Bikes for Kids Work Session & Distribution

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WORKERS NEEDED!

This Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM, we will prepare bikes for distribution on Saturday at the Single Mothers United event at the Refuge. Friday’s work session will be held at the storage unit #22 at Broomfield Mini Storage, 11891 Teller Street, Broomfield. We be selecting the appropriate bikes from our inventory to be given away, doing a final inspection of tires and safety checks