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2026 State of the Town

Thank you to all who attended the 17th Annual Parker State of the Town event on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  The event featured an update on Parker by the Honorable Joshua Rivero, Mayor, as well as the awarding of the Parker Impact Award to T.J. Sullivan, President and CEO of the Parker Chamber of Commerce. 

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International Projects, Part 1: Shark Pond

Rotary is an international organization, with opportunities to serve both locally and internationally.  The Rotary Club of Parker participated in a service project in February that was both local AND international.  One of our morning meetings was dedicated to a presentation of the Shark Pond program, where we viewed live online presentations by two entrepreneurs in Malawi.

Shark Pond is the inspiration of Ben Davidson of the Pocatello (ID) Rotary Club. Through local Rotary clubs in Africa, Shark Pond provides training in the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur.  Shark Pond then connects African entrepreneurs with Rotary clubs to provide the microloan.  Each Shark Pond event includes two entrepreneurs making a live online pitch to a Rotary club. Below is the panel of judges from the Rotary Club of Parker who interacted in real time with the entrepreneurs from Malawi to ask about their businesses.

For more information on the Shark Pond program, check out their website at https://entrapov.com/.  Ben Davidson received the Rotary Foundation's Meritorious Service Award in 2025. 

International Projects, Part 2: Solar Panels for Ukraine
 
  
Our club had the privilege of participating in a service project originated by the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch.  Solar Chargers for Humanity facilitates making portable solar chargers available around the world.  Each panel can charge up to four devices such as cell phones or tablets. For complete information on the scope of this project, click here.
 

Our club purchased 20 solar panels that are destined for Ukraine.  A group of club members and their families then attached converters that accept USB plugs.  The last step before shipping the panels off will be to invite club members and students from affiliated Rotary Interact clubs to decorate the back of the panels with messages of encouragement.

Testing the charger -- it works!

Parker Rotarians Serve Up Fun and Fellowship

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.

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Project CURE January 2026

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!

January 2026 Food Drive

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!

 

 
Gail Lehrmann: Tireless Rotarian

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.

Holiday with Horses 2025

It was a gorgeous day on December 13 for Rotarians to help at Affinity Ranch's Holiday with Horses.  We helped guide people to parking places and then to the events around the ranch.  As you can see, the horses were in on the holiday spirit as well!  Click here for a slide show of the event.

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Upcoming Speakers
Club Assembly
Mar 12, 2026
Huffaker
Michael Williams
Mar 19, 2026
The Greatest Story Never Told, How Capitalism Made the Modern World (Intro: Macin)
Tom Roth, Founder President
Mar 26, 2026
Step 7 Group Homes (addiction rehab) (Intro: Brown)
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The Rotary Club of Parker is committed to membership and volunteer opportunities without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status.
Rotary's Annual Theme: 2025-2026 
 
Unite for Good by embracing growth, service, and connection.
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President - Board Officer
John Huffaker
President Elect - Board Officer
Michele Schultz
Secretary - Board Officer
Janice Beller
Treasurer - Board Officer
Dan O'Neill
Sergeant at Arms - Board Officer
Ron Saatjian
Community Service - Board Member
Cedric Woodard
Community Service -- Board Member
Connie Woodard
International Service - Board Member
Michele Schultz
Club Service - Board Member
Kelly Young
Youth Services - Board Member
Tim Mackin
Membership - Board Member
Susan Garwood
Fundraising - Board Member
Mac McCloud
Public Relations - Board Member
Kyle Winders
Grants Director - Board Member
Kelly Birner
Past President - Board Member
Susan Garwood
Club Foundation President - Board Member
Bob Forbes
Club Foundation Treasurer - Board Member
Kitty Peterson
Club Service Projects Chair
Connie Woodard
Club Young Leaders Contact
Tim Mackin
Club Public Image Chair
Kyle Winders
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