ROTARY GRAM   1/13/05 MEETING

 

Mike opened the meeting with a moment of silence for all those in need and to remember the blessings we each have. 

 

GUESTS:  

·        Beth Warren executive director of KSUTand her “sidekick”John Dunn a retired fireman.

·        Russell Parker is now back in town!  We are glad to see you again Russ –

      His phone numbers are 259 2638 and 749 4702  WELCOME back!

·        Leanne from Acordia was back again this week.

·        Bill Nelson a visiting Rotarian from the UK

·        2 Rotary exchange students from Ecuador and France joined us as well.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

  • Ralph Martin’s retirement party will be held at the CDOT building on  West Hwy 160               1/21/05 (Friday) 4 – 6 pm… all are welcome to come by and say farewell to this wonderful state trooper and Rotarian.
  • Assistant Governor Jan Williams is working with all 3 clubs to coordinate followup efforts and help for the tsunami victims.
  • The 100th year birthday (anniversary?) of ROTARY will be 2/23/05.  A large ad will be place in the Durango Herald by all 3 clubs.
  • 2 skiiers, Dave G and Jay were caught on the slopes without their Rotary coins.
  • Ted Robson picked the marked card from the deck and won some big money!
  • BOARD MEETING next WEDNESDAY 1/19/05 at Season’s Restaurant at 11:45.
  • La Plata Open Space Conservancy is holding its annual Snowdown Wine Tasting at Bank of Colorado on Thursday 1/27/05… see Steve Wheeldon for details or to sign up… you can also buy tickets at the door… a great event – don’t miss it.
  • Distinguished president Mike is looking for help on a SKI CLASSIC being held on 3/5/05.   See him for details or if you would like to help out.

 

SGT AT ARMS:

 

  • Rick O’Block had some words of wisdom for us again this week. 
  • Howard contributed $100 in celebration of his 67th birthday. 
  • Phil Bryson anted up for buying out Brainstorm, and for the new building that will be on the corner of 11th and Main. 
  • Tammy paid a fine for her husband shaving his beard – and helped raise $1,300 for UNICEF tsunami relief …. (she will also have a mini Rotarian soon…. Look for a birth announcement in next weeks Rotarygram)
  • Jan paid some happy dollars for her son’s promotion and the fact her mother came through a neck operation ok.
  • Sue’s dad is better and now out of ICU

 

 

 

FUND RAISING:

 

No report

 

MEMBERSHIP:

 

Karen L’Argent has resigned due to her transfer to Taos NM.

 

 

 PROGRAM:

 

Part standup comedian, part historian, Beth Warren, the Executive Director of KSUT reguiled us with stories of the history of KSUT.  She also asked some tough Jeopardy questions about the stations programming… great prizes for those winners.

 

Did you know that KSUT “ feel good radio “  started 29 years ago and was a 10 watt station initially. Now it covers the world… literally you can tape into KSUT sound stream from anywhere on the globe via internet.

 

 

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Chessa J. Gill

Certus Claims Administration, LLC

Phone:              970 259 9859

Email:              cgill@certusclaims.com