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Parker
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 6:45 AM
Parker Adventist Hospital-Conference Center
9395 Crown Crest Blvd.
Parker, CO  80138
United States
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This Week's Meeting
Dusty Saunders Featured Speaker at September 01 Meeting
 
 
 Dusty Saunders worked at the Rocky Mountain News for 54 years as a copy boy, police reporter, city hall reporter, feature editor and covered the broadcasting beats as a critic and columnist for more than 40 years. He was a founding member and past president of the Television Critics Association, a national organization made up of critics and columnists from major newspapers and magazines in the United States and Canada. A graduate of the University of Colorado Journalism School, Saunders is the recipient of the school’s Outstanding Alumni Award. In 1993, Saunders was named Colorado Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists. A former president of the Denver Press Club, he’s a member of the club’s Hall of Fame. And he has won several national honors including a Scripps-Howard Award for stories about a Denver TV station staging pit bull fights as part of news “sweeps” coverage.
Recap of Last Week's Meeting

 

 
Last week's meeting held at the Reuter-Hess Reservoir.
 
Rotarians met with:
 
Ron Redd, PE – District Manager – Parker Water & Sanitation District (PWSD)
Jamie Langer – Project Engineer, PWSD
Stephanie Samsom, PE – Senior Project Manager, PWSD
Eric Pierce – Water Resource Superintendent, PWSD
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Rotarian Michael Endres Reflects on Project Sanctuary Experience

 

Rotarian Mike Endres and his wife Anita (along with fellow Rotarians Janice Beller and Sue Gardner) recently volunteered at a Project Sanctuary retreat held at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby.  Mike was so moved by the experience, that I asked him to submit an article for the Lamplighter.  I want to thank Mike for his willingness to share his experience with us.  Hopefully other Rotarians will be moved to also volunteer their time to this very worthwhile cause.   
 
 
Project Sanctuary – Retreat #98 – August 2016
 
 
Project Sanctuary (PS) is a world-class, national non-profit focused on reconnecting military families. Founded in 2007 by former Parker resident, Heather Ehle, guest speaker at our August 11th meeting, PS gives heartfelt care and service to active duty, retired and veteran families from all the military services, enabling them to go from “battle-ready to family-ready.”  It provides 6-day outdoor, therapeutic retreats in a safe and healing environment which include classes such as “Healthy Marriages”, “Money Matters-Family Matters” and “Thriving--A Field Guide for Families Dealing with PTSD”.
 
Project Sanctuary is unique in that it is one of the few - if not the only - organization focused on the entire military family.  Since its founding, it has welcomed over 800 military families into its program.  There is a waiting list in excess of 1,000 families, many suffering alone with PTSD and its invisible yet deep scars from our many years at war.  Ongoing family support services for problems such as divorce, suicide, and spouse/child abuse are provided for 2 years following each retreat. 
 
Here’s a comment from one family:  “I cannot thank you all enough for the ‘sanctuary’ you provided our family.  Where we were on the verge of destruction, now we are rejuvenated, and capable of fighting again to preserve our family and happiness.  You are rescuing marriages and families.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
 
My wife, Anita, and I volunteered for PS’s recent August retreat at Snow Mountain Ranch (Granby CO) with fellow Rotarians, Janice Beller and Sue Gardner. Having both served in the US Army, myself for 24 years as an active duty medical service corps officer and my wife as a reservist, we understand the sacrifices made by and the needs of military families. 
 
We felt the program was exceptionally well-organized and executed.  The small PS staff of 4 (registered nurse, social worker, licensed professional counselor and certified recreational therapeutic specialist) are stretched thin conducting the “heart” of the program.  The behind-the-scenes roles played by volunteers are critical to the success of a retreat.
 
As such, we did what the Army calls “other duties as assigned!” We were kitchen help (yes – we washed plenty of pots & pans!), spent many hours holding babies and entertaining and loving on kiddos as well as making connections with the 10 families during communal mealtime conversations.  Although our help seemed less than glamorous, the fact that we were there meant that the couples could participate completely in the sessions offered without worrying about their children.  We were constantly busy and the days were long, but fulfilling.
 
We were impressed by Project Sanctuary’s stewardship - the program relies entirely on donated funds and stretches each dollar as far as it will go.  There continues to be a need for additional financial support and more willing volunteers.
              
We were humbled and privileged to serve these heroic American families who have sacrificed so much for the freedom we enjoy.  It was abundantly clear at the end of the week that all of us had contributed significantly in bringing healing and hope to these families.
 
