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Posted by Guy Van der Werf

Building community with our immigrant neighbors How can we, as a community, communicate with our immigrant neighbors? How can we get “pastthe doorways and into the kitchens”—the heart and soul of the lives of our immigrant neighbors? Leonor Kennell, the Estes Valley Library English Language Learning Outreach Coordinator andparent educator for Spanish-speaking families for EVICS (Estes Valley Investment in ChildhoodSuccess), will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the regular noonmeeting.

Kennell plans to summarize the Estes Valley Library’s efforts to reach out to English languagelearners and immigrants that live in our community, through current and future programming andacquisition of appropriate materials. In addition, she will highlight the library’s partnership withIntercambio, a program based in Boulder which provides materials for English languagelearning. Finally, she hopes to communicate how we can go beyond the typical programming andevents that we do in our community. With over 30 years of teaching experience in a variety of regular, special education and bilingualprograms, Kennell also coordinated an adult education program, in collaboration with the NationalInstitute for Adult Education of Mexico, which provided the opportunity for adults from Mexico tocomplete their primary and secondary education. The majority of her professional experience hasinvolved working with young immigrant children and their families, which prepared her well for hercurrent role. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian serviceand help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have beenserving communities worldwide for more than a century. Rotary clubs around the world initiateprojects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease andilliteracy. The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Rodeway Inn in Estes Park. Visitorsinterested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is servedat 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program begins at 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 10 Duty Roster Invocation: Tara Moenning Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Phil Moenning Scribe: Madison Casey Greeter: David Tavel Program Intro: Rick Taylor

Nov. 17 Duty Roster Invocation: Jack Boatman Song & Pledge: Dave Evans Guest Intro: Pete Sinnott Scribe: Rita DuChateau Greeter: Gregg Jurgens Program Intro:

Posted by Rita DuChateau

Rotary returns to The Stanley for Nov. 3 meeting

In his invocation, Virgil Holtgrewereminded us to be grateful for life.

Jim Austin introduced our many guests.

Jay Harroff introduced our programwith style and humor.

The Stanley's new general manager, Ron Morin, and

Marnie Cullen, John's younger sister, provided anoverview of the hotel's past, present and future.

Thor introduces Ron Morin to one of our club's traditions: the gift of a book to the children's library

to thank each program presenter.

Posted by Dale Bonza

November 3, 2016 meeting notes

Ken TeSelle

Upcoming Events

Philanthropy Day CelebrationYMCA of The RockiesNov 10, 2016 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Foundation Board MeetingComfort InnNov 17, 2016 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Duck Race Committee MeetingNicky's RestaurantNov 17, 2016 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Speakers

Nov 10, 2016Leonor KennellBuilding Community with OurImmigrant Neighbors

Nov 17, 2016Kevin MullinProposed Wellness Center at TheStanley

Nov 24, 2016Thanksgiving, No Meeting

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Executives & Directors

PresidentThor Homme President ElectKathy Groesbeck TreasurerLongley Parker SecretaryRita DuChateau Sergeant-at-ArmsRandy Skeie Past PresidentPete Sumey Club AdministrationKarol Rinehart

President Thor Homme called the meeting to order in the Concert Hall at the Stanley Hotel. VirgilHoltgrewe gave the invocation. His parting advisory, “I am Virgil Holtgrewe and I approve of thismessage,” was met with a burst of laughter. Dave Evans led us in singing “Take Me Out to theBallgame” in honor of the Cubs’ win in the World Series. The Pledge of Allegiancefollowed. Thank you to Ward Nelson for bringing the flag, lectern and sound equipment. JimAustin presided over guest introductions. Visiting Rotarians were Bob Berman and Chuck Levinefrom the EP morning club and Jack Dinsmoor from the evening club. It was a pleasure to havemany proud members introduce their spouses who came to enjoy the luncheon andprogram. Guests of Rotarians included Chris Schotts and Douglas Mann who attended with ScottThompson. Elizabeth Fogarty of Visit Estes Park also came to enjoy the program. Announcements

Scott Thompson encouraged members to sign up for dinner on a Tuesday night to enjoysome time with our visiting student Sander Andersen.Bob Brunson has been ill with pneumonia in the hospital. He expects to be dischargedtomorrow.Madison Casey’s wife, Martie, is doing well after back surgery.Thor announced that Ron Randall, Assistant District Governor, will attend next week’sRotary meeting.Anyone who knows where an extra box of “pieces of the rock” can be found is asked to letThor know.Scott Thompson advised that Nov. 10 is National Philanthropy Day. Rotary has beennominated for an award. Members are encouraged to come support Rotary and promotethe Duck Race at the YMCA at 4 p.m.Bruce Brown invited members to the Salud Open House Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.

ProgramJay Harroff thanked John Cullen for today’s luncheon and the opportunity to visit the historicmusical venue where we are holding today’s meeting. He introduced John’s sister, Marnie, andGeneral Manager Ron Morin, who were co-hosting us. Jay gave a brief history of Rotary’srelationship with the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Rotary is fortunate to have such a generouspartner as we continue to provide service to the town. The Stanley has donated $2,500 each yearfor the past four years to support the golf tournament, and $5,000 a year for the Duck Race. Aftergiving a brief account of the history of The Stanley over the past few decades, Jay turned theprogram over to Ron Morin, General Manager of the Stanley Hotel, who has a real passion forhistoric hotels. Ron detailed the expanded facilities now available after renovations and newconstruction. He described the many programs and innovative ideas the Stanley is putting intoplace for the widespread interests of the modern visiting public. The Stanley Website is availablefor additional information for those who were unable to attend the presentation. Submitted by Dale Bonza, scribe

From the mailbag

Dear Rotary Club, Thank you for donating the pumpkins to the Elementary School. We loved them! Ourclass did pumpkin activities all day! We wrote about them, we painted pictures of ourpumpkins, and even did science with pumpkins! Did you know that pumpkins float? Andthey have more than 100 seeds inside! Love,Ms. Vik's Kindergarten Class

Community ServiceRoger Thorp Fund DevelopmentKathy Groesbeck International ServiceDave Evans MembershipScott Thompson Youth/New Generation ServicesDmitri Galcovski

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays

Kathy GroesbeckNovember 7 Peter SinnottNovember 8 Jill ZerhanNovember 10 Dick BromanNovember 17 Madison CaseyNovember 17 Thor HommeNovember 21 Anniversaries

Virgil YarbroughCarolNovember 6 Kerrie HillDanNovember 19 Rob CohenSheilaNovember 27 Trudy CollarCurt CollarNovember 27 Join Date

Bob BenightNovember 3, 199422 years

Quote of the Week: 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation "In many ways, our Rotary Foundation is the foundation of Rotary as we know it. It hascreated a mechanism for cooperation and partnership among clubs and between Rotaryand other organizations; it has enabled us to be ever more ambitious in our work and toreach for goals of historic proportions, such as the eradication of polio. It is impossible toquantify the good that has been done over the last century as a result of The RotaryFoundation." -John F. Germ, Rotary International President 2016-17

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