The Lamplighter
Rotary Club of Parker
May 15, 2026
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Don't forget to check out the club's website at parkerrotary.org for the latest news and updates to our club calendar.
In-House Everly Brothers

One of the many pleasures of attending our Thursday morning meetings is singing!  Several members contribute their musical skills to lead us in song.  Last Thursday we sang “Bye Bye Love” with our in-house Everly Brothers Steve and Jim.
Opportunities to Serve -- May - June

TOMORROW! Epic Day of Service, various locations.  Saturday, May 16.

Contact Connie Woodard if you would like to help with this year's projects!  We are caring for the yards of veterans for this year's Epic Day of Service project.

 

 

Parker Wine Walk, downtown Parker.  Friday, May 29

Click here for more information and to sign up to help with registration at the first Wine Walk of 2026!

 

 

Parker Task Force Food Drive, Stroh Ranch King Soopers.  Saturday, June 6, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please click here to sign up for a 2-hour shift.

 

 

Parker Days Beer Tent, O'Brien Park.  Saturday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (2 shifts)

Click here for more information on how we can support our town's main celebration!

 

 

Project CURE.  Monday, June 22: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

We volunteer the fourth Monday of the month to sort medical supplies.  For more information and to sign up for June, click here. 

We will not be at Project CURE in May because our normal date falls on Memorial Day.
Board of Directors Chosen for 2026-27

Incoming Club Co-Presidents Bob Forbes and Michele Schultz have put together their slate of officers and directors for the 2026-27 Rotary year.  The positions in bold were approved by a vote of the members on April 23.

Board members for the 2026-27 Rotary year:

Co-President: Bob Forbes

Co-President: Michele Schultz

President Elect (2027-28): Dan O’Neill

Treasurer: Dan O’Neill

Secretary: Shanna Schmidt

Club Service Director: Kelly Young

Community Service Director: Connie Woodard

International Service Director: Kevin Anderson

Youth Service Director: Lisa Matthews

Membership Director: Taunya Lanier

Club Foundation President: Hal Gustin

In addition, the following people will serve the club in non-board positions:

Communications: Susan Gustin

Fundraising: Kelly Young

Grants: Harold “Mac” McCloud

President-Elect Nominee 2028-29: Kelly Young

Programs: Steve Brown and Kelly Birner

Public Relations: Kyle Winders

A huge thank you to those who have agreed to serve the club in 2026-27, and an equally huge thank you to those who have served the club for this current Rotary year!
Updated Club Bylaws

At our meeting on April 23, we approved changes to the club bylaws to streamline how the club functions and modernize some of our procedures (e.g., allowing online voting).

For a copy of the club bylaws as they were approved, please click here.