Our club sponsors a Rotary Interact club for students at Chaparral High School in Parker. They are currently working to support projects in Maugo Village in Africa. We can help with their fundraising by eating out over the next week:
TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 18: Red Robin in Parker. Be sure to mention Chaparral HS when you order
Tuesday, February 24: Panda Express. Order online and mention Chaparral HS when you order
The 17th annual Parker State of the Town event is coming up on on Wednesday, February 25 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the PACE Center. The event features an update on Parker by the Honorable Joshua Rivero, Mayor, as well as the awarding of the Parker Impact Award.
There are still ways that you can contribute to this key event for our club:
Attend the event and invite guests while you have a great time networking with Parker business people and residents! To purchase individual tickets, click here.
Volunteer to help at the event. Contact Susan Gustin for information on volunteering.
THIS SATURDAY! Rocky Vista MASH Camp. Saturday, February 21, 9:00-3:00
Help the students of our partner Rotary club at Rocky Vista University as they introduce local high school students to the medical professions. There are two shifts available: morning and afternoon. For more information and to sign up, click here.
Project CURE. Monday, February 23: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We volunteer the fourth Monday of the month to sort medical supplies. It might be chilly in the warehouse -- plan to wear a jacket! For more information and to sign up for February, click here.
Parker Task Force Food Drive, Stroh Ranch King Soopers. Saturday, March 7: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Second food drive of 2026! For more information and to sign up, click here.
Project CURE. Monday, March 23: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
We volunteer the fourth Monday of the month to sort medical supplies. It might be chilly in the warehouse -- plan to wear a jacket! For more information and to sign up for March, click here.
Parker Rotarians were well represented at the second annual Charity Pickleball Tournament, held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, an energetic and fast-growing event that brought Rotarians together from across the district for a day of friendly competition, connection, and service.
Fueling the day’s energy was Parker Rotarian Zoe Romero, owner of Cencalli Taqueria, who provided delicious food for all participants. Her contribution was a highlight of the event, keeping players well fed and reminding everyone that service takes many forms, both on and off the court.
Parker Rotarians Kevin Roth and Bob Forbes took to the courts as players, joining 28 teams from Rotary clubs throughout the district.
Parker Rotarians were well represented at the second annual Charity Pickleball Tournament, held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, an energetic and fast-growing event that brought Rotarians together from across the district for a day of friendly competition, connection, and service.
Fueling the day’s energy was Parker Rotarian Zoe Romero, owner of Cencalli Taqueria, who provided delicious food for all participants. Her contribution was a highlight of the event, keeping players well fed and reminding everyone that service takes many forms, both on and off the court.
Parker Rotarians Kevin Roth and Bob Forbes took to the courts as players, joining 28 teams from Rotary clubs throughout the district.
The tournament, co-organized by the Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Centennial, showcased not only some impressive pickleball skills but also the collaborative spirit that defines Rotary. Participants ranged from seasoned players to enthusiastic newcomers, all united by a shared love of service and a willingness to have a little fun along the way.
Between matches, players and spectators had plenty of opportunities to meet fellow Rotarians, swap stories, and learn more about the wide range of impactful projects happening across the district. The tournament created a relaxed, social environment that made it easy to build new friendships and strengthen connections between clubs, reinforcing the idea that service is even more powerful when done together.
Most importantly, all proceeds from the tournament benefited charitable causes, turning every serve, drive, dink, and rally into meaningful support for organizations doing good work in our communities. The combination of fundraising, fellowship, and fun made the event a true win for Rotary and for the causes it supports.
As the tournament continues to grow in its second year, it is quickly becoming a favorite district tradition, blending healthy competition with service and connection. Parker Rotary is proud to have members who participated, supported, and contributed to such a successful event, and we look forward to seeing even more Parker Rotarians on the courts and behind the scenes in years to come.
Every month volunteers from the Rotary Club of Parker sort donated medical supplies at Project CURE. Here we have cleaned up after getting through several boxes of supplies. The warehouse can be chilly in winter but the fellowship is warm. Come join us next month on the fourth Monday!
We honor former club member and president Gail Lehrmann, who received the Tireless Rotarian Award from Rotary District 5450. Gail, who recently moved to Omaha, continues her service to Rotary in Omaha by joining her 6th Rotary club! The photo is from the 2020 Parker State of the Town, when Gail opened the event as club president.
Alex Doyle reminded us that there will be an opening on the Board of Directors for the club's Foundation as of July 1, 2026 as Ron Beller is term-limited. If you are interested in serving on the Foundation Board or would like to nominate someone to serve, please contact one of the members of the Nominating Committee: Tim O'Connor, Hal Gustin or Ron Beller. Questions? Please contact Foundation President Bob Forbes.
Thank you to the Parker community for your generous support of the food drives for the Parker Task Force on a chilly Saturday, January 10. Club members and friends from the Rotary Club of Parker were stationed at the Stroh Ranch King Soopers. Some highlights of the donations we received:
74 boxes of food
$753 in cash donations
53 packages of hot dogs
33 packages of chicken
28 packages of cheese
The top photo shows the first early morning shift, while the photo below shows our end-of the day shift. Thank you to ALL who participated!
The 17th annual Parker State of the Town event is coming up on on Wednesday, February 25 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the PACE Center. The event features an update on Parker by the Honorable Joshua Rivero, Mayor, as well as the awarding of the Parker Impact Award. 
Parker Rotarians were well represented at the second annual Charity Pickleball Tournament, held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, an energetic and fast-growing event that brought Rotarians together from across the district for a day of friendly competition, connection, and service.