 
 
Film trailer produced by Steffan Tubbs (KOA Radio) – “Acronym – The Cross-Generational Battle with PTSD”:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od33W1eEZ8s
 
Mike (Rotary Club of Parker) & Anita Endres
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Urgent Message from Alvaro
If you have not yet responded or did not receive the original email from Alvaro, please complete the following survey and return to Alvaro ASAP (by the end of today if possible).
 
Dear Rotarians, we need your kind cooperation!
 Our Rotary Club of Parker has been honored by the US Government and Rotary International to host a Delegation from Ukraine, under the US Spornsorship program called ‘Open World”. The topic is “EFFICIENCY” (Clean, Renewable & Alternative Energy, Planning, Sustainability & Implementation)
 VERY IMPORTANT
I kindly ask you to answer the “RSVP” questions written in BLUE in the Program Summary
highlighted here below. It is required for your participation.
  Alvaro Pisoni - Open World Chairman – Rotary Club of Parker - cell: +1-720-837-3394  -  Email:pisoni@pisoni.com
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SUMMARY of DAILY PROGRAM & ACTIVITIES
Program Dates: September 10-18, 2016
A) – Will you participate to one or more of the following Program Activities and/or Presentations? YES___   NO___
B) – If you answer "NO", you can skip all the following questions. If you answer "YES", then proceed and answer the appropriate following questions in blue, which apply to you:
 
Saturday, September 10:
07:00 PM – “Welcome Rotary Potluck” at Rotarian Glenn & Joan Petty’s Residence 5527 Ponderosa Dr., Parker, CO 80134 in The South Pinery – Tel: 303-513-8467
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
Sunday, September 11:
12:00 PM Leave Parker for a Sightseeing Tour of Denver.
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
05:00 PM IMAX Theater 3D Documentary of the 100th Anniversary of the American National Parks – 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
NOTE: Tickets can only be purchased on site!
 
Monday, September 12:
09:30 – 11:45 AM - Professional Presentation & Tour of NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research & University Center for Atmospheric Research) 1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305 – Tel: (303) 497-1000
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
12:00 – 02:00 PM - Lunch at Chautauqua with the International Architect & Urban Designer Carl Worthington – 900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO – Tel: 303-440-3776
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
02:00 – 04:00 PM - Professional Joint-Presentation by the Planning & Sustainability Dep.t of the City of Boulder & the Architect Carl Worthington – 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO – Fishbowl Conference Rm - tel: 303-441-1880
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
Tuesday, September 13:
09:30 – 01:30 AM - Professional Tour and Presentation of NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) – 15013 Denver W. Pkwy, Golden, CO – Tel: 303-275-3000
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
Are you an American Citizen or Permanent Resident of USA? YES___  NO___    
NOTE: If you answer “YES”, then you need to provide an official Governmnet I.D. If you answer “NO”, then contact me immediately to receive a special Government Form for Clearance because this is a High Security Facility.
 
03:00– 05:00 PM - Professional Presentation at GEOS Neighborhood in Arvada, a new Zero-Energy Development. - 1500 W. 69th Ave, Arvada, CO 8007 – Tel: 303-432-8007
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?  
 
 Wednesday, September 14:
09:30 – 11:45 AM - Professional Presentation at ECRPC (Environment Colorado
Research & Policy Center) – 1543 Wazee St. # 300, Denver, CO 80202
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
02:00 – 04:00 PM - Professional Presentation by the City of Denver (Planning, Traffic and Economic Development) – Wellington E. Webb Municipal Off. Bldg – 201 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO – Meeting Room 4.I.5 – tel: 720-913-1544
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
 Thursday, September 15:
06:00 – 09:00 AM Delegation Welcoming & Presentation at our ROTARY CLUB of PARKER – The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker has also been invited to attend. 
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
09:30 – 11:00 AM - Professional Meeting & Tour of Parker Town Hall & the PACE Center – 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138  –303-841-0353
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
11:15 – 12:45 AM - Professional Presentation,  Tour & Box-lunch at PWOC (Parker Working Operation Center) – 9045 Tammy Ln. Parker, CO – Tel: 303-805-3206
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
01:00 – 02:00 PM - Professional Visit & Tour of the new Parker Police Department Building & Headquarter - 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy, Parker, CO 80134 -303-841-9800
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
 Friday, September 16:
09:30 – 12:00 PM - Professional Visit to the Colorado State Capitol – 200 East Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203 – 303-866-2604 - (Parking on the east side lot)
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
12:15 – 02:10 PM - Lunch at Randolph’s Restaurant with the Majority Leader of the Colorado Senate, Senator Mark Scheffel –1776 Grant St., Denver, CO –Tel: 303-318-7272
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
02:30 – 04:00 PM - Professional Presentation - Colorado Energy Office –580 Logan St., Denver – Tel: 303-866-3873
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
 Saturday, September 17:
08:00 AM - Departure Parker for a day excursion in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, picturesque Gold-Rush towns, resorts and spectacular scenery.
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
 
