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I just wanted to send you a reminder about the silent auction at the District Conference in Steamboat on May 17 -19. |
Global Village Museum in MayMay 3: First Friday Art Walk May 4: Pack Rats at Heart: The Joys of Collecting May 9: Connect with the Collectors of Unique Collections May 11: Free admission for mothers and grandmothers May 23: The Foods and Wonders of Thailand |
Crutches4Africa |
Unconscious Bias Workshop Apr 25We have the opportunity to work with Dr. Regina Lewis, who has led powerful learning for our District and various Rotary Clubs! |
Rotary Learning Institute in Fort Collins |
$10,000 Love Our Community Raffle |
Sponsorship for Peach Festival |
Astronaut Dottie Metcalf-LindenburgerRegistration is open for our amazing meeting with Astronaut Dorothy "Dottie" Metcalf-Lindenburger! |
Mental Health First Aid training! |
Rotary After Work speaker series |
International Women's Day 2024On 8 March, 2024, Rotary International is hosting a 60-minute panel discussion as a way to celebrate and recognize International Women’s Day, and we would love for you to join us! |
Club's impact since 2020We've had such an amazing impact on our local community since our 2020 strategic planning effort!
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Johnstown-Milliken Rotary eventI’d like to invite you and one other member of your club to attend the Johnstown/Milliken Rotary Club’s Third Annual Teen Impact Awards March 14th. The purpose of this event is to honor teens for acts of character. This award has nothing to do with grades or athletic achievements but speaks to the character that these teens show in their everyday lives. |
Super Bowl pool!The Foothills Rotary Super Bowl Pool is back, so bring your cash to the three meetings on Jan. 23rd, Jan. 30th & Feb. 6th for a chance to win big and also support our RYLA scholarship winners. |
Business Support GroupWe're reviving the concept of a Business Support Group in our club! If you'd like to find out more, contact Monty directly.
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Volcanes Kids Education Program newsletter |
PSS needs a hand! |
Global Village Museum Feb/MarFeb. 24: Ukraine, Russia, and their Devastating War by Henry Weisser, CSU Professor Emeritus (the in-person program will also be available by Zoom)
Feb. 27: International Trivia Night Mar 1: Colorado Women Exhibit and Program Mar 14: Friendship Force Program Mar 16: Travel to St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver Mar 21: Colorado Women Exhibit and Program |
Update from students in Mexico!Our wonderful students in Puerto Vallarta sent a recent update and appreciation for all our support!
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District Conference registration |
Fabulous Holiday Parties |
Rotarians of the Month: Fines Congratulations to our magnificent Fines committee, which has raised an incredible amount of money while making it fun for us to open our wallets!
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Welcome Laurel Halsey to the club! |
Amazing Holiday Baskets!Thank you everyone who helped our wonderful Holiday Baskets project this year! Packing and delivering were a blast, and we brightened the lives of 80 families!
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Peach Festival needs help!Peach Festival has been a wonderful community event since 2010, so we're looking forward to it continuing for many years. We need people who can start to take on leadership roles!
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Need sponsors and bowlers!Purple Pins is February 4th 2024! If you'd like to sponsor, please contact Ruth Lutes. Team signups coming soon.
