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Week of March 10, 2025

Foothills Rotary Bulletin

Friends,
 
A big thank you to Detective Corporal Scott Gammon for sharing how Fort Collins Police are protecting her citizens!  If you were unable to attend, it would be worth watching the recording.
 
Congratulations to our newest Foothills Rotarian, Dr. Irene Wherritt who was inducted on Tuesday.  We know you will be a great addition to our membership Irene.  Also, welcome back to Vince Lubenow...it's nice to have you back!
 
Thank you to Celeste Nigh who was our club representative that organized the highly successful Quad-Club potluck Social.  It was wonderful to see so many from our club in attendance and to hear from the CSU Rotaract Club. 
 
The FC High School Interact Club had their first organizational meeting this week.  Thank you to our exchange student, Louise for spearheading this effort with the support of Lisa Dunne & Deems Hargleroad.  We are working to set up a meeting where they can present the program to our club.
 
Thank you to Fran Trujillo who has volunteered to serve as our club's liaison to the new CSU Rotaract Club!  There is so much energy around our new Rotaract & Interact clubs!
 
Earlier this week I sent an email asking for volunteers for the District Conference....that was a brain lapse on my part....it is the upcoming President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) that is looking for volunteers.  Here is the info:

I am seeking volunteers to be Sergeant At Arms at the upcoming President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) to be help March 21 and 22 at the Loveland Embassy Suites Hotel.

It is relatively simple and easy service. On Friday (21st) there are 4 two (2) hour shifts: 8:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 12:30, 12:30 - 2:30, and 2:30 to 4:30 with 2 people needed per shift. One person each will be at the main entrances to direct the attendees to the registration area, answer any general questions, and provide a good Rotary welcome.

On Saturday, March 22 from 7:30 - 9:30 am, there is a need for 4 people to direct attendees to their correct breakout rooms.

There will be Presidents Elect, Presidents Elect Nominees, Assistant Governors, Governors and other guests representing 4 different Districts. This is a new venue for PETS as for many years it was held in Denver so I would appreciate your help.

You may sign up using the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FA5AE29A0FF2-55118923-high

If you have any questions please contact me.

Philip Murphy: pjmurphy51@gmail.com  (970) 217-8589

 
 
Next Tuesday's presenter:  Rick Winer: Analyst in the Denver Broncos Booth (see details below).  
 
 
Peach Fest Training
It is also that time of year to start thinking about getting certified to be able to sell or serve alcohol at the Peach Festival.  Previously folks were required to get TIPS Trained.  However, the FCPD Safe Serve class seems to be a MUCH better option than TIPS. You must be in person but it is only $10, no test needed, just a class worksheet you fill out together at the end of the class and that is it. The class is good for two years, like TIPS and it is on record with FCPD.
 
The link below is to get on the schedule for the class which is one per month and all are taught by Carrie Ripsam, she is the Alcohol Enforcement officer for FCPD. Her classes do fill up since many attendees are new hires working for local bars, restaurants, etc. so you need to get online and reserve a spot while you can.  When signing up under employer, put in PEACH FESTIVAL, that way Carrie will get us a record of all that have taken the course.
 
 
Birthdays:  
Matt Offutt- 11th
Rob Gray- 22nd
Brad Bischoff- 24th
 
Rotary Anniversaries:
Andrea Walrath- 19 years
Jan McKenzie- 12 years
Beryl Durazo- 4 years
Doug Hay- 2 years
Amanda Hamilton- 1 year
 
Thank you for everything you do to "Improve Lives". 
 
In Gratitude,

Wynn

970-215-2255; wwashle@thegroupinc.com 

Tuesday Meeting Locations

3/11  : Marriott 4/8 :
Marriott  
3/18  : No Meeting
 
4/15
: Marriott
3/25  : Marriott 4/22 : No Meeting
4/1  :
Timberline Church  
4/29 : Marriott
Zoom access: This link ID: 92439954415 Pwd: 260368

Tuesday Meeting Roles

Speaker Rick Winer
 
Greeters Celeste Nigh & Ruth Lutes  
 
  Doug Hay
 
Joke Pete Bullard
Fines
Artie Bavoso  
 
Tech  
Carl Dierschow  
 
Announcements
Rodz & Bodz
What a great presentation from Zack Loffert today about his amazing museum! Here's the website.
Duck Race 2025!
Our Duck Race is September 6th! This is our first in partnership with 1918 Fort Collins Rotary. More to come.
Peach Festival sponsorship
We're seeing high demand for Peach Festival sponsorships, so there's a hard deadline of April 15th!
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Rotary Book Club
You are all invited to participate in our Fort Collins & Foothills Rotary Book Club.  Next meeting is February 20, 11:30-1:00, at Hunan Chinese Restaurant.
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News
CSU Rotaract is now active!
The CSU Rotaract Club is now active and will appreciate our support! Meetings are listed on our calendar.
 
If you'd like to join their Whatsapp discussion group, click here.
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Planetarium show!
You may want to check out this planetarium show at the Museum of Discovery:
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You are a Chamber member!

Rotarians in all four Fort Collins Clubs are members of our Fort Collins Chamber. Take advantage of the member rate on all their events!

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Upcoming Events
Leadership & Finance Meeting
Zoom
Mar 11, 2025
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Noon Group meeting Zoom info
https://zoom.us/j/92439954415?pwd=UVFFd3drdlBGcGtsUWdtY3VYYjdKQT09
Mar 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Noon meeting
Marriott Hotel
Mar 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Rotaract at CSU
CSU Lory Student Center
Mar 14, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
No meeting today - Spring Break
Mar 18, 2025
 
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Upcoming speakers
Mar 11, 2025
Analyst in the Booth
Analyst in the Booth

When you watch or listen to a sporting event, you are probably going to hear statistics being incorporated into the broadcast. Oner might wonder what is involved in doing the stats for a game and who comes up with that information. I have been doing stats at games since I was 15 years old and there is considerable prep work for a game by researching key stats, trends, and possible records. At the games I sit in the broadcast booth with the announcers who have also done their homework for the broadcast. There are many stats that I track during the game by utilizing worksheets, having “cheat sheets” of info I have gathered, and keeping a running play-by-play so I can provide the stats they want and need as well as back up what they have said on air. For me, keeping the stats is more than just the yardage of a play as I look for trends and possible records in real time. There are different ways to communicate information during actual game action, commercial breaks, halftime, and postgame. In essence, the statistician hopefully comes up with the numbers that help tell the story of why the game is going a certain way. I look forward to sharing some of the behind-the-scenes information that eventually helps you the listener be better informed about the game.

Mar 18, 2025
Spring Break
Apr 01, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
Easter Holiday
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Past Programs

3/4 Scott Gannon Real Time Policing
2/25 Zack Loffert Rodz and Bodz
2/11 Eric Ferm & Crew Barbershop Quartet!
2/11 Claire Richardson Dementia Together
2/4 Craig Johnson Longmire series
1/21 Corey Engen FlyWater: We Get Your Drift
1/14 Teahen/Ockenfels Flight to Fight Polio
1/7 Craig Boyer Freedom Service Dogs

All the programs going back to July 2020

 
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