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Posted by Guy Van der Werf

Harmony CEO Dorman will be Dec. 8 speaker Harmony Foundation is one of the longest running and mostrespected residential drug and alcohol treatment centers in thecountry. Addressing the pressing health and social concerns ofaddiction in a serene mountain setting is Harmony’s mission. Despite its longevity and excellent reputation, many Estes Parkresidents are not aware of Harmony Foundation and what theydo. For many years that was intentional in order to protect theconfidentiality of their clients. While Harmony still values andsupports confidentiality, they recognize the need to come out of theshadows and talk about alcoholism and drug addiction openly andpublicly. Dorothy “Dot” Dorman, Chief Executive Officer of the HarmonyFoundation, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday,Dec. 8, at their regular noon meeting. She will review the impact ofaddiction on society and the very painful and personal impact onindividuals and their families. In particular, she will focus on the helpand hope offered by Harmony and other treatment centers.

Dec. 8 Duty Roster Invocation: Kathy Groesbeck Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Roger Thorp Scribe: Pete Sumey Greeter: Ken Cole Program Intro: Karen McClure

Dec. 15 Duty Roster Invocation: Guy Van der Werf Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Madison Casey Scribe: Madison Casey

Dorothy Dorman, Harmony Foundation Chief Executive Officer

Combining her business, computer and personal relations skills, Ms.Dorman led the Accounting, Human Resources and ComputerTechnology Departments of Harmony for over 20 years. She servedas Chief Financial Officer prior to being promoted to Chief ExecutiveOfficer in 2009. All of the positions that Dorman has held at HarmonyFoundation have enabled her to fulfill her passion to help familiesdealing with addiction issues. In the time that she has been withHarmony, she estimates that more than 20,000 individuals havesought treatment there. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders whoprovide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace inthe world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotaryclubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotaryclubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than acentury. Rotary clubs, around the world, initiate projects that addresscritical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, diseaseand illiteracy. The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Rodeway Innin Estes Park, located at 1701 North Lake Avenue on Highway 34just west of Dry Gulch Road. Visitors interested in learning moreabout Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet isserved at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon,and the program begins at 12:30 p.m.

Posted by Rita DuChateau

Dec. 1 meeting photos

Greeter: Rick Taylor Program Intro: Karen McClure

Upcoming Events

Club Board MeetingWasson Room, LibraryDec 06, 2016 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Duck Race Committee MeetingCANCELEDNicky's RestaurantDec 15, 2016 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Holiday LuncheonRodeway InnDec 22, 2016 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Speakers

Dec 08, 2016Dot DormanHarmony

Dec 15, 2016Tim McLemoreCrossroads Ministry

Dec 22, 2016Karol RinehartChristmas Party

Jan 12, 2017Estes Valley Fire District ChiefDavid WolfWhat is my role in fire prevention?

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Executives & Directors

PresidentThor Homme President ElectKathy Groesbeck

Visitor Cathy Hartridgeis new to Estes Park and a

former Rotarian.

Rotarian Jack Dinsmore said heplans to transfer to our club.

Scott Applegate, now amember of the Sunrise

Rotary, visited his formerclub because his daughterwas sining in the program.

Doug Mann introduced his father,Ralph. Doug was inducted into the

club during the meeting.

Guess who'shappy to be back?Rob Ludlum andBob Brunson,that's who!

The Estes ParkElementary SchoolMountain EchoesChoir entertainedwith songs of theseason.

Choir DirectorJenna Williamssigns a book forthe children'slibrary, which ourclub donated onher behalf.

Posted by Dana Fritz

Dec. 1 meeting notes

TreasurerLongley Parker SecretaryRita DuChateau Sergeant-at-ArmsRandy Skeie Past PresidentPete Sumey Club AdministrationKarol Rinehart Community ServiceRoger Thorp Fund DevelopmentKathy Groesbeck International ServiceDave Evans MembershipScott Thompson Youth/New Generation ServicesDmitri Galcovski

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays

Dale BonzaDecember 1 Gary HazeltonDecember 3 Kerrie HillDecember 12 Chuck BonzaDecember 13 Gene OjaDecember 16 Harry LivingstonDecember 18 Anniversaries

Randy SkeieVerjean

The Rotary Club of Estes Park was called to order at noon byPresident Thor, followed by an invocation by Ken TeSelle. DaveEvans led us in the song and Pledge. Visiting Rotarians: CathyHartridge, who just recently moved to Estes Park, and John and Scottfrom the morning club. Guests of Rotarians: Doug Mann introducedhis father, Ralph, visiting from Denton, TX.

Levity and InductionScott Thompson shared a better than average joke, followed by hispresentation of a red badge to new member, Doug Mann.

Announcements

Duck Race meeting in December is cancelled.Thor welcomed back Bob Brunson and Rob Ludlum, and JackDinsmore.He then read letters from several kids who received pumpkinsfrom our club.However, he was sorry to announce, our Exchange student isbeing sent home. President Thor thanked Susan Fereday, ourDirector of Youth Services, for all she has accomplished withthe program. Rene requested all sponsor forms for the Duck Race beturned in by 12/14.Roger Thorpe announced our club will be serving on 1/6 atthe cafe and will be asking for servers at a later date.Wayne Andersen still needs Bell Ringers.

Special MeetingPresident Thor then adjourned the current meeting and opened aspecial meeting. Scott Thompson, Nominating Chair, gave the firstreading for election of officers for 2017-2018.President Elect Karol RinehartSecretary. Rita DuChateauTreasurer. Longley ParkerSgt. at Arms. Open

Club Board Director (2 year terms)Youth. Susan FeredayIntl services. Dave EvansFund Development. Karen Thompson

Foundation Board Trustee (3 year term)Jack BoatmanDebbie DelaneyPresident Thor closed the special meeting and reopened the generalmeeting.

Happy Money

Rob Ludlum was happy to be back, almost pain free.Scott was happy for the return of Jack Dinsmore.Dave Evans was happy to be home from Monterey, CA,where he visited his son.

ProgramRick Taylor introduced our program....Mountain Echoes Choir....3rd,4th and 5th graders, led by Jenna Williams.

Ms. Williams signed a library book after the concert and wedismissed the meeting with the 4-way test. Submitted by Dana Fritz, scribe

December 8 Roger ThorpVerleneDecember 22 Chuck BonzaDaleDecember 26 Dale BonzaChuckDecember 26 Gary HazeltonKrisDecember 31 Kris HazeltonGaryDecember 31 Join Date

Nancy StevensDecember 8, 200511 years Carol GrassoDecember 11, 20088 years Jim AustinDecember 11, 20088 years Gary HazeltonDecember 12, 200214 years Kris HazeltonDecember 12, 200214 years Bill LodgeDecember 15, 199422 years

Save the Date: Rotary Club of Estes ParkHoliday Luncheon

11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22

Rodeway InnSpouses, children, grandchildren and friends welcome!

Sign up with Karol Rinehart at this week's meeting.

Rotary Quote of the Week

"As I leave for home, I am humbled by the people of Pakistan whowork so hard to end polio. I am in awe of the massive coordinationnecessary to organize the efforts of 225,000 people. And I am proudto belong to Rotary, for while it is clear that Rotary could no moreeradicate polio alone than we would build an elevator to the moon,this work would not be happening now if Rotary were not leadingthe way." - Devin Thorpe, member of the Rotary Club of Salt LakeCity, Utah, reporting on his visit to observe polio immunizationefforts in Pakistan (October Rotarian magazine)

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