Centennial Rotary Meeting Notes for: Tue, March 7 2006

Greeter--Frank L.
Invocation--Ken Hope
Pledge--Pete
Notetaker-Dan R.

Pres-Elect Laurie rang the bell at 7:30 a.m.

Announcements

• Laurie shared with the Club information about the PETS she attended last weekend. It was a terrific experience and she made some great contacts. The areas of focus for next year include literacy, water projects and world hunger.
• Ben Diggman has made application to join our Club.
• Kent announced our visiting Rotarian, Fred W. from the Highlands Ranch Club.
• Kent's Rotary minute reminded members we need more apps. for this summer's RYLA. The weekend is late July and is in Estes Park.
• Greg shared information about the State of the City project scheduled for April 6. The corporate tables are oversold, but Jennifer said all would be accommodated. There is now a waiting list. The committee will meet on Thursday, noon at Cottrells'. Lunch, for $5, is provided and the meeting shouldn't last over 90 minutes. All members are expected to support this project. Greg passed out forms for individual seat purchases. This year's master of ceremonies is Brian Vogt, who sits on Governor Owens' cabinet. Tex said that information re: the function would be made available to various Home Owner's Association's this week and a jump in individual seating should be seen. Club members should buy their seats NOW.
• Laurie said that there is now a sign at Willow Creek open space signifying our Club as the group that keeps it clean. Has anyone seen it?
• Dan H. shared with us the scheduled dates for the Home Depot project at the Denver Children's Home (DCH). Two stores have embraced the project and it includes remodeling the laundry area and reception area. That should take place the end of March and Laurie asked members if they would volunteer to take lunch to the workers. Our Club will paint areas of DCH in April sometime.
• Laurie asked for more volunteers to help Roxy and her with interview process for Ambassadorial Scholar applicant. Mark G. volunteered.
• Fred W. from Highlands Ranch announced this year's Mini Golf Tourney to benefit the Inter-Faith Task Force. We had a team last year, represented by the Meadows' and Pote's. This year's event is May 13 and we are encouraged to participate.
• Randy announced that the Englewood Club has now received their Invocation books and both Clubs will pass out books to the entire District at District Assembly.
• Barb shared information about this year's GSE team visit. Please contact Barb to help with transportation and to participate in the time the team is here.
• Roxy, Barb and Jennifer are attending this year's District Conference in Vail, HOW ABOUT YOU?
• The Buck's are hosting our next fellowship event at their home on March 24th. Please bring your favorite beverage and the Club will provide munchies/snacks. Tom, who is in Cambodia, will pass out maps upon his return. Kent will have samples of his current 6 varieties of home brew.

Happy Bucks

• Jeff gave a buck for Jennifer's work at Project Cure and to showcase the footwear the two of them found for Frank L. at the recent sorting.
• Jennifer unveiled the slippers with her dollar donation.
• Randy gave 8 bits for Ben making application. Ben will be his first sponsorship.
• Frank L. added a buck to cover the cost of his new footwear.
• Pete continued the foot fetish theme with a buck to the Happy Feet program and Frank's shoes.
• Dan H. in celebration of Fred visiting and his good work with Inter-Faith Task Force. Also a dollar for the recent visit from the brother of his Brazilian host when he visited the country as a youth.
• Fred gave $5 for various reasons, including meeting Randy at the Mini-Golf tourney last year that may lead to a stock deal for his mineral company.
• Paul--surprise, surprise, for scooting.
• Mark G. for Ben making app.
• Randy in appreciation for Paul's sense of humor. Randy gave Paul static when he phoned Mary to follow up on her Monday dentist appt.
• Tex gave money in appreciation for having a book dedicated to him.

Program

Monica DeMack from the Gateway Battered Women's Shelter gave us an update. Our Club has supported the facilities in the past.

Verbal, physical, financial and mental are some of the forms of abuse cited by experts. 96% of victims are women.

The program helps women get out of bad relationships/marriages by offering the shelter and long-term facility. Special care is taken to keep the locations of the facilities secret to protect all concerned.

699 of 700 kids that come from troubled/abusive homes will be abusers themselves.

Gateway served over 1400 women last year and over 300 in their long-term facility.

She promised to keep us in the loop by getting our Club the newsletter, which always includes their "wish list."

Marbles

The number on one of Paul the Scooter's tickets was drawn and fellow Rotarian Jeff drew a clear marble. Next week's pot starts at $1013. Remember, that means since the blue marble was last drawn, $1013 has been added to our Foundation. Thanks to all you that continually purchase tickets in our Marble Game!

King Soopers Coupons!

Don’t forget to see Kent Ostedgaard for your King Soopers coupons! The club makes 4% on every dollar we spend. Coupons are available in $25 units & are sold at face value.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BUY SOME TODAY!

Nearby Club Locations for Makeup's:

Tuesday’s:
11:45 AM – Tech Center @ Glenmoor CC
Noon – Littleton @ Columbine CC

Wednesday’s:
12:00 pM – Englewood –
(Location Change ) *
Embassy Suites on Hampden, near Tamarac Square

Wednesday 's:
Littleton-Sunrise
7:15AM -- Chammps Restaurant in the Aspen Grove Shooping Center on South Santa Fe

Thursday’s:
7:15AM – Denver SE/ Wyndham Hotel
Noon – Highlands Ranch @ Lone Tree CC

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