Volume II, Issue 17, April 21, 2016 ~ THE THERAPIST'S EDITION
Dear Rotarians,
Brene Brown, one of my favorites, concludes from her research, "Connection is defined as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give an receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationships."
Following a brief conversation with Steve Wickes after breakfast today, he makes note about the SPIRIT our club has exhibited in the past several months and believes HAPPY BUCKS is the answer. I agreed, it's the part of breakfast when we share a piece of ourselves. I won't lie, the first time I shared a buck, I was shaking in my knees and the words barely reached my lips. It's a vulnerable experience to share a part of you in front of a large group. But the cause was worthy, and that was my motivation. I believe more recently, however, in addition to giving to the cause, it feels good to be seen, heard, valued and, in turn, hear each other's stories, accomplishments, words of wisdom, or throw a little flare at someone else. It's a way we have connected to be more open, genuine, and supportive. Although Happy Bucks were passed up today, I believe the time we give to let each other be seen, heard, and valued is sometimes the most important.
Sincerely,
The Psychotherapist
In this Issue:
SHAVER NEEDS DASH
THE BACON WAS LIKE A WEDDING IN MY MOUTH
BENDON GETS LEID
SCHOLARSHIPS, DUCKS, FACEBOOK, OH MY!
Click all links highlighted in blue to learn more.
Christina King, Editor-of-the-month
Guests: Joe Zanin: Brittany (granddaughter), Kathy Klug's husband, Warren. Visiting Rotarian: Katie Preston from Mount Sopris.
Joined by her fellow classmates; Kirsten Michel, Ben Johnston, Alex Burchetta, and Nick Neblett; RFL Alumni and Coaches, Jannette Whitcomb and Tony Mendez; and the Senior Service Center Representatives, Mary Barbour and Christy Doyon.
Emily shares briefly her touching experience this year at Roaring Fork Leadership as she introduces their service project for 2016; Drivers Assisting Seniors for Health (DASH). DASH is is a collaborative effort between Pitkin and Eagle County Senior Services that connects seniors living in the Roaring Fork Valley with volunteer drivers who provide them safe transportation to and from critical medical appointments and other important life necessities.
Currently RFL members are working to raise awareness DASH among the senior and volunteer population in our Valley. Although they are working on a website, they are ready to start their work by building a volunteer base and connecting them with in-need seniors - Todd Shave. RFL is also interested in reaching more community members or linking up with your business. Click HERE to learn more.
BIG THANKS TO ROB ITTNER AND THE COOKING SCHOOL OF ASPEN for hosting Aspen and Snowmass Rotary Clubs for breakfast today. What a treat, and if you missed the bacon, I hope it's because you are a vegetarian. The food was fantastic and the host was even better!
MOUNTAIN CHALET for the next two breakfast meetings!!!! My personal favorite and not just because they have real mugs for us to drink from.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 100% PARTICIPATION AND WHAT WE DO? Kurt Adam, Rotary Foundation Committee chair, reminded the club that it's been a few years since our club was recognized as a "100% Club" by the Rotary Foundation. It terms of dollars contributed, Aspen is often in the top three clubs in our district to be a "100 % Club." For this to happen we need every member to contribute $100 per year!
YOUTH EXCHANGE - WANTED: host families for 2017! Spread the word and contact Mike Tunte with your suggestions.
ROARING FORK CAREER FAIR on May 3rd at the Roaring Fork High School Gymnasium in Carbondale is a Valley wide career event for high school students to be educated on different industries. The fair continues to look for businesses who wish to volunteer their time that day presenting their industry to future employees.
Big Congrats to Yampah Valley High School for making the semi finals of the XQ: The Super School Project to help redefine high school education and raise the bar for learning!!!
IS COLLEGE WORTH IT??? Kathy Klug invites us to the Meadows Resort Restaurant Tuesday, May 3rd 11:30-1:30pm to be enthralled by 7 deans of admission arguing that college is in fact an undebatable investment. Email Kathy here to rsvp. Spread the word... It's going to be an evening for parents not to miss!
HEAD DUCK, Chris Bendon, gets leid by Michael Fox! I wasn't lying. Ducky Derby is months away! Get ready to sell DUCKS!!!
4/28 - Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, David Hamilton
5/5 - OPEN
5/12 - English in Action, Lara Beaulieu
5/19 - Solar Rollers, Noah Davis
5/26 - Education, Barb Pitchford
6/2 - Effectiveness of Aid Projects, Kayce Anderson
6/9 - Theatre in the Park, Paige Price
...If you have speaker ideas or suggestions, please contactCraig Melville or Rob Ittner.
April 23: Rotary Grant training at Mesa County Library in Grand Junction. Steve Wickes will attend - looking for more representatives.
April 30: Rotary district grant management training meetings in Grand Junction -looking for representatives to attend.
May 21: Rotary's Million Dollar Dinner, Aspen Meadows
May 21-22: Aspen Camp Clean Up - sign up sheets buzzing around the breakfast tables each week. See Roger Nicholson otherwise.
June 17-19: Rotary Roundup in Grand Junction
August 13: DUCKY DERBY
SPECIAL EDITION by Steve Wickes. Stevesubscribes to a blog by Rotarian Jim Henry from Mountain View, CA. For years, Mr. Henry has been critical of our leaders at Rotary International, saying they are asleep-at-the-wheel as Rotary membership declines - especially membership in the U.S. In his latest blog, Henry gives RI a surprisingly positive report card. "Rotary future is getting brighter," he writes. Thanks to our current RI President Ravindran our next RI President, Germ (yes that's really his name), RI may be turning a corner in terms of reversing the declining membership in Rotary Clubs.
For CREATING A POWERFUL GUIDING COALITION RI gets a 100% this year. The 2016 Council on Legislation created a standing membership committee this year. Who knew that RI never had a standing membership development committee!
Unfortunately, in terms of COMMUNICATION, RI still receives a failing grade of 20%. According to Henry, past leaders at RI have been stuck in an outdated, self-created job description. They continue to believe - and communicate - that RI is in the business of supplying humanitarian services rather than in the business of creating Rotarians. It's actually individual clubs and Rotarians who supply the humanitarian services, according to Henry. Read the full blog post here.
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The Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Aspen.
Thursday, April 21st, 2016.
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Big Congrats to Yampah Valley High School for making the semi finals of the 
