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The Lamplighter 2015

The Rotary Club of Parker January 22, 2015 Volume 2, Edition 3

2014-2015 Theme Gary C.K. Huang

President

DISTRICT 5450 Dr. Peter Ewing

Governor

Rotary Community

Corps of Parker &

RVU

Interact at

Chaparral HS

Presiding Lindy Blackburn

Greeters Wilson Groen

Pledge Bill Kelly

Invocation Mike Oldham

4-way Test Li Pettett

The Week’s Program

Susan West

Parker Assisted Living

2014 – 2015 Contributers:

July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Platinum - $1000 or more

Anonymous Donor + 1

Bill and Nancy Gripman

Kathy and Irv Buck

David & Paula Cichon

Tom & Leslie Duncan

Gold - $750 to $999

Silver - $500 to $749

Larry Brutlag

Michele Duncan

Al Johnson

Jane Johnson

Doc Martin

Lew Million

Bob Satrom

Larree Morgan

Bronze $250 to $499

Glenn Petty

Copper up to $249

Wayne Wagener

Follow Us – The Rotary Club of Parker

Website: Parkerrotary.org

President: Lindy Blackburn President Elect: Michele Duncan

Secretary: Ben Martin Treasurer: Bob Satrom

Upcoming Duty Roster

Jan. 22 Greeter Wilson Groen

Jan. 22 Pledge Bill Kelly

Jan. 22 Invocaion Mike Oldham

Jan. 22 4-Way Test Li Pettett

Jan. 29 – SOCIAL EVENT

Hilltop Tab House

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Looking Forward Programs &

Events

Jan. 29, 2015 Social Night

Hilltop

Feb 05, 2015 Michele Duncan

Nepal

Feb 12, 2015 Chief Bob Baker

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority

Feb 19, 2015 Ron Claussen

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Feb. 24 State of the Town

Vehicle Vault

Feb. 26 – No morning meeting

Feb. 28 – Mayor’s Ball

Vehicle Vault

Inside this issue:

Last Week …………..…….…………..2

RCCBook………………………………..2

Birthdays and

Anniversaries……......................3

State of the State Invite………...3

State of the Town……………….….4

RCC of Parker Book………………..4

State of the Town Sponsors…...5

Menu’s…………………………….….…6

Committees & Projects………....7

Projects & Committees…….…….8

Last Week: Guest speaker, Eric Shuemake. He is a chiropractor and a co-author of the

book: "Cruise Ship or Nursing Home: The 5 Essentials of a Maximized Life".

The Rotary Community Corps Book will be available at today’s meeting for $15.00. This is a great way to see what

the the Rotary Club of Parker was involved with the past year. You will be amazed! A MUST READ!

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

SWEENEY, TED Jan 04

TREVINO, STEVE Jan 04

MONTGOMERY, DOUG Jan 12

GROEN, WILSON Jan 16

JONES, AMIE Jan 16

KELLY, BILL Jan 27

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

KELLY, BILL & Perla Jan 07 30 years

ROTARY ANNIVERSARY!

