The Lamplighter 

                                                Rotary Club of Parker, CO
Club Information
Parker
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 7:00 AM
Starting July 1, 2019 -- Joy Lutheran Church
7051 E. Parker Hills Court
Parker, CO  80138
United States of America
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Aug 15, 2019
Membership Visioning
Aug 22, 2019
Eradication of Malaria
Sep 05, 2019
Adams County Spaceport
Sep 26, 2019
Remembering Babi Yar and the Holocaust
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Russell Hampton
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Project CURE
Rotary Club of Parker members diligently volunteering  at Project CURE.
 
 
2019-2020 Nominations
2019-20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
President Elect, Gail Lehrman, presented the nominees for next years officers and Board of Directors.  These candidates will be voted on at next weeks meeting (December 20).  If you are interested in filling the Public Relations position, please let Gail know asap.
OFFICERS
  • President                        Gail Lehrman
  • President-Elect              Pat Kendrick
  • Secretary                        Janice Beller
  • Treasurer                        Ron Beller
  • Sergeant-at-Arms          Ron Saatjian & Deann Olson
 
DIRECTORS
  • Club Service                   Jim Muir
  • Community Service       Mike Endres
  • International Service     Wendell Geary
  • Vocational Service        Dennis Brewster
  • New Generations          Gino & Debbie Porazzo
  • Fundraising                    Alex Doyle
  • Public Relations              TBD
  • Grants                            Liz Volz
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS
The following persons have made application to be members of the Rotary Club of Parker.  They have met with Rotarians who serve on the Membership Committee and have been approved for membership by the Board of Directors.  They demonstrate good character, integrity, and leadership; possess good reputation within their business, profession, and/or community; and are willing to serve in their community and/or around the world.  If there is no written objection from any club member within seven days and the admission fee is paid, the proposed member is considered elected to the club.  An induction will be held as soon as possible.
 
Harry (Hal) Gustin – Consulting Engineer (Mechanical)
Hal has worked for Structural Integrity Associates for 33 years.  His professional career started in the Bay Area/San Jose; later he helped open a branch office in Denver.  He is a mentor and guest speaker at periodic MIT engineering classes.  Currently, he volunteers with the South Metro Fire Rescue and is involved with mass casualty simulations and in EMT candidate training.
 
Susan Gustin – Adjunct Facility-Higher Education
Susan has a degree in engineering and worked at Chevron Oil Company in the Bay Area/San Jose.  She moved to recruitment and later to corporate trainer at Chevron.  When she and Hal moved to Parker, she achieved an advanced degree and has taught US history at the University of Colorado-Denver.  She volunteers for National History Day in Colorado and is a Bible study leader, book club leader, and a volunteer visitor at a senior center at her church.
 
Janet Possehl – Human Resources
Janet worked from home for many years in human resources and traveled for her company to cities in many states.  Her company was recently purchased by Aureon, a business solutions provider that provides a comprehensive suite of support solutions with a focus on human resources, talent acquisition, technology, contact center, and consulting services. She helps set up human resources programs in businesses with less than 2500 employees.
 
If you have any objections to any of the proposed new members, please let Gail know before our December 20th Rotary Club of Parker meeting.
2018 Adopt A Family for Christmas
22 RCC Members shopped and wrapped presents for five children for Christmas.  Thank you to Rotary volunteers and friends for helping with the event.  Ron Saatjian, Deann Olson, Jane Johnon, Susan Gustin, Steve and Carole Sumption, and Randy Griffith!  A fun time was had by all. (Take a close look at Ron and De to see how much fun they had helping!!!!
Food Delivery to Denver Indian Center
  Hello Everyone
Members of the Parker Rotary Club just delivered food from the Club members and the Parker Task Force,  led by Steve Budnack, to the DIC Food Bank.   A special thanks to the Parker Task Force for its contribution!  Members of the Parker Rotary Club have also written checks for the DIC Food Bank to be sent to the DIC in the near future.  Thank you for your generous donations everyone. Happy holidays!
Mike Oldham
SAVE THE DATE
A social event for all.   Bring you children and/or grandchildren.  
Please save the date for our upcoming Ice Skating Evening with Deann Olson and Becca Kendrick!  It will be Friday, January 18th from 6-8pm at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park (next to the library.)  Concessions and skate rental are available.   We hope to see you all there!
 
Pat & Katie Kendrick 
The Rotary Club of Parker is Going to the Stock Show!
January is just around the corner and that means it's stock show time! Steve Trevino is again organizing a group to attend the Rotary dinner and rodeo. To join in the fun you can either sign up at the next two club meetings or contact Steve at 303-841-2405 or at info@ponderosavalleyfunerals.com. The stock show runs January 12th - 27th and Rotary Night is Wednesday, January 23rd.
 
 
DETAILS
COST - $45/person
DATE- January 23,2019
TIME - Dinner/Cash Bar 5pm-7pm, Rodeo/Dancing Horses 7pm
WHERE - The group will meet in Parker and carpool. Steve will provide those details later. The dinner is held in the National Western Club at the NW corner of the Hall of Education.
MENU - hand carved beef sirloin with BBQ sauce and horseradish, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls and a selection of salads, vegetable and dessert. 
 
Don't miss out on the fun! Please contact Steve with any questions. 
2019 State of the Town
 
 
Hosted by:  The Rotary Club of Parker
Save the Date - Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Time:  11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Vehicle Vault
18301 Lincoln Meadow Pkwy
Parker, CO 80134
 

EVENT Brochure:  (Please Check here) 

TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Pay with CC  (Please check here)

QUESTIONS AND ATTENDANCE CALL BILL SHRIVER  303-913-1135 
Send Checks to:
The Rotary Club of Parker Foundation
PO Box 1472
Parker, CO  80134-1410
 
 
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