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Holiday Party Dec 16It's time to register for our holiday party at the Country Club! If you use the "guest" link you won't have to log in. CLICK HERE
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Giving Tuesday 2024We need your help, as a Rotary leader, to raise funds and awareness for The Rotary Foundation this Giving Tuesday, 28 November. This global day of generosity is an opportunity for all members to make a big impact, with a gift of any size that supports projects you’re passionate about. Here’s how to get ready for Giving Tuesday: |
Food Bank needs turkeys!The Food Bank for Larimer County needs a whole bunch of frozen turkeys! They really need our help this year. Drop them off at Drake Center on November 16th. DETAILS
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Donate to Holiday MealsIt's that time of year! We're looking to feed over 80 families this year, and inflation has had a big effect on the cost of food. This year we're looking to raise at least $2460, to match the funding supplied by our District. You can join in by scanning this QR code, going to the Paypal link, or giving a check to Jan or Patty. Write "Holiday Meals" in the memo line. |
Sign up for dinner groupsJan McKenzie is pulling together the Rotation Dinner Groups. You and your partner meet up with three other couples for dinner over the course of the next year - the rest is up to you! This was very popular when we did it before. If you'd like to be a part of this wonderful chance to socialize with others as Real People™ then send an email to Jan! She can also answer your questions. |
Shelterbox USA EventYou and all your Rotary and non-Rotary contacts are invited to two exclusive ShelterBox events: one virtual, and the other in person in Las Vegas! First, our annual Evening to Experience ShelterBox Virtual event is on November 16th 6PM Mountain. Join Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA and member of the Montecito Rotary Club, along with our dedicated Response Team members online for an unforgettable evening. Prepare to be moved as we share inspiring stories of families rebuilding their lives, all thanks to your support. To register, please click on the invite below: Additionally, we are excited to be back in person for our 2023 ShelterBox USA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 1-3. We will take you through a true deep dive into the world of disaster response through the people who make it all happen, from fundraising, to implementation of responses, to recording the impact and stories of those we serve. Keynote Speaker: ShelterBox CEO, Sanj Srikanthan and more to be announced. Please click here for more information Do not hesitate to reach out to me or Rotary Relations Manager Bill Tobin (btobin@shelterboxusa.org) with any questions about either event. We would love to have your attendance and hope to see you soon. Thank you, |
Ted's Place Pullout Clean-Up & Beautification Event Hey! We need your help to pick up trash! Ted's Place Pullout Clean-Up & Beautification Event Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic & Historic Byway Location: 6511 US-287, Laporte, CO 80535 [CO14/Poudre River Rd & US287] Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. We will be picking up the trash in this pullout, including the picnic area and parking lot. Items to bring: Gloves, jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and closed-toed shoes. Items provided: Trash bags, water, and granola bars. Sponsored by: CDOT Colorado Byways & USFS Email: Lenore.Bates@state.co.us |
Pickleball was a fantastic success!Thank you everyone who helped to make our first Pickleball Classic such a wonderful event! Check out the photos:
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You are a Chamber member!Rotarians in all four Fort Collins Clubs are members of our Fort Collins Chamber. Take advantage of the member rate on all their events! |
Rotary Golf yields $1500 for RYLA!We had 40 players this year who participated in at least one of the outings and many of the players participated in several (if not all) of the 8 outings possible this season. That was terrific! |
Alumni LunchNovember 14 is a special celebration of the many wonderful Rotarians who have been a part of our club for the last 46 years! Please invite all the former members you're connected with, and let them know we'll be hearing from Meg Dunn that day. Always a wonderful speaker!
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November Global Village MuseumWednesday, Nov. 15, 6-8 pm: Global Adventures – Australia Sailing Around Australia will be presented by Klaus Lorenz, Professor Emeritus with CSU’s Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Dr. Lorenz, a global traveler to 104 countries across all continents, will recount his excursions to explore the country, meet the people, and view the wildlife. Tickets are $10/person, and registration is requested. Refreshments, including wine, will be served. |
Tour SummitStone LongviewWe're thrilled to have the opportunity to tour this magnificent new facility! October 31, replacing our noon meeting. fcfoothillsrotary.com/event/tour-of-the-new-summitstone-longview-campus/
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Breakfast Rotary Used Laptop DriveThe Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club is looking for used laptops in pretty good condition. If you are thinking of upgrading, why not donate your older laptop which will be cleaned up and made useful for students at Front Range Community College who are in need of one of these valuable devices to get the most out of their education. For more information, click HERE. |
Rotary After Work Black Tie BingoCome join RAW for an evening of philanthropy and fun!Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
La Familia Fiesta!The Family Center/La Familia has been serving our community for over 25 years. They're celebrating with supporters and guests at our annual Fiesta Party! This is a lively fundraiser is filled with food, margaritas, dancing, auctioned prizes, and more dancing! |
Help out with Putnam Prowl!On September 29 1:30-3:45 Putnam Elementary School will be holding their annual Panther Prowl – a fun running event for the entire school! Contact McDonald if you would like to help out.
