Centennial Rotary General Meeting

On Tuesday, October 16^th, 2007

Invocation--Ken Hope
Pledge--Mark Garfinkel
Greeter--Kye
Custodian--group effort because Randy was late.
Notetaker- Dr. Paul

Jennifer called the meeting to order at 7:30, (on her watch.)

Announcements

Kent introduced the guests, one of which was Tracy Oliver from the LoDo Club. She is looking for help with an exchange student that needs a place to live for several months this winter. You can reach Tracy at 303-887-8921.

Kent asked Randy to introduce his guest, their daughter Betsy and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Carter.

Bill Eck from the Southeast Club handled the presentation of the Paul Harris Fellow to Mary Elizabeth with a wonderful poem.

Jennifer announced the Board will meet 10/22 at her office. Our DG will be in attendance.

Project Cure is this Thursday. Please contact Jeff at 303-683-1577 for more details.

Welcome party for the Castle Rock Clubs that are joining our District will be 11/3. Contact Jennifer for more details.

Happy Bucks

Marc G. handled the duties and asked the Presidential question first. What President was shot at between his election and his inauguration?

• Randy for their daughter and granddaughter in attendance.
• Bryan for the Rockies victory.
• Jeff P. for the Rockies and the Paul Harris presentation.
• Jennifer for the Buckeye’s victory and Mary Elizabeth.
• Bill Eck for our Club supporting the Foundation.

The presidential answer was FDR.

Program

Ken Wiig from the Second Wind Fund Foundation.

He shared with us the perils and increase of teen suicide.

Teenage suicide is the second most leading cause of death in that age group. 90% of these kids are suffering from some form of mental disorder. Only one out of three who suffer from mental disorders seek help. The Second Wind Fund is assisted through donations and community events. The Fund supports individuals who are unable to afford mental health direction. In 2001 and 2002, Green Mountain High School had four students who took their lives and 40 more who were hospitalized from attempts at suicide. The purpose of the Fund is to raise public awareness and offer financial support for low rate counseling. They work with school counselors, therapists and psychologists to target and help students. Nationally suicide rates are up but Colorado suicide rates are down. In high school, the greatest portion of referrals are from other students. Latino girls have the largest numbers of suicides.

Marbles

Kye drew a white marble--what a shame.

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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