Robert and Sylvia Sauer Recognized as the First Paul Harris Level 2 Major Donors in Club History
Michael Gordon Recognizes Robert Sauer as a Level 2 Donor
The Rotary Club of Broomfield is thrilled to announce that our esteemed member, Robert Sauer and his wife Sylvia Sauer, have made history by becoming the first Paul Harris Level 2 Major Donors in our club. Robert has been a Broomfield Rotary member since 2005 - 18 years, his and Sylvia's contribution of more than $25,000 to the Rotary Foundation is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Rotary’s humanitarian and educational programs worldwide.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is named after the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris, who established the organization in 1905 in Chicago. The recognition honors individuals who donate $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation, or who have donations made in their name by others. The recognition was established in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to the Foundation, which was then the only program of Rotary.
The Rotary Foundation is one of the largest and most respected charitable organizations in the world. It funds Rotary’s signature program, PolioPlus, which aims to eradicate polio from the planet. It also supports global grants and district grants that address Rotary’s six areas of focus: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.
Robert and Sylvia’s contribution to the Rotary Foundation is a testament to their unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world. Their generosity will help Rotary continue its mission of creating a better world for all. The Rotary Club of Broomfield is proud to have them as members and congratulates them on this remarkable achievement!
Dan Jorgensen was our presenter for our Thursday gathering. Dan is a well-known and accomplished writer of novels and editorials. He is a 34-year member of Rotary who was once a member of the Morning Crossing here in Broomfield. His presentation was very interesting, entertaining, and well received. He introduced his latest novel “Rainbow Rock”, which is the second book of a series of three. He described how he developed the storyline, which is based on murder mysteries. Dan was the last one to leave, with many Rotarians purchasing his signed copies of his books. I am also including his bio for your review!
A native of Minnesota, Dan Jorgensen grew up on a South Dakota farm, attending a one-room country school and becoming the first member of his family to attend college. After earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from South Dakota State University, he studied creative writing and film at Colorado State University, where he wrote his first book, Killer Blizzard.
He has won awards for both his creative writing and newspaper feature writing and for his work in educational public relations.
In addition to writing many hundreds of news and sports articles and feature stories, both as a journalist and in public relations, he also is the author of 9 books, including the award-winning bestsellers “And The Wind Whispered” and “Killer Blizzard.” His newest book is the mystery/adventure “Rainbow Rock.”
He also has written 3 songs, a one-act play; contributed to 2 anthologies, and is a frequent presenter on the topics “Storytelling―From Journalism to Creative Writing” and “The Writing Life.” He also writes the blog “A Writer’s Moment.”
Among the professional organizations with which he has been affiliated are the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE); The National Association of Science Writers; Kappa Tau Alpha (the national journalism honorary); Sigma Delta Chi; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Rotary International; and Historical Writers of America.
Your Invitation to Learn
Dear Club Members,
I would like to invite you to join me in building a self-sustaining communications committee that can make a positive impact and engage our club members. The communications committee will be responsible for creating and managing the club’s website, newsletter, social media, and other outreach channels. The committee will help promote the club’s mission, vision, and values, as well as to inform and inspire our club members and the public.
As a communications committee member, you will have the opportunity to teach others and practice various communication skills, such as writing, editing, website design, and ClubRunner skills. You will also become more involved with fellow club members and share your ideas and feedback.
Here are some of the projects and tasks that the communications committee will work on:
Updating the club website with the latest news, events, and stories
Creating a monthly newsletter that showcases the club’s stories, achievements, activities, and opportunities.
Launching social media campaigns that raise awareness and funds for the club’s causes.
Developing and distributing weekly bulletins and promotions that keep the club members informed and engaged.
We are looking for a minimum of four committed and creative club members to join the communications committee for a one-year term, starting from January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. As a committee member, you will be expected to attend one monthly meeting, contribute to the content and design of the website, newsletter, weekly bulletins, and promotions.
If you are interested in joining the communications committee, please reply to Dennis Kennedy by December 15, 2023.
Thank you for your interest and support. We appreciate your valuable contribution to our club and our community. We hope to hear from you soon and welcome you to the communications committee!
Sincerely, Dennis Kennedy Communications Committee Leader
