We look forward to welcoming District Governor Donna Hood to the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs this Thursday, July 23.
A district governor’s visit is a special occasion for any Rotary club and an opportunity to share our accomplishments, celebrate our members and strengthen our connection to Rotary throughout the district. We hope to have a great turnout to give Donna a warm Pagosa Springs welcome and show her the energy and spirit of our club.
Wear your Rotary bling, pins and sparkle as we show Donna what makes our club shine. Committee chairs and event leaders should also be prepared to share a brief highlight about their projects and the work for which our club is known.
Note: It is appropriate Rotary etiquette to stand to clap for the District Governor when she is introduced and following her presentation.
The board has approved matching donations from club members to support disaster relief in Colorado communities affected by wildfires. Through July 31, the club will match member contributions dollar for dollar, up to a combined total of $1,000.
At its July meeting, the Rotary board approved to help provide dinners for veterans participating in therapeutic fly fishing retreats in Pagosa Springs this August and September.
The first retreat, scheduled for August 24-28, will welcome approximately 15 to 20 veterans from Fort Worth and Fort Hood, Texas. The program is being coordinated by Eagle Rest Reserve in partnership with the Fort Worth VA and other organizations.
Frank Wiley has once again stepped up to lead our club’s participation in the 4th Annual Free Community Pancake Breakfast, presented in collaboration with Vets4Vets of Archuleta County.
A Pagosa Springs tradition is returning for its 11th year!
The 11th Annual Jewels & Jeans Barn Dance will be held Saturday, October 24, at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds Extension Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with live music and dancing to Vanishing Breed from 7 to 10 p.m.
Frank Wiley reports that our Fourth of July beer sales brought in approximately $2,400 net for the club. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, poured beer, greeted guests and helped make the event a success.
The board also approved the purchase of three large coolers for future events. Our drinks, and perhaps our volunteers, will now remain considerably cooler.
Ben Fox has stepped up to coordinate our club’s trash pickup efforts. Thank you, Ben!
We also extend a special thank-you to Jann Pitcher for her years of hard work organizing this project and keeping volunteers fueled with countless donuts. Jann has left some very clean roads and some very big donut boxes to fill!
JoAnn Laird has ordered this year’s dictionaries for the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs’ Third-Grade Dictionary Project.
Each November, the club presents every third-grade student in Archuleta County schools with a dictionary of their own. In addition to definitions, the books include maps, information about U.S. presidents, mathematical conversion tables and other learning tools designed to spark curiosity and discovery.
Giving to The Rotary Foundation does more than support Rotary projects around the world. It also helps the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs qualify for District Grant funding that can be brought back home to strengthen our own community projects.
Rumor has it Pat Love and Rene Vanover are helping sew up something wonderfully recycled for Runway for Rise’s event this fall.
This creative fundraiser benefits Rise Above Violence and its work supporting survivors of domestic violence. Fashion may be temporary, but helping survivors rebuild their lives never goes out of style.
We are looking for club members interested in learning more about the duties of the club secretary and club treasurer and training to serve in these important leadership positions in the future.
To help board members use meeting time effectively, requests requiring board consideration should be submitted in writing to Co-President Terri House by the fifth day of each month.
Read the July issue of the Rotary District 5470 newsletter for club stories, leadership updates, service opportunities and upcoming events from around the district.
