Centennial Rotary Meeting Notes for: Tue, May 23, 2006

Greeter—Mark G.
Invocation—James
Pledge—Nikki
Notetaker—Jennifer

President Roxy rang the bell at 7:33 a.m.

Announcements

• Mark G. mentioned the possibility of working with local food retailers to obtain their day-old bread etc. for Sox Place.  Roxy reminded members to bring food each Tuesday.
• Randy said that he going to contact Doyle re: a theme for each month.
• Next week’s program will me Tom Buck about his recent trip to Cambodia.
• Laurie reminded members about the upcoming District Assembly to be held on June 3..It is important to Laurie and our Club to attend to learn about Rotary and next year’s International and District goals and programs.
• Charter night for the new noon Club in Parker will be held on June 7.  Members were encouraged to attend.
• June 13 is the official collection day for our Piggy Banks.  Please continue to fill them and remember, the heaviest and one with the most money receive dinner for two at Outback Steakhouse!!
• A new Club tradition begins June 27th.  We will be dark that morning, but will have the first “Changing of the Guard” function that evening to celebrate Roxy’s year and hear about Laurie’s plans.  The dress will be Hawaiian and it will be a potluck.  Either Greg or Barbara will be the evening’s host.

Happy Bucks

• Jennifer passed the buck for notetaking to collect bucks.
• She started it with a buck for Hugh, tongue in cheek.
• Kye gave multiple bucks for leaving early, a lost summer and for knowing she will miss a bunch of meetings this summer because of a huge new project at work.
• Tex gave a buck for Roxy “scooting out her presidency” early.
• James gave a dollar for their daughter’s graduation.
• Tom, Dan and Paul all gave money in appreciation of Mami being our program.  Paul of course gave an additional buck for scooting.
• Hugh coughed up money for both his new promotion (he won’t be transferring to a Castle Rock Club) and because he is running in the marathon next week in the Black Hills.
• Randy gave two dollars, one for Jennifer stepping up to be notetaker with no notice and the second for Dr. Paul’s new hair.
• Bob S. in celebration of his son’s graduation with honors from college.
• Dan R. coughed up a dollar for Randy’s hurt leg and mentioned something about bungee cords.

Program

• Mami, an exchange student from Japan.
• Highlights of her slide show about her year here:
• Pictures of her family and their restaurant in Japan
• Various pics of her and friends at Ponderosa H.S., homecoming, the orchestra, blind date at prom and a trip to the mountains and Minnesota. 
• She has been playing the violin since she was three and finished her presentation with a wonderful selection on her violin.

Marbles

Tex had his ticket drawn. With the pot sitting at $1439, he pulled one of the few clear marbles.  A very tacky comment from one the Club’s most respected members brought the house down.  No more details are available.

Missing Rotarians

You know who you are and we miss you.  Please mark your calendar for the evening of June 27 for Roxy’s farewell as President.  Let’s have 100% attendance!!

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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