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THE NEW ROTARY YEAR IS HERE!
 
Remember to update your look: CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD
 
Click Here to download the new theme logo, view a webinar on how to update your ClubRunner website with the current theme logo, Rotary Masterbrand and wheel, and more! Remember to update your Facebook page too. Click Here to learn about the symbolism behind the new theme.
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Area 1 Peace Rally

AREA 1 PEACE RALLY
 
The District 5450 Area 1 Rotary Clubs of Denver Cherry Creek, Denver, Denver LoDo, Denver Mile High, and Five Points RiNo hosted a special event on March 30, 2023 at the Posner Center discussing peace.  'Buchi Anikpezie, our Rotary District Governor was on hand to open the program. Our keynote speaker was Charlie Hunt, LoDo Rotarian who served in the Peace Corps in Vanuatu. Charlie shared about his service there and about our Rotary partnership with Peace Corps. In addition, a panel discussion including Rotarians Jim Halderman (Golden), Vadym Ostrovskyy (Cherry Creek), Sid Brooks (Denver), Arianne Burger Shapiro (LoDo), Nick Melrose (Mile High), and Mike Wright (Five Points RiNo).  The program also included Ukrainian folk music, singing, and mingling.
 
The event was the result of collaboration between Debbie Beasley (Area 1 AG), Cindy Chase (President Cherry Creek), Lisza Gulyas (President Denver), Traci Schauermann (President LoDo), Annely Noble (President Mile High), and Dave Schutz and Margaret Tyler-Schutz (Co-Presidents Five Points RiNo.) Approximately 90 Rotarians and guests were in attendance with proceeds directed to Rotary International Disaster Relief.
 
   
 
Photos from left to right:
 
The Peace Panel discussion participants: Vadym Ostrovskyy (Denver Cherry Creek), Mike Wright (Five Points RiNo), Nick Melrose (Denver Mile High), Sid Brooks (Denver), Jim Halderman (Golden), and Arianne Burger Shapiro (Denver LoDo.)
 
The Ukrainian Women’s Quintet group called Reflections.
 
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INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2018

International Literacy Day, September 8, 2018, is celebrated internationally, not just by Rotary. Literacy skills broadly includes knowledge and competencies required for employment and careers, particularly technical and vocational skills. Focusing on youth and adults within the lifelong learning framework, fast-advancing digital technology are transforming ways in which people work, live and learn, and are generating new skill demands.  Click here to view the International Literacy Day flyer, with ideas and suggestions.
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2018 2018-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

THE PLASTIC PLAGUE IS UPON US!

Posted by Sue Davis (South Jeffco) szd1@comcast.net
The Family of Rotary wants to ask every Rotary club to arm yourselves with the latest information on the danger of plastic to our environment. Let’s practice “Will it be beneficial to all concerned?” when it comes to communicating why we need to become ambassadors for our children’s future. Let us hear from you. Let’s start a dialogue!!
 
The plastic plague is upon us and we need to have some facts:
 
Water in plastic bottles – it takes 450 years for a plastic water bottle to decompose, and we throw away 1.4 billion daily.
 
THE PLASTIC PLAGUE IS UPON US! Sue Davis (South Jeffco) szd1@comcast.net 2018-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

2017-2018 FOUNDATION GIVING NUMBERS

Posted by Gail Lehrmann (glehrmann@aol.com) Parker
The Rotary Foundation books have tentatively closed for the 2017-2018 year. There will be some adjustments, but it is totally safe to report at this point that District 5450's members donated $882,000+ in total giving during Rotary Year 2017-18. More refined figures will be released soon, but, this is a BANNER year for District 5450. Once the results have been stamped as FINAL, more information will be provided.
 
Annual Funds raised in 2017-18 ($575,000+) will provide increased dollars for our district grants during the 2020-2021 Rotary Year (funds are invested by The Rotary Foundation for 3 years, earnings are used to manage TRF, and then our dollars come back after 3 years). 
 
Our PolioPlus efforts raised $259,000+ in 2017-18. With the 2:1 matching dollars provided by  Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our polio fundraising efforts have turned into approximately $777,000 toward the eradication of polio. An early special acknowledgement goes to Denver Club 31 for establishing the special tribute to Grant Wilkins!
 
Thank you to everyone who supported the Annual Fund and PolioPlus campaigns this year!  Let’s keep up this great effort and get a strong start to our 2018-19 fundraising efforts for these important aspects of Rotary!
2017-2018 FOUNDATION GIVING NUMBERS Gail Lehrmann (glehrmann@aol.com) Parker 2018-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

$30,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

Posted by Steve Baroch (Castle Rock High Noon) steve@crhn-rotary.com
Our Rotary District 5450 will be awarding 2 very significant scholarships for the 2019-2020 year. 
 
There are two $30,000 Rotary District 5450 Global Grant Scholarship Awards for Graduate Study outside the USA. Eligible applicants will plan to study and have future career plans related to at least one of the following Rotary Areas of Focus:
 
Promoting Peace
Fighting Disease
Providing Clean Water and Sanitation
Maternal and Child Health
Basic Educations and Literacy
Growing Local Economies
 
Please promote these scholarships and discuss them at your Club meetings. We are looking for applicants with high levels of academic achievement and exemplary backgrounds. Application forms and further information can be found at the District website. https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50085/sitepage/scholarship-program
 
The Pre-Application Deadline is October 1, 2018. For more information, please contact Steve Baroch at steve@crhn-rotary.com
 
$30,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATE STUDIES Steve Baroch (Castle Rock High Noon) steve@crhn-rotary.com 2018-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

2018 WILL NOT BE THE YEAR WE GET TO ZERO POLIO CASES

Posted by Marny Eulberg (Wheat Ridge) marnyeul@me.com
The latest information from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) sadly shows that the number of wild poliovirus cases this year is greater than at the same time last year (13 in 2018; 7 in 2017.)  Happily, the number of vaccine derived poliovirus cases are significantly reduced from this time last year {15 versus 33).  You may have seen/heard reports of cases in Venezuela and Papua New Guinea—in both instances the children paralyzed were paralyzed by circulating vaccine derived poliovirus (forms of the virus that are in the oral vaccine).  This indicates that the population in the area have not been adequately vaccinated, but outbreaks of vaccine derived virus can be quickly controlled.
   
We MUST continue our efforts!  The District Polio Committee is ready to help you and your club—click on the red “End Polio Now” button on the District website (the page that comes up when you click “Full District Site”.)
 
2018 WILL NOT BE THE YEAR WE GET TO ZERO POLIO CASES Marny Eulberg (Wheat Ridge) marnyeul@me.com 2018-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

SHELTER BOX JULY 2018

Posted by David Addor (Aurora Fitzsimons) daddor@engineeringserviceco.com
For all of our great ShelterBox supporters, we want to start publishing updates every quarter so you know where you donations are changing lives. Thank you.
 
Responding to Flooding in Eastern Africa
 
In Ethiopia, severe flooding and conflict have forced people to leave their homes.  A ShelterBox team is deployed and working to initially support 2,000 families in the overcrowded collective centers with critical supplies to help families start rebuilding their lives.
SHELTER BOX JULY 2018 David Addor (Aurora Fitzsimons) daddor@engineeringserviceco.com 2018-07-31 06:00:00Z 0

2018-19 DISTRICT GRANT FUNDING

DISTRICT GRANT FUNDING FOR 2018-2019
 
  • Club funds will be matched $1 to $1 with DDF up to the limits below. District Grants do not receive additional matching funds from TRF. The DDF pool for District Grants is separate from that for Global Grants. The amount of DDF available for 2018-2019 for District Grants is $116,000. Approved District Grant applications will be awarded DDF until the DDF pool is exhausted. The District may prorate awards in the month in which the DDF runs out.
 
  • Club limits apply separately to local and international projects. Note that the DDF limits for 2018-19 have been reduced due to the lower amount given by the clubs in 2015-2016.
  • The maximum DDF available to a Club is $3,000 for local projects and separately $3,000 for international projects.
  • Project Limit:  The maximum DDF that may be requested for each District Grant is:
    • $3,000 if there is only one Club
    • $4,000 if there are two Clubs
    • $5,000 if there are three or more Clubs
  • Visit the following pages for more grant related details
 
Dr. 'Buchi Akpeh
Chair,  District Grants Subcommittee
Tel: +1 (612) 548-1759; +1 (651) 278-5539
Skype: anikpezie
Twitter: @anikpezie 
2018-19 DISTRICT GRANT FUNDING Buchi Akpeh (eClub One) anikpezie@gmail.com 2018-07-02 06:00:00Z 0

TURN $10,000 INTO $75,000

How would you like to turn $10,000 into $75,000?
 
Create a District 5450 legacy! Benefit PolioPlus, Annual Fund and Paul Harris Society membership.
 
The District is seeking a contribution from an anonymous donor as an incentive for Rotarians to join the Paul Harris Society. This donor will be leveraging their $10,000 into $65,000 for PolioPlus while matching the $1,000 contribution of each of 10 new Paul Harris Society members who designate their first $1,000 contribution to Annual Fund-SHARE. 
TURN $10,000 INTO $75,000 Elaine Love (Castle Pines) elaine@resultsforlife.net 2018-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

REACHING NEW HORIZONS

French writer Andre Gide pointed out One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.”
 
For every membership chair the beginning of the Rotary year is when we look out to the horizon and away from the shore. The shore is where our membership achievements rest. The horizon is where we see our new member and member retention goals.
REACHING NEW HORIZONS Lynn Perez-Hewitt (Littleton) membership@rotary5450.org 2018-07-01 06:00:00Z 0
D5450 ROTARIANS - MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Gail Lehrmann (Parker) glehrmann@aol.com 2018-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

POLIO IS ROTARY'S #1 PRIORITY & IT SHOULD BE OURS TOO!

District polio committee goals for 2018-19 are: 1) to raise at least $150,000, 2) attendance at the RI President’s Dinner in late January 2019 to be at least 350 people, 3) 50% of clubs will donate an amount equal to $50/member and 4) at least one-fourth of clubs will sponsor an event for World Polio Day (October 24, 2018).
POLIO IS ROTARY'S #1 PRIORITY & IT SHOULD BE OURS TOO! Marny Eulberg (Wheat Ridge) marnyeul@me.com 2018-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

2018 DISTRICT CELEBRATION AWARDS

       2018 Rotarian of the Year
    John Hughes (Denver Southeast)
 
District Governor's Discretionary Awards
 
District Sponsored Awards
Paul Harris Award for Excellence
   South Jeffco
Recognition of Membership
Development Initiatives
   Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek)
District Service Award for Excellence
  ♦  Mary Jean Ewing (Boulder Flatirons)
  ♦ Bill Downes (Mountain Foothills)
  ♦ Peter Ewing (Boulder)
  ♦ Dan Himelspach (Denver Mile High)
Significant Contribution to Those in Need
   ♦ Doug Andrews (Denver Southeast)
   ♦ Bob Ashley (Summit County)
   ♦ David Henninger (University Hills)
   ♦ Melly Kinnard, Cyrus Rajabi & Kent Bozarth (Denver)
   ♦ Jim Johnston (Denver)
District Governor's Discretionary Award
  ♦ Larry Bass (Denver Southeast)
  ♦ Tom Bieging (Denver Southeast)
  ♦ Karen Loeb (Denver Southeast)
  ♦ Beverly Mendel (Carbon Valley)
Four Way Test Award
  Bill Manning (Evergreen)
Volunteer in Community Service Award
by a Non-Rotarian
  Nancy Gooding (nominated by DG Abbas Rajabi)
Membership Best Club Growth Award
Up to 20 Members
  Clear Creek 2000
Best Club Growth Award
21 to 45 Members
  South Jeffco
Best Club Growth Award
46 to 75 Members
  eClub One
Best Club Growth Award 
76+ Members
  Littleton
Membership Tip of the Iceberg Award
  Peak to Peak
Family of Rotary
  Denver Southeast & Highlands Ranch
Hayes Family Mental Health Award
  Commerce City
Preserve Planet Earth Award
  Evergreen
Public Relations Award
  Evergreen
Ron Prascher Interact Service Award
  Golden High School Interact
Vocational Service Award
  Aurora Fitzsimons (Guitars for the Troops)

Rotary International Awards
TRF Citation for Meritorious Service
  Gail Lehrmann (Parker)
TRF Distinguished Service Award (Nominated)
  Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High)
 
Club Sponsored Awards
Ed Bemis Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Littleton
Winner: Rotary Club of Smoky Hill
 
Gary Fletcher Web Site Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of eClub One
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver
 
George K. Davis Water Project Award - Sponsored by Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club
Winner: Rotary Club of Boulder Valley
 
Helping Hands Award – Sponsored by Rotary Club of Brush
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Kevin B. Farrell Leadership Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
Winner: Curt Harris of the Rotary Club of Evergreen
 
Les Bevans Pacesetter Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of University Hills
Winner: Dr. Stephen Petty of the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Literacy Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Englewood
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Outstanding Active Senior Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Boulder
Winner: Les Johnson of the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Ray Jenkins Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Denver
Winner: Rotary Club of Arvada Sunrise
 
Mental Health Initiatives Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Boulder Valley
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Scott Metcalf Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Lakewood Foothills
Winner: Rotary Club of Commerce City
 
World Community Service Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Denver Mile High
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
Youth Services Award - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Smoky Hill
Winner: Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
2018 DISTRICT CELEBRATION AWARDS 2018-05-21 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY MINUTES

A ready-made way to educate your Rotary friends is to seek time from your club president to talk about The Rotary Foundation. Ask for 1-2 minutes at each meeting to provide valuable information. Give the presentation yourself or ask a member of your foundation committee or any member to give the Rotary Minute. Weekly ideas for presentations will be provided each month OR you can develop your own presentations.
 
In December, our Rotary Minutes focus on the Guiding Principles of Rotary:
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POLIOPLUS

The Polio Plus Committee invites you and your club members and their guests to join in the festivity of the R.I President's Dinner on January 6. Meet our RI President, Ian Riseley; hear the latest news on Polio Plus campaign from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation representative Rachel Lonsdale, celebrate our district's generosity at the half year point; and ... enjoy drinks, dinner and conversation with fellow Rotarians. Who could ask for anything more?!
 