BOYD, JIM 26 years

Jan 01 1989

BUCK, IRV 15 years

Jan 01 2000

MONTGOMERY, DOUG 20 years

Jan 01 1995

SEBERG, JOHN 48 years

Jan 01 1967

JONES, AMIE 2 years

Jan 03 2013

SATROM, BOB 8 years

Jan 07 2007

FINAMORE, CARL 7 years

Jan 09 2008

HOEPPNER, EYDIE 6 years

Jan 15 2009

ROTH, KEVIN 7 years

Jan 17 2008

HERTZLER, GLENN 1 Year

Jan 30 2014

Message form District Governor 5450, Dr. Peter Ewing. The Annual State of the State Luncheon is fast approaching! This informative event will be held Friday, January 23 at 11:30 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Registration is now open on the District web site (www.rotary5450.org). This year will again focus on health in Colorado - Cheryl Preheim of Channel 9 News will emcee, and speakers will include Colorado Lieutenant Governor, Joe Garcia and President of Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Donna Lynne. Registration costs are only $50 per person - clubs are encouraged to have a table of ten at the event, and to invite prospective members to be your guest. The registration deadline is January 16. The luncheon is presented by the District and the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast. Registration information and Top Reasons to Attend flyers are attached. I look forward to seeing you there! Rotary Club of Parker Rotarians wanting to attend the State of the State Luncheon on January 23rd are invited. The Rotary Club of Parker will pay for its members; members will pay for their spouses or guests ($50). Sign up is a commitment to attend and those who do not show up will be billed for the luncheon. There will be a sign up sheet at our meeting.

Club of Parker

COMMUNITY EVENTS

2015

Parker

State of the Town

& Impact Award

February 24, 2015

Luncheon

11:30 AM – 1 PM

Vehicle Vault

Automotive Museum

18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway

Parker, Colorado

Keynote Speaker

Honorable Mike Waid

Mayor of Parker

Tickets - $35

_______________________________

2nd Annual

Mayor’s Ball Gala

Evening with Dining and Dancing

Silent Auction

February 26, 2015

6 -10 10 PM

Vehicle Vault

Automotive Museum

18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway

Parker, Colorado

Tickets - $75

Sponsorships Available

www.parkerrotary.org

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

For the State of the Town Luncheon

Tuesday, February 24th

$35.00

and

The Mayor’s Ball

Saturday, February 28th

$75.00

Tickets can be purchased online at www.parkerrotary.org

or

Purchased from any Rotary Club of Parker member.

or

Email: kamieb1234@gmail.com to arrange to pick up tickets!

This is the perfect way to support the Rotary Club of Parker

and it’s many projects as well as hear the Honorable Mike

Waid talk about YOUR Town of Parker!

Sponsors for the 2015 State of the Town and the Mayor’s Ball

SPONSORS

Premier Platinum - $5,000

Platinum - $2,500

Media Platinum Sponsor Search Parker Magazine

Gold Sponsor - $1,500

Joy Lutheran Church

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

Larree Morgan RE/MAX Alliance

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Carolyn Williamson RE/Masters,Inc

Emmaus Anglican Church

of Stonegate

Parker Payless Liquor

Contributor - $300

Parker & Castle Rock Centers for Audiology

State of the Town Luncheon Menu

On the Buffet

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Grilled Chicken Breast Marinated with Fresh Lemon and Tarragon (GF)

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Tossed with Rosemary, Thyme and Garlic

Grilled Vegetable Medley

Seasonal Vegetables

Fresh Herb Salad

Spring Baby Greens with Fresh Herbs, Scallions, Tomatoes, Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fresh Baked Herb Knot Rolls

Brushed with Butter

Dessert Assortment

Lemonade, Iced Tea & Water

Vegetarian Entrée Available upon advanced Request

State of the Town Mayor’s Ball Menu Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Caprese Bites

Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze (GR)

Mini Beef Wellingtons

Served with Bordelaise

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates Stuffed with Bleu Cheese and Served with Rd Wine Reduction (GF)

Pre-Plated Salad

Fresh Herb Salad

Spring Baby Greens with Fresh Herbs, Scallions, Tomatoes, Parmesan and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Dinner Rolls

Served with Butter

On the Buffet – Dual Entrée

Oven Roasted Carved Baron of Beef

Tossed with Rosemary, Thyme and Garlic

Grilled Vegetable Medley

Seasonal Vegetables

Vegetarian Entrée Available upon advanced Request

Upcoming ROTARY Events 2014 - 2015

January 20, 2015

RCC 5-Year Celebration Dinner &

Recognition

see Kam for tickets - $15

January 23, 2015

State of the State Luncheon

January 29

No Morning Meeting

Evening Social – Hilltop Tap House

January 31, 2015

District Event: Rotary Leadership Institute

Red Rocks Community College

February 10

Rotary Club of Parker Board of Directors

Mtg.

