The Lamplighter 

                                                Rotary Club of Parker, CO
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Welcome!
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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Rotary Club of Parker President Elect and Membership Chair, Ken Claiborne, had the pleasure of inducting our newest member, Dr. John P Molina  into the Rotary Club of Parker.  John is a Doctor of Audiology, and practices with Colorado Hearing Specialists, Inc from offices in Parker Adventist Hospital.  He is an outdoors person, and looks forward to service opportunities that he can share with and participate in with our community.  Please welcome John to our Club.   Pictured are Dr. John and his Rotarian mentor Mike Oldham.
Ponderosa High School Student of the Month!
Rotarian Bill Kelly introduced the Ponderosa Student of the Month, Shelby Zimmerman.  Pictured are Craig Zimmerman (father), Sisters Madison and Abigail, Karen (mom), Shelby, Ponderosa High School teacher Patricia Hayes and Rotarian Bill Kelly.  Congratulations Shelby!
It's warming up and the sun is beginning to shine.  Welcome Spring!  We have some service opportunities coming up where you can help~
Friday, May 19th at the Gazebo in O'Brien Park.  We will be pulling weeks and sprucing things up.  Please contact Rotarian Don Clasen for more information and to sign up to help.  
don_clasen@msn.com
 
Steve Trevino is again heading up the Parker Day's Festival Beer Tent Volunteers.  He has a prime time for our group set up!  Saturday, June 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  We need 25 volunteers for this fun evening.  For more information and to sign up contact Steve at snnatrevino @aol.com
 
When volunteering, PLEASE, wear your Rotarian at Work Shirts.  
 
The Rotary Club of Parker was involved in helping to finance the Healing Garden and Castle Rock Adventist Hospital through the Rotary Club of Castle Rock.  There will be a dedication of the Garden on Tuesday, June 19th at 5:30 p.m.  Food and refreshments will be available around the garden.  All Rotary Club of Parker Rotarians are invited to attend.  
 
H A P P Y  H O U R 
It’s almost time for our next 5th Thursday club happy hour!
 
The Rotary Club of Parker’s next 5th Thursday social will be May 31, 6pm at Elk Mountain Brewing located at 18921 E Plaza Dr.  The Colorado Pizza Co. food truck will be there as well.  
 Hope to see everyone! Please RSVP  ktkendrick@gmail.com so we can give them an expected headcount.  Katie Kendrick
 
SAVE THE DATE
This year's Change of Command Dinner will be held on June 28th at the Black Bear Golf Club - 11400 Canterberry Parkway, Parker.  
 
Happy Hour  (appetizers and a cash bar) will be from 6-7 p.m. 
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
 
Menu choices:
#1 Lemon Dill Baked Salmon Filet with citrus herb rice pilaf and chef's choice of vegetables.
#2 Colorado flat iron steak topped with sweet onion confit, served over scalloped potatoes with chef's choice of vegetables.
#3 Vegetarian meal.  
 
Member meals are $10, guest meals are $35.
 
Please send your meal choice(s) and the name of your guest to ktkendrick@gmail.com
Don't miss the Rotary District Celebration.  Register online at district5450.org.
Past District Govenor visited the Rotary Club of Parker this week and invited everyone to get excited and sign up for the upcoming District Conference!  And to consider a trip to Toronto for the International Conference.

2018 District Celebration

19
May
2018
 
  Hyatt Denver Tech Center
7800 E. Tufts Ave.
Denver, CO  80237
United States

CELEBRATION ROTARIAN REGISTRATION - please visit District5450.org to register.
 

BUSINESS EXPO REGISTRATION & INFO - please visit District 5450.org for more information or to register.

2018 District Celebration Info
Rotary Makes a Difference, Touches Every Heart & Serves Humanity
Rotary Means Business Fellowship

          Hyatt Denver Tech Center, May 19-20, 2018
          May 19th from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
          May 20th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am


Saturday & Sunday:  $195 per person
Saturday Day & Evening:  $160 per person 
Saturday Dinner & Entertainment:  $95 per person
Saturday Day Only:  $75 per person
Sunday Only:  $45 per person


Saturday Highlights

Annual Business Meeting
Lunch Guest Speaker: Denver University Ex-Chancellor Dan Ritchie - "Bringing Consensus to a Country that's Divided". A discussion with Chancellor Ritchie on how the ideals of Rotary can lead to better understandings among people.
Panel Discussion: "Colorado’s Development Boom: The good, the bad and the ugly." A panel discussion with economic development experts from Front Range communities on Colorado’s economic challenges.
Breakout SessionsMultiple breakout sessions lead by Rotarians speaking on diverse topics related to Rotary service projects and Rotarian lead businesses.
Celebrity Master of Ceremonies and Comedian Sam Adams
Saturday evening entertainment will include the Youth Exchange video and flag ceremony, stand-up comedian Sam Adams and the 
17thAvenue Allstars, one of Denver's top musical acts singing contemporary a cappella.

Please Sponsor our Community/Family FUNdraising Event on July 18, 2018 at Title Sponsor - BOONDOCKS.  Fun for the entire family!
Spend QUALITY TIME with your Children, Grandchildren, Family and Friends while supporting your community!  The Rotary Club of Parker is have a fundraising event on JULY 18th at Boondocks in Parker (next to Costco).  Isn't it time you had some fun with your family and friends?
 
Pick 1 time block that best suits your schedule. 
 
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Enjoy all the fun and games inside and out at Boondocks 
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Enjoy 2 pieces of pizza and soda while enjoying a short Safety Program.
 
                                   OR
 
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Enjoy 2 pieces of pizza and soda while enjoying a short Safety Program.
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Enjoy all the fun and games inside and out at Boondocks
 
Individual Tickets - $30  and Sponsorships beginning at $130.
 
SPONSORSHIPS and Ticket information Contact :  Kam Breitenbach at kamiebreitebach@gmail.com for more information.
2019 State of the Town Sponsors
 
PLATINUM 
 
 
 
Irv & Kathy Buck
 
 
 
Michele Duncan
 
 
GOLD 

VanderHeiden Financial

Black Creek Capital

1st  Class Towing

 
SILVER 
 

Householder Group

 
The Million Family
 
 
 
Li Pettett

Shriver Investments Inc.

 
BRONZE 
 
 
 
GAIL LEHRMANN
 
Al and Jane Johnson
 
Robert "Doc" Martin
 
MEDIA BRONZE

 Quality Connections

Our Community Magazine

 
CONTRIBUTOR
 

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Russell Hampton
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