Please remember there are several challenges in our fundraising for Polio Plus. First, as announced at the 2017 Rotary International Convention, is that we have accepted the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation challenge to raise our matched contributions from $35 million to $50 million. To that end, our 5450 Polio Plus Committee continues to honor those clubs that meet our aspirational goal of at least $50 per member to this campaign. As of November 24, there are six clubs that have met the challenge. Several others are close. Announcements at the President's Dinner will be based on the posted figures available as of January 2, 2018.
 
Our thoughts are with all District 5450 Rotarians during the next month of joy-filled celebrations. We hope to see you on January 6!
 
Mary Jean Ewing, Chair
District 5450 PolioPlus Subcommittee
Home: 303-449-4795
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CENTENNIAL "PRIME TIMERS" SERVE SENIOR COMMUNITY

Posted by Mary Alice Jackson (Centennial) cmajack@me.com
Prime Timers got their start because of two unrelated situations.  First, the Centennial Rotary Club was named as an “Innovative Club” during the 2016-17 Rotary year. And second, two different “single” friends of one of our members mentioned that they wished that they had someone with whom to attend social activities.
 
Our club’s innovative status led us to look for “big ideas” in community service. The club member thought a Senior Center would be a big help for her friends. And thus, a project was born.  A committee was formed and members began the search for a location.  After visiting many unproductive sites, they found the Streets of Southglenn Country Club clubhouse.
 
Several committee meetings later they decided to outline a plan and write a District Grant request.  With the grant in hand, the kickoff was planned for the end of September at Koelbel Library with the hope of having 25 to 30 people attend.
 
Kick off plans included
  •  a free lunch planned for 70 (just in case)
  • senior services vendors from the Alzheimer’s Association, TLC Meals on Wheels, South Suburban Parks & Rec., Arapahoe County Library senior services, and Bemis Library
  •  members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office there to talk about Senior Safety
To our great surprise we had 59 people sign up!
CENTENNIAL "PRIME TIMERS" SERVE SENIOR COMMUNITY Mary Alice Jackson (Centennial) cmajack@me.com 2017-11-01 06:00:00Z 0
New Ways to Raise Funds for PolioPlus 2017-10-03 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY SCHOLAR IN GUADALAJARA

July 2017: Academic and Volunteer Work by Nia Robinson
 
I arrived in Guadalajara on June 29th.  Although it was not the first time I had ever been to Guadalajara, it was the first time I arrived as a Rotary Scholar and members of the Zapopan Rotary Club were going to pick me up from the airport. I was excited, nervous, and keen to make a good impression, reapplying deodorant one last time before passing through customs. It was hot and humid and I had already begun to sweat. I was greeted at international arrivals by then club president Sra. Elena Mendiola and her husband, Sr. Manuel Romero. I speak enough Spanish to carry on a conversation and we had a pleasant car ride to my apartment in Zapopan. Before leaving, they invited me to join the Zapopan Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 4th, to celebrate el Cambio de Botones, an event that celebrates their annual change in leadership. It was a lovely event, held at the Club Puerta de Hierro.
 
I met many Rotarians and their family members and watched as Sra. Mendiola spoke of the various projects and programs in which the Club had participated during the past year. After introducing the new president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, we sat down for a fantastic meal during which I learned several new Spanish phrases including: ‘más Mexicano que los huaraches.’
 
We started the semester learning the pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and the available treatment options. Concurrently, we are learning about pain and pain management and cultural competency and professionalism. It is a rigorous yet stimulating program, and I hit the ground running in preparation for our first exam.
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TAKE ACTION!

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
The Club Membership Chair (CMC) is where the rubber meets the road as far as Rotary membership is concerned. Everything in Rotary starts with a Rotarian and his/her Rotary club. If our membership challenges are going to be reversed at the Club and District levels, it can only happen when Rotary clubs are engaged and vibrant!
 
To be successful in your role as the CMC, you must have a club S.A.M.G. – a Specific, Attainable, and Measurable Goal - and make a commitment to achieve your goal by working your club membership plan (a series of tasks to accomplish your goal(s). Without a S.A.M.G and a plan, the growth and retention of membership is unattainable. But even with a S.A.M.G and a plan, growth and retention of members will not occur without a serious commitment by the CMC, Club President and to be honest, your club membership. CMCs and Club Presidents should be a team with such an intense focus to work your S.A.M.G and plan diligently and faithfully.
 
At the September 23rd Club Training Workshop we will have breakouts for all those Rotarians determined to keep Membership as their primary focus to strengthen and grow their respective clubs. By the way, have you signed up yet for the Workshop so you can attend our breakouts? Click here now – don’t waste another minute thinking about it.
 
Set aside the morning of Saturday, September 23rd to attend our Membership breakout at the Club Training Workshop and we’ll work on this with you on that day and throughout the Rotary year to achieve your goal.
 
BE INSPIRED AND ACT to grow your membership and enhance the experience for all members. It’s contagious!
 
Exemplary Membership Growth
South Jeffco
 
TAKE ACTION! Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2017-09-01 06:00:00Z 0

MEMBERSHIP & GIVING AUG 2017

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The attached report shows Annual Fund and Polio Plus goals entered by each club into Rotary Club Central, and the numbers and per capita achieved by each club (arranged by Area.)  The District 5450 goal is to have an increase in Membership, and for Every Rotarian to give something Every Year (EREY).

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RIDE TO END POLIO

Posted by Mary Jean Ewing (Boulder Flatirons) maryjeanewing@earthlink.net
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You’ve seen it in The Rotarian.  The Ride to End Polio.
 
But what you don’t know is how easily you can join the ride.  You don’t need to go to Tucson.  Just get on a stationary bike here and you can join RI General Secretary John Hewko, his wife, staffers, and hundreds of fellow Rotarians around the world.
 
The Ride to End Polio in Tucson will be November 18, 2017.  The stationary bikes around the world event is flexible: Ride anytime November 11 to 18, 2017. To be part of this amazing effort visit www.ridetoendpolio.org to download the application.
 
Let’s show District 5500 in Southern Arizona that we Rotarians in D5450 know how to Ride to End Polio!  Please call or register by Labor Day if you want to ride here or put a team together to go to Tucson.  Home stays are available for visiting Rotarian Riders.
 
If you have questions or need help putting your Ride together, please call Lynn Perez-Hewitt at (520) 400-4966 or Pam Lacy (520) 907-5671.
RIDE TO END POLIO Mary Jean Ewing (Boulder Flatirons) maryjeanewing@earthlink.net 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ECONOMIC & COMPUTER TRAINING

Posted by Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com
History of Previous Grants
Rotary Grants developed by the Rotary Clubs of Denver Mile High and Highlands in Zimbabwe have been delivering economic and computer trainings to high-density communities in Harare Zimbabwe since 2009. Almost 100 Rotarians have contributed their time and expertise to develop and deliver the training and oversight for these grants.  Over 6,000 women and youth have learned to save money and use their own savings to start and manage small businesses. 
 
With their newly acquired computer skills, they track their finances and stay in touch with their families around the world.  Over 250,000 people have benefitted by these projects.
 
2016-17 Training Grant
The local government has been highly supportive of the trainings, since there is nothing similar being offered to the women in the Harare area.  They asked that the training be expanded to other communities where women had no way to acquire skills to support themselves.  Working with the office of the mayor of Harare, local Rotarians identified three new communities for the training: Glen Norah, Highfield, and Dzivarasekwa (DZ).  We hired a training organization that was started by some of our participants in our first Rotary Grant in 2009.  Training started in September 2016.
 
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ECONOMIC & COMPUTER TRAINING Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

BOOKS TO WHEELCHAIRS - HOW HIGHLANDS RANCH ROTARY IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Posted by Marion Trummer (Highlands Ranch) m.trummer@comcast.net
It started out simply:  Seven Highlands Ranch Rotarians  went to Costa Rica in February 2016.  They went there as part of a Give-a-Book project working with Peace Corps Volunteers in rural southern Costa Rica. While there, the Highlands Ranch Rotarians met members of the Belen Rotary Club. It was muy simpatico!  
 
The Belen Club has a continuing special project providing wheelchairs to those in desperate need.  These wheelchairs allow children to go to school and others to get out of their homes and move freely in their communities. Belen Rotarians were delighted to meet a potential sister Club in the US and the Highlands Rotarians immediately signed on to join the wheelchair project.  One Highlands Ranch Rotarian donated $5,000 to help ship a container of 37 wheelchairs from the U.S. to Costa Rica.
 
In November, 2016, Highlands Ranch Rotarians Marion Trummer and Natasha Nola went to Costa Rica to help deliver these wheelchairs.
 
The Belen Rotarians organized the logistics, and most of the 20 members of the Belen club actively participated:
  • The Club identified the recipients and got the specific requirements for each chair.
  • Club members arranged the ordering, shipping, storing, assembling, and pick up of the wheelchairs.
  • Five members of the Club helped distribute the wheelchairs.
Carl Dickerson, a Florida Rotarian who spends part of each year in Costa Rica, saw that the Rotarians needed help to get the job done quickly.  He recruited the San Isidro Lions Club, Peace Corps volunteers and the staff of a rural health clinic.  When the wheelchair shipment arrived in San Isidro from the US, these volunteers helped the Belen Rotarians assemble them.
 
The payoff came soon after when many recipients came to pick up their new wheelchairs. During the following week volunteers went out to remote villages and to the Bribri reservation for the indigenous people of Costa Rica to deliver the rest of the wheelchairs.  Peace Corp volunteers acted as interpreters.
 
The joy in the eyes those who got wheelchairs, especially the children, made the day unforgettable.  The team also brought books brought books to some of the rural schools, a rare treat for the teachers and their students.
 
The best part of this story is the kids.
 
BOOKS TO WHEELCHAIRS - HOW HIGHLANDS RANCH ROTARY IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Marion Trummer (Highlands Ranch) m.trummer@comcast.net 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

SANITATION IN RURAL INDIA - GLOBAL GRANT SUMMARY

Posted by Irv Buck (Highlands Ranch) irvbuck@cs.com

After a number of successful years of collaboration, we have been able to complete a first award-winning Watershed Project at Potkal Baste and vocational training for tribals at the Sakwar Mission.  In addition to these, we are on the threshold of finalizing nutrition and education projects for children at Potkal Baste.  It is truly amazing what difference these combined efforts have made for the villagers of the rural tribals who inhabit the dry plateau (Thane Tax District), State of Maharashtra, about 90 miles north of Bombay. 
 
The objective of this project is quite simple - initiated by the Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town (Host Partner) Mumbai, India, and Rotary Club of Parker, CO, USA (International Partner).  Rotary participation included Districts 4131 and 5450, and also the Rotary Club of Boulder Valley. This plan is to purchase and distribute 1,000 home toilets, one to each of 1,000 tribal families (poorest of the poor), in three consecutive Global Grants of approximately 334 units each. The first grant, Global Grant #1635575, cost USD $82,000 and yielded 337 toilet units for individual homes.  
 
The men had assumed a somewhat migrant lifestyle, taking on seasonal labor and often becoming indentured, while the women retained all responsibility for the home and family. Approximately 60% of the families can lay no claim to property.  Only one crop of rice could be grown a year (in autumn, after the monsoon season), barely enough for a family of five. First efforts involved providing potable water year-round by pumping from an underground aquifer. They now have water for household use, kitchen gardens, and preventing the wells from going dry. It was time to recognize the importance of sanitation issues to the ever- improving lifestyle of the villages.
SANITATION IN RURAL INDIA - GLOBAL GRANT SUMMARY Irv Buck (Highlands Ranch) irvbuck@cs.com 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

DAN HIMELSPACH AWARDED ROTARY'S CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Posted by Gail Lehrmann (Parker) glehrmann@aol.com

Rotary International’s Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes individual Rotarians who have demonstrated outstanding active service to The Rotary Foundation.  Dan Himelspach, Rotary District 5450 Governor 2013-14, received this special service award at the Zone 27 District Leadership Institute in Denver on July 22. 
 
An individual may only receive this award once in their lifetime and it recognizes individual Rotarians who have demonstrated outstanding active service to The Rotary Foundation for more than one year.  Examples of eligible service include, but are not limited to: • Service on Foundation committees at the club, district, or international level • Participation in Foundation grants or programs • Support of Ambassadorial Scholars, Rotary Peace Fellows, Group Study Exchange teams, or vocational training teams.
 
Dan has served as Club President of the Denver Mile High Rotary Club, as a member of numerous District 5450 committees, and as the End Polio Now Zone 27 Coordinator.  Because of his outstanding leadership, he has been named Zone 27’s Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator.  In this new position, he will assist all districts in our zone to continue their strong efforts to raise Annual Funds.  Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Rotary, Dan!
DAN HIMELSPACH AWARDED ROTARY'S CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE Gail Lehrmann (Parker) glehrmann@aol.com 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

MEMBERSHIP & GIVING 2016-17 EOY REPORT

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The attached report shows Membership, and Annual Fund and Polio Plus numbers and per capita achieved by each club (arranged by Area.)  The District 5450 goal is to have an increase in Membership, and for Every Rotarian to give something Every Year (EREY).

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COMMERCE CITY MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE GOES INTERNATIONAL!

Posted by Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com
(and other news...)
 
The Commerce City Rotary Club’s Mental Health Initiative was very proud to have been a House of Friendship exhibitor at the June 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta!
 
CCRC members Rhonda Hathaway, George Maybee and Sharon Maybee manned the exhibit for over 50 hours during the convention and had the distinct opportunity and pleasure of speaking directly with over 360 Rotarians from 35 different countries that visited the exhibit. Most indicated that mental health awareness and education was seriously needed in their countries and remarked about how the Mental Health First Aid course offering would be a great way to start talking and reduce the stigma of mental illness. CCRC has already been in contact post convention with several of these Rotarians and is in the early stages of developing a plan to offer a webinar to Rotarians in Pakistan and India on the subject of how to kickoff a mental health initiative type project in their communities. So yes, the CCRC Mental Health Initiative (CCRC-MHI) has indeed gone international!
 