The Egg & I

7:00 a.m.

February 24

STATE OF THE TOWN Luncheon

February 26 – NO MORNING MEETING

February 28

MAYOR’S BALL

March 10

Rotary Club of Parker Board of Directors

Mtg.

The Egg & I

7:00 a.m.

March 21

Parker Task Force Food Drive

March 26

SOCIAL – place TBD

NO MORNING MEETING

April 3 & 4

Dinners for 8

April 14

Rotary Club of Parker Board of Directors Mtg.

The Egg & I

7:00 a.m.

April 16

Foundation Meeting following regular Rotary

meeting

April 29 - Parent Reception

April 30 – No morning meeting

Mar. 28, 2015

District Event: Rotary Leadership Institute

Red Rocks Community College

May 1, 2015 – May 3, 2015

District Conference, Keystone Resort

May 16, 2015

District Assembly

Front Range Community College

May 28 No morning meeting

June 5 RI Convention – San Paola

June 9

Board of Directors Meeting

The Egg & I

7:00 a.m.

June 13

Parker Task Force Food Drive

June 25 – Change of Command @ Pradera

September 19

Parker Task Force Food Drive

2014-2015 SERVICE COMMITTEES & SPECIAL PROJECTS

CLUB SERVICE …………..…… Jane Johnson & Kam Breitenbach

Attendance …………………………………………...……………………..Ben Martin

Change of Command …………...……………………..….…….Lindy Blackburn

Editorian……………..……………………..……………………..…Kam Breitenbach

Lamplighter Staff…….………………….. Steve Gilbert – Member Profiles

Glenn Hertzler – Projects of the Month

Club Historian ……………………………………………………………..….Ron Beller

Club Photographers …………………………………....….Jim Boyd/Ron Beller

Holiday Party …………….…………………..Jane Johnson/Kam Breitenbach

Gloria Beckley, Linda Jarret, Stephanie Baldwin-Ross

Summer Picnic…………………………….... Jane Johnson/Kam Breitenbach

Linda Jarret, Stephanie Baldwin-Ross, Gloria Beckley

Inspiration/Invocations, Pledge, 4-Way Test, Greeters

……………………………………………….… Tom VanderHeiden & Scott Gough

Music ……………………………..……..Jim Muir, Steve Gilbert, Steve Brown

Programs…………………………………..Tom VanderHeiden & Scott Gough

Webmaster …………………..…..………………..…………...……….Larry Brutlag

Website Stories & Site Pages Editor……………..….....Kam Breitenbach

COMMUNITY SERVICE …..……..............................Bill Kelly, Director

Bike MS ……………..……………………….…..Larry Brutlag, Michele Duncan

Boy Scout Troop 16 …………………..……………………….……. Mike Oldham

Castlewood Canyon State Park……………….…..….…………..…..Jim Boyd

Carl Finamore, Ron Beller

Denver Indian Center……………………….............…………….Mike Oldham

Alvaro Pisoni, Carl Finamore, Wilson Groen

Flower Power ……………………………………………….........….Larree Morgan

Tom Furmanski

Health Fair—DC Area Clubs ……………………...……………...Carl

Finamore, Melanie Baker-Hood, Michele Duncan

NAMI-Douglas/Arapahoe Counties …………..…………….…....Bill Shriver

Parker Task Force............................................................Larry Brutlag

