Centennial Rotary Meeting Notes for: Tue, December 12, 2006
Custodian--Paul
Greeter--Jennifer
Invocation--Marc G.
Pledge--Frank
Notetaker--Dan H.
Laurie rang the bell at 7:35 a.m.
Announcements
- Kent gave the Rotary Minute and highlighted the importance of involving the family in Club activities. The Family of Rotary is very important.
- Randy shared that the Club raised over $400 at the Holiday Party auction. He urged members to continue bringing in "travel gifts" so we can continue this tradition. He also reminded members to keep filling their piggy bank. If you don't have one, please contact him.
- Cliff Dougal was introduced as the only guest this week.
- Mark Gale reminded members that Jeff P. is having surgery on his knee again today.
- Laurie reminded members that we will be DARK on 12/26!!
- Dan R. has been granted a LOA until March 2007. He is overwhelmed with the test for financial planning etc and has actually gotten physically ill.
- Thank you cards for our chef, Randy and waitperson, Barbara, were passed around for signing.
- Jennifer reminded members who purchased cookie dough balls that she had them and also told us that she needs folks to step up to fill out the ballot for the 2008-9 Rotary board.
- Laurie offered thanks to Pete for the wonderful tour through the Arapahoe Co. Jail last week and to Marc G. for the Holiday party planning.
Happy Bucks
- Tom B for Marc's Holiday party planning.
- Tex in apology for missing the party, didn't pack in time and then didn't travel after all.
- Tex then reminded members that they owed a buck for having their picture in the recent Villager.
- Pete in thanks for his soon-to-be new nickname, Grandpa and for the auctioneers, Frank and Randy.
- Jennifer in grateful thanks to Marc for looking out for her vegetarian husband at the Holiday party.
- Barb was grateful that she had finished her Christmas shopping.
- Paul gave massive money in thanks for all those in the Holiday party operations.
- Marc thanked Frank and Randy for auctioneering and Tom B. for helping him plan the party.
- Randy for the newspaper photo and a reminder about the Foundation dinner on 1/19/07.
- Roxy for the Holiday party.
- Dan H. wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah.
- Frank in thanks for Marc's party work.
- Cliff Dougal in thanks for our Club's support.
- Laurie thanked Frank and Randy for auctioneering.
- There was some discussion about Greg C. and day-old donuts and warmed up coffee. No further details available.
Program
Asst. Manager Jean Anderson from the retail store, 10,000 Villages.
Jean explained that the company is over 60 years old and was started by a woman in Pennsylvania. She noticed many artisans trying to sell products in Puerto Rico. She brought back a bunch of them and sold them out of her VW bug. She was met with suck success that the company was started. There are now 5000 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada and they work with the International Fair Trade Assn.
The concept is to allow the artisan to earn a decent living and not be worked or crushed by large international wholesalers. The focus is on the environment and work practices that promote human dignity. After reaching an agreement with the artisans, they are paid 50% up-front and the remainder when the products are finished.
It is a Mennonite-based business with the headquarters still in PA., but religion is not the focus of 10,000 Villages.
The location in Denver is at 2626 E. 3rd Ave in Cherry Creek North. The business has been in the Denver area for 25 years and is primarily staffed by volunteers. It is a not-for-profit corporation.
Jean showed us a large array of sample products and at the end, Barb said "maybe I'm not done shopping after all."
Marbles
Laurie had her ticket drawn and we were thrilled to see a clear marble in her hand when she pulled it out of the bag. The pot carries over.
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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 –
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Embassy Suites on Hampden, near Tamarac Square
Wednesday 's:
Littleton-Sunrise
7:15AM -- Arapahoe Community College, southernmost west entrance and west parking lot
Thursday’s:
7:15AM – Denver SE/ Cool River Restaurant
Noon – Highlands Ranch @ Lone Tree CC
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