Back home in Colorado, several noteworthy developments for the CCRC Mental Health Initiative (CCRC-MHI) include:
 
  • A $2,000 grant was awarded to the CCRC-MHI by the City of Commerce City’s Quality Community Foundation to specifically fund outreach, awareness and education for Veterans and their family members.
  • A $1,050 grant was awarded to the CCRC-MHI by the United Power Roundup Foundation to specifically fund Mental Health First Aid training materials for Veterans and their family members.
  • A $2,500 Rotary District Matching grant was awarded by D5450 and The Rotary Foundation to support the 2017-2018 approved work program of the initiative in the areas of community support for outreach, awareness and education in the Commerce City community and the Adams 14 School District.
  • Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the CCRC-MHI has the first reported, evidenced based case where one life was saved utilizing the crisis intervention information contained on the mental health resource and awareness information cards distributed within the community. To date, the CCRC-MHI has distributed over 30,000 of these cards; 7,500 will be included in the registration packets for Adams 14 district schools in August 2017.
Efforts in mental health and wellness by Rotarians CAN and WILL preserve life, prevent further harm, promote recovery resiliency and provide comfort and support to those desperately in need. 
 
When you greet person, “How are you doing?” STOP right there and LISTEN; don’t go on your merry way. LISTEN to that person…for you may be the only person that has asked.  LISTEN to what they have to say. THIS is the first step in HELPING a PERSON with a mental illness. You are not alone, I will LISTEN; Let’s talk!
COMMERCE CITY MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE GOES INTERNATIONAL! Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

DG MUSING: PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN

Posted by DG Abbas Rajabi (Denver Southeast) DGAbbas2017.18@rotary5450.org

Rotary is held together through its membership. Rotarians make Rotary what it is: a vibrant community of service and fellowship. That is why it is so vital to keep Rotary membership alive and thriving. Members give each day with their service, and we build our clubs every week in our fellowship. It is important to leave a legacy of what Rotarians do each day in our giving of all our precious resources, time, fellowship, and money. When we give to Rotary and to the Rotary Foundation we ensure that what we have built goes on. Aside from our giving, the best way to ensure that Rotary continues on for future generations is through our membership. I have already written in my first newsletter as your District Governor about the importance of membership, particularly new, young, enthusiastic members.
 
If Rotary is to continue to make our world a kinder, cleaner, safer, more equitable place, then we must continue to bring new folks into the Rotary family. That’s why I will repeat my call to action that I began my DG year with; I encourage and urge you to bring one new member to your club each year AND if you can bring two! As we continue on our Rotary journeys we must encourage new people to learn from us, take our best practices, and input their own ideas into our clubs so that Rotary keeps going, keeps getting better, and keeps helping people all over the world. If we each bring a friend, colleague, son or daughter to our club and they join, we can easily reach our goal of 1,000 new members. Our power lies in our people!
 
A second call to action is to encourage every member and every club to find ways that are specific to your local community to find new members and new younger members. Create and cultivate community events that show case Rotary’s values, and showcase the clubs that host them. Let’s show our communities how much we do, and how much fun we have while doing good! Rotary is truly something to aspire to, so let’s show ourselves off to the communities that benefit directly from our service and fellowship each and every day.
 
I am personally honored and proud to be a Rotarian. It is my pride in what we accomplish each day that drives me to want to bring more people into the Rotary family. I know, too, that my fellow Rotarians are proud to be a part of this great global organization, so how do you show your pride? Wear your pins proudly? Don your Rotary garb and hit the streets touting what we do! Share the joy that is Rotary near and far! This year we raised an incredible $1.2 billion dollars at the International convention in Atlanta; what an incredible achievement, and that is only the beginning of what this Rotary year holds! Let’s keep our momentum, keep true to the values that drive Rotary: service, truth, integrity, and fellowship, and let’s keep giving, helping and serving our communities.
 
In the words of late President-elect of Rotary International Sam Owori who passed unexpectedly on July 13 due to complication from surgery, “Rotary has become a way of life for me - with the intrinsic value and core belief in mutual responsibility and concern for one another as a cornerstone, I feel immense satisfaction knowing that through Rotary I have helped someone live better.”
 
You have every reason to be very proud to be a Rotarian.
 
In Service,
Your DG, Abbas
DG MUSING: PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN DG Abbas Rajabi (Denver Southeast) DGAbbas2017.18@rotary5450.org 2017-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS PROGRAM

The good you do comes back to you.
 
Rotary's member benefits program gives Rotary and Rotaract club members access to discounts on a variety of products and services selected with their interests in mind.
 
Discounts & Special Offers
Rotary Global Rewards offers discounts on vehicle rentals, hotels, dining, and entertainment. Products and services from companies around the world are being added every week. Check back often to see what’s new in Rotary Global Rewards – the vendor list is updated monthly.  https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-center/rotary-global-rewards
 
How to Redeem Offers
Anyone can view the offers and discounts on Rotary Global Rewards. But only Rotary and Rotaract club members who are signed in to their My Rotary accounts can redeem them. You can access and redeem rewards from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
 
ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS PROGRAM 2016-09-01 06:00:00Z 0

POLIO ERADICATION - ARE WE DONE YET?

Posted by Peg Johnston (Denver) peg.johnston@yahoo.com
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The July issue of The Rotarian magazine has a very informative feature article, “What You Don’t Know about The Campaign to End Polio.”
 
Quoting International PolioPlus Committee Chair Michael K. McGovern: “Rotary and its partners have administered 15 billion doses since 2000. We’ve immunized 2.5 billion kids. Repeatedly reaching the kids to raise their immunization levels is very personnel intensive.” “Rotary was there at the beginning,” McGovern says. “It would be unfortunate if Rotary isn’t there at the finish line. We’ve done too much, we’ve made too much progress to walk away before we finish.”
 
So how close are we today? To date in 2016, there have been only 20 polio cases diagnosed. We have less than .01% to complete eradication BUT these will be some of the most difficult and expensive last steps. 
 
POLIO ERADICATION - ARE WE DONE YET? Peg Johnston (Denver) peg.johnston@yahoo.com 2016-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY!

Posted by Gail Lehrmann (Parker) glehrmann@aol.com
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In 2016-17, The Rotary Foundation will celebrate its 100th anniversary.  The centennial festivities began at the 2016 convention in Seoul and will end with a celebration at the 2017 convention in Atlanta.
 
In 1917, the seeds of the Foundation were planted with a call to action from the Rotary president and an initial contribution of $26.50.  Today, The Rotary Foundation has an impressive record of improving millions of lives as it enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.  In fact, over 1,500 district and global grants totaling $93.9M were awarded during the 2014-2015 Rotary year! 
 
All Rotarians are invited to join in this year of celebration.  District 5450 Clubs are encouraged to organize centennial events to share our Foundation’s many successes with their communities.  You can also continue the Foundation’s tradition of Doing Good in the World by supporting and participating in global and district grant projects.  And, you can honor the Foundation’s history by contributing to the Annual Fund, the Endowment Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, or the Rotary Peace Centers.
 
We should not live for ourselves alone, but for the joy in doing good for others.
–  Arch Klumph, 1929  –
 
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Gail Lehrmann (Parker) glehrmann@aol.com 2016-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

NEW ROTARY BRANDING WORKS!

Posted by Peggy Halderman (Golden) pjhalderman@comcast.net
If we don’t toot our horns no one else will!
 
As the PR Committee comes across interesting ideas from other districts and zones, we are going to share them with the clubs in District 5450.  One that just landed in our inbox is from the Montana District 5390 about the new Rotary branding.  Enjoy!
 
       New Rotary Branding Works!
              By Patrick Plantenberg
      District 5390 Public Image Chair
 
 
In Montana, branding has been historically important. 
 
In Townsend, our community image branding we did about 10 years ago has never caught on.  The new Rotary brand works!  At our District Assembly in April at Fairmont, I purchased the new Rotary lapel pins in both the pin and magnetic versions for our club members (See pictures below).  I have always been a believer in wearing my Rotary wheel style lapel pin wherever I go.  Every once in a while, someone would ask “What does it say on your pin?” 
 
NEW ROTARY BRANDING WORKS! Peggy Halderman (Golden) pjhalderman@comcast.net 2016-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

PARKER ROTARY CLUBS PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Posted by Kam Breitenbach (Parker) kamieb1234@gmail.com
Rotary Grant Brings Together Rotary Clubs and the Parker Task Force
 
The Rotary Club of Parker, Rotary Club of Cherry Creek Valley Parker and the Rotary Community Corps of Parker recently served the community by donating backpacks filled with school supplies to the Parker Task Force.  This volunteer activity occurred at the Parker Task Force on Longs Way in Parker on Tuesday evening May 31st.  Everyone volunteered together to fill 72 backpacks with all the school supplies needed by students.  Completion of the Rotary club’s service project is a benefit to the community by providing for families in need with assistance in paying utility bills, water bills, school supplies and more.
According to Kam Breitenbach, 2016 – 2017 President of the Rotary Club of Parker, “Money raised for a Rotary District 5450 matching grant and fundraisers held by the Rotary Clubs of Parker allowed Rotary to meet pressing needs in our community.  Rotary members thank everyone who contributed to this important project. You are truly helping Rotary make a difference in our community. Several students from the Lutheran High School volunteered for this project and did an outstanding job.”
 
 
Cherry Creek Valley Rotarian
Cheryl O’Brien with
RCC member Katie Woznick
 
Rotary Club of Parker Rotarian
Randy Hill with
RCC member Doug Snell
 
PARKER ROTARY CLUBS PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Kam Breitenbach (Parker) kamieb1234@gmail.com 2016-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

TRACKING RI LEADS HELPS CLUBS STRENGTHEN MEMBERSHIP

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
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There are many tools available from RI to clubs and especially Club Membership Chairs that can help in recruitment, engagement and retention of members. One of them is the Membership Leads tool. Once an RI lead is assigned by the District Membership Chair to a specific club, the Club Membership Chair (CMC) can take over in tracking the progression of the potential member. Of course, we hope that the final stage in using the Membership Lead tool is that of inducting that particular lead.
 
A new video, available online, helps district and club leaders make the most of the recently enhanced Membership Leads resource. It shows how to track a prospective member from the initial membership leads submission all the way to connection with a local club. It also outlines the role of club and district leaders in the redesigned process, highlighting how their participation will help strengthen membership, and features the new Rotary resources available to support them.
 
 
TRACKING RI LEADS HELPS CLUBS STRENGTHEN MEMBERSHIP Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2016-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

2016 COUNCIL GRANTS CLUBS GREATER FLEXIBILITY

Posted by John Hewko (RI General Secretary)
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*** ATTENTION: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***
 
The 2016 Council on Legislation adopted a number of forward looking enactments, including several that provide greater membership and meeting flexibility. These approved changes in policy will give those clubs that so desire more freedom to determine the categories of membership they offer and when, where, and how a club chooses to meet. 
 
Rotary has consistently found that when clubs are given the freedom to determine how to hold their meetings, the composition of their membership, and what defines engagement, club's are more vibrant and better able to grow.  Please click on the attached flyer to learn about the membership and meeting flexibility decisions and the impact they will have on our organization’s growth in the years ahead.
 
2016 COUNCIL GRANTS CLUBS GREATER FLEXIBILITY John Hewko (RI General Secretary) 2016-06-01 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY WASH PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION STUDY

ROTARY WASH PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION STUDY – CLUBS, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
 
Rotary has made significant investments in water infrastructure across the world. As of 2012, the Rotary Foundation reported investments totaling approximately $5 million in Honduras alone. Over 90 Rotary-sponsored water systems have been built to date in this country. The level of functionality of these water systems post-construction is unknown.
ROTARY WASH PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION STUDY 2016-05-10 06:00:00Z 0

WASH SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE ENDS JUNE 15

WASH SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE ENDS JUNE 15TH

The Rotary Foundation and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education are working together to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis and are offering up to 10 scholarships for graduate study at UNESCO-IHE's Delft campus in the Netherlands. The partnership aims to increase the number of trained professionals who can devise, plan, and implement water and sanitation solutions in developing areas. The scholarships also are designed to promote long-term productive relationships between Rotarians and skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities.
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HOW DO I GET THE DISTRICT TO SHARE MY CLUB’S ACTIVITIES OR STORIES?

Posted by Peggy Halderman (Golden) rotarypr5450@gmail.com
 
Access to the District’s Facebook page, District website, and monthly District Newsletter has been opened by the leadership of District 5450 for clubs to share activities and opportunities.  It is meant to facilitate sharing among clubs, and is not open to private organizations or individuals wanting to gain access to our membership.  Following are guidelines for how to use Facebook, the District website, and the monthly District Newsletter.
 
1. FACEBOOK:  If your club has a Facebook Page:  Write up a SHORT description of the activity (what, when, where, cost?) and upload it along with a JPG version of your event flyer.  (NOTE:  Shorter is better on social media.)  Examples from a peach sale, an Interact fundraiser, and a service activity:
Want it shared on the District’s Facebook page?  First of all, “like” the District’s Facebook page, and when “accepted” then the District PR Team will “share” your post from your club’s Facebook page to the District’s Facebook page.  If it is a time-sensitive event, we encourage the club to re-post the article to their Facebook page.  The District will be notified and we will try to repost to keep our audience informed.
 
If your club does not have a Facebook Page, send your short description and JPG of the event flyer to the PR Committee (rotarypr5450@gmail.com) and ask that it be included on the District’s Facebook page.  The key is that it MUST BE SHORT.  Successful social media posts are very short, concise, and has a picture (jpg).
 
2.  CLUB/DISTRICT WEBSITE:  Whatever web platform you use, it’s easy to keep your club and community members up to date on what’s going on.  Simply prepare a story – use plenty of pictures – and upload to the appropriate section of your website.
 
Want to share the word through the District website in the Club Events Section?  Send your SHORT write-up and any pictures or flyers to office@rotary5450.org.
 
3.  DISTRICT NEWSLETTER:  Whatever you write up for your website, Facebook page, or other media, consider sending a copy to office@rotary5450.org after the event is over. It will be considered for the monthly District Newsletter.  Deadline for submission:  the 25th of each month.
 
Questions?  Send them to rotarypr5450@gmail.com
 
HOW DO I GET THE DISTRICT TO SHARE MY CLUB’S ACTIVITIES OR STORIES? Peggy Halderman (Golden) rotarypr5450@gmail.com 2016-05-10 06:00:00Z 0
INTERACT CONFERENCE 2016 PJ Dyon (Golden) pdyon54@aol.com 2016-05-01 06:00:00Z 0

SPONSOR A GIRL IN NEPAL & CHANGE A LIFE!

