Veterans Day Celebration
Mike Endres and Ben Martin led us through a beautiful commemoration of Veterans Day at our meeting on Thursday, November 7.
The two veteran members of the Rotary Club of Parker who were honored were Ron Sorlien and Bill Shriver. Ron spoke to us about his experiences serving with the US Army in Vietnam, while Bill described a varied Army career that included a stint in Germany where he met his wife, Christine.
We had many family members and guests present, including Heather Ehle, Founder and CEO of Project Sanctuary and Chaplain (Major) Dave Nagel, Past President of the Colorado National Guard Foundation. Mike presented checks to both Heather and Dave in support of their groups' work to support military families.
If you weren’t able to attend, here are links to some of the videos that were included in the presentation:
- “America The Beautiful” Ray Charles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT0ob8BWjx8
- “Still A Soldier” Trace Adkins – Veterans Day Tribute - https://youtu.be/7DoYcoKiUTs
- “Long Distance Lullaby” Martina McBride – Military Family Tribute - https://youtu.be/SYtWTOAFiKE
- “Armed Forces Medley – National Memorial Day Concert 2010 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1VZNtlyEII
- “Veterans Day Inspiration” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxQvxGCJwJg
Holiday partyOur annual holiday party will be on Thursday, December 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Black Bear Golf Club (11400 Canterberry Parkway, Parker, CO 80138). Please click here to download the flier as a PDF file.
Schedule
- Cocktails and appetizers 6:00-6:45 p.m.
- Dinner, dessert, entertainment and gift exchange 6:45-8:00 p.m.
- The names of your attendees, including guests
- The meal choices of your attendees.
The meal choices (yum!) are
- Roasted Prime Rib
- Pork Loin Roulade
- Vegetarian
Rotary members will be billed at $25 per person; guests will be billed at $30 per person.
The gift exchange is voluntary; only those who bring gifts will participate. The gifts should be valued at less than $20, not white elephant, preferably consumable and fun!
State of the Town -- Sponsorships
Alex Doyle provided an update on the state of the State of the Town. We are off to a good start in gathering sponsorships for the event, but still have work to do to meet our goal of securing $70,000 in sponsorships. Members, you have one week until Friday, November 15 to make your pledge to the State of the Town if you wish to receive the step-up.
Family of Rotary: Li Pettett reminds us to let her know of any concerns in the Rotary family so she can let the club know during meetings. Li also coordinates the sending of cards of sympathy or encouragement.
Kam Breitenbach has set up dates in December for Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit at local nursing homes and hospitals and bring holiday cheer. She needs some elves to help out! If you would like to be an elf, please 
