Believe it or not, the cliche of "Time flies when you're having fun!", is how I'm truly feeling right now. Yes it's been an interesting, and at times, challenging year, AND it is a year that I will cherish and remember with great fondness throughout my life.
The impact of the pandemic on our lives; the unrest of our nation due to unjust and tragic events (which I hope is bringing lasting dialogue and much-needed change); a divisive political environment--all these still resonate for many of us today and for years to come. However, more importantly, the human compassion and dedication to helping our community and world meet the needs of those whose lives were negatively impacted are the memories that will remain lasting and strongest for me.
I am privileged and honored to be a member of our Fort Collins Foothills Rotary Club and Rotary International. You have each demonstrated the tenets of the Four-Way Test and our value of "service above self" tirelessly over the past year and are a constant inspiration to me.
Thank you to each one of you for making this an amazing year and allowing me the privilege to serve in the role of President. I know there are many more inspirations and "acts of good" to come as we move forward together under Sid's leadership.
Again, I am grateful and humbled by your support over the past year.
Yours in Rotary,
Karen
Changing of the Guard, Special Recognitions and Memories
Tuesday March 29, 5 - 8 pm; Gardens at Spring Creek in Fort Collins
You won't want to miss this fun-filled evening of fellowship and celebration! You, your spouse and potential members are invited to this special evening of revelry, recognition and tributes to celebrate our past year and toast to our future year. RSVP now by clicking HERE. CHEERS!
June 29th Social Agenda
Arrive and socialize with heavy appetizers and beverages of your choice
5:45 pm Program for Recognitions, Tributes and Changing of the Guard
Music provided by Mark Goldrich and friends following program
More fellowship and fun!
There is no lunch meeting this week Instead join us for the celebration above. Also, no meeting on Tuesday July 6.
Now NO ATTENDANCE LIMIT at the Marriott on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays; Next hybrid meeting is Tuesday, July 13.
We are resuming in-person meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month with the option to join via Zoom, if it better suits your schedule. A Chef's Choice buffet will be served. There is now no limit to the number of people we can have at Rotary, so come one, come all! However we still need your RSVP, to ensure we have enough food. Per the state guidelines, masks are optional if you are two weeks past your full vaccination.
ClickHERE, to reserve your spot on the days you would like to join us in-person or contact me atkmorganconsgrp@me.com. The RSVP deadline for in-person attendance at the next hybrid meeting on July 13 is Thursday, July 8 by 3 pm. If you plan to join us via Zoom, no registration is necessary.
Other Dates to Save
August 21, Rotary Peach Festival at the Holiday Twin Drive-in.
Feeding Fort Collins Families = Improving Lives! Goal: $65,000
Our club has organized a joint Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins project to support a mobile food pantry to provide food to Fort Collins families in northeast Fort Collins. Heather Buoniconti from our club and Chief Development Officer for the Food Bank of Larimer County tells us, "We know that Poudre High School (PHS) is centered in one of the most racially disparate census tracts in Larimer County with 49% of Latin X individuals living below the poverty line as opposed to 16% of white residents.
We have already raised $28,000 toward our goal and the Rotary After Work Club featured this project in its Fort Collins port of its "Cruise Ship Fun-tacular" fundraiser and to date has raised $500. Kathe and Steve Haake kicked off this project with a generous $10,000 donation, which has been matched ($10,000) by our Board using expense savings from our budget. The Breakfast Club has donated an additional $4,000. ClickHERE to learn more about this project and to make your donation! A portion of the proceeds from this year's PeachFest will also be donated to this project.
Registration Now Open - Rocky Mountain RYLA going virtual this year on July 24th.
If you know of a high school junior or senior who would enjoy leadership development and training and great fellowship, spread the word. RYLA will be offering a 1-day virtual program on Saturday July 24. Presenters include:
If you have friends or family that can benefit form this great opportunity, please direct them to www.rmryla.org to register.
Registration is limited to the first 200 teens that sign up. Applications are open through June 30th.
Ale Trail Days Return
We had a great time at Sparge Brewery last Thursday with our first post-Covid Ale Trail Day. Stay tuned for details for the next Ale Trail Day and come and join the fun! PS, Avoid the rush and get your Ale Trail and Foodie Trail passes today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the United Way NoCoVolunteers.org for local volunteer opportunities.
Like to Golf and Support the Food Bank Mobile Pantry? Join the Foothills Rotary Golf Outings/Fellowship
All hackers and skill levels are welcome. Starting in May and through October, join our club's monthly golf outings. We have raised over $300 for our Mobile Pantry Food Bank project. Cost is $10 donation to our club's Food Bank project and the venue's greens fees. Next outing is Thursday, July 15 at Pelican Lakes. Contact Art Bavoso for more details and information, art@thirdsectorenterprises.com .
Get to know your fellow Rotarians and let them get to know you!
As you know Christine McDonald from our evening group has been creating wonderful short get-acquainted videos of our members. These videos are and will be posted on the Foothills Rotary Facebook page by clicking HERE or you can view them on Fort Collins Foothills Rotary - YouTube.
We are asking that each of you reach out to Christine McDonald to schedule a time to do a Zoom recording - this should take no longer than 15 minutes - you can book a time that works for you HERE; please choose the "Introduction Conversation" link to schedule your time.
COVID Vaccination Information Links
Click on the links below for the latest updates on vaccine availability and information for our county.
Click HERE to see the CDC's page on FAQ's regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Support Local Small Business and Non-Profits, Buy Fort Collins Ale Trail and Rotary Foodie Passes!
Our partners are anxious to serve you. What's the best way to visit our local restaurants and breweries. Buy and use our Rotary Foodie Trail & Fort Collins Ale Trail, they support both our business partners and our beneficiaries. The Trail committee has reached out to all of our business partners and they continue to support using the Trial Pass & would love people to come support them. Want to know more about the two Trails (Who's on it? What are the deal? who are the beneficiaries?)
Prefer the old fashion way? Just contact Bruce, Wynn, or Scott and we'll get you the cards.
Support Foothills Rotary Charitable Foundationevery time you make a purchase on Amazon! Just click on the link on our home page and choose our Foundation as your charity. Remember, you donation helps to fund scholarship assistance for single parents returning to school through our partner Project Self Sufficiency.
Our evening meetings are held every other Tuesday. Our next meeting is Tuesday July 6, 2021 at 5 pm. Join us and keep up-to-date on what's happening in the evening group of Foothills.
Check out the Help Wanted section above for opportunities to volunteer in the community.
Providing respite care for caregivers.
Scott discussed future Ale Trail/Foodie Trail events like Taste of Colorado & NewWestFest (details coming but indications looks like they’ll be held, but maybe without booths).
Many thanks to Christine McDonald for the launch of our Foothills Facebook videos. Sign up now, it's easy and fun! Details above.
Save the Dates: June 29, 5:30 - 8:30 pm; Gardens at Spring Creek - Changing of the Guard Celebration and Recognition;
August 21 - 5pm Peach Fest at the Holiday Twin Drive-in; more details to come.
Evening Group members can access recordings of the noon meeting programs on YouTube, check out the links above.
Stay well,
Newt Wyler
Fort Collins Foothills Rotary, Evening Group Chairperson
View Past Programs on Youtube:
