High Noon Rotary Club
of Durango
District 5470
Club 1161
Meet at Doubletree
Hotel
Time: 12:00 Noon
Thursdays
Newsletter: June 10th 2010
Fellow Rotarians:
Past president Tammy led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then
guests were introduced, but not before Bud Deering
valiantly assisted all ladies close by to their seats!:
Jan Williams – former District Governor and current member
Daybreak club – Jan announced that everyone was welcome to attend the
upcoming Western Heritage Day Event @ the fairgrounds this Saturday. Barb Stine
introduced Katie Stone – CO Grand scholarship award winner, who will be
attending Denver University this fall. Tammy introduced guest Jerry from a
Florida Rotary Club and also from Florida returning guest Jim Dolin. Tammy also
introduced our presenters today: Aaron Fernandez – Founder of Open Sky
Wilderness Therapy and Bob Beardsley – also with OSW. Finally Nacho, appearing
at his last meeting before embarking on his tour and ponytail less let us know how excited he was for his trip. All fines for the day
went to assist Nacho with trip lunch money.
Announcements:
Bill Cartwright announced Happy Hour Build for Habitat on June 24th
3.00pm-7.00pm in Bayfield - sign-up sheet on tables. Also Bill announced that
Chevron had stepped up to be the lunch sponsor for the upcoming golf
tournament: 7 holes left to sponsor – a good start, 13 teams left to fill
and volunteer signup sheets on table. Bob Chaput
asked once more for everyone to make sure they had checked their roster info
– also offered to take pictures and touch-ups for the roster. Emily
Spencer announced that the Changing of the Guard dinner was scheduled for July
1st @ Strater Hotel @ 6..00PM.
No rotary lunch that day – fees would cover your dinner that night
– guests pay $20. Invites will also be mailed – please RSVP to
Emily – should be another great event!. Tammy
mentioned that @ this weeks board meeting, the year concluded with a balanced
budget – funds raised and spent – all great causes! Also Tammy is
looking for someone to step up and assume the responsibilities of organizing
the in-bound students, arranging host families and interviewing potential
out-bound students. Please see Tammy if you are interested. In response to a
request for volunteers to host, Moni stepped up
– thanks Moni!
Meet a Rotarian:
Jill Carithers bantered beautifully with
Frank Valen. Some highlights: Sells commercial
insurance, loves spending time with his two young grand children, has one dog
and three cats, attended college @ Cal Poly – Pomona and MBA @
Pepperdine, welcoming back step-daughter and two grand kids, started @ tight
end for USC until injury to his leg, roommate in college was Jim Zorn. FrankÕs
first ever job involved having to wear a tie while loading trucks for Sears
– Frank rebelled and still maintained his job.
Sergeant of Arms:
Sergeant of Arms (SOA) Kathy Firestone: Member birthdays: Walter Nowotny, Wedding Anniversary: Nancy Bennett – 17
years, Club Anniversary: Tammy 9 yrs, Dan 3yrs, and David Downs & Tim Walsworth – absent today. Kathy posed the question of
the day: When did Red Lion convert to Doubletree? Cathy Crum correctly answered
– 1996. Steve Wheeldon – gratefully back
amongst us won the drawing and donated it to Nacho for his trip. Happy Dollars:
Lee Ann – mother-in-law leaving after 41/2 months!,
Bill Cartwright – for the following golf hole sponsors: Bud Deering, Bank of San JuanÕs, Realty Executives, Bank of
Colorado, Genie Wheeldon/Doubletree Hotel, Advanced
Eye Care, Howard Wilson, Wells Fargo Client Services. Bud Deering
was happy to hear that he had won $1M from Publishers Clearing House, but was
not expecting the money any time soon. Moni was happy
because Laura Shelton of Alpine Bank – her premature born baby was doing
well. Bob Chaput was happy for Howard Wilson –
soon to embark on his trip to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Bud Deering offered to subsidize airfare for 10 luck Rotarians
should Howard advance to the Final Table! Steve Wheeldon
was happy to be back. Finally,
Tammy threatened massive fines unless ownership to the crime
of losing a magnetic rotary pin was confessed by unknown individual who lost
said pin @ Kennebec Caf on Sunday. Moni
graciously paid up a fine to absolve all.
Program:
Aaron Fernandez – Founder/CEO Open Sky Wilderness Therapy:
A very unique background in wilderness travel and adventure led
Aaron to eventually found his present company that provides a therapeutic
solution for troubled kids. Some highlights:
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Intensive & comprehensive treatment for kids that takes kids
for 60 days - outside 100% of the time and teaches life skills to further their
self sufficiency.
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No technology allowed for kids attending - Outfitted entirely with
all gear needed – intended to break them from their old destructive
habits and pattern of behavior.
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Kids commonly at a crisis point when they initially come to them.
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Programs for kids – boys & girls aged 13-17 and also for
young adults aged 18-28.
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Operates 365 days/year – 60 employees
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Program focuses on organic whole foods diet, good sleep/exercise
patterns, emotional health therapy, daily meditation, letter writing &
reading to stimulate mental competence and daily activities to promote self reliance and personal responsibility.
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Goal is to develop in the kids/participants a greater sense of self awareness a self esteem, the ability to take control of
their own lives and develop healthier relationships.
An outstanding presentation!
Tammy then led us in ŅThe
Four Way TestÓ: of the things we think, say or do:
„ Is it the truth?
„ Is it fair to all concerned?
„ Will it build good will and
better friendships?
„ Will it be beneficial to all
concerned?
Yours in Rotary,
Editor
Peter Marshall