Posted by Avis Gray (Grand Lake) aviszgray@yahoo.com
 
Following our talk at the District Conference, we are available for a much condensed talk and presentation (15 minutes) for any club potentially interested in sponsoring a little orphan Nepalese Girl of Hope who was at risk but rescued from trafficking.  (Education per year per child = $350 and/or total living and educational expenses =$1,200 annually.) Contact Avis Gray at aviszgray@yahoo.com.
 
SPONSOR A GIRL IN NEPAL & CHANGE A LIFE! Avis Gray (Grand Lake) aviszgray@yahoo.com 2016-05-01 06:00:00Z 0
HE BLOOMED WHEN HE BECAME A ROTARIAN 2016-04-01 06:00:00Z 0

COSTA RICA TEAM IS BACK - AND WHAT A STORY TO TELL!

Posted by Marion Trummer (Highlands Ranch) m.trummer@comcast.net
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Seven members of our club, along with 2 from the South Jeffco Club, teamed up with Peace Corp Volunteers (PCV) and the Give a Book Foundation to deliver books to some very needy children.  This is a new partnership between Rotary and PCV.
 
How it works - PCV assesses the need and Rotary works to fulfill it.  PCV stays with the project throughout and upon book delivery, achieves hero status in the community, making it easier to implement changes.  Philip, a PCV, created “Jump Start”, which teaches English to 7th graders.  The biggest school drop-out rate is after 7th grade.  Students move on to a big school and must have English language skills.  This program gives smaller country children a chance to succeed and build self-esteem.
COSTA RICA TEAM IS BACK - AND WHAT A STORY TO TELL! Marion Trummer (Highlands Ranch) m.trummer@comcast.net 2016-04-01 06:00:00Z 0

AN OPEN LETTER FROM ECLUB ONE PRESIDENT

Posted by Emmanuel Serriere (eClub One) eClubemmanuel@gmail.com
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Your District has started something absolutely brilliant!.  You have been the pioneer in this and it took over 3 years for Rotary International to be approved:  a club that meets on line, no more meals to pay.  Of the three hundred e-clubs in the world, in all shapes and forms, we are the only one without any set time and day for meetings.  Rotary eClub One is privileged to have members in all parts of the world.  Because of this geographical diversity, we are able to serve easily in many countries.  But also because of the same geographical diversity, we do not have club-sponsored projects.  Our individual members, often with the cooperation of their terra club members, conduct all our service and actions, all approved by eClub One of course.  For these projects, we offer grants to our members.
 
We are a very active club with always a member awake ready to serve.  How many clubs in the District, or anywhere in the world for that matter, can claim over one thousand visitors per week?  How many clubs can claim to log over 5,600 hours of service in just half a year?  Rotary International requested that we keep track of members serving in their own community and that we achieve at least 12 hours of service in a given quarter.  We are very proud to have logged 85 hours of service per member in each of the last 2 quarters.
 
Get more information from President Elect ‘Buchi or myself or on the display table of the District Conference Club Exhibit Hall.
 
AN OPEN LETTER FROM ECLUB ONE PRESIDENT Emmanuel Serriere (eClub One) eClubemmanuel@gmail.com 2016-04-01 06:00:00Z 0

PARKER ROTARY CLUB’S TOP 10 WAYS

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Top 10 Ways to Greet a Guest or New Member at Rotary
 
One of this year’s goals for our District Membership Team is to increase the amount of communication, outreach and engagement with our clubs. Regularly I receive an email with a comment or a question from the Rotary Club of Parker’s Membership Chair, Kam Breitenbach. She is a dynamo when it comes to membership and best practices. So, I asked her to share with all of us some of their “secrets” to their success. This is the first of two submissions from the Parker Rotary Club for which I am appreciative.

Below is a handy rule of thumb that Kam shared with me to share with you.
PARKER ROTARY CLUB’S TOP 10 WAYS Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2016-03-01 07:00:00Z 0

YOUR SHOT TO KEEP COLORADO KIDS HEALTHY

Posted by Nan Jarvis (Mountain Foothills) johnnan@comcast.net
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Together, we can keep Colorado kids healthy.
 
The 2016 Colorado Health Report Card, released last week by the Colorado Health Foundation, reveals that many Colorado kids aren’t getting the healthy start they deserve. Overall, the “Healthy Beginnings” life stage, which includes prenatal care, cigarette smoking, low birth weight, infant mortality, and childhood immunizations, earned a C+ grade. Colorado’s average ranking among states for these indicators was slightly better than most at No. 21 out of 50 states. Policymakers, health care professionals and families can all do better to ensure that all children receive a shot at a healthy, happy life.
YOUR SHOT TO KEEP COLORADO KIDS HEALTHY Nan Jarvis (Mountain Foothills) johnnan@comcast.net 2016-03-01 07:00:00Z 0

CALL TO ACTION: A COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE THE NEED

Posted by Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com
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“You are not alone – I will listen – Let’s talk”
 
In January 2015, the Commerce City Rotary Club embarked on a mental health awareness initiative based on the premise that Rotary should take the lead and address mental wellness in our communities.
 
A crucial component and cornerstone of the initiative continues to be a strong community education and awareness program collaborating with the County’s Behavioral Health organization, Community Reach Center.  Education and increased awareness does indeed work to decrease stigmatizing attitudes regarding mental illness.  Evidence based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training continues to be the best way to educate community members and increase their awareness regarding mental illness and mental wellness.
CALL TO ACTION: A COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE THE NEED Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com 2016-03-01 07:00:00Z 0

CONNECTIONS AMONG CLUBS ABOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES

Posted by Peggy Halderman (Golden) rotarypr5450@gmail.com
 
PR Tips n’ Tricks!
 
Over the past few months, we have received quite a few questions about how to connect with the District Facebook page, website, and newsletter.  Here are those instructions.  You can always get to it through a new “hot link” on the District PR page.
 
Recently the Executive Committee expanded the purpose of the District’s Facebook page, District website, and monthly District Newsletter to include options for clubs to share activities and opportunities.  It is meant to facilitate sharing among clubs, and is not open to private organizations or individuals wanting to gain access to our membership.  Following are guidelines for how to use Facebook, the District website, and the monthly District Newsletter.
CONNECTIONS AMONG CLUBS ABOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES Peggy Halderman (Golden) rotarypr5450@gmail.com 2016-02-01 07:00:00Z 0

ZIMBABWE GLOBAL GRANT REPORT

Posted by Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com
 
Community Empowerment
Mufakose Area of Harare, Zimbabwe
 
The Rotary 3H Grant, Community Empowerment in Zimbabwe, came to a close in June 2013 after four years of business and computer training.  Through this Health, Hunger and Humanity Grant, more than 5,000 people from the high-density suburbs around Harare were trained, creating over 200 Self Help Groups (SHGs) and 24 computer-oriented Youth Corners.  The most significant impact of the training was an attitude change in the participants, a sense of confidence and competence that transformed themselves and their communities.
 
But the participants asked for more — additional training at a higher level, more computer training and dedicated computers for the women.  Their recommendations were the basis for the Global Grant for Advanced Training in Business and Computer Skills that began in 2014, which continued the partnership of the Rotary Clubs of Highlands in Zimbabwe and Denver Mile High.  This new Grant ended with a rousing celebration in Harare in October 2015, where many of the participants received their graduation certificates.
 
Many Clubs in District 5450 have supported our work in the Harare area for years.  Without that support we could not have reached our goal of having a sustainable impact in these communities.
 
ZIMBABWE GLOBAL GRANT REPORT Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com 2016-01-01 07:00:00Z 0

SUMMIT COUNTY COMMUNITY DINNER 100,000TH MEAL

 
Free Community Dinners since 2009
 
Summit County Community Dinner 100,000th Meal was served on October 6th.  My husband and I were pleased to be a part of that evening - preparing and serving the community of Summit County.  DG Mary Kay Hasz
 
Deborah Hage, Summit County Rotarian, initiated the dinners in 2009 after becoming aware that the area food-banks were overwhelmed serving workers, children and families. And so The Rotary Club of Summit County, along with the cooperation of Elks Lodge 2561, has been serving a free community dinner every Tuesday since March 3, 2009. (There is a donation bucket at every meal, but nothing is mandated).
 
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HOW $300 BECAME $17,000 TO HELP NEPAL

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It is never too late to "play and pay it forward".

How did an initial $300 contribution from the Grand Lake Rotary to earthquake devastated Nepal grow into almost $17,000 of immediate aid to help The Small World Relief Program obtain over 60 tons of rice, 40 tons of lentils, and 60,000 liters of safe drinking water? Dedication, creative leverage, matching grants, and Rotary generosity all pulled together to have this small club, high in the Rockies, help Solukhumbu, its sister village even higher in the Himalayas.

The story of two mountain region's friendship really begins almost thirty years ago. Karma Sherpa, the founder of The Small World, lived with his 12 siblings in a small Nepalese village some 7700 miles away from Grand Lake. Too impoverished to go to school, he fended off tigers from his grandmother's livestock. His older brother, a renowned sherpa, helped a Colorado woman reach her goals on Everest, and in kind-hearted turn, she made a donation for Karma to attend school. The first of his village to receive a bachelor's degree, Karma Sherpa returned to "pay it forward" by giving other children in Nepal the same educational opportunities.
HOW $300 BECAME $17,000 TO HELP NEPAL Avis Gray (Grand Lake) aviszgray@yahoo.com 2015-11-01 06:00:00Z 0

FUTURE ROTARIAN SAW URGENCY TO GROW MEMBERSHIP

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
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Increasing Your Club's Membership
 
Sharing real-life stories about what clubs in District 5450 are doing to strengthen and grow their membership demonstrates the importance, relevance to create flexibility for members to participate in service projects and be Rotarians. Here’s a story from Rotarian Dee Leh, Membership Director for the Littleton Evening Satellite.
 
My husband was the Littleton club president from 2013-2014, and I had the privilege to attend the RI conference in Portugal. I attended several breakout sessions on membership, as declining membership was apparent in our club with our aging member population.
 
I supported the Club and got to know members as I helped with our annual fundraiser. After two years of participating in a marketing role for the event, our incoming president for 2014-2015 asked me if I'd be interested in starting an evening meeting. I accepted the position and we were off and running. We had three (3) Meet and Greets and at the 4th Meet and Greet, we asked peeps to sign up...I recruited heavily to my empty nester gal pals.
FUTURE ROTARIAN SAW URGENCY TO GROW MEMBERSHIP Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2015-10-01 06:00:00Z 0

BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY

Posted by DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) MaryKayDG15-16@MaryKayHasz.com
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September is designated by Rotary International as Basic Education and Literacy month...one of our six areas of focus.
 
There are many club projects in our District that address Basic Education and Literacy. Recently, I attended an area assembly where a "Little Free Library" was assembled by the members of the Carbon Valley, Erie, Mead, and Platteville Rotary Clubs. We all took a turn in the assembly. This wooden container will sit on a post, have the Rotary emblem affixed, and be placed within that Rotary area's community for citizens to take a book to read; return a book; or add a book.
 
 
It was a pleasure to watch our Interact students read books to second grade students in the Peaceful Schools Program. The theme of the books, of course, is anti-bullying. The children are so attentive and responsive to these teenaged student volunteers.
 
Another example of programs promoting basic education and literacy is our Rotarians who year after year volunteer to read to elementary school children. Teachers are grateful to have our Rotarian volunteers spend time with a group of their students on a weekly basis.
 
Internationally our clubs have promoted basic education and literacy using money from grants (District Designated Funds). One such example is the DTC Rotary Club's program of organizing an educational program with young local women who will work to improve literacy for children within the Dominican Republic.
 
District 5450 is pleased to have Denver Southeast Rotary Club's member Karen Loeb as the Chair of the Basic Education and Literacy Committee. You can share your programs with, and ask for support, from Karen at literacy@rotary5450.org.
BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) MaryKayDG15-16@MaryKayHasz.com 2015-09-01 06:00:00Z 0

DISTRICT INDIAN COMMITTEE UPDATE

Posted by Jim McGibney (Denver) jmcgibney@earthlink.net
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Annual Gala at Denver Art Museum & Annual Coat Drive
 
Several years ago, and before he was District Governor, Mike Oldham started a Rotary District Committee that was/is focused on partnering with the Denver Indian Center for a number of critical activities. This is a unique committee in that in the District - typically the work of Rotary is completed at the Club level.
 
That said, Mike’s instincts were good. The Indian Community in Denver and across Colorado spans across several Rotary Districts and across many clubs. In short— it is a state wide Rotary effort and it seems the best place to focus the actual activities is at the District level.
 
The committee has been a good partner with the Denver Indian Center over several years and we are now entering the time of the year when the need for Rotary’s help is the greatest. There are several activities planned from here to Christmas starting with the Gala at the Denver Art Museum on September 12th.
DISTRICT INDIAN COMMITTEE UPDATE Jim McGibney (Denver) jmcgibney@earthlink.net 2015-09-01 06:00:00Z 0

MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

Posted by Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com
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Call to Action: A Community Embraces the Need
 
The Commerce City Rotary Club embarked on a mental health awareness initiative in January 2015 after months of exploring facts and evaluating other programs which ultimately concluded that Rotary should address mental wellness in our communities.
 
A small community task force grew from 5 to 22 in a matter of weeks, assessing Commerce City mental health needs, demographics, identified needs and targeted audiences. A crucial component to develop a strong community awareness program was when Commerce City Rotary partnered with the County’s Behavioral Health organization, the Community Reach Center to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification to club members and members of the community.  Education and increased awareness will work to decrease stigmatizing attitudes regarding mental illness, increase confidence of individuals to reach out to the readily accessible resources available in the community, increase confidence of individuals to provide help to others in need, and increase community knowledge of behavioral health resources available for those in need. 
MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE Sharon Maybee (Commerce City) semaybee@aol.com 2015-09-01 06:00:00Z 0

POLIO WILL BE THE 2ND DISEASE ERADICATED BY MAN!

Posted by Mary Jean Ewing (Boulder) maryjeanewing@earthlink.net
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Donations Received to Immunize Over 750,000 Children!
 
