Volume III, Issue 46   November 30, 2017  Editor: Steve Wickes

 

 

Speaker: Eden Vardy, Founder and Executive Director of Aspen TREE. Eden and his wife, River Morgan,  founded Aspen TREE in 2008 "to shift the negative tone and guilt-driven action that was pervading the environmental movement, and to provide tools for our community and youth to make it fun to care for our planet and food source."

 

This November, Aspen TREE was selected by the City of Aspen to be the long term-agricultural leaseholder on 14 acres at Cozy Point Ranch. Their three year plan includes building a farm store, a community commercial kitchen and an education center.

 

Eden grew up in Aspen. His ambition and enthusiasm were evident during his presentation, which included a video warning of the coming shortage of farmers.  "We want to be the RMI of local agriculture," he said.

 

Guests:  Tim Morgan (Chris Heaphey), Alexi Salonen (Shaun Hathaway), Andrew Wickes (Steve Wickes)

 

 

 

"I have a Rotarian that has offered to match any funds raised up to $5,000." says John Ward.   "So let’s get after it and double the fundraising bang for our ( anonymous Rotarian) bucks… "

 

Pictured at the right is early-adopter Bob Blaich, testing out a new pot, and, apparently, a new outfit.

 

Below are two links to sign up for Bell Ringing opportunities at both Clark’s Market and City Market.  "But any time you would be willing to to ring the bell would be greatly appreciated. Please signup early and often!

 

   Clark's Market Signup          City Market Signup

 

 

 

December 7:  Karen Lee, the Salvation Army

December 14: No Rotary Meeting. Holiday Party this evening

December 21: TBA

December 28: Eric Motley, Executive Vice-President, Aspen Institute. Author of Madison Park, A Place of Hope.

 

 

 

Scott R.  Happy for Shaun's great work at Aspen Junior Hockey
Clarence B.  As always, just happy
Bob B:  Happy that Rob Ittner’s Rustique Bistro was mentioned the most recent Ski Magazine

Rob I. Unaware of mention in national magazine (Must happen all the time.)
Ruth K:  Happy she is going to Athens
Skip B.  Recently stayed at the Lindley Hut with 3 kids and 6 grandkids.
Kathy K:  Next Saturday 12/9 is the Summit for Life benefitting the Chris Klug Foundation.
Jim D.  Skip had to borrow $10 for happy bucks, so Jim is happy to charge him $1 interest.
Mike T.  Welcome to Chris’s guest Tim Morgan, whose father-in-law was Mike’s fraternity brother.
Steve S.  Happy for Susan’s Shining Star presentation and that is has been going on for 30 years.
Rob I.  There is an event at the Cooking School featuring Jimmy Nadell and Rob’s chef, and 100% of the profits from this class will be donated to the Central Kitchen in Puerto Rico to help the kids after the  recent hurricane disaster. More info

 

 

 

Friday, December 8, 7:30 AM, Mt. Chalet. All members are welcome. "Red Badge" members should attend! Find out what's going on behind-the-scenes at your Rotary Club.

 

 

 

This week's committee report was from Susan Gomes, who has been organizing a Rotary dinner for participants of the Shining Stars Foundation for more years than anyone can remember!  The dinner, prepared and served by Aspen Rotarians, is "the favorite dinner of the week" according to Susan. 

 

According to their website, Shining Stars provides "programs that help children living with cancer or a life threatening illness move past just trying to survive, to thriving and truly living again. We serve not only the child, but their entire immediate family, including siblings and parents."

 

Last year, the Aspen Rotary Club served more than 200 dinners at the Inn at Aspen. Stay tuned for this year's event, March 2-9, 2018.