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Rotary Peace Corps WeekThis year’s Rotary-Peace Corps Week is 18-22 September. It is an opportunity for members of both organizations to collaborate, share their resources, and co-create projects that will have an even greater impact. It is hosted by Partnering for Peace, a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who are also Rotary and Rotaract members and are passionate about the impact we can all make together through the official Rotary-Peace Corps partnership.
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Pickleball Classic!Our first Fort Collins Pickleball Classic is October 21st! We're currently in need of players at all levels, and donations for the goodie bag that all players will receive - contact Mark Goldrich.
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Peach Festival coverage!On Saturday, Aug. 19, four Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins came together to hold the 13th annual Peach Festival ... |
NFL Pool is back!One of our favorite club fundraisers is back for 2023! Join in the fun in the Yahoo Sports Pro Football Pick'em. Pick the winners each week during the NFL season, and you could win a few bucks! Net proceeds go to fund our Club Foundation. The cost is $34 for the whole season via a check to Foothills Rotary Charitable Foundation or you can Venmo Curtis at @Superc1324. Contact Curtis Carlson with questions. |
Fabulous Peach Festival!Thank you to all who helped make our Peach Festival a rousing success! It was a wonderful day of music, beer, food, and building the presence of Rotary in Fort Collins!
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Golf Classic Sept 15Rotary Club of Fort Collins (the "Downtown Club") is holding their Fall Fundraiser Golf Tournament at Collindale Golf Course on September 15. Join in the fun and become a sponsor! Space is limited. This event benefits the Larimer County Dolly Parton Imagination Library Email Kevin Davie for more information. |
Support needs in MauiOur hearts go out to those impacted by the disastrous fires in Maui, Hawaii. Many Rotarians are directly impacted. There are nine Rotary clubs on Maui and at this point it has been reported that the homes of two Club Presidents have been destroyed.
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Coats & Boots needs help!We've been supporting Coats & Boots for nearly a decade, and they need our help again this year!
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Explore the Extraordinary Countries of Australia and New ZealandAustralia and New Zealand: Miles Apart opens Friday, August 4, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures with free admission from 5-8 pm as part of First Friday Art Walk. From 5:30-7 pm, a youth vocal ensemble and rock band from the Loveland Academy of Music will perform on the Museum’s patio.
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Sign up for Rotation DayJoin us for fabulous fun and conversation at our first Rotation Day of 2023-24! We'll be at the amazing Moot House, August 8, 12:00-1:15. Cost is $25 per person. Signup deadline is August 7th. Contact Rich Cress with your food selection:
Email richcress3@gmail.com See you there! |
Hole in One!Congratulations to our very own Monty Weymouth on his bragging rights for a hole in one! It was 176 yards at Mountain Vista Golf Course.
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Order your peaches!This year Breakfast Rotary will be using proceeds to benefit Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Larimer County. So put in your order today through the Breakfast Rotary website!
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"One Voice" video |
RYLA Thank-you!Dear Foothills Rotary, Thank you so much for the amazing oppertunity you have given me with RYLA. My week there was an experience I won't ever forget. I learned so much about myself and others. The strong friendships I made there feel like they will last a lifetime. I am so grateful to have been given the chance to attend this amazing camp. Team 14 Forever! - Nyah Van Rockel |
Dolly Parton needs your help!A year ago, our own Allison Hines gave a presentation with Jack Tate about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library expanding to Larimer County. Video from last July |
Volunteer for Pop Up PantryHelp the community by volunteering for the Food Bank Pop Up Pantry on July 6th! Poudre High School, 201 Impala Dr. 80521. 3:45-7:00 or however much time you're available. Contact Lisa Dunne lisadunne5050@gmail.com 210-313-4403 to get on the list and help out! |
Chamber Red Carpet EventWe are getting extra visibility in the community at the Quad-Club Red Carpet event! July 18 Christ United Methodist Church We need your help to promote Rotary to these potential members and fundraising sponsors! |
Peach Festival 2023!Our Fort Collins Peach Festival is scheduled for Downtown Fort Collins We need sponsors and volunteers! |