Our District continues to generously support Rotary International's PolioPlus Campaign to eradicate polio in the world.  We are well aware of the need to reach this goal.  This past month has seen the year-to-date figure of only 33 cases of polio in the two endemic countries of Pakistan (28) and Afghanistan (5).  July 24th marked one year since a polio case was found in Nigeria, marking an important step towards eradication of polio from the African continent.
 
Polio will be the 2nd disease ever eradicated by man!  It will happen because of people like you who have given to Rotary's PolioPlus program. These funds, given thru Rotary's PolioPlus, (endpolio.org) continue to be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It takes only $.60 to immunize one child. Millions of children under 5 around the world will need immunization until the world is polio free.  This year our District donated $160,792, which with RI DDF World Fund match and the 2:1 Gates match, has resulted in enough funds to immunize 756,076 children.
POLIO WILL BE THE 2ND DISEASE ERADICATED BY MAN! Mary Jean Ewing (Boulder) maryjeanewing@earthlink.net 2015-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

VISIONING - WHERE IS YOUR CLUB HEADED?

Posted by Jim Rohrer (Summit County) jim.rohrer2@gmail.com
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  Looking for volunteers to help with an important process.
 
If you have facilitation skills and want to volunteer to help our District Clubs with our new Visioning process, please volunteer by e-mailing our Visioning chair Jim Rohrer jim.rohrer2@gmail.com.  Please give Jim your phone number and he will call you. The Visioning team training event will occur on Sept. 26th at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood.
 
Why Visioning?
Experts on organizational effectiveness will tell you that a positive vision is the most powerful success factor. If an organization doesn’t have a clear vision, even a great strategy will not save them; but a clear vision will attract an effective strategy.
VISIONING - WHERE IS YOUR CLUB HEADED? Jim Rohrer (Summit County) jim.rohrer2@gmail.com 2015-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

DISTRICT GRANTS FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE!

Posted by Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com
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   Funds Available for Clubs that have not requested
   a District Grant for 2015-16
 
District Goal:  As many clubs as possible to sponsor District Grants
  • Each Club can request up to $2,500 in District Match to their cash to create a $5,000 project.
  • If a club recruits at least two other clubs to participate, the match can be as much as $5,000.
  • For a Club with Satellite members, you can request up to $2,500 for a second District Grant with participation by Satellite members with additional matching from other clubs.
  • District will assist the club with:
                -  Club qualification
                -  Funding from other clubs
                -  Meeting grant requirements
  • For Clubs that have already submitted a grant application:you can get DDF match for up to $1,000 in funding for another Club’s grant.
  • For questions or more details please contact:
                -  Diane Messamore cdmessamore@gmail.com or (303) 910-9355
                -  Carolyn Schrader schrader407@gmail.com
The process is easy.  Contact us.
DISTRICT GRANTS FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE! Carolyn Schrader (Denver Mile High) schrader407@gmail.com 2015-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION

 
Rotary Global Essay Competition (ROGEC) is a platform to express your thoughts and ideas on a Global Canvas on range of subjects.  The 2015 Theme is World Understanding and Peace.  This competition is open to all the citizens of the world. The winners will be invited to India for 5 days and will get involved in various informative and cultural activities.

Entrants will participate in one of three age groups:
     -  Group I - Below 18 years
     -  Group II - 18 to 30 years
     -  Group III - Above 30 years
 
The 1,200 word essays can be submitted online at http://www.rogec.org/registration.html.  The last date for essay submission is 10-Nov-2015.  Detailed information is available on www.rogec.org Please share this information with your Interact and Rotaract clubs!
 
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TELL ME MORE ABOUT SATELLITES

Posted by Laura Smith (Boulder New Generations) Satellites@Rotary5450.org
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An Innovative Way to Attract New Members
 
As explained by Rotary International, a Satellite is an extension of an existing Rotary Club and offers an alternative meeting time and place to the sponsor club. The addition of a Satellite is a fantastic opportunity to attract a different demographic to Rotary or sub-group of individuals, to be innovative and re-imagine what we have traditionally thought of as Rotary, and to re-energize Rotary!
 
District 5450 has been especially prominent in the Rotary community with our addition of Satellites given our early success. We added our first Satellite in 2011, the Boulder New Generations Rotary Club. Since realizing the potential through this award-winning model, we have now gained more than ten active Satellites and have several more in the works. District 5450 serves as an example around the world for clubs and districts looking at this new membership opportunity.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT SATELLITES Laura Smith (Boulder New Generations) Satellites@Rotary5450.org 2015-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

ROTARY IS RE-BRANDING...

Posted by Peggy Halderman (Golden) pjhalderman@comcast.net
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 WHY is re-branding needed?
 
To quote RI Director-Elect Jennifer Jones, “Can you imagine if every McDonald’s or Starbucks in the world looked or sounded different?  They are strong because they have a simple and clear brand; we know exactly what we will get when we do business with them.”  Shouldn’t it be the same for Rotary International?  Yet after a review of our organization, we discovered that we had accumulated over 120 logos and were working with 12 mission statements.  That’s even before we take it down to the club level with all of our additional twists and turns to our identity.  So Rotary International developed a set of guidelines and tools around our voice and look.  You can download a copy of guidelines entitled “Voice and Visual Identity Guidelines” from Brand Center on the RI website.
 
So with all this “new stuff,” are you scratching your head, trying to figure out just where to begin?  If you are willing to give it a try, let’s try working on a new logo for your club or your Club’s youth programs like Interact or Rotaract in a few simple steps - sample logos are also shown.  Just click the "Read More link!
ROTARY IS RE-BRANDING... Peggy Halderman (Golden) pjhalderman@comcast.net 2015-08-01 06:00:00Z 0

MEMBERSHIP: WHAT MESSAGE ARE YOU SENDING?

Posted by DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) marykayDG15-16@marykayhasz.com
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Members who feel valued are less likely to leave.
 
Rotary International's theme for August is "Membership and Extension". I invite all District Rotarians to take time this month to stop and consider how we are encouraging our current members and what message we are giving prospective members in our communities.
 
The District's Public Relations Committee stands ready to help Clubs promote themselves within their communities. PR Chair Peggy Halderman has visited and will visit Clubs and assist in ideas on how to attract new members. Public Relations and Membership go hand in hand. A prospective member is more likely to be moved by a personal story as to what Rotary means to its members rather than how many Rotarians there are in the world and in how many countries.
 
Over the years our District's membership has ranged from 3,100 to 3,200. Over the years new Clubs have been formed and chartered, satellites are finding a home in our District, and yet our membership still remains relatively constant. Why is that?  We add members yet stay the same in number?  It is because our current members are leaving for a variety of reasons. I would like to discuss some ideas I have on this matter as a result of being the membership chair of Highlands Ranch Rotary for most of the last 20 years.
 
As those in sales know, it is easier to keep a customer than to acquire a new one!  We can apply that same principle to Rotary membership.   Members who feel valued are less likely to leave.
 
Let's each look at our membership and identify those members who attend but do not participate in club service projects. Let's also be aware of those members who are falling away in interest and attendance. I would bet that the majority of these two categories of members joined our clubs to be of service - to give back to their communities and to the world.
 
A warm greeting each meeting; a conversation to discover those members' areas of interest, and encouragement to participate.  All are starting steps to engage those members. Invite members to sit next to you at a meeting; put aside the desire to always sit with the same close Rotarian friends at the same table; always be aware of any member not involved in a conversation; and contact those members who have missed several meetings. In summary, observe and react!!  Let us all practice the Gift of Inclusion.
 
Mary Kay Hasz
District Governor 2015-16
MEMBERSHIP: WHAT MESSAGE ARE YOU SENDING? DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) marykayDG15-16@marykayhasz.com 2015-07-29 06:00:00Z 0

EVERY MONTH IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH!

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
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Major Keys to my Club’s Success -- the 5 W’s
 
It’s August which in Rotary talk means “Membership Month.” Over the years I have mentioned that every month (and week and day) should be focused on membership. It’s time to have a discussion with yourself and your fellow Rotarians in your club to ask a few difficult questions:
  • Welcoming — We do a great job of welcoming guests and visitors when they visit us early on a Tuesday morning. The Membership Chair (yes, it’s me) or our President welcomes the guests and visiting Rotarians at the beginning of the business part of the meeting. 
  • Warmth — Nothing demonstrates the warmth for my club than going around the room for Happy Dollars. We have the opportunity to share happy and sad events in our personal and professional lives and this creates a special connectedness. We’re fortunate because we’re a small enough club (29 members and growing) that we’re able to have everyone speak. I understand that larger clubs don’t have this luxury and sometimes have a handful of members donate Happy Dollars. Figure out how your club – regardless of size – can bring this type of warmth to your weekly meeting.
EVERY MONTH IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH! Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2015-07-29 06:00:00Z 0

AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Posted by Steve Baroch (Castle Rock High Noon) steve@baroch.net
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  Two $30,000 Awards Available
 
Our Rotary District 5450 will be awarding 2 very significant scholarships in the 2015-2016 year. 
 
There are two $30,000 Rotary District 5450 Ambassadorial Scholarship Awards for Graduate Study outside the USA.  Eligible applicants will intend to study and have future career plans related to at least one of the following areas of focus:
  • Promoting Peace
  • Fighting Disease
  • Providing Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Basic Educations and Literacy
  • Growing Local Economies
Please promote these scholarships and discuss them at your Club meetings.  We are looking for applicants with high levels of academic achievement and exemplary backgrounds.  Application forms and further information can be found at the district website.  The Pre-Application Deadline is October 10, 2015.  For more information contact Steve Baroch at steve@baroch.net.

AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Steve Baroch (Castle Rock High Noon) steve@baroch.net 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0
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A FITTING CELEBRATION OF “LIGHTING UP ROTARY”

Posted by PDG Peter Ewing (Boulder) pmjewing@earthlink.net
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RI Convention in Sao Paolo Brazil
 
June 6-8, 2015 in the megalopolis of Sao Paulo Brazil, perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea. But what a great International Convention it was, celebrating our year of “Light Up Rotary” and the leadership of RI President Gary Huang! I thoroughly enjoyed the Convention.
 
Gary C.K. Huang went out of his way to celebrate the youth of Rotary. Beginning with two TEN year old girls speaking to the entire convention. The first girl, from Argentina, spoke confidently in perfect English about her desire to change the world and asked; “Why do WE have do wait until we are older?” There IS room in Rotary for those under 10 years of age in “RotoKIDS” or AKA “Earlyact”. The second girl from England, perched upon a box so as to be seen, delivered, in powerful voice, her story of losing her older sister to brain cancer within six months of diagnosis. In response to her loss, she has created a foundation and raised over Two Hundred Thousand Pounds to support a Pediatric Hospice. Indeed they CAN change the world!
A FITTING CELEBRATION OF “LIGHTING UP ROTARY” PDG Peter Ewing (Boulder) pmjewing@earthlink.net 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

MESSAGE FROM DG MARY KAY HASZ

Posted by DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) marykaydg15-16@marykayhasz.com
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"Be a Gift to the World"
 
Each year the incoming Rotary International President introduces his or her theme for the year.  In 2015-2016 the theme is "Be a Gift to the World" - I believe President Ravindran chose a perfect theme, for as Rotarians with "Service Above Self" as our motto we all do strive to be a gift to others in our communities, our nation, and our world.
 
As our District's new club presidents take office July 1, and countless board members agree to guide their individual clubs, let us all be grateful for their leadership, willingness to give of their talents, time and treasure.
 
I, as many incoming Presidents, have set several goals for this Rotary year and I would like to highlight a few at this time.
  • Polio Eradication:  This past year our District Rotarians contributed over 100,000 dollars towards the effort to eliminate polio from the world.  Let us continue this battle through funding, advocacy and service efforts.  I encourage all District Rotarians to continue to fund this gift to the world.
  • Membership Retention and Growth:   While membership in North America is decreasing, our District is holding its own.  My goal is to encourage each and every club to engage their members--find the passion each individual possesses and help him or her achieve the wish to serve the community.  Nearly all of the new members I have met over the years have wanted to join Rotary to be able to "give back".  By guiding new members and helping them achieve this goal, we will improve retention and as a result increase membership numbers.
  • Public Relations: Rotary has a new brand and the goal is to use only one brand throughout the Rotary world so that there is no doubt   when the public sees that symbol that it represents Rotary.  Our District has a Public Relations Committee that is ready to guide our Clubs in the new brand use.  Feel free to contact the members of that committee.  My goal is to have a minimum of 60% of our District's Clubs incorporating the new brand in all of their publicity.
I look forward to meeting with the Rotarians in our outstanding Rotary District; to share in the accomplishments and plans for the future; and to encourage and support our membership.
 
In conclusion, thank you all for the opportunity and privilege of being your District Governor.
 
Mary Kay Hasz
MESSAGE FROM DG MARY KAY HASZ DG Mary Kay Hasz (Highlands Ranch) marykaydg15-16@marykayhasz.com 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

HELP WANTED FOR DISTRICT COMMITTEES!

Posted by Beverly Mendel (Carbon Valley) office@rotary5450.org
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            The District NEEDS YOU!!!
 
District Committee positions are open in
Audio/Visual, Membership and Technology. 
 
Help the District help the clubs and VOLUNTEER! 
 
Together we can really make a difference!
 
If interested email office@rotary5450.org
 
 
HELP WANTED FOR DISTRICT COMMITTEES! Beverly Mendel (Carbon Valley) office@rotary5450.org 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

2015 OPEN WORLD PROGRAM

Posted by Andres Puky (Longmont) andres_puky@yahoo.com
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Longmont Rotary Hosts Ukrainian Delegation
 
Once again, the Rotary Club of Longmont had the pleasure of hosting a Ukrainian delegation as part of the Open World Leadership Center program.  As noted on the Center’s Facebook page, “Open World Leadership Center, which runs the unique Open World program, brings emerging and established Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eurasian leaders to the U.S. for professional programming in multiple areas of focus.”
 
The joint effort between the US Library of Congress and Rotary International centered this year on Energy Independence. To start, the Ukrainian community leaders had the opportunity to visit US Congress and meet with the Congressmen representing their American hosting states and districts.
 
