Denver Mile High Rotary Newsletter

July 27, 2010                       **Executive Overview**

 

	July 27th, 2010           www.denvermilehigh.org
Programs	Denver Mile High Calendar
July 28th - Keith Ives - Doctors Without Borders work in Haiti and his volunteer work in Kenya  - The differences between grass roots international development and large organization Intl development an experiential perspective   Aug 11th - Carol Hedges - Sr Analyst Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute - What Kind of Colorado Do We Want?    Aug 18th  - Sen Morgan Carroll - State Senator - Aurora - Citizen Lobbying   Sept 1st     - Colonel Phil Beaver, US Army Retired - The 9/11 attack on the Pentagon--An Insider’s View      Sept 15th  - 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 - Sunday- 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 28th  Inspiration – Nan Odell Greeters -  Carolyn Schrader and Tony Vaida Host – Bob Walsh     Aug 4th Inspiration – Karen White Greeters -  Sonny Wiegand and Ed Wittman Host – Wiley Asher   Aug 11th Inspiration – Pat Barry Greeters -  Kurt Bartley and Jill Beaudry Host – John Bennett   Aug 18th Inspiration – Zig Berzins Greeters - Barbara Branner and Mark Butkovich Host – Tom Cella   Aug 25th Inspiration – Fran Corsello Greeters -  Rob Davidson and Adrian Davis Host – Loy Dickinson	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 31st – Saturday – $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   Aug 6th – Wiley Asher   Aug 7th  -  Lee Mulberry   Aug 8th – Marion Leggett   Aug 10th – Tom Giordano   Aug 11th – Robert Dormer   Aug 14th  -  Rob Davidson   Aug 14th – Vass Sirpolaidis   Aug 18th – Sarah Hite   Aug 26th – Ann Tull
* * * ANNOUNCEMENTS * * *
Nepal Water Project    Don Elliott initiated a water project in Nepal after a trip there two years ago.   John Bennett, Chuck Rudolph, and Linda Sue Shirkey have been working on the project in Changu Village, Nepal since then.  Today we received the following from The Rotary Foundation:   Sent: Mon, July 26, 2010 1:09:09 PM Subject: Matching Grant 73423 Dear Rotarians, I am pleased to report that all application requirements for Matching Grant 73423 have been fulfilled. The grant has been forwarded to the Trustees for approval. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the approval process. Sincerely, Laura Bradley Grant Coordinator Humanitarian Grants Program The Rotary Foundation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       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     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - 7:00am - 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!!