Centennial Rotary Meeting Notes for: 09-19-06

Invocation—James
Pledge—Jack
Greeter—Ken & Kent
Custodian—Paul
Notetaker—Jennifer

President Laurie rang the bell at 7:30

My apologies for not getting a bulletin out last week. The biggest thing that you that were absent missed was the thanks to all who worked their banouchies off at the Littleton street function. Mare Gale chaired the event and did a tremendous job. Pete was given some crazy award for his delivery ability and for dropping all kinds of cash all over the street. It was all recovered. No word on the amount we netted, but Pete announced that we grossed more than last year.Also thanks to those who brought their loved ones. Without them, we couldn’t have done as well. Congrats Rotarians!!

Announcements

• Kent gave the Rotary minute and spoke of how we are helping with world peace by establishing a water project with other Clubs.
• The Burlington Club is having a pheasant hunt as a fundraiser later this fall.
• Another pitch for the Rotary float in the Rose Parade. Billions will see the float, so please donate the $3 asked of each Rotarian.
• D.G. Frank Sargeant will visit our Club on Oct. 3. Laurie would like great attendance please.
• Randy and Ken reminded everyone that their help is needed on Sunday Oct. 1 for the fundraising carnival for Families First. Our scholarship recipient, Karli came up with the idea.
• There is a Foundation board meeting Friday at 7 a.m.
• Barb told members that they will be e-mailed their ticket for the upcoming Sept. 29th Rotary Zone luncheon.

Happy Bucks

• Hugh gave $2 for his 25th anniversary and a recent first-time visit to Britain. No make-up or travel gift.
• Tom gave money in thanks for 5 other Clubs coming on board for our upcoming water project in Cambodia.
• Roxy and Randy were just happy.
• Ben gave a buck in announcing that Rachel is pregnant and they are expecting next late Spring.
• Jack gave a dollar as a congratulations to the happy couple.
• Ken H. gave an advance donation for the joy of traveling to North Dakota soon.
• Barb was happy that her daughter passed the CPA exam.
• Paul for “guess why” (although he didn’t), for the Club’s get well card to his wife and the Bronco win.
• Dan H. for the recent celebration of their 23rd anniversary.
• Bob S. for selling their home here and the purchase of their new place in Washington.
• Tex because an Elam was responsible for the Bronco win.
• Jen because the Buckeyes were victorious last Saturday.

Program

Larry Donnithorne, formerly from West Point spoke on leadership and morality in business.

This is the first time I have been at a Centennial Club meeting where the room was silent during the talk and no one refilled their beverage container.

To write much about the talk would be unfair to Mr. Donnithorne, but he started comparing 5 CEO’s that are now facing “hard time” in prison and 5 others who have quietly led their companies to tremendous success, legally and morally.

He also spoke on “why should I be moral” and “how far should I go to sacrifice my own interest to what is right”?

He offered a book, cd or dvd that he produced after the meeting.

In over 18 years of being a Rotarian, one of the top programs I have ever heard. Another reason to be at Rotary every Tuesday.

Marbles

Hugh’s ticket number was drawn and he drew a clear marble. Pot carries over.

PLEASE DON’T TO FORGET TO BRING FOOD DONATIONS FOR “SOX PLACE!!!”

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 -- 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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