Left to right: Andres Puky, Mykola Keznetsov, Oleksandr Zaika ("Sasha"), "Kate" Shevtsova (facilitator), Taras Boykiv, Tatiana Lukenbill (interpreter), Oleksandr Kryzanivskyy, and Vadym Lytvyn
2015 OPEN WORLD PROGRAM Andres Puky (Longmont) andres_puky@yahoo.com 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

THE VALUE OF ROTARY MEMBERSHIP

Posted by PDG Peter Ewing (Boulder) pmjewing@earthlink.net
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Rotary Global Awards Program
 
We have spoken, many times, of the importance of promoting the value of Rotary membership to new or prospective members (learning leadership skills, project management, fellowship, networking and many others). Now we have something that might make a difference in your pocket book and not in the sense of making it lighter to carry around (through donations to the Foundation).
 
Rotary International President Elect Ravi Ravindran announced at the recent Rotary International Convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil that Rotary would be rolling out the Global Awards Program which would provide for all Rotarians registered with My Rotary the opportunity to claim discounts (some significant) in many areas, such as car rentals, hotels, restaurants, entertainment and many other areas to be announced going forward. The program launched on July 1, 2015.  Click here for more information:  https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/member-center/rotary-global-rewards
THE VALUE OF ROTARY MEMBERSHIP PDG Peter Ewing (Boulder) pmjewing@earthlink.net 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

MEMBERSHIP MANTRA: KEEPING MEMBERS ENGAGED

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
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Closing the Back Door
 
It’s a new Rotary year so let’s attract more prospects and keep our current Rotarians engaged and involved. This year’s presidential theme is “Rotary is a gift to the world!” 
 
It can be very exciting to induct new Rotarians and watch them get excited and passionate about a club project or activity. It’s just as exciting to witness tenured members (e.g. past club leaders who had become less involved) come back into the fold of being engaged, active and involved in the club. The biggest secret to making this re-engagement occur is to have a 1 on 1 conversation with each tenured member and ASK that Rotarian to share their talents with the club and individual members.
 
Our new District Governor, Mary Kay Hasz, told me and my team that her main goal for this Rotary year is to get people engaged with their passion. She wants Rotary to be exciting and fun. Her motto is “play hard and work hard together.”
MEMBERSHIP MANTRA: KEEPING MEMBERS ENGAGED Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2015-07-01 06:00:00Z 0

THANK YOU VETERANS!

Posted by Beverly Mendel (Carbon Valley) office@rotary5450.org
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Carbon Valley Community Salutes Northern Colorado Honor Flight
 
The Carbon Valley community (Frederick, Firestone and Dacono) has built a strong reputation in support of bus loads of Veterans en route to DIA to board a charter flight to Washington, DC to visit their war memorials.  The "Mile of Smiles" Lineup has become a community tradition along the I-25 Frontage Road in front of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Station 2 and includes a mile of 3x5 foot flags provided by Carbon Valley Rotary, a 20 foot "Thank You Veterans" banner, fire and police vehicles from local and near-by communities, and hundreds of supporters cheering and waving as the buses drive by. 
 
The Veterans load the buses in Loveland, and are escorted to DIA by the Colorado State Patrol, Weld and Larimer County sheriff vehicles, and dozens of American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard motorcycles.  Rotarian Greg Zadel got a unique view of the recent May 3rd event by climbing 55 feet to perch in the fire truck bucket - his 2 minute video is posted on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/mCnSx4V-SQI.  Be sure to turn up your speakers!
 
   
 
For information on the September Honor Flight line-up email barbgoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org.
 
THANK YOU VETERANS! Beverly Mendel (Carbon Valley) office@rotary5450.org 2015-06-01 06:00:00Z 0

EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR

Posted by Maud Huey-Kenyon (Boulder Valley) hueykenyon@gmail.com
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EREY is not just a phrase - it is a commitment.

Annually Rotarians choose to support The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

When you give to the Foundation, you do so with the knowledge that no other organization leverages your contribution like Rotary. Money is doubled by pairings with other Clubs and Districts, and leveraged again by Rotary International. 

In three years, a portion of your money comes back to your club once again to be doubled or tripled and used locally or internationally through district and global grants.

The recent Ebola outbreak in western Africa was slowed in its tracks in Liberia where Rotary, the CDC and UNESCO have a network of polio eradication health care workers, informed and equipped to fight disease.

EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR Maud Huey-Kenyon (Boulder Valley) hueykenyon@gmail.com 2015-06-01 06:00:00Z 0

A JOURNEY CALLED DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Posted by DG Peter Ewing (pmjewing@earthlink.net) Boulder
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Fellow Rotarians:
 
The past 3+ years have been a journey for Mary Jean and me. Like any journey, there are stages. First is the anticipation of an adventure, what will this journey be like, am I capable of leading such a group, will they follow, will we be successful together? Then comes preparation, training; RLI, GNETS and GETS and International Assembly, AG training, District Leadership Training, PETS, District Assembly, Grants and Membership Seminars. Enticing club presidents elect to set goals. Hoping they’ll enter them into Rotary Club Central. Extracting club goals to set District goals. Deciding how to allocate the DDF. Finally challenging us all to reach higher.
 
Too soon, comes that fateful second 11:59 and 59 seconds: We’re IT. Our journey begins, a mix of joys and trials, a whirlwind of club visits, area assemblies, ceremonies to honor special people, fantastic fund raising events, special events for polio eradication, months of planning for District Conference and more than 25 thousand miles driven. The conference is upon you, the program comes off well, delivering awards to clubs and Rotarians, the “band” is spectacular, the Sunday presentations tug at your heartstrings and finally its done, OVER. It’s downhill from here to International convention and finally the transition to next year.
 
As the journey’s end nears, it is time to look back to reflect, where we were, where we are, is there progress? How are we doing? I’d have to say pretty well. I challenged our clubs to exceed their goals. Polio Eradication, Rotary’s signature program, is a bright spot. NO cases in Africa since August 2014, only two cases in Pakistan in the past 5 weeks, never before so few cases there. Our donations to the Polio Eradication fund will top $120 thousand dollars. With the match, over 600,000 children will never have to worry about Polio. Membership, Rotary’s most urgent challenge in the US is improving. We continue to grow.
 
Annual fund donations to the Rotary Foundation are the fuel that keeps this district’s engine running. My goal was very ambitious and we won’t reach it. But we will reach the average for the past 5 years, hopefully well beyond. As we learned at the beginning of the year, reaching our average isn’t enough to meet our club’s funding expectations. Every Rotarian Every Year is our goal! All donations to the Rotary Foundation, this year, will reach close to 1 Million Dollars, a tremendous accomplishment.
 
We are making progress. Our journey has been part of a longer journey our district and Rotary is taking. We are making progress towards a coordinated District Rotary Public Image program. Our Membership Team is working to support our clubs as they engage and retain new members; working with our growing number of Satellite to ensure these new Rotarians understand what it means to be a Rotarian. Our clubs are doing amazing work in their communities, around the world. Our Youth Services are bringing more to Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, YRYLA, RYLAPlus, and Youth Exchange to develop leaders of the future, Rotarians of the future. We are building Rotary Community Corps and bringing Peace to Schools, we are collaborating with the Peace Corps. Our Technology committee, our Service Resource Committee and the Return on Rotary Committee will continue collecting the information on the service our clubs and Rotarians are doing in our communities and around the world. Information we will use to tell our Rotary Story.
 
Imagine the stories we will tell when we know all that we are accomplishing. Mary Jean and I are grateful for the opportunity to lead this district, one that Engages People, Changes Lives. That Lights Up the World. Let us all join together on this journey as we work to “Be a Gift to the World”.
 
Thank you all!

Peter and Mary Jean Ewing
A JOURNEY CALLED DISTRICT GOVERNOR DG Peter Ewing (pmjewing@earthlink.net) Boulder 2015-06-01 06:00:00Z 0

MEMBERSHIP MANTRA: BACK TO BASICS

Posted by Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org
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Help Grow and Engage Members
 
At the District Conference in beautiful Keystone, recognitions were announced for % growth in membership. A hearty congratulations and mazel tov to the four clubs recognized: South Jeffco, Grand Lake, eClub One, and Denver Southeast. One of these clubs had a 44% net growth in members – the Grand Lake Rotary Club.
 
What is the secret sauce for Grand Lake’s amazing growth? This club has grown from 27 members in July 2014 to 42 in April 2014. This is a club up in the mountains that I perceived to have seasonal membership. At least for this year, seasonal does not apply to their numbers and the club has agreed to adapt to be more flexible for its current and potential members.
 
After speaking with club president Geoff Elliott, he shared 9 best practices:
MEMBERSHIP MANTRA: BACK TO BASICS Debi Bush (Denver Cherry Creek) membership@rotary5450.org 2015-06-01 06:00:00Z 0

MAY 2015 ANNUAL GIVING REPORT

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The attached report shows year-to-date giving to The Rotary Foundation and End Polio by club, and per member.  The District 5450 goal is for Every Rotarian to give something Every Year (EREY).

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SAFE WATER FOR NEPAL

Posted by Bruce Halloran (Denver Southeast) brucehalloran@comcast.net
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25th at noon. Recovery efforts were hindered by rain and aftershocks.  Over 7,000 people have been killed, and over 12,000 injured in the Kathmandu area. Many are homeless and afraid to return to buildings.  In Bhaktapur 4,000 homes are deemed unsafe or destroyed. Kathmandu is in a valley in the center of the country with a population of 3 million people.  The earthquake cut off the valley from other areas due to road heaving and landslides, but the airport is open. Filters for Families is raising funds for Sawyer water filters.  Safe water is a key issue in disaster situations.  Sewage and water pipes exist together in trenches.  Earthquakes shift the ground and pipes break, causing cross contamination.
 
Our goal is to raise $15,000 for the purchase and distribution of 300 filters, providing safe water in communities and hospitals while the city water system is restored. As the water crisis worsens, vendors are selling 20 cent one liter water bottles for $5 - a good day’s wage.  Each contribution of $50 provides one filter that will help ~30 people for decades.  Filters for Families has set up three distribution centers in Kathmandu Valley.  Filters will be tracked by GPS, mapped and maintained. Dr. Linda Smith will depart for Nepal on May 19, hand-carrying 300 filters.  Buckets will be purchased in Kathmandu, depending on the size of the community need with different size storage buckets. The on the ground team will identify locations to set up the filters where communities either have water nearby or can haul it.  Filters for Families (FFF) has provided safe water in Nepal for over 12 years, and is a 501C3, tax deductible organization.
 
Please send your tax deductible donations payable to Rotary Club of Denver Southeast Foundation
 
Mail to:
2800 S. University Drive, Unit 4
Denver, CO 80210
c/o John Wetherington, Treasurer
 
SAFE WATER FOR NEPAL Bruce Halloran (Denver Southeast) brucehalloran@comcast.net 2015-05-14 06:00:00Z 0

Nov. 2014 Giving by Club

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The attached report shows year-to-date giving to The Rotary Foundation and End Polio by club, and per member.  The District 5450 goal is for Every Rotarian to give something Every Year (EREY).
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Oct. 2014 Giving by Club

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The attached report shows year-to-date giving to The Rotary Foundation and End Polio by club, and per member.  The District 5450 goal is for Every Rotarian to give something Every Year (EREY).
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The National U.S. – India Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Steve Werner, Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
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Building Business Relationships 
 
The National U.S. – India Chamber of Commerce (NUICC) is based in Denver. This is the only national Chamber of Commerce based in Colorado and considering the importance of India in business and geo-political affairs, it is nice to know that it is in Denver. The founder and president of NUICC is Purnima Voria and she is very positive on Rotary because her four brothers in India are all Rotarians and her daughter was an Ambassadorial Scholar sponsored by an Indian Rotary District at Oxford University in England.
The National U.S. – India Chamber of Commerce Steve Werner, Rotary Club of Denver Southeast 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

October 24 is World Polio Day!

Posted by Peter and Mary Jean Ewing
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October 24 is World Polio Day!
 
Did you know that Friday, October 24th is World Polio Day.  What will you do to make a difference in our fight to eradicate Polio from the face of the Earth and fulfill a promise we made to the children of our world almost 30 years ago?   Here’s a great idea:  go to www.wgmeal.com and explore the possibilities.
October 24 is World Polio Day! Peter and Mary Jean Ewing 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Mantra

Posted by Debi Bush, D5450 Membership Chair and Denver Cherry Creek Rotary membership@rotary5450.org
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Satellite Summit Is In Sight

The countdown is on for launching the first ever Satellite Summit in our District and probably in all of Rotary. Due to increased interest and intrigue in this membership growth initiative using the satellite model, the District Membership Team (DMT) and the Satellite Summit task force are delivering a forum (or summit).
 
Mark your calendars and register now for Monday, November 10th at 7:00pm at the Daniels Fund in Cherry Creek business district in Denver! The Summit will have limited seating capacity of 45 and we plan on filling up the room.
Membership Mantra Debi Bush, D5450 Membership Chair and Denver Cherry Creek Rotary membership@rotary5450.org 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

Message from District Governor Peter Ewing

Posted by Peter Ewing MD, District Governor - District 5450
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October is Vocational Service Month
 
During the month of October, Rotary International honors its commitment to vocational service. Indeed the Object of Rotary is the foundation on which the Rotary house stands. It is a key element of the Rotary International Constitution as stated in Article four: 
 
"to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise" – “and in particular to encourage and foster”: 
"the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service”   “the promotion of high ethical standards in business and professions,  the worthiness of all occupations”
“the application of service in ones life, personal, business and community”
“the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship”

The foundation of Rotary is the business and professional men and women who serve through their vocation. Our service to youth through Interact, YRYLA and RYLA, Youth Exchange and Rotaract, provides us have opportunity to serve as guides and teachers but also as Mentors to our youth looking to grow and learn about themselves. Presentations of our 4-Way Test in schools acquaints youth with our ethical principles that we apply “to a we think, say and do”. Rotarian involvement with YRYLA and RYLA allows senior and junior counselors as well as campers to learn about themselves and become leaders of the future. Interact and Rotaract clubs mentored by Rotary clubs as sponsors and Rotarian advisors learn the power of service to others. Youth Exchange offers the opportunity for youth to become citizens of the world. Finally the formation of satellite clubs and satellite meeting groups attractive to younger Rotarians offers us all the opportunity to share our wisdom and our connections to mentor others.
 
