Rotary Gram

Durango High Noon Rotary Club

May 16, 2002

"Chinese companies, yesterday's subcontractors, aim to build tomorrow's brands. Look out, America:

Kerry Dolan and Quentin Hardy.................

Steve opened the meeting by asking if there were any sports fans in the group, in this case referring to the Avalanche and there more on to the next round in the playoffs. Steve noted that there were lots of guests in attendance, he asked Len Goebel to lead a prayer and we recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guests included:

Audrey Coleman, speaker Dottie Peacock, speaker

Maureen McGhee, American Red Cross Nicole Sager

Laura Webb Diane Doney

Paul Lee Denise Pruett

John Jordan Susan Stresser, visiting Rotarian

Community Service:

Buckley Park update: Dean Brookie reported progress on HNR's project to revitalize the park. There is a workshop at 9-R scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30 PM, 201 E. 2nd Ave in the Board Room. We need members there to show support. Thanks go to Dean, Brian, Mary B and Tom B. for their efforts to date. Tom announced that the City has agreed to do the maintenance on the park!!

Salvation Army Certificate of Appreciation: The club received the thanks of the Salvation Army for the members that rang bells during the holidays. Teri Aspin won a bell ringer's patch.

Club Service: No activity this week.

Vocational Service:

See scholarships under Youth Service

International Service:

Marc Dold delivers luggage: See We Get Mail.

Youth Tour Hosts: The following Durango Rotarians and recent guests have stepped up and will host one or more students for two nights starting June 18th: Susan Sanders, Nancy Hammond, Bart Cross, Chessa Gill, John Anderson, Kevin Schneider, John Marshall, Gordon Hensley, Jeff Brown, Ken Fusco, Vern Swanson, Tom Hartney, Bill Tarpley, Mark Hill, Carl Clark, Marv Dworkin, Jan Measles, Steve Osborne, Miss Rodey. Paulette and Clyde Church are back-ups.

The students have been hosted for this school year in the Central U.S. and Canada. If you are available to host a student, please contact Paulette.

Youth Service:

Scholarships from High Noon Rotary: Sherry Tabor read a list of local kids that received scholarships from HNR. The youngsters receiving $1000 academic awards are:

Justin Wallace Heizer, Durango

Michael Don Sutter, Durango

Sarah Renea Young, Durango

Keith Reinhardt, Ignacio

Hilda Moreno, Mancos

Youngsters receiving $1500 Interact Scholarships include:

Song Dustin, Durango

Haley Michele Jones, Durango

Vocational scholarships of $1000 were awarded to:

Jenny O'Leary, Durango

Wes Whittington, Durango

Mexican Food Fiesta: Mark told us that the event took in about $7,000 in a preliminary count, with 41 ticket envelopes still to be turned in. Steve recognized Mark for his efforts with a Service Above Self pin. Thanks, Mark!

We get Mail:

Marc Dold to Thailand: Steve read from an e-mail from Marc Dold, on his way to Thailand for military purposes. He plans to attend Rotary meetings if possible and took club banners with him. He also took a suitcase for Puifai to lighten her load when she returns home. Her mom heard where Marc and his command staff were planning to stay and made arrangements for them in a better hotel.

Announcements:

Past President announces new post for another Past President: Patty B. announced the Karen L was joining Wells Fargo after a number of years at another local bank. Karen will be the 'store manager'.

Sadly, Steve announced that Sam Stites father passed away and our thoughts are with Sam and his family. Rotary lost a Past DG, Earl Haber. Earl was District Governor from '86 - '87. Susan Sanders of the Caring Committee will send a card to Mrs. Haber on behalf of the club.

George has spine surgery: George is doing well after his surgery and in good spirits. Durango is blessed with a world- class spine surgeon, Dr. Jim Youseff, who has established a practice that draws patients from other locales.

Special dates: Pam Moore recognized several Rotarians with birthdays, including Vern, Teri A. Anniversaries were celebrated by Jay Hwang, Bud Deering and Steve Redding, who has the same b-day as Teri. "Yes dear" was the secret of life for a couple of Rotarians, another was "God, family, friends, Rotary, work smart, take care of yourself, it's where you live."

In the old TV trivia department, Rick R. knew the names of the three women on Gilligan's Island, winning a Rotary key chain, which he then graciously awarded to Club Prez, Steve Wheeldon.

Happy Bucks: Bud Deering told us of the reunion of his Marine Fighter Squadron he hosted here. He thanked his wife for her help and indicated that they had a grand time in Durango and Silverton, even coaxing the Bar D boys to serenade them at the Strater Hotel.

Steve G. told us how much he has come to appreciate the responsibilities of his wife Lisa, especially since she has been gone and he filled in as Mr. Mom.

E-Business: Laura Webb announced a series of E-business related one day seminars, all free of charge, sponsored by Pueblo Community College and Archuleta County Education Center. They run from May 22nd through June 21st at various locations, covering topics such as legal issues, marketing and security. For information and reservations call:

Durango, 247-2929; Cortez, 565-7496; Pagosa Springs, 264-0445 or 247-2929. All programs are offered in all locations.

Heart Walk: Scott Mathis announced the Sunday morning walk sponsored by the American Heart Association. It is part of the activities of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Registration is $15. Contact Scott for more details.

Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 22nd, Double Tree lounge, 7:00 AM.

On the table:

Hummingbird Garden Installation: One more time, June 1st @ Durango Nature Center, 9:00 AM to Noon, soil prep, building raised planting beds, planting plants that attract hummingbirds and that are xeric, installing drip irrigation and mulching.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Mark you calendars, Friday June 28th, 2002. The event is being held at Tamarron Resort, a best ball, shotgun start at Noon. The cost to play with a cart, including food, drink and prizes is $125 per person. Sponsor a hole for only $500. Contact Tami @247-1818 with questions. Unlike tennis, baseball and other sports where the ball is moving when struck, golf is easy, never frustrating, the equipment and fees are cheap. Of course, the stories at the 19th hole always meet the 4-Way test.

Presentation

The speakers for the day were Dottie Peacock and Audrey Coleman of Crow Canyon. It is a research and education center founded in 1983. Since then, 32,000 sites have been recorded. Funding comes from tuition, grants and the balance from the members and the board.

Dottie and Audrey showed a series of slides that featured examples of artifacts and sites, along with the participation of staff and volunteers. The center includes a lodge, hogans and other support elements necessary to support 110 people per day in the summer.

In 1992, Crow Canyon received a Presidential award for it's work. Patrons pay for the chance to 'work' at various sites, helping to excavate and to catalog materials that are uncovered. 2,800 students from the U.S. have spent time at Crow Canyon and they routinely provide scholarships for local kids to participate, teaching them conservation, ethics, history and anthropology.

In 2003, Crow Canyon will offer a series of Cultural Explorations that include trips to Burma, Hawaii, Arizona, Greece, South Africa, Oaxaca, MX, as well as local outings to discover the culture, archaeology and art of native peoples. For more information, call 800-422-8975 and visit their website, www.crowcanyon.org.

As thanks for their presentation, Steve presented Audrey and Dottie with Rotary pottery, in the form of the speaker's mug.

COMING UP

5/22: Board Meeting, 7:00 AM, Double Tree Lounge

5/23: Paul Harris Luncheon

5/30: Teen Issues, Deb Duncan.

6/6: Director of Tribal Education, Arnold Santistevean.

6/13: Club Round up, no program.

6/20: Park Dedication, no program

6/27: Final meeting Steve Wheeldon as President