06:30 – 08:30 PM – Farewell Rotary Club Dinner” at “Vines Wine Bar & Bistro” 19552 Mainstreet, Parker, CO – Tel: 303-736-8463
Will you be there? YES___  NO___ - If YES, what are the names of the participants in your party?
NOTE: I have arranged a fixed price dinner at $ 50.00/per person. This is a 4-course dinner and will include soft drinks, taxes and tips. If you say yes here above, your dinner cost will be charged to you on the Rotary monthly statement.
 
Shelterbox
This year our club has $1000 budgeted to purchase a Shelterbox.  We have helped purchase Shelterboxes for the past 10 years.  
 
See the information below for a better understanding of what a shelter box is and how it has helped those in need... 

ShelterBox actively monitoring multiple disasters

ShelterBox has been busy this summer responding to disasters around the world - many that never get publicity in the international media. Flooding in Sri Lanka, a typhoon in Fiji, an earthquake in Ecuador, and the ongoing conflict in Syria are just a few of the 2016 deployments. New disasters are always on the horizon and ShelterBox remains ever vigilant. Here are situations that the Operations Team is currently monitoring:
Louisiana, USA - Flooding - At least 40,000 homes damaged, thousands displaced and 11 people killed in some of the worst flooding in Louisiana history.
California, USA - Wildfire - The 18,000-acre Blue Cut fire has burned through rural communities in California, triggering evacuation orders for more than 82,000 residents as 700 firefighters battle the blaze.
Arequipa, Peru - Earthquake - A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Caylloma province of Peru damaging houses, schools and highways. The quake struck a day before the anniversary of a 2007 earthquake in Peru that that left more than 500 people dead, 1,300 injured and around 200,000 homeless.
Mosul, Iraq - Conflict - It is likely that up to one million people could be displaced from Mosul as an expected offensive begins this month. ShelterBox is looking into how to best support refugee camps outside the city that are already overstretched.
 
Syria destruction
 
Aleppo, Syria is surrounded and cutoff

Right now, the Syrian Government and rebel forces are locked in conflict over the divided city of Aleppo, with essential aid lifeline, the Castello Road, now impassable. An estimated 300,000 civilians, 60% of them women and children, are caught in the crossfire with dwindling supplies of food and water. The situation is dire. 
ShelterBox has been responding to the refugee crisis since 2012, supporting displaced families with tents, shelter kits and educational equipment, both inside Aleppo and in displacement camps within Syria and refugee camps in neighboring countries including Iraqi Kurdistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece. ShelterBox’s Operations team is monitoring the latest developments, and is in constant contact with colleague organizations on the ground in Syria.
Read the complete story HERE.
Please donate to ShelterBox USAPlease help by donating to our Syria Refugee Appeal today. 100% of your donation will be used for response efforts to this immense crisis.
Be a Bookworm
The Douglas County Library at Parker is  hosting a bookworm.  This is a human chain moving our last books from our old building to the new building-on Saturday September 24th 9-11 a.m.
 
The folks at the library would love as many community members as possible to sign up so that they can make it extra special for the library and for our community.  If you are interested in signing up-you can send an email to:
 
 
 
 
Brittni Ehrhart | Branch Program Liaison
303-764-3340 | behrhart@dclibraries.org
Douglas County Libraries | Parker
10851 S Crossroads Dr | Parker, CO 80134
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Sep 01, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Sep 08, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Sep 15, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Parker Task Force Food Drive
Stroh Ranch
Sep 17, 2016
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Project C.U.R.E. Work Night
10377 E Geddes Ave
Sep 20, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Sep 22, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Sep 29, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Oct 06, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Unwind Social
Elk Mountain Brewery
Oct 13, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Rotary Leadership Institute
Red Rocks Community College
Oct 15, 2016
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Executives & Directors
President - Board Officer
 