Indeed everything Rotarians do is a form of Vocational Service and I acknowledge all Rotarians for their devotion to Vocational Service.
Message from District Governor Peter Ewing Peter Ewing MD, District Governor - District 5450 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

When a Simple THANK YOU Seems Inadequate

Posted by DG Peter Ewing MD
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Zone 21b-27 Institute a HUGE Success!
 
What does one do when it seems a simple THANK YOU will be totally inadequate for the occasion. This is the position in which I find myself as I look back on the events of the week of September 8 through 14, 2014. We were the hosts for the Zone 21b-27 Institute convened by our very own RI Director Greg Podd and Pam. This was an event to remember and the compliments I have received from a huge number of attendees from all over our two Zones makes me proud to be the District Governor of District 5450.
When a Simple THANK YOU Seems Inadequate DG Peter Ewing MD 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Club . . .Thoughts on Membership

Membership Think Tank
 
The 2013-14 Rotary year has had exceptional membership increases considering our size.   This success can be attributed to a variety of reasons, some of which can be easily defined.    First of all, it should be mentioned that we did have losses, but they were not due to reasons of dissatisfaction or lack of involvement.  Unfortunately, two were due to deaths, and one attributed to moving out of state.
Northglenn/Thornton Rotary Club . . .Thoughts on Membership 2014-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club of Parker and Rocky Vista University Partnership​

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Rotary Community Corps Club

The Rotary Club of Parker announced at their annual picnic, that they are sponsoring a Rotary Community Corps (RCC) club at Rocky Vista University.  The two groups will work together on service projects, international projects and grants. This is an opportunity to partner with RVU and join efforts on international projects that RVU students do each year.
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Zone All Club Luncheon

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Last Chance!  Register Now!
 
Please plan to attend the All Club Luncheon on Friday, September 12, at 11:30 am at the Westin Hotel in Westminster.  DG Peter hopes all clubs will go "dark" that week and have a table (or two) at the luncheon.  RI President Gary C.K. Huang will be the guest speaker.
 
Register on the District Web site for a table or individuals - blank name tags will be sent to whomever completes the registration, along with special meal tickets if needed.  Cost per person is $35, Cost per Table of 10 is $350.  Registration closes September 8, 2014.  No Walk-ins!
Zone All Club Luncheon Beverly Mendel 2014-08-01 00:00:00Z 0

Evening at the Rockies Sept. 18

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Family of Rotary Night with the Rockies!
Glenna Hale, Aurora Gateway Rotary, ghale3@comcast.net
 
Come out and enjoy an evening of fellowship at the Rotary District 5450 Evening at the Rockies      
 
September 18, 2014
Game time is 6:40 pm - Colorado Rockies against the Arizona Diamondbacks
$18 per person,
Outfield section 116
 
To get your tickets go to the Rockies Website and enter the special District 5450 promo code of ROTARY.

Tickets must be purchased by September 12th to insure you get the special District price.

Evening at the Rockies Sept. 18 Glenna Hale 2014-08-01 00:00:00Z 0

Platteville Rotary Charter Night

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Celebrate the District's Newest Rotary Club!
 
Platteville Rotary will host their Charter Night Celebration on August 29, 2014 at the Sarchet Events Center in Platteville. The event begins at 5:30 pm and the program at 7:30 pm with guest speaker Dave Talbot, Crutches for Africa.  Details will be sent to the Club Presidents soon.
 
Karen Sekich, club president, hopes many of you will come out to celebrate with District 5450's newest club. Look for a "wish list" of gifts to be posted on the District web site soon - kind of like a wedding shower list. Any gift will be greatly appreciated.
Platteville Rotary Charter Night Beverly Mendel 2014-08-01 00:00:00Z 0

The Power of One

Thoughts on the "Light Up Rotary" Theme
by Ralph Josephsohn, Longmont Rotary, erjosephsohn@hotmail.com
 
"Light up Rotary" is the theme chosen by 2014-15 Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang to symbolize his term in office. It was inspired by “The Power of One”, a poem written by Ashish Ram. The poem must not be viewed in a microcosm. Rather, the power of one is exponentially enhanced when focused as is the light of a laser beam. “One” is a numerator representing each individual Rotarian, you and me. The denominator collectively represents over 1.2 million members of Rotary International. As a single water molecule is the core and essence of all the oceans, one Rotarian is the core and essence of Rotary International. The target of the light is depicted by the concentric rings of the Object of Rotary. The bull’s-eye is “Service Above Self”.
The Power of One Ralph Josephsohn 2014-08-01 00:00:00Z 0

There are No Small Grants

How $4,000 became $13,000
by Steve Baroch, Castle Rock High Noon Rotary, steve@crhn-rotary.com
 
In March 2013 I was asked by the Estes Park Sunrise Club if I could help them build a grant in conjunction with iDE, International Development Enterprises, a Non-Profit based in Colorado that works with Economic Development for subsistence level farmers in the Third World.  My Castle Rock High How Noon Club contributed as well and with $4,000 in Club money we built a grant that multiplied into about $13,000.  The grant was used to educate 12 Farm Business Advisors in Mozambique. 
There are No Small Grants Steve Baroch 2014-08-01 00:00:00Z 0

Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club and Project ReCycle

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Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club and Project ReCycle
 
For a couple of years now, members of the Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club have volunteered with a great organization called Project ReCycle.  This group takes donations of used bicycles, has a work space in Douglas County, rebuilds the bicycles using volunteer labor and then gives the bikes back to kids in the community who might not otherwise have a bike.  This program gets kids active by using their bikes, gives them more freedom and mobility and improves the environment by recycling bikes that otherwise might have gone to the land fill and also reduces gas consumption.  They do this by not only “giving” a bicycle, but by providing education on how to maintain it and how to use it safely.  Over 2,300 bicycles have been recycled in the past 5 years!  To find out more about Project ReCycle, check out their website: http://www.projectrecycle.org/
 
To have a speaker come to your club or to arrange to organize a Bike drive, contact AJ Stapleton at aj@projectrecycle.org or 303-523-8229. 
Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club and Project ReCycle 2014-07-30 00:00:00Z 0

From My Point of View

R.O.T.A.R.Y. From My Point of View
By Mary Jean Ewing, Rotary Partner and Spouse of DG Peter Ewing, maryjeanewing@gmail.com
 
R – As Peter’s partner, many have already asked me how I am finding my new role.  While I am still getting used to this role, I have taken the Polio campaign as my special focus for the coming year.  My mother had polio.  This cause is important to me - even more so, to the entire world.  We are so very close!!
 
O – I have always viewed Rotary as a wonderful opportunity for Peter to learn and strengthen his many capacities.  I now find it an opportunity for me to meet many new friends, to travel and experience new horizons together and to learn about all the wonderful projects of Rotarians – a tribute to diversity and the human spirit
From My Point of View Mary Jean Ewing 2014-07-30 00:00:00Z 0

Events of Importance

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Upcoming Events of Importance
DG Peter Ewing, Boulder Rotary, pmjewing@earthlink.net
 
There are very important events coming up as we move deeper into this year to “LIGHT UP ROTARY!”
 
Charter Night for the Rotary club of Platteville! August 29, 2014
 
Zone 21b-27 Institute September 10-14, 2014 at the Westin Hotel in Westminster
  1. Emerging District Leaders Training September 11-14
  2. Zone Institute September 12-14 for any Rotarian wanting to know more about Rotary
  3. Foundation Breakfast Friday September 12
  4. All Club Luncheon Friday September 12 – all clubs are asked to go dark and instead attend the All club Luncheon
  5. Gala Banquet Saturday Evening September 13
 
Polio Plus Community/Family 5K Run/walk to raise funds for Polio Plus Fund. Saturday September 13, 2014 Westin Hotel Westminster
  1. Certified and timed Community 5K run/walk beginning on the Westin Plaza at 9:00AM
  2. Family 1 Mile run/walk beginning on the Plaza at 1:30 PM for anyone involved in the Zone Saturday morning
  3. Every Rotary Club in District 5450 is encouraged to create a Race team and register their Team on the registration website
  4. Team members can then become individual fundraisers for their team and get friends and neighbors to sponsor them
  5. The Rotary Club team that raises the most in per capita sponsorships will win a prize!
I ask every Rotarian in our district to consider attending some portion of the Zone Institute as we honor our Rotary International Director Greg Podd and raise money to finish off Polio!
 
Thank you all and let’s “LIGHT UP ROTARY!”
Events of Importance Peter Ewing 2014-07-30 00:00:00Z 0
Membership Mantra: Membership = Retention + Attraction 2014-07-30 00:00:00Z 0

Message from DG Peter Ewing

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The month of August is themed for Membership. A hearty welcome to all our new members in the Rotary Clubs of District 5450, especially those new members of e-Club One who joined our district on July 1st. Mary Jean and I were honored to meet these former members of Sydney CBD club, whilst guests in their beautiful country. On behalf of District 5450, I extend a special thank you to all Aussies for the wonderful hospitality shown to Rotarians from all over the world during their International Convention in Sydney.
 
The second theme for this month is Extension.  We are doubly blessed to be celebrating our newest club, the Rotary Club of Platteville, whose Charter Night will be August 29, 2014. Please join us as we celebrate this new club and welcome them into the Family of Rotary. It is a tradition for clubs of the district to provide a gift, during charter night. Most helpful would be either a cash gift or a gift card to Russell Hampton. A special thanks to PDG Karen Sekich for her hard work in bringing this new club to a successful birth. She will be their Charter President and thus begins her second trip up the ladder of leadership. Might District Governor II be in her future?!
 
The month of July has been a whirlwind of activity for Mary Jean and me, beginning with transition ceremonies and celebrating the tradition of new Rotary Leadership. Especially moving for me was my own swearing in as your leader this year by PDG Dan Himelspach. I am so appreciative of this opportunity. All club transitions are special as we continue the great traditions in our district. Before beginning the Area Assemblies, I will visit all the smaller and distant clubs to reinforce their importance to all of us. Wray Rotary Club was the first to welcome Mary Jean and me. They are so active in their community. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed meeting the new Superintendent of Schools, a new member of Wray Rotary Club! Unfortunately we didn’t have time to enjoy their lovely community pool, so inviting on a hot July afternoon!
 
So far, twelve club visits, visits to RYLA PLUS, RYLA and YoungRYLA, a weekend at Rotary International Headquarters for a PETS planning, Zone 27 Institute and many other meetings have kept us occupied. But the warm Rotary welcome has made this experience very fulfilling. We look forward to every opportunity to meet the incredible Rotarians of District 5450 who are about LIGHTING UP ROTARY. Thank you all for what you do to make this world a better place!
 
Peter Ewing DG
 
Message from DG Peter Ewing Peter Ewing 2014-07-30 00:00:00Z 0

Online Survey Results Are In!

Winners are Announced!
by DGE Kevin O'Connell, Commerce City Rotary, DGEKevin@kevinwoconnell.com
 
The 2016 District Conference survey results are in and compiled. The Survey Response Rate (Total Responses/Total District Rotarians) was 17%.  According to DGE Kevin O’Connell, “For a first time effort, this is a very acceptable response rate.”
 
In addition to the hard stats, over 20 pages of comments and responses of details were compiled. O’Connell states,  “Trust me; every single comment has been read and they form an integral component of what we have learned from each of you and what will be utilized regarding the 2016 District Conference location, duration, format, content and pricing/cost.”
 
Online Survey Results Are In! Kevin O'Connell 2014-07-29 00:00:00Z 0

Volunteers Needed - Sept. 9-11

The District Needs Your Help!

District 5450 will be welcoming hundreds of Rotarians September 9-11 for the Zone 21B and 27 Institute.  The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel in Westminster.
 
Volunteers are needed to transport and greet your fellow Rotarians.  Just a few hours of your time will help set the tone for this exciting event!
 
Volunteers Needed - Sept. 9-11 Beverly Mendel 2014-07-01 00:00:00Z 0

Polio

IS THE POLIO CAMPAIGN IN CRISIS?
 
In 1985, 350,000 new cases of polio were diagnosed annually with symptoms of illness, paralysis and sometimes death. In 2013, just 416 polio cases were diagnosed in the world. We are 99.9% there, truly “This Close” to eradicating polio.
 
On May 5, WHO reported the findings of its Emergency Committee that included representatives from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Israel, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria.  The Committee stated that the spread of polio in the last few months was an “extraordinary event” posing a threat to formerly non-infected areas and thus constitutes a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.”
 
Polio Peg Johnston 2014-06-01 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Growth Story

Exemplary Membership Growth Story
Rotary Club of Denver Southeast
 
The Denver Southeast (DSE) Rotary Club this Rotary year launched the formation of a satellite club, known as DSE Evenings, which is aimed towards attracting young professionals in the south Denver area to Rotary. These young people share the same strong commitment to local and global service to others as do regular DSE members.
Membership Growth Story Craig Sargent 2014-06-01 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Mantra

Membership Mantra: We’re All In This Together
 
At the beginning of May I attended my corporate convention in New Orleans. This was the 11th consecutive convention for me.  I looked forward to seeing longtime colleagues, nurturing the relationships with newer colleagues and vendor partners as well as to meeting at least one new colleague.
 
Done! The photo seen here is a selfie of me and four colleagues at convention. We all come together to learn from one another, to share successes and the challenges of being an IT business owner.​We can do and should do the same thing within Rotary here in District 5450.
Membership Mantra Debi Bush 2014-06-01 00:00:00Z 0

Chief Joseph

Update on Chief Joseph
 
Chief Joseph of the Ngong Hills Maasai Tribe from the area just outside of Nairobi was back in Colorado for a visit in May.  He and his lovely wife Cicilia along with John Kilyeni visited numerous venues in whirlwind weeklong trip with Castle Rock High Noon Rotarian Steve Baroch.
 
(Photo of Chief Joseph on left.)
Chief Joseph Steve Baroch 2014-06-01 00:00:00Z 0

HOW MEMBERSHIP IN YOUR CLUB CAN EXPLODE

HOW MEMBERSHIP IN YOUR CLUB CAN EXPLODE
DG Dan Himelspach
June 2014
 
Let’s consider our struggle to attract new members to Rotary.  To be successful all Rotarians and Rotary Clubs need to rethink their approach to membership.
 
