Denver Mile High Rotary Newsletter

July 20, 2010                       **Executive Overview**

 

	July 20th, 2010           www.denvermilehigh.org
Programs	Denver Mile High Calendar
July 21st – Lisa Diaz - iDiaz Marketing - Social Media and Marketing and What It Can Do for your Business   July 28th - Mike Johnston, the Colorado State Senator who is leading efforts to upgrade Colorado public education.  A school principal and former teacher, Johnston is credited with the recently-passed legislation to transform teacher tenure that's hailed as a national model	Aug 5th - Heidi Resetarits leaves for Costa Rica for her Ambassadorial Scholarship   Aug 8th - Denver Mile High will honor our outgoing president, Carolyn Schrader, at the annual Summer Picnic.  The picnic (brunch) will be at the home of Diane Messamore from 10 to 1.  Mark your calendars.  More details will be forthcoming.   Aug 12th - We will celebrate and honor the memory of Bob Hite - The ceremony will be at 5:30 pm in Cheeseman Park, at the site of the red oak tree our Club planted in Bob's memory.  Afterwards, we are invited to Sarah Hite's home for wine and cheese and Fellowship.
Weekly Inspirators, Greeters & Hosts	Mini Dinners
July 21st  Inspiration – Greg Smith Greeters -  Robin Springer and Michael Tapp Host – Joanne Thompson   July 28th  Inspiration – Ann Tull Greeters -  Carolyn Schrader and Tony Vaida Host – Bob Walsh	Great Mini Dinners coming this summer.  Sign up on Wednesdays, or email schite2000@yahoo.com.  Fellowship, fun, memorable, delicious.  Includes tips & drinks - can't beat it!!     Any Time - Dinner for Two at the University Club - see information at the meeting on the sign up sheets.         July 24th  - Saturday - Mini Dinner $35.  Flank Steak – hosted by Betty Spier   July 31st – Sunday – $35 - Joel Russman and Robin Springer – Evening in India - "Delicious dessert provided by Little India”   Aug. 7th  - Saturday - Mini Dinner  $30  Japanese Dinner – hosted by Tom & Janice Cella            Aug. 28th. - Saturday - A Casual Italian Dinner   6:30 pm.  16 guests.  $25. – hosted by Ann Tull and Marion Leggett
	BIRTHDAYS   July 21st  -  Jan Sandhouse Hurst   July 22nd - Dee Pallasch   July 24 - Betty Speir
* * * ANNOUNCEMENTS * * *
BrainWise at the Rotary International Conference   Here is the BrainWise in India team!  Inderjit Singh Bhamrah is President of the Rotary Club of Greater Tazpur.  His wife, Varinder, will teach BrainWise to their wonderful son, and then elsewhere in the community under the banner of Rotary.  Patricia Gorman Barry, Ph.D., R.N. The BrainWise Program            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       Palisade Peaches for Sale   The Rotary Club of Denver Sky High is selling the best peaches in the world from Palisade, CO. Ruthe D Gleason will be taking orders until Tuesday, Aug 17th with delivery on Saturday, August 28th. 10# boxes = $24 & 18# boxes = $32.   Don't miss out... Your purchase will help out our local and international community services projects. Thank you in advance for your support.   CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER FORM   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Missed Programs July 7, 2010 We will start to recap all missed programs, for those of you who happened to miss a Rotary Meeting can still recap and read along.   Joanne Thompson took the time to write about John Sheeler's program - The Price of Freedom.  Please take the time to read more about this powerful program you may have missed.   http://www.sbaonesource.com/content/view/126/22/   ************************************************************************************************************************************* July 14, 2010   If you missed the July 14th program, Jack Houser has taken the time to recap.   Please Click here to read more - The Iditerod Dog Sled Race in Alaska, or 1400 miles behind a team of dogs.     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Childrens Books   Patricia Fiske is collecting childrens books, if you have any to donate, please bring them to Patricia.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Golf Event   July 29th, 2010   For all You Golf Enthusiasts - don’t miss the 14th Annual Cherry Creek Rotary open at Bear Dance in Larkspur 4 Person Scramble 12:00-12:45 Registration, Lunch, and Driving Range 1:00 pm Shotgun start 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00pm Dinner, Awards, Silent Auction To Register on line go to www.egolftourney.com/rotarygolf or call Jeff Maen: 303-759-8333    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Metro Denver Rotaract - 2nd Annual Shelter Box Hike 14er - Mt. Democrat       Saturday, August 14th, 2010   Goal $50 donation per person Route #1) Mt. Democrat - East Slope from Kite Lake - 6:30am - RSVP or if you have questions contact Jessica Andersen - jessica.j.andersen@gmail.com   http://www.metrodenverrotaract.org/      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rotary District 5450 Grants/Foundation Seminar   The Money to Make a Difference   This is your chance to find out how: To write Rotary Grants to leverage your Club’s funds To have more successful projects To prepare for the changes that Rotary is making in the Grants Program The Rotary Foundation fits into the picture.   Place: Auraria Campus, St. Cajetan’s Bldg Date: July 31, 2010 Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Price: $30.00 (pay at the door)   Free parking at the Tivoli Student Union parking lot with advance reservations. For questions or to reserve your spot, email grants5450@gmail.com   Some of the most experienced Rotarians in the District will share their insights and practical advice. This will be one of the most practical and useful District seminars this year.                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Denver Mile High Rotary E-blast   Help me with the weekly e-blast! When you have an event, or something you would like to put in the e-blast, send it to Melanie.Gentz@gmail.com by Monday each week to be in the Tuesday e-blasts. You make this e-mail happen!  We want your announcements!!