Jim Boyd, Steve Brown, Steve Small, Wayne Wagener, Tom

Furmanski, Kam Breitenbach & Nancy Gripman

Parker Police Department ………………………………..…………......Jim Boyd

Praying Hands Ranch ………………………..………………………………Jim Muir

Michele Duncan, Gloria Beckley

Project C.U.R.E. ……………….……………….………………..………… Don Clasen

Project Sanctuary …………………………………………….……….. …...Li Pettett

Janice Beller, Kam Breitenbach & Jane Johnson Rotary

Community Corps of Parker……………...........Kam Breitenbach

Michele Duncan, Stephanie Baldwin-Ross, Gloria Beckley, Li Pettett,

Janice Beller

Rotary Community Corps Rocky Vista University..Kam Breitenbach

Julie Rosenthal, Jane Johnson

Rotary Reads ……………….…………………....…………….………... Bob Kramer

Toys for God’s Kids …………………………..……………………...…..Don Clasen

Larry Brutlag, Bob Kramer, Wayne Wagener

The Crisis Center ……….………Michele Duncan and Julie Rosenthal

Veterans Day Remembrance Committee………………………...Jim Boyd

Carl Finamore, Steve Trevino

Parker Senior Center…………………………………….……. Kam Breitenbach

VOCATIONAL SERVICE ………….……………….….. Dave Selden, Director

Business of the Quarter ……………………………………….…...Steve Trevino

District Club Ethics Award ………………………………...……….....Bill Shriver

Ethics Scholarships ……………………………………. …………..…..Dave Selden

Four Way Test ……………….………….……………....…....Dave Selden Vocational Talks ………………………….……………………….……....Amie Jones

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE …………………….... Li Pettett, Director Deaf School/Water, Dominican Rep. ……………..….Steve Brown Ghana Audiology Project ………………………………..…….....Jo Stone India Water Project ……………….………………..Irv Buck, Ron Beller Kenya Orphanage Project ……………………..…….….…..Lorie DiSaia Respire Haiti Project ………………..……………………….Mike Oldham Romania Orphanage Project……….…………………Steve Sumption Open World ………………………………………….…..……...Alvaro Pisoni Ron Beller, Irv Buck Polio Plus………………………………………………..…...………Lew Million Shelter Box …………………..…………………………………......Al Johnson YOUTH SERVICES ……………………....... Larree Morgan , Director Interact Chaparral ………………………………………….……….Li Pettett RYLA/Young RYLA ……………………………..………….....Mike Oldham Scholarships, Chaparral ……………………...…..Tom VanderHeiden Scholarships, Ponderosa ……………..……………...……………Bill Kelly Student of the Month, Chaparral .…….……. Tom VanderHeiden Student of the Month, Ponderosa ……….……………….… Bill Kelly FUND RAISING ………. Peaches………………...…………………………………….…...Larry Brutlag Gloria Beckley Mayor’s Ball/State of the Town Steve Trevino, Kevin Roth, Tom VanderHeiden, Mark James, Lindy Blackburn, Michele Duncan, Melanie Baker-Hood, Ron Beller, Larry Brutlag and Kam Breitenbach PUBLIC RELATIONS ………..…..…………….……Ron Beller, Director Facebook Editor… ………………………………..…… Kam Breitenbach GRANTS …………………...……………….....….Larry Brutlag, Director Kam Breitenbach, Lorie DiSaia, Michele Duncan, Mike Oldham

SERGEANT AT ARMS………………………..........…………..Randy Hill

MEMBERSHIP……………………..….….....Michele Duncan, Director

Past Chair…………………………………………….…..…...Lindy Blackburn

Classifications………………………..……………………….……..Bill Shriver

Club Roster …………………………………….……….…..……...Ben Martin

Family of Rotary…………………..…………………Al and Jane Johnson

Fireside Chats…………….…………………Mike Oldham, Glenn Petty

Inductions..…………………….………………………...….Michele Duncan

Mentor Program………………………………….….…………………Irv Buck

New Member Information .………….……………….………..Jim Boyd

Recruitment & Development ..............................Mike Oldham

Red Badge, Blue Badge ……………….……………..…….Jane Johnson

FOUNDATION………………………………….Jane Johnson, President

Tom Duncan, Treasurer

Trustees….. Steve Small, Carl Finamore, Bob Martin, Hank Coll,

Lew Million, Bob Satrom, Harold McCloud, Lindy Blackburn