletics, now one of the nation’s premier collegiate athletic programs. Joe previously served as the Deputy Athletics Director at Texas Tech since April 2011, and senior associate A.D. at the University of Michigan, the University of Oklahoma, Washington State University and the University of Texas. Please join us via 
October 21, RCFC members gathered together to write letters of inspiration to single parents in Larimer County as a part of a $6,000 donation to Project Self-Sufficiency of Loveland-Fort Collins. Kerrie Luginbill spearheaded the grant which will provide $60 in food and gas gift cards to 100 Project Self-Sufficiency participants. These funds will provide relief to single parents who are working toward a better future for themselves and their children through education and career placement. The $6,000 grant was awarded through the Rotary District Grant program.
The next Community Civility Seminar is this coming Monday, November 2 at 12:00 noon. Dr. Lloyd Thomas will lead the seminar, entitled “How We Form Our Social Biases, Create Chips On Our Shoulders, and Learn to Behave More Civilly”. Please join by clicking on the link 
For our October 21 Zoom meeting, Susan VandeWoude, DVM, the director of the CSU One Health Institute and head of CSU’s Medical Sciences Training Program (MSTP), gave us an overview of these two programs which focus on the interconnected health issues between humans, animals, and the environment. The One Health Institute is designed to train a physician/scientist workforce, a workforce whose members have both a broad expertise in clinical care (with MD, DO, or DVM degree) and specific expertise around the interface of basic sciences and clinical sciences (recognized by granting of the PhD degree).
International Projects and Grants Committee announced RI's approval for a second project to help create prosperity for Guatemalan women in poverty, and released an update on the facilities upgrade for the Ntsika School in South Africa. 
Monday October 5, Dr. John Sanderson, Director of Colorado State University’s Center for Collaborative Conservation, and Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, Assistant Professor in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at CSU discussed 'civility' in general, and as it specifically relates to the wolf reintroduction initiative in Colorado. View the discussion at 
Wednesday July 1, 2020-21 President Del Benson outlined his background, priorities and thoughts for this coming year. 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: