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                                                Rotary Club of Parker, CO
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Parker
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 7:00 AM
Parker Adventist Hospital-Conference Center
9395 Crown Crest Blvd.
Parker, CO  80138
United States
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5th Thursday Social
This Way to Fun ->
It's almost time for Rotary's next 5th Thursday Happy Hour!  It will be Thursday, August 30th from 6-8pm at Brick House Tap and Tavern.    19320 Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80138  They have a full menu to order drinks and food from. 
Brock Mullen Attended RYLA
 
Chaparral High School Student, Brock Mullen, attended RYLA this summer and gave a program about his life changing experiences at camp.  Ryan has been on the Honor Roll every semester in high school.  He was selected as Student of the Quarter, Letting twice in Academics, received the Chinese Excellence in Performance Award and was inducted into the National Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society and International Thespian Society.  Ryan ranks 5th in his class of 550.  
Scouting in Parker Troop 18
Incoming Scoutmaster, Nate Smith, gave a program about Troop 16 that meets at Parker United Methodist Church.  Troop 16 is the oldest troop in Parker and currently has over 120 scouts.  They are the Parker High Adventure group and go camping monthly, with the exception of December.  Over 50 of their scouts attended summer camp.  A few of their activities include trash pick up at Parker Days, shooting sports campout, lock in with Cyber safety and various community service projects.  They have an annual Pancake Dinner fundraiser.
Praying Hands Ranch Needs our HELP!
 
Posted by MICHELE DUNCAN on Aug 14, 2018
CALLING ALL GARDENERS!
Carl and Shirley at Praying Hands Ranches are in need of our help. The Sensory Gardens have gotten a bit neglected this summer and need to be weeded/cleaned out/raked. We will be meeting at the ranch Friday, August 24th at 9am and should be done by early afternoon depending on how many people come help. Even if you can spare just an hour or two, come join us! Thank-you to those who have already signed up. I will be sending out an email reminder with more details next week to all who sign up. If you are able to help, please email me at mduncan2275@gmail.com. The ranch is located at 11892 E. Hilltop Road, Parker.
Berit Erickson Returns from a Year in Switzerland
Youth Exchange Student, Berit Erickson, who has just returned from a school year in Switzerland spoke to the Club about the amazing experiences she had during the year and how much she enjoyed living with two different families.   Berit highly recommended the Rotary Exchange Program.
Rotary PEACHES are Coming!
Posted by Kam Breitenbach on Jul 31, 2018
Fresh Colorado Peaches are coming our way!  Order NOW and get ready for a real treat.  You can order your peaches on our website: www.parkerrotary.org.                     Recipe of the week - Peach Cobbler
DIRECTIONS
  1. Mix peach slices with 3/4 cup sugar, set aside.
  2. Pour butter in 8 inch square baking dish.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and remaining sugar.
  4. Stir in milk, until just combined.
  5. Pour over butter.
  6. Top with peaches.
  7. Bake at 375* for 45 minutes.
District Club Training
AUGUST 2018 - WHAT'S HOT!
 
DISTRICT %$%) CLUB TRAINING WORKSHOP
Sept. 15th, 8:00 - Noon, Front Range Comm. College
 
Learn how to help your club and your community using the latest resources and technology
 
 
- Making Connections
- Getting Grant Money for Projects
- Ways to Show Off Your Club’s Shine
 
And much more…..
Cost:  $25.00
 
REGISTER NOW!  on District 5450's website.  www.district5450.org.  
Membership!
President Elect and Director of Membership, Gail Lehrmann, gave a program today on the importance of membership., bringing in new members and retaining our current members.   Members are encouraged to invite guests to a club meeting and introduce them to Rotary and what Rotary is about.  Please share the Object of Rotary with friends and people you meet when inviting them to come  to a meeting.
Object of Rotary:
 
•Development of acquaintances in order to serve;
•High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
•Ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
•Advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Colorado Peaches & Pears! ORDER NOW!
It's time to order your fresh peaches from the Rotary Club of Parker.  To place your order, go to www.parkerrotary.org and click on the Peach icon on the right.  
PEACH and PEAR SALES for 2018
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
#18 box Peaches for $35
#10 box Peaches for $25
#10 box of PEARs for $25              
The Rotary Club of Parker is selling Peaches in order to provide a Colorado Product to all that want them and raise funds to support our community.   Go to www.parkerrotary.org to place and pay for your order.
 
Rules & Restrictions
*I understand that I will pick up the peaches at the scheduled time or this payment will be considered a donation. The peaches will be resold or donated.
2018-2019 SERVICE COMMITTEES & SPECIAL PROJECTS                                                                      
CLUB SERVICE………………..…Patrick Kendrick 
Attendance ……………………..…....Jan Beller
Change of Command ………….. Ken Claiborne
Editorian……………..…………...…...Kam Breitenbach                                                                         
Club Photographers..............Ron Beller & Mike Endres    
Holiday Party ……….…..…………..Patrick Kendrick
Summer Picnic......................Patrick Kendrick                   
Music ………............................Jim Muir and Steve Brown                                               
Programs......…….………............Scott Gough
Webmaster ……………….………...…
Web Design...........................Kam Breitenbach
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE …...............Mike Endres, Director    
 
 
Castlewood Canyon State Park….......Carl Finamore
Christma Blanket, cards, Santa, Mrs. C & Elves...Kam Breitenbach, Jane Johnson, Sue Gardner, Janice Beller                                                                    
American Indian Committee………......Mike Oldham, Wilson Groen      
Gazebo Gardens................................Lew Million                                                      
NAMI-Douglas/Arapahoe Counties ..Bill Shriver
Parker Task Force............................Rick Chase, Jay Boscoe, Sue Gardner. Jane Johnson
PTF Food Drives..................................Bob Satrom
Peaceful Schools..............................Gail Lehrmann                                                
Praying Hands Ranch ………….........……Jim Muir, Michele Duncan, Lew Million                                                     
Project C.U.R.E. ……………….…...............Wendell Geary
Project Sanctuary ………………….............Mike Endres, Janice Beller                           
Rotary Community Corps………..........Kam Breitenbach, Janice Beller                                                                                  
Rotary Community Corps Rocky Vista  University - Julie Rosenthal
Scouting............................................Mike Oldham, Ron Saatjian, DeAnn Olson
Toys for God’s Kids …………...…............Wayne Wagener                                                   
The Crisis Center ……….……............……Michele Duncan, Larry Brutlag                                                        
Veteran’s Day Remembrance Committee.....Mike Endres , Ben Martin
All committees and projects are open to all Rotarian who are interested.  Please email Kam to let her know where you want to serve.  Projects without Champions or committees will be eliminated from the list.                                                       
                                     
VOCATIONAL SERVICE … Peggy Carter, Director
Ethics Scholarships ………………....
Four Way Test ……………….…..........
Vocational Talks ……………...........Peggy Carter
 
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE… Li Pettett, Director
Open World …………...................Alvaro Pisoni     
Polio Plus…………………………...…....Lew Million
Shelter Box ………………...….....…..Al Johnson 
 
YOUTH SERVICES …..... Tom Furmanski, Director
Interact Chaparral ……..……..........…Gail Lehrmann
Interact American Academy..........Ben Martin, Steve Small
RYLA/Young RYLA …….………….........Tom Furmanski, Mike Oldham
Scholarships, Chaparral…...............Dennis Brewster
Scholarships, Ponderosa …....…......Jim Muir
Student of the Month, Chaparral ...Dennis Brewster
Student of the Month, Ponderosa.. Jim Muir
Youth Exchange.............................Mike Olldham
 
FUND RAISING ………......................
Boondocks..........................Kam Breitenbach
Peaches………………...……………….Jim Muir
State of the Town…............Sue Gardner
 
PUBLIC RELATIONS….........…........Kam Breitenbach, Director
GRANTS ………….....…......................Steve Brown, Director
SERGEANT AT ARMS…….........…..Ron Saatjian, DeAnn Olson
MEMBERSHIP..…..............................Gail Lehrmann, Director
Past Chair………………………….....Ken Claiborne                                                
Club Roster ………………….........Janice Beller   
Family of Rotary……..…….......Peggy Carter                                  
Fireside Chat.......................Gail Lehrmann and Ken Claiborne
Mentor Program .................Gail Lehrmann                                      
 
FOUNDATION………......................Carl Finamore, President  
Steve Sumption, Treasurer
Ben Martin, Secretary                                                
Trustees….. Steve Small, Lindy Blackburn, Al Johnsson, Glenn Petty, Tom VanderHeiden, Ken Claiborne
 
 
 
 
2019 State of the Town Sponsors
 
PLATINUM 
 

Extreme Auto Repair Parker

IREA

 
 
Irv & Kathy Buck
 
 
 
Michele Duncan
 

Town of Parker

 
GOLD 

Joy Lutheran Church

Parker Adventist Hospital

Parker United Methodist Church

Rocky Vista University

Patricia Jo Stone, PC

CIGNA

VanderHeiden Financial

Black Creek Capital

1st Class Towing

 
SILVER 
 

Householder Group

Innovest

 
The Million Family
 
 
 
Li Pettett

The Timbers at the Pinery

Ponderosa Petroleum Co

Shriver Investments Inc.

Stephen L. Brown & Taylor, Attorney

 
BRONZE 
 

Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services

 
 
Larry and Naomi Brutlag
 
Michael Oldham
 
Liz Volz & Family
 
 
Mike & Anita Endres

Peggy Carter Farmer's Insurance

 
 
Gail Lehrmann
 
Al and Jane Johnson
 
Ben Martin & Family
 
Janice and Ron Beller

Colorado Hearing Specialists, Inc.

 
Ken Claiborne
 
Robert "Doc" Martin
 
MEDIA BRONZE

Quality Connections

Our Community Magazine

Parker Lifestyle Magazine

 
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Speakers
Dec 06, 2018
Peggy Carter
Vocational Services Meeting
Dec 13, 2018
Pres Ken Claiborne
Club Assembly
Dec 20, 2018
Dr Thomas S. Tucker
Superintendent, Douglas County School District
Dec 27, 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
No Meeting
Jan 03, 2019
Gordon Hamby
11 Energies Off the Verve
Jan 10, 2019
Maj John McFarlane
Colorado Rangers
Jan 17, 2019
Linda Forsyth
Denver Pet Partners
Jan 24, 2019
Coach Jim Turgeon
DU Women's Basketball Coach
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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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