Sandra Park, the current artistic and executive director of the Colorado Conservatory of Dance.
Ms. Park took the stage to provide an update on the organization's programs. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to speak and emphasized the importance of dance education in fostering learning resiliency and improving retention rates. Sandra detailed the community education programs provided to Title One schools and stressed the value of arts education in building essential life skills.
Inclusivity and accessibility were key themes in Sandra's presentation. She explained how the organization tailors classes to meet the diverse needs and interests of students, offering examples such as Mexican folklorico dance for schools with a high percentage of Hispanic students. Sandra highlighted the importance of social-emotional learning and resilience, noting the various dance programs available, including after-school classes and arts integration.
Sandra shared that the Conservatory serves approximately 90,000 students annually across four counties, emphasizing the importance of building long-term relationships with schools and students. She discussed the professional-level performances offered, such as "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Nutcracker," with discounted tickets for community education partners. Sandra also acknowledged the transportation challenges faced by families and outlined plans to bring guest artists to schools during school hours.
She concluded with an overview of their fundraising efforts. Sandra invited attendees to the upcoming Blossom Ball. The event will feature an open bar, dinner, and a dance performance by students. She explained the different sponsorship levels and their impacts, encouraging attendance and provided ticket purchase information.
Agenda:
Craft talk
Returning member Bennett Sigmond informed the club about his professional journey to the US Patent and Trade Office. He oversees a team a people and shared part of the patent process underpinning online payment platforms.
PP Dave Manley inducted Kevin Godin as the newest member of our club. Welcome Kevin!
Membership dues
Treasurer Greg Strong reminded members that the quarterly dues can be paid online. This quarter’s dues will include billing for the holiday party.
Broadlands – Prices for soft drinks
The club was reminded that Broadlands will enforce charging for soft drinks. Even though charging for soft drinks is part of the agreement with Broadlands, they have been lenient in the past two years but will start charging again. Soft drinks will be $3.25 (16oz) and $4.35 (22oz) with unlimited refills. Alcohol prices will remain the same.
Paul Harris presentation
PE Dennis Kennedy was awarded his initial Paul Harris Fellowship for his continued donations to The Rotary Foundation. Congratulations on the new designation!
Santa Cops
PP Gary Francis provided a recap of the Santa Cops shopping event. The event provided toys to more than 400 Broomfield kids.
Wreaths across America
Redd Upton thank everyone who participated in the Wreaths across America event on Saturday December 14. A suggestion was made that we may have to buy more wreaths next year for the Broomfield Commons Cemetery.
Holiday Party
A quick recap of the holiday party was provided highlighting that Redd Upton’s team was the only one to solve the murder mystery!
Flower Power
Bob Hoyle asked if our club still wanted to participate in the annual Flower Power event. In the discussion, ideas were shared about boxing the flowers and picking it up for distribution. Redd Upton indicated that he may use his work truck to help with flower pickup.
Family of Rotary coffee event
Quarterly meeting to engage the spouses, partners, friends, kids of our members. Join Amanda Gordon on Monday January 27 from 9-10am at Barn Door Coffee inside the Discovery Church building at 2605 W 144th Avenue. Please RSVP to Amanda at (702) 353-0935.
Sweetheart’s meeting
Bring your sweetheart to our Rotary meeting on February 13 to hear an address by Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta.
NEXT WEEK:
WE’LL BE BACK AT BROADLANDS. Our speaker will be Clay Shuck, Director of Parks, Recreation, Senior Services and the Office of Emergency Management for the City and County of Broomfield.