President Elect - Board Officer
 
Treasurer - Board Officer
 
Secretary - Board Officer
 
Sergeant at Arms - Board Officer
 
Club Service Co-Chair- Board Member
 
Youth Services - Board Member
 
Community Service - Board Member
 
Fundraising - Board Member
 
International Service - Board Member
 
Grants Director - Board Member
 
Public Relations - Board Member
 
Rotary Foundation - Co-Board Member
 
Rotary Foundation Treasurer - Co-Board Member
 
Vocational Services - Board Member
 
Immediate Past President - Board Member
 
Editarian
 
Membership Chairperson
 
Program Chair
 
Webmaster
 
Web Design
 
Meeting Responsibilities
September 1
 
Greeter 1
Lehrmann, Gail
 
Pledge
CLASEN, DON
 
4 Way Test
ROSENTHAL, JULIE
 
Invocation/Inspiration
OLDHAM, MIKE
 
Greeter 2 w/Secretary
SHAFER, JACOB
 
September 8
 
Greeter 1
CARTER, PEGGY
 
Pledge
MARTIN, BEN
 
4 Way Test
WAGENER, WAYNE
 
Invocation/Inspiration
VANDERHEIDEN, TOM
 
Greeter 2 w/Secretary
PETTY, GLENN
 
September 15
 
Greeter 1
SATROM, BOB
 
Greeter #2 (With Secretary)
OLSON, DEANN
 
Pledge
SHRIVER, BILL
 
4 Way Test
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
September 22
 
Greeter 1
 
Pledge
OLDHAM, MIKE
 
4 Way Test
CLASEN, DON
 
Greeter #2 (With Secretary)
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
October 6
 
Greeter 1
DUNCAN, MICHELE
 
Greeter #2 (With Secretary)
BELLER, RON
 
Pledge
GROEN, WILSON
 
4 Way Test
BELLER, JANICE
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
October 13
 
Greeter 1
OLDHAM, MIKE
 
Pledge
CLASEN, DON
 
4-Way Test
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
October 20
 
Greeter 1
OLSON, DEANN
 
Greeter #2 (With Secretary)
 
Pledge
JOHNSON, JANE
 
4-Way Test
ROSENTHAL, JULIE
 
Invocation/Inspiration
Lehrmann, Gail
 
October 27
 
Greeter 1
 
Greet 2 (with Secretary)
 
Pledge
 
4-Way Test
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
November 3
 
Greeter 1
GROEN, WILSON
 
Greeter #2 (With Secretary)
 
Pledge
KENDRICK, PAT
 
4-Way Test
CLASEN, DON
 
Invocation/Inspiration
 
November 10
 
Greeter 1
ENDRES, MIKE
 
Pledge
 
4 Way Test
 
Greeter 2 w/Secretary
 
Innvocation
OLDHAM, MIKE
 
Speakers
Sep 01, 2016
 
Sep 08, 2016
 
Sep 15, 2016
 
Sep 22, 2016
 
Sep 29, 2016
 
Oct 06, 2016
 
Oct 13, 2016
 
Oct 20, 2016
 
Oct 27, 2016
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
IRV BUCK
August 8
 
JULIE ROSENTHAL
August 15
 
MARK SCHEUNEMAN
August 15
 
JACOB SHAFER
August 18
 
HAROLD McCLOUD
August 22
 
JO STONE
August 27
 
MARK SCHEFFEL
August 27
 
NELL REILAND
August 30
 
Anniversaries
TED SWEENEY
Genese
August 4
 
DENNIS BREWSTER
Pamela Brewster
August 15
 
GLENN HERTZLER
Carol Hertzler
August 17
 
TOM FURMANSKI
Terri Furmanski
August 17
 
PEGGY CARTER
Chris
August 22
 
STEVE TREVINO
Nanci
August 24
 
ELIZABETH VOLZ
Dennis
August 25
 
WILSON GROEN
Mary Groen
August 26
 
STEVE GILBERT
Vernette
August 27
 
SUE GARDNER
August 27
 
JIM BOYD
Leigh Boyd
August 28
 
IRV BUCK
Kathy Buck
August 29
 
Join Date
DOC MARTIN
August 1, 1993
23 years
 
HANK COLL
August 1, 1999
17 years
 
HAROLD McCLOUD
August 1, 1993
23 years
 
LEW MILLION
August 1, 1993
23 years
 
BOB KRAMER
August 4, 2004
12 years
 
CHARLES REILLY
August 7, 2015
1 year
 
MICHAEL MCKINNIS
August 20, 2015
1 year
 
SUE GARDNER
August 28, 2008
8 years
 
ELIZABETH VOLZ
August 29, 2008
8 years
 
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