Happy 112th Birthday, Rotary!

On February 23, 1905, Paul P. Harris, GustavusLoehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shoreygathered in Loehr’s Chicago office for what wouldbecome known as the first Rotary clubmeeting. Harris' desire for camaraderie amongbusiness associates brought together these fourmen and eventually led to an internationalorganization of service and fellowship.Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practiceof rotating meetings among the offices of eachmember. By July 1925, Rotary had grown to more than 2,000clubs and an estimated 108,000 members on sixcontinents. Rotary’s reputation attracted presidents,prime ministers, and a host of other luminaries toits ranks. As Rotary grew, members pooled theirresources and used their talents to serve theircommunities. The organization's dedication to thisideal is best expressed in its motto, "Service AboveSelf."

Rotary now has 1.2 million members across theglobe in more than 35,000 clubs.

Our club, The Rotary Club of Estes Park, wasfounded in 1926.

Feb. 23 Duty Roster Invocation: Kerrie Hill Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Anne Slack Scribe: Rita DuChateau Greeter: Doug Mann Program Intro: Thor Homme

March 2 Duty Roster Invocation: Earl Matson Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Karen McClure Scribe: Dana Fritz

The first four Rotarians, from left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester

Schiele, Hiram Shorey and Paul P. Harris. Circa 1905-12.

Posted by Rita DuChateau

Join the worker bees: 4th Thursdaygroups meet this week

Our club is so much more than a weekly meeting and lunch withfriends! The real work of a club happens at the committee level, andthis week's meeting will give everyone the chance to engage in thisimportant work. Following lunch and a brief business meeting, members will be askedto gather in groups related to their interests. Do you like to guidefundraising? Then join the Fund Development Committee meeting. Isyour passion mentoring and encouraging the youth of today tobecome the leaders of tomorrow? Then, join the Youth/NewGenerations table. Maybe you have signed up to do so much, like somany club members, that you'll have to bounce between tables. You can see what you indicated as your area of interest at the bottomof your Spoke every week. But, fear not! It's never too late to join in,try something new, or simply "shop" for a group. Here are the club members who will lead the small group work atThursday's meeting: Dave Evans - International ServiceDmitri Galcovski - Youth/New Generation ServicesKaren Thompson - Fund DevelopmentKarol Rinehart - Club AdministrationRandy Skeie - Sargeant-at-ArmsRick Taylor - ProgramsScott Thompson - MembershipRoger Thorp - Community Service Bring your energy, your ideas and your willingness to help the RotaryClub of Estes Park be a better club for all its members. The Fourth Thursday committee meetings are also scheduledfor March 23, April 27 and May 25. You can make a difference!

Greeter: Trudy Collar Program Intro: Bob Brunson

Upcoming Events

112th Anniversary of RotaryFoundingFeb 23, 2017 Golf Tournament CommitteeThe Egg and IMar 07, 2017 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Club Board MeetingWasson Room, LibraryMar 07, 2017 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Duck Race Committee MeetingNicky's RestaurantMar 09, 2017 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Foundation Board MeetingQuality InnMar 16, 2017 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Salute to AmericanaThe Stanley HotelApr 07, 2017 7:00 PM Salute to AmericanaThe Stanley HotelApr 08, 2017 7:00 PM

Speakers

Feb 23, 2017Club Directors/CommitteeChairpersonsFourth Thursday Committee Work

Mar 02, 2017Dick LifeUnderstanding Russian Leaders

Mar 09, 2017Arnold Geiger

Roger Thorp led the Community Service Committee at the January Fourth

Thursday session.

Posted by Rita DuChateau

Salute to Americana to benefit ourscholarship fund

Salute to Americana promises to be an exciting two-night show onFriday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. As a Rotarian you can supportthe show through sponsorship and purchasing tickets. This is one oftwo major fundraisers for our scholarship fund. It's been redesignedinto two separate shows, so you will want to attend both. Held at TheStanley Hotel's Music Hall, it will "wow" our guests and raise ourclub's profile as a community service organization. Be a part of itssuccess. In upcoming weeks, you'll see highlights of the performers,including some members of our club. When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8Where: The Stanley Hotel Concert HallWho: Six groups on Friday night, Brad Fitch and his TropiCowboyBand on Saturday nightWhy: Scholarship FundraiserWow: Bluegrass, Folk, Country and Western celebration of Americanmusic

Friday performer feature #2

Vic Anderson

Vic Anderson is a Western Entertainer, singer/songwriter, W.M.A.

