From starting his public service career at 18 with the city of Colorado Springs to becoming the deputy manager of recreation in Denver, Clay Shuck has worn many hats. With a solid educational background in business management and public administration, he now leads Broomfield's Parks and Recreation department, managing a $23 million budget and 112.78 employees. His family's dedication to public service is equally impressive, with his wife and two sons involved in education, parks and recreation, and law enforcement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Clay's department played a pivotal role in reopening facilities and highlighting the importance of parks and recreation for mental health. His commitment to community engagement shines through in the various programs offered, including Meals on Wheels and congregate meals for seniors, fostering social connections and well-being.
Clay's leadership extends to overseeing the Office of Emergency Preparedness, showcasing the vital intersection between parks, recreation, and emergency management. His dedication to public service is evident in his extensive career and the positive impact he has had on his community.
The club is still running this Foundation promotion! Donate $1,000 ($500 each to The Rotary Foundation & Broomfield Rotary Foundation) and the club will match your donation with 500 RI points to move you to the next Paul Harris level. Please see the President or Treasurer for more information.
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.
Bingo
PP Ben Vagher informed the club that we are averaging about $1,800 in profit each week. Please sign-up to volunteer if you are available.
Flower Power
Kym Groom announced the upcoming Flower Power event on February 16 & 17. We need volunteers on Sunday night and Monday morning. Please contact Kym if you are able to help out.
Imagination Library
PE Dennis Kennedy announced the formation of an Imagination Library committee. Please see him if you’d like to volunteer.
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. There will be no cost for sweethearts to attend, but you need to let President Michael know if you are planning to bring a guest. Please RSVP to Michael by 12pm on 2/10.
Meeting location
The club board has approved our move to Hilton Garden Inn Broomfield. Our first meeting at the new location will be on 2/13.
NEXT WEEK:
WE’LL BE BACK AT BROADLANDS. Our speaker will be Sylas Boyle, Cubmaster of Pack 545, the Cub Scout Pack our club sponsors.