Over the past several years in the face of dwindling membership we have tried multiple initiatives.  They have all been similar with a focus on keeping track of our membership, giving out awards, and encouraging Rotarians to talk to everyone about joining Rotary.  While these are laudable efforts, they miss the point and as a result have had limited success - in North America you could say in the aggregate no success.  Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”
 
Dr. Albert Bandura, the renowned psychologist and originator of the social learning theory, and Dr. Walter Mischel both from Stanford, have given us a hint on how to increase membership in Rotary.  Their research on influencing behavior demonstrates that people will not attempt a new behavior unless:
 
1) They think it’s worth it – Does it has value to them? and
2) They think they can do what is required – Do they have the money, time, schedule, or energy to be successful in the new behavior?
 
When we ask someone to join Rotary we are asking them to attempt a new behavior.
 
Rotary is slowly becoming aware of the first principle.  The current conversation through-out Rotary is that we have to convince prospective new members that belonging to Rotary has value.  This is a welcome change.  In years past the attitude seemed to be:  Rotary does good in the world, if you don’t know Rotary is valuable, you probably lack the “service above self” attribute and don’t qualify to be a Rotarian.
 
The second principle has not been fully considered by Rotary.  Even if a prospective member believes Rotary is the best organization in the world, to join Rotary that same member must be confident that they can afford it, have the time for it, and have the energy to fully participate.  In other words, “Does Rotary fit my lifestyle?”  If not, why bother?  How many friends and colleagues do you know agree Rotary is a wonderful organization, but “I just don’t have the time.” or “It’s too expensive”, or (the worst) “You mean you have to attend a meeting every week?” as they scrunch their face.
 
Rotary must accept that to attract and retain members Rotary will have to change to meet the lifestyle and needs of others rather than expect others to change to meet Rotary’s requirements.  This does not mean Rotary should blindly accept everyone.  We should continue to screen prospective members for ethics and a willingness to help others.  It does means we have to accommodate the legitimate needs of others if we expect to grow.
 
The Rotary satellite initiative is a wonderful start and is enjoying huge success in our District.  Satellite teams and alternative memberships offer the opportunity to accommodate the needs of wonderful individuals who could contribute greatly to Rotary and fulfill their personal goals.  With a Satellite group, your Club can be flexible and can modify the financial requirements (for example, by not having a meal with the meeting), the meeting regiment, or focus on more direct service opportunities.  Satellite groups are not just for the young.  This misperception will limit and retard creative membership opportunities for a wide variety of prospective Rotarians.
 
I strongly encourage every Rotarian and especially Club leadership to objectively consider what prospective members need and how to accommodate those needs.  Several Clubs in our District have done just that and the result has been huge increases in membership which will lead to an infusion of energy and fresh ideas.  Be creative but logical, and watch the membership in your Club rise to a new high.
 
Plan to attend the Rotary District 5450 Membership Seminar on June 21.
HOW MEMBERSHIP IN YOUR CLUB CAN EXPLODE Dan Himelspach 2014-06-01 00:00:00Z 0

$30,000 Scholarships Available in 2014-2015

Applications Being Accepted Now!

Rotary District 5450 will be awarding 3 very significant scholarships in the 2014-2015 year. 
 
The first is the Temple Hoyle Buell Endowed Ambassadorial Scholarship.  There is one $30,000 Scholarship Award for graduate level study outside the USA in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or related subjects.
 
There are two $30,000 Rotary District 5450 Ambassadorial Scholarship Awards for Graduate Study outside the USA.  Eligible applicants will intend to study and have future career plans related to at least one of the following focus areas:
$30,000 Scholarships Available in 2014-2015 Beverly Mendel 2014-05-31 00:00:00Z 0

District Assembly - May 17

District Assembly - May 17th

Register NOW for District Assembly - Saturday, May 17, at Front Range Community in Westminster.  This annual event offers training for all Rotarians to learn more about Rotary, the Foundation, grants, club and international projects in the Six Areas of Focus, fundraising, youth programs, and specific training for club secretaries and treasurers.  Only $25 per person includes continental breakfast and a half-day training!  Click for a list of break-out sessions, and Register NOW!
District Assembly - May 17 Beverly Mendel 2014-05-06 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary eClub One Absorbs Rotary Club of Sydney's Members

Rotary eClub One Absorbs Rotary Club of Sydney's Members
 
Can there be too much of a good thing? In one area of Sydney Australia where four clubs were competing for members, the answer was yes... too much Rotary. How did District 5450 get involved?
 
Well, Rotary in the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney was in decline because the four Rotary clubs located in the small geographic territory were competing for new members in the largely disinterested “big end of town”.
 
Rotary eClub One Absorbs Rotary Club of Sydney's Members Emmanuel Serriere 2014-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Mantra

Membership Mantra Membership That Works: Real Solutions
 
Our district is on an upswing with membership which is not the trend for North American Rotary clubs! One superb way to maintain this upward trend for the district and most importantly your club is to attend our annual membership seminar that will take place on Saturday, June 21st from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Front Range Community College.
Membership Mantra Debi Bush 2014-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Denver Southeast Rotary Salutes Veterans

Denver Southeast Rotary Salutes Veterans
 
Denver Southeast Rotary Club is planning their 8th consecutive Veterans’ Appreciation Event at the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, in conjunction with Colorado’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. This year’s event will include not only a free breakfast for the first 1000 veterans and their families registered and a speaker program, but also a “success” fair where over 60 veteran support organizations will be represented.
 
The event will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. 
Denver Southeast Rotary Salutes Veterans Karen Loeb 2014-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

15 Minutes Per Week: The Secret to Membership Management

15 Minutes Per Week: The Secret to Membership Management
 
Eight simple steps that make all the difference in membership. District Membership Chair, Debi Bush, asked me what our club is doing that is helping us to grow our membership.
 
Here is an ingredient for our secret sauce. I'm a very visual person. So, I went down to my local Lowe’s Home Improvement and bought a big styrofoam board and divided it up into sections. I use pushpins and little 3x5 cards with the prospective members' names. 
15 Minutes Per Week: The Secret to Membership Management Mark Wilson 2014-05-01 00:00:00Z 0

Council on Legislation

Council on Legislation Vote and Proposed Legislation

Every three years, representatives from Rotary districts across the globe gather in Chicago to review and vote on proposed legislation. The Council on Legislation (COL) is an essential part of Rotary’s governance.  Rotarians have different viewpoints on issues and topics, and this is good for Rotary; what might not be important to a particular district in the United States might be very important to a district in another country.
Council on Legislation Beverly Mendel 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

The Rotary-Peace Corps Connection

Outbound Peace Corps Volunteer seeks to collaborate with Rotary while serving in Paraguay
Photo of Emily Joy
As a Masters International student, I will be completing my degree while serving in Peace Corps Paraguay this coming May.  Once again I have found a serendipitous connection with Rotary, this time right here in Colorado. 

The Rotary Peace Corps Alliance has presented itself as an excellent opportunity to partner with both Colorado and local Paraguayan clubs to accomplish my upcoming endeavors in international service
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The Rotary-Peace Corps Connection Emily Joy 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

UPDATE From Ambassadorial Scholar in Costa Rica

Greetings from the tropics!
 
I am so pleased to share with you something of the extraordinary opportunity I am now enjoying, thanks to your far-sighted generosity.
 
As an Ambassadorial Scholar I am spending one year at the UN-mandated University for Peace near San Jose, Costa Rica.  I am one of nearly 150 students here from 40-odd countries.   I can not imagine that there will ever be another time in my life when I will be in such a culturally diverse crowd. I am way outside the Colorado Bubble, let alone Boulder’s, and it is such a treat!  
UPDATE From Ambassadorial Scholar in Costa Rica Alice Swett 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

Preserve Planet Earth Welcomes New Co-Chair

After completing her Rotary Temple Buell Ambassadorial Scholarship to Colombia, Kristin Wegner joined the Rotary club that sponsored her - the Boulder Flatirons Rotary Club.
 
Kristin is currently the Champion of a Global Grant project in Sogrome, an indigenous community in Colombia, that she met while volunteering on a Digital Narrative project with the Microsoft Foundation as an Ambassadorial Scholar. In addition to serving as a Co-Chair of the Preserve Planet Earth (PPE) , she is also the Rotary Alumni Chair for District 5450.
Preserve Planet Earth Welcomes New Co-Chair 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

I Was A Fly On The Wall…

For the third consecutive PETS (not as a PEN or PE) I have been the proverbial fly on the wall during membership breakouts. Our recent PETS had a focus on member engagement for new and seasoned Rotarians. Most of the sessions in which I sat consisted of clubs of 30-100 members.
I Was A Fly On The Wall… Debi Bush 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

Don't Forget to Register for the District Conference!

NOW is the TIME To Register for the District Conference!

With the conference theme Delivering Effective Humanitarian Services, we plan to explore the keys to making our service count!
 
     Speaker:  Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity
     Speaker:  Kevin Gover, Smithsonian Institute
     Director, National Museum of the American Indian
 
For complete conference information and to register, CLICK HERE!
Don't Forget to Register for the District Conference! 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

Making Blankets Unites Community

StandinPhotos: The photos show Rotarians, Rotary Community Corps, and community volunteers working together making blankets that were donated to the Linus Project.g shoulder to shoulder, with caring people, making blankets for those in crisis was the perfect project for the Rotary Club of Parker and Rotary Community Corps (RCC). It brought approximately 100 community members together to make blankets for sick or traumatized children. The LDS Church and Rotary members gathered and prepare fleece and materials for the RCC when 50 more people gathered to finish the project. The blankets were then presented to a representative from Project Linus.
Making Blankets Unites Community Kam Breitenbach 2014-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

World Peace Fellowships

World Peace Fellowships

District 5450 World Peace Committee is accepting nominations for two exciting initiatives:
 
1.  Up to 60 applicants world-wide are selected annually to study for two years at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies.  Applications due by May 1, 2014.
2.  Up to 25 applicants world-wide are selected to study for a 3-month program at the Rotary Center Culalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
 
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No Cost International Service Projects George Maybee 2014-03-01 00:00:00Z 0

Working in Developing Countries?

The Aurora Fitzsimons Rotary club is hosting a get-together for Rotarians, researchers, and others who work in developing countries on March 20, from 4:45 to 6:30, in the Bioscience Park Center on old Fitzsimons (Anschutz.)
Working in Developing Countries? Karl Van Etten 2014-03-01 00:00:00Z 0

9 Health Fair at the District Conference

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer (and get discounts on health screenings)?  Are you looking for an opportunity to be “tested”, “screened” and educated?  Are you looking for an opportunity to improve the health of your community through participation in the 9HealthFair this spring?  If any or all of these are true for you, here is that opportunity! 
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Obituary for Longtime Rotarian Mike Hayes

H. Michael Hayes (Mike) of Westminster, a retired University of Colorado at Denver professor and former General Electric manager, died February 4, 2014.  He was 87 years old.
 
Mike was born March 11, 1926, in Los Angeles. On August 3, 1946, he married Neola J. Becker, with whom he shared life for 52 years. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2000.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Stephen E. Hayes, and granddaughter, Alison L. Hayes.
 
Obituary for Longtime Rotarian Mike Hayes 2014-03-01 00:00:00Z 0
Read About District 5450 Clubs in the News 2014-03-01 00:00:00Z 0

District Conference Speakers Lineup

Conference Speakers Have SO Much to Share!

The presenters at this year’s District Conference will educate you, puzzle you, challenge you, motivate you, entertain you, and make you proud to be a Rotarian.  The 2014 District Conference is shaping up to be an event you do not want to miss.
District Conference Speakers Lineup 2014-02-28 00:00:00Z 0
Upcoming Events! Beverly Mendel 2014-02-22 00:00:00Z 0

DGN Mary Kay Hasz

Mary Kay Hasz, a member of the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch, is the official District Governor Nominee for Rotary International District 5450 for the Rotary year 2016-17.
 
A hard-working, dedicated, and real make-it-happen Rotarian for many years, Mary Kay Hasz is an asset wherever she is.
 
DGN Mary Kay Hasz 2014-02-20 00:00:00Z 0

Striving for Polio-Free World

THIS IS FROM JULY
Polio cases have declined rapidly since 1985, but the fight isn't over. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease ,and for as little as US$0.60, a child can be protected against the virus for life. If we don't finish the fight right now, more than 10 million children under the age of five could be paralyzed by polio in the next 40 years.
 
We are “This Close” to eradicating polio, 99.9% there! Grant Wilkins, shown with his wife, Marlene, has been our leader in this campaign, and inspired Glenna Goodacre to sculpt and Richard Gooding to fund the PolioPlus statue which is now located in the Anschutz CU Medical Center.
 
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Searching for Member Contact Info? Beverly Mendel 2014-02-01 00:00:00Z 0
Secret Sauce for Triple Digit Membership Growth Debi Bush 2014-02-01 00:00:00Z 0

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President's Message

Posted by Jim Brook on Nov 15, 2013

DG Dan, he's our man!

      District Governor Dan Himelspach is capably serving as this year's head honcho for our Rotary District #5450, comprising 67 Rotary clubs and 3,000 Rotarians from Summit County through Denver & Boulder, all the way out to Brush in northeastern Colorado. During a teleconference this past week with club presidents, Dan reported that the $50,000 recently contributed for flood relief by our clubs (including $10,000 from Summit Count Rotary) is being deployed for uses directed by Rotary Clubs located in the communities with greatest need, matching their local efforts. He invited all Rotarians to dine with this year's RI President Ron Burton in Denver on January 4 - an annual event here, unavailable in most other Districts. DG Dan also reminded us of the 2 for 1 match by the Gates Foundation on new donations by Rotarians for the remaining PolioPlus campaign. He described the excitement of inducting 24 Rotarians into the new satellite of the Denver SouthEast Club, underscoring his November newsletter statement "It is this combination of the traditional with the new that will make Rotary Clubs with a satellite club incredibly powerful and productive!" He also encouraged all Rotarians to consider committing to the Paul Harris Society now, with new PHS members' donations being matched by a donation of up to $500,000 from a Colorado Rotarian - please see our own Bob Ashley, 5450 PHS Chair, for more information.      

     Get yourself registered for Dan's District Conference May 2 & 3 in Denver by Dec 15 and save 10%. Thanks to the energy and commitment of DG Dan, Rotary continues to thrive in Colorado!      

President's Message Jim Brook 2013-11-16 00:00:00Z 0
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