Rotary Gram

Durango High Noon Rotary Club

July 3, 2003

"I am confident that both individually and collectively,

all of us can redouble our efforts to serve others in Rotary's next century if we Lend a Hand"

Jonathan Majiyagbe, President, Rotary International

Chessa Gill opened her first meeting as President, attired in appropriate red, white and blue patriotic garb. She asked John Anderson to give the invocation and to lead us in the pledge.

Guests were introduced, the most distinguished being new District Governor, Laura Thompson and our speaker for the day.

Other guests included:

Kenneth Walker, Ardmore, OK and visiting Rotarian

Rob Coddington, Tami's spouse

John Higby, Arvella's husband and their grandson,

Bill Cartwright, visiting Rotarian

J. B. Holmes, Ward's son

Announcements

Folsom Field: Ward thanked those that participated in the Saturday spruce-up and repair of facilities at Folsom Field. Additionally, J.B. presented certificates of thanks to Tom Brossia, Kevin Schneider and Dean Brookie for their efforts.

High Noon Rotary/United Way Golf Tournament: Tim Walsworth updated us on the planning progress regarding hole sponsors, golf teams etc. Still needed are sponsors, door prizes and golfers. The even begins on Saturday August 9th, with an 8:00 AM Shotgun start at Dalton Ranch. The fee is $125.00 per golfer.

Perfect Attendance: A number of High Nooners achieved perfect attendance in Jeff Brown's year and Chessa read a list. Pins recognizing this accomplishment are forthcoming.

Make-up meetings: Steve Govreau needs your make-up information in order to keep attendance accurate. When you submit info, tell him when, what the activity was.

Peddling across Colorado for 4-H: Bob Salzer raised over $4,000.00 to rebuild 4-H pens at the fairgrounds, from pledges made as a result of his 554 mile ride. His trip started in Cortez and included Telluride, Montrose, Delta, North Rim of the Black Canyon, Gunnison, Buena Vista and ended at Copper Mountain. Bob suffered one encounter with the pavement and some really lousy weather (snow, wind, cold, rain, sleet) along the way. Thanks Bob!

Bess is Blue: Having completed all the new member requirements, Bess Maisel was presented with her Blue Badge by Jill and her sponsor Arvella Higby.

Invocation Sign up: If you are so inclined, please get your name on the schedule of those who will give the invocation and lead the pledge.

Scholarship Winner: Sherry Taber announced that our club's nominee, Sara Mahle, received a substantial scholarship, in the $9 - $10k range. She will study sociology starting 2004.

Mentoring works!!: Steve Redding announced that two of last years recipients of club scholarships were kids that were part of the diversion program at La Plata Youth Services. A big thank you to all the mentors in the High Noon Rotary Club!

Ice Cream Social: Saturday, July 12th at the library!!

Sergeant At Arms

Bill Wright is this year's SAA, ably assisted by Bud Deering. Birthdays recognized were Charlie Albert and David Downs. Happy dollars were contributed by Dean, John M., Wynn, Tami and Tom G. Rotarians without pins were 'encouraged' to put a buck in the pot.

Program

Chessa introduced District Governor 5470, Laura Thompson, to the traditional standing ovation. She thanked the crowd and began to tell us of the mission of the new President of RI, Jonathan Majiyagbe. More on the President @ http://rotarypresidents.org/2003majiyagbe/.

President Majiyagbe's theme is 'Lend a Hand' and his focus is on four areas. Poverty, Health Services, Illiteracy and the family of Rotary. Laura explained in more detail that the focus on illiteracy will lead to more people being able to get and hold a good job. Health Services will include improving access to health care, an effort to reduce infant mortality and the challenge of HIV. The Family of Rotary will include taking care of and including family members in Rotary, as well as looking after former Rotarians.

Laura confirmed the dates of the District Conference, September 26-28 in La Junta. Go to http://www.rotary5470.org/conferences/2003/images/2003reg.pdf for on line registration and more details. There will be lots of activities in addition to conference meetings, including historical site visits and a golf tournament. The conference will be held at Otero Junior College. There are 354 hotel rooms and a KOA in the area, so book early!

Laura told us a bit about the International Conference in Brisbane, Australia. Great facilities, great weather etc. Sadly, RI President Majiyagbe's wife died just 2 days after the conference.

Laura told us a bit about the 'E-club' concept and how on such club is now planning to have physical meetings at least once a month.

Her district goals include ensuring the success of Centennial projects and an effort to plant trees in areas burned in last year's fires.

She spoke further about District Simplified Grants, where the requesting club is required to put up equity, along with the request for a grant.

GSE news includes an incoming team from Milan, Italy, that will be in the district in time for the district conference. After a few questions, Chessa thanked District Governor Thompson, who received another standing 'O'.

With nothing more for the good of Rotary, Chessa told us about asking a handsome middle-aged man to paint her house and closed the meeting.

Programs Schedule

July 10, 2003 Music in the Mountains

July 17, 2003 Disaster Training Info. (Weather and Fire)

July 24, 2003 History Program….DNGRR???

Burt will check with Railroad for a speaker

July 31, 2003 Club Business…..Tentative report for conference: Clyde Church and Chessa Gill

August 7, 2003 Barbershop Quartet

George will confirm date

August 14, 2003 Sarah Law, District Attorney…Topic (nothing political or campaign!)

Maybe processes of law or community issues (this would be best)

August 21, 2003 Pueblo Community College Southwest Center: Culinary Arts Program, Law Enforcement Academy, and Associate degree Nursing

August 28, 2003 All About Kids…State Officers from the CO Children’s Coalition

Joint program with Kiwanis

September 4, 2003 Paulette Church….GED Update

September 11, 2003 Hold for General Fogelman

September 18, 2003

September 25, 2003 Animas La Plata Project Sponsored with Kiwanis

Speaker is Ken Beck, Director of Public Outreach Project (confirmed with Rotary, DoubleTree, and with speaker)

October 2, 2003

October 9, 2003

October 16, 2003

October 23, 2003

October 30, 2003

November 6, 2003

November 13, 2003

November 20, 2003

November 27, 2003 No Rotary….Thanksgiving Day

December 4, 2003

December 11, 2003

December 18, 2003

December 25, 2003 No Rotary….Christmas Day

January 1, 2004 No Rotary…New Year’s Day

January 8, 2004

January 15, 2004

January 22, 2004

January 29, 2004

February 5, 2004

February 12, 2004

February 19, 2004

February 26, 2004

March 4, 2004

March 11, 2004

March 18, 2004

March 25, 2004

April 1, 2004

April 8, 2004

April 15, 2004

April 22, 2004

April 29, 2004

May 6, 2004

May 13, 2004

May 20, 2004

May 27, 2004

June 3, 2004

June 10, 2004

June 17, 2004

June 24, 2004

ps: Got program ideas? Get them to the programs committe co-chairs, Burt Coleman and Mike Sandberg.

John E. Marshall

3005 County Road 207

Durango, CO 81301

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