On Thursday, November 21, our speaker was Milića Tomić, the youth exchange student from Serbia. This mature teenager shared her country’s cultural traditions highlighting specific traditions, food, and dress, in each of the three distinct regions. She has fully integrated herself into Broomfield and its non-profit organizations, even highlighting that she couldn’t find a picture of the Paul Derda recreation center, but only one of the man himself! She concluded the informative presentation by thanking the members of the club for the RAK she received to pay for her dentist visit. Finally, she brought a plum “rakija” for members to try. It is an alcoholic drink that insured that the members slept soundly when they got home!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RI Major Donor Level 2
William Sheridan was recognized for his continued donations to The Rotary Foundation and for achieving Major Donor Level 2 status. Congratulations on the new designation!
Audio recording
Members are reminded that we are recording part of our meeting for our club’s podcast. Therefore, be mindful about what/how/when you say something.
Broadlands – Prices for soft drinks
The club has been informed 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.
Santa Cops
PP Gary Francis provided a recap of the Santa Cops shopping event last Thursday. We bought 7 carts full of toys for needy kids in Broomfield!
Santa Cops distribution
The distribution of the Santa Cops toys will be on December 17-19 from 4-7pm at the Broomfield PD. Please reach out to Officer Bridget Norton (bnorton@broomfield.org) if you would like to volunteer.
Wreaths across America
PP Kurt Save reminded the club that the Wreaths Across America event will take place on Saturday December 14 at 10am at the Broomfield Commons Cemetery.
Birthday cupcakes
In celebration of the November birthdays, PP Kurt Sava brought cupcakes. The two big cupcakes in the picture were specifically for PP Bob Erichsen & PP Paul Derda who celebrated their birthdays last Thursday. An impromptu (off-key) “Happy Birthday” was sung by all in attendance.
Holiday Party
Our annual holiday party will be on Thursday December 12 at Broadlands. Price is $60pp and includes choice of three entrees. Put on your detective hat to help solve the murder mystery before dessert! RSVP by 12/1 to President Michael. Cost will be added to the next billing statement.
Scout pancake breakfast
Scout pancake breakfast will be on Saturday December 7 from 7-10:30am at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Cost is $10pp or $40 per family. Pay at the door. All the money that is raised comes back to our club – so, bring friends, family, neighbours to this event!
Broomfield Rotary Charitable Foundation
As you make you consider the importance of Broomfield Rotary in our community and the world, please consider a year-end charitable donation to our own Broomfield Rotary Charitable Foundation.
To sweeten your options, the club board has approved the use of RI foundation points as recognition to any member who donates $1,000 by 12/31/24.
What you need to do:
Write a check to “The Rotary Foundation” for $500. Give it to the President or Treasurer before 12/31/24. Choose which fund you wish to support: Annual Fund, PolioPlus etc.
Write a check to “Broomfield Rotary Charitable Foundation” for $500. Give it to the President or Treasurer before 12/31/24. Choose which fund you wish to support: Police & Fire, Endowment, Imagination Library etc.
The club will then match your $500 RI Foundation donation with 500 foundation points, moving you up to the next Paul Harris level.