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Birthdays &AnniversariesMember Birthdays

Bill SmithFebruary 1 Jeff LiddleFebruary 1 Rita DuChateauFebruary 1 Sarah WalshFebruary 3 Ward NelsonFebruary 4 Mike ConnollyFebruary 5 Pete SumeyFebruary 7 Carol GrassoFebruary 13 Longley ParkerFebruary 18 Claudine PerraultFebruary 20 Bob BenightFebruary 26 Ken TeSelleFebruary 27 Bruce BrownMarch 15 Dave EvansMarch 25 Anne SlackMarch 28

International Champion Yodeler (2003, 2010), World Class MelodicWhistler and Author, now living in Estes Park. Born and raised inMontana, he cowboy’d on large and small ranches working cattle,horses, sheep and buffalo. He rodeo’d a few years riding barebackbroncs and team roping. Vic played guitar behind Tex Williams andhas shared the stage with many noted musicians. He has entertainedthroughout western U.S.A., in Germany and Canada. For more information on sponsorship, see Phil Moenning.

Posted by Pete Sumey

Feb. 16 meeting highlights

President Thor Homme rang the bell at 12:00. The Invocation waspresented by Jeff Liddle. Dave Evans led us in song and the Pledgeof Allegiance. Guest Introductions by Bill Smith. Visiting Rotarians:None. Visitor Karen Reed. Announcements

Bruce Carmichael announced that The Golf Committee willmeet on March 7th at the Egg & I at 8:30 The tournament willbe held on Saturday, June 24.President Thor reported that Bob Brunson is recovering fromheart valve and pacemaker replacement.Next Thursday will have committee meetings in place of aprogram.There will be a Duck Race Committee meeting tonight at 5:00at Nicky’s Restaurant.Chuck Bonza announced that Karen Reed will volunteer inthe school mentoring program.Thor announced that Karen Thompson will serve as Directorof Fund Development on the club board.

Happy Money

Pete Sumey reported that Lois is making a speedy recovery.Bill Smith is not really happy to have introduced Karen Reedas Karen Davis.Dave Evans reported that his grandson is ranked in the topfour in high school pole vaulting in ColoradoRob Ludlum is happy to be here.Kathy Groesbeck is happy for mentoring assistance from PeteSumey as she prepares to serve as club President.President Thor is happy that Kathy has agreed to follow himas club President.Thor is happy to see Bruce Carmichael, Gladys Van Drie, andBob Benight.

ProgramRick Taylor introduced speaker Melinda Merrill. AdjournmentPresident Thor adjourned the meeting with the 4 Way Test. Respectfully submitted by Pete Sumey, scribe

Anniversaries

Rita DuChateauPhilFebruary 3 Wayne AndersenJudyFebruary 6 Gregg JurgensSuzanneFebruary 14 Larry WilliamsLindaFebruary 14 Jay HarroffJaneFebruary 17 Bruce CarmichaelLindiMarch 26 Join Date

Jill ZerhanFebruary 2, 20125 years Sarah WalshFebruary 2, 20125 years Jim WhiteFebruary 18, 198829 years Rob LudlumFebruary 29, 199621 years Bruce CarmichaelMarch 5, 20098 years Karol RinehartMarch 5, 20152 years Lee LassonMarch 13, 200314 years Madison Casey

Rotary Quote of the Week

“No one can see the future. No one knows what changes lie ahead.But I have faith in Rotary, and in Rotarians, that with every passingyear, you will make our world a better place through Rotary ServingHumanity."

~John F. Germ, 2016-17 President, Rotary International, on the112th anniversary of the founding of Rotary on February 23, 1905.

Bulletin EditorRita DuChateau(If you have any comments or questions, please contact theeditor)

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March 16, 200611 years Dick BromanMarch 19, 20098 years Rita DuChateauMarch 21, 20134 years Dave EvansMarch 22, 200710 years Bob BrunsonMarch 27, 200314 years Earl MatsonMarch 28, 199621 years