Lamplighter February 28 2023 (Feb. 28, 2023)

Heroes in Our Midst -- 2024 Parker Impact Award

We have heroes in our midst -- people whose service to the Parker area goes above and beyond the call of duty, who exemplify Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self. If you know one of those heroes (whether an individual or a group), nominate them for a Parker Impact Award! Our club sponsors the Parker Impact Award, which is presented at the State of the Town event every year (May 7, 2024). For more information, click here. The deadline to nominate someone is March 15. Questions? Contact Dan O’Neill.

Check Out the Website

Don't forget to check out the club's website at parkerrotary.org for the latest news and updates to our club calendar.

News from the Noon Club

Kam Breitenbach of the noon club (Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker) invites us to share with them in two events:

TODAY! The Rotary Satellite Club of Parker (a club for special-needs adults sponsored by the noon club) is hosting a FUNDRAISER at Culvers in Parker on Tuesday, February 28 any time between 4 - 8 p.m. to raise funds for Hide In Plain Sight. A percentage of each purchase between the above hours will be donated to the Satellite Club to be able to help Hide in Plain Sight. Hide in Plain Sight helps students in Douglas County who are considered to be homeless. If you can't be there, you are welcome to send a donation to the Rotary Satellite Club of Parker, c/o Kam Breitenbach, 5714 Stetson Ct, Parker, CO 80134.
Save the date! We are invited to join the noon club for a social event at Takoda Tavern on Wednesday, March 29

Service Opportunities Spring 2023

Parker Task Force Food Drive – Saturday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Our next date to collect food for the Task Force is coming up in April. Click here for more information or to sign up online for one of the two-hour shifts.

Project CURE – Tuesday, April 25 and May 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
We are once again able to volunteer at Project C.U.R.E., but the circumstances will be different than before. We will not be able to reserve an entire shift just for our club, but we are looking to volunteer together on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Project CURE is booked for March and April, but there are spaces available for May 23. Follow this link to sign up.

Save the Date -- Gazebo Maintenance -- Saturday, May 6

Stay tuned for more information on how YOU can help with the maintenance of the beloved gazebo in O'Brien Park.

Save the date -- Health Fair Coming to Parker Saturday, May 13

365Health (formerly 9Health) is bringing one of their health fairs to Parker on Saturday, May 13. The event will take place at Parker United Methodist Church (11805 South Pine Dr, just off Parker Road). The event requires a lot of non-medical volunteers -- everything from directing traffic to helping with registration. Stay tuned as Hal Gustin provides information on ways WE can help...

2023 Parker Impact Award

Time is running out to submit a nomination for the 2023 Parker Impact Award, to be presented at the State of the Town event on May 23, 2023. Do you know a group or individual whose service to the Parker community exemplifies Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self? Nominate them! Deadline is March 31. For more information, click here. Questions? Contact Dan O’Neill at Odie2450@Comcast.net

We welcome Steve Gruenler to our club!

From the left, mentor Steve Brown, Jim Boyd, Steve Gruenler

Steve is a Colorado native whose family has been here since 1872. He grew up in Denver and graduated from CU Boulder with a BS degree in accounting. His career has involved a variety of accounting roles, including internal auditor, public accounting and CFO.

Steve loves sports and has coached youth baseball and football with Parker Hawks, as well as serving as the president of the booster club at Legend High School when his sons were playing. As a member of the Buckingham Square Optimist Club for many years, Steve has been involved in working with children in the Denver Children's Home. His Rotary interests include working with our Rotary youth programs.

CORE Update

We had a terrific presentation on February 23 when representatives of CORE Electrical Cooperative gave us an update on how CORE is responding to changing electrical demands. Click here if you would like to view their PowerPoint presentation.

We are grateful for CORE's ongoing support of the Rotary Club of Parker.

Harvie Clean-up

Posted on Feb. 28, 2023

As predicted, the frigid temperatures had lifted by Saturday, February 25 so that conditions were perfect for a morning cleaning up garbage from Parker's newest park, Harvie Open Space. We will have other opportunities to help out at Harvie through the year -- cleaning up garbage and weed mitigation.

Other News February 28 2023

Rotary license plates for Colorado are now available! For more information on how to order one, go the District 5450 website at https://www.rotary5450.org/

Save the date -- Health Fair Coming to Parker May 13

District 5450 News Spring 2023

There are two important District events scheduled back-to-back in April:

Friday, April 28: 15th Annual State of the State Luncheon and Mental Health & Wellness Symposium at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. This is a terrific event if you are interested in pursuing projects to promote mental health in our community.
Saturday, April 29: 2023 District Conference at the Cable Center

For more information on the line-up of speakers and activities for each event, or to register for one or both of these impactful events, go to the District website at https://www.rotary5450.org/ There are club funds available to help defray the cost of the events once you have attended -- talk with Gail Lehrmann if you would like to learn more (glehrmann@aol.com).