Volume II, Issue 18, April 28, 2016 ~ THE THERAPIST'S EDITION
Dear Rotarians,
Spending Rotary breakfast at the Chalet warms my heart like no other. With a tea cup in hand, fresh squeezed OJ in the other, I am one happy gale! I know it's the same for you all as we whisper to each other, 'the Meadows is okay, but this ORANGE JUICE is to die for!' Thank you Craig Melville for a beautiful breakfast and even though it wasn't on the deck and Kurt Adam was thoroughly disappointed he winded up at the kids table, I'll just hope for it to be next week and make sure we leave a table for Kurt to himself in the basement. See you all at the Chalet in May.
Sincerely,
The Psychotherapist
In this Issue:
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Recruits You and Your Kiddos.
Sad Farewell to an Aspen Rotarian
Last Chance: $200,000 Tuition Can Be Your Biggest Investment.
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An organization promoting stewardship of our public lands by engaging the community in volunteer trail and restoration projects.
Live, work, play has a whole different meaning than most places in the world. Unfortunately, because our land services have a minimal budget with only two service guides to take care of the land, they need VOLUNTEERS to support their efforts. This is where RFOV comes in and partners with local agencies and municipalities on a variety of projects from building and maintaining trails to planting wetlands, removing invasive species, and refurbishing historic sites. If you have seen them in action on your summer hikes than you know how meaningful their efforts are.
This year they are announcing a new goal by getting youth involved and what a wonderful way for our teens to spend their summer months. Spend a day with RFOV or sign your kid up. For more information contact Zoe.
It is a sad farewell to our very own, Blair Flickinger, who announced her resignation to the club. She shared her love and gratitude for her Rotarian experience yet excitement to be a mother!
Steve Seyffert announces and introduces Aspen High School student, Henry Godfrey, who received a $12,000 scholarship for college. He will start his University career studying entrepreneurship and French at UCLA with hopes of transferring into Berkley. Henry expressed his thanks to the club and Ducky Derby!
Frieda Wallison acknowledges our club's progress in reaching $45,500 in sponsorship. Big thanks to Mountain Chalet, Craig Melville, Dwayne Romero, Dan Johns (Roaring Fork Builders) and Alpine Bank. Keep the sponsors coming and reach out to the sponsorship committee or our website to see sponsor forms.
RED BADGE BLUE BADGE!
It only took him a swift year, but Ryan Doremus earned his blue badge today. Lightening speed! He was given the gift of Rotary from Rick Newton, he is a local architect and is a 3rd generation Aspenite. Congrats!
Norm Bacheldor is official! He shared being an Aspen Rotarian 28 years ago and now he is back at it for his acceptance to his red badge!
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 - The research is in - we now know what does and doesn't work in 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 29: Emily Burr's recital is tomorrow evening, Friday at 5:36pm Christ Church Aspen. Free and open to the public! She's going to be a star!
April 30: Rotary district grant management training meetings in Grand Junction -looking for representatives to attend.
May 3: IS COLLEGE WORTH IT, at the Meadows Resort Restaurant 11:30-1:30pm
May 13: BOARD MEETING - Ducky Derby Budgeting
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
HAPPY BUCKS
John Ward declares he's support for Happy Bucks, despite other witnessed motives throughout the year! He announces is happiness in Clarence Blackwell's absence. Steve Wickes recognizes and requests Rotary to bring back weekly biographies in light of his recent travels to Grand Junction with fellow Rotarians for the grant committee. He also shared kudos to the Aspen Rotary Club for having many shout outs at the meeting! Emily Burr thanks the club for having her speak last week. In final, nearly half the room had happy bucks and gratitude all around for Blair!
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 afternooon for parents not to miss!
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The Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Aspen.
meaning than most places in the world. Unfortunately, because our land services have a minimal budget with only two service guides to take care of the land, they need VOLUNTEERS to support their efforts. This is where RFOV comes in and partners with local agencies and municipalities on a variety of projects from building and maintaining trails to planting wetlands, removing invasive species, and refurbishing historic sites. If you have seen them in action on your summer hikes than you know how meaningful their efforts are. 
college. He will start his University career studying entrepreneurship and French at UCLA with hopes of transferring into Berkley. Henry expressed his thanks to the club and Ducky Derby!
