Durango High Noon Rotary Club

August 15, 2002

"A growing mound of evidence shows that female execs trounce men in nearly every area of performance......"

Business Week, July 22, 2002

Jeff opened the meeting, a club assembly, by reminding everyone of the 7th annual Nigh Noon Rotary/United Way golf tourney and that it accounts for 1/2 the money raised by the club each year. Wynn led a prayer and followed with the pledge. Guests were introduced, including:

The Honorable Mark Larson

Matt Carnahan

Ruth and Jim Jackson

Ken Walker, visiting Rotarian

Mike McLaughlin, visiting Rotarian

Jan and Tony Measles

Ashley Osborne

Jose Rivero

Sherry and Paul Valenti, visiting Rotarian

Dr. Linda Mack

Announcements:

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers: Jose Rivero of HFH announced their latest project (Forest Lakes) and made a call for volunteers. He also encouraged businesses to become corporate sponsors by allowing employees time off with pay to participate in HFH projects.

The Hundred Club of Durango: Bill Mashaw, Kiwanian and involved citizen announced that The Hundred Club of Durango is soliciting new members for this worthy endeavor. The club is dedicated to supporting families of Police, Fire and related public safety workers that meet tragedy in the line of duty. Membership is $100 per individual per year. For membership information contact Dean Brown at 257-1834 or deanelk@aol.com.

Caring Committee: A sympathy card for Dick Pearson was circulated and signed. Dick lost his brother recently.

Perfect Attendance: 11 members were recognized for their attendance the previous year, including: Tom Brossia, Jeff Brown, Jill Bruce, Paulette Church, Chessa Gill, Steve Govreau, Mike Matheson, John Marshall, Steve Redding, Jeannie Wheeldon, Steve Wheeldon.

Scholarships: Steve Redding announced that 8 scholarships totaling $9k were awarded.

SERGEANT AT ARMS: Jim Wotkyns is serving as the SAA for the month, with the task of recognizing and honoring members. Among those honored were; Laurie Forbes, elected to the Board of the Durango Area Board of Realtors. Len Goebel for a missing license plate on the front of his vehicle. Terry Lee, for a last name change. Melisa Caskey, her husband is opening a restaurant on Main. Tom and Linda Brossia are celebrating their 39th. The Melodrama's last week is this week, followed by another production that will run through September 21st.

The weekly card drawing did not produce a winner, so the pot rolls over again.

Jeff lead into the induction of 3 new members, by commenting that August is membership month. Those inducted were: Mark Larson, introduced by his Co-sponsor, Ellen Roberts. She indicated that Mark lives by the 4 way test and will fit our special brand of fellowship. Mark said that he likes the high energy of the club, wants to work with kids and is happy to become a member. Check his website, www.larsoncolorado.com .

Jan Measles was introduced by her sponsor, Steve Osborne. She and her family have been area residents for 18 years. She feels strongly about working with youth and serves on the Family Selection Committed of HFH. Part of her interest in Rotary is to be more hands on. She thanked those members in her category for welcoming her to the club.

Peter Marshall, GM of the Double Tree and former Rotarian was sponsored by Karen L'Argent. He aims to be involved with youth and had been part of the Boys and Girls Club in SFO, his most recent post before coming to Durango. He has been with Double Tree for 15 years and admits struggling with the language while working in Tennessee. He's not alone! Welcome Mark, Jan and Peter!

Completing the requirements for new members, Jim Whitley, Bart Cross and Mike Sandberg received their blue badges.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: This week's meeting was devoted to Community Service. Tom B. spoke about projects, including those that beautify the community, benefit our youth and promote fellowship.

Tom indicated that the Capital Projects Committee is co-chaired by Dean Brookie and Brian Kimmel. He thanked the current and past members of the committee. He indicated that public comment on the proposal to renovate Buckley Park has resulted in more than 50 ideas. This project will cost around $250k and that the club will be going to the community for most of the money.

Tom thanked Melisa, Walter, and Missy for their work on the golf tournament, Mark P. for his efforts on the Mexican Fiesta and Paulette and Chip for the Octoberfest. He indicated that Petra will be back from her LOA to head up this year's holiday party.

He said we will be hearing from Past President, Steve Wheeldon, regarding a club foundation. Stay tuned. John Anderson will chair HNR's disaster recovery efforts and well as co- chair the community effort.

The club will continue to support a mentoring program, highway cleanup and the immunization grant.

The next meeting is devoted to fire related issues, with the Amphitheatre dedication, including box lunches from City Market South, on August 29th.

With nothing more for the good of Rotary, Jeff rang the meeting to a close.

COMING UP:

Aug 21 - Board Meeting, 7:00 AM Double Tree

Aug 22 - Butch Knowlton and Duke Shirard

Aug 29 - Amphitheatre Celebration

Sep 5 - Rotary District Governor

Sep 12 - Bob Dolphin, Ft. Lewis College

Sept 19 - Kiwanis Pancake Luncheon

Sept 26 - NFIB State Director

Oct 4 - 6 - District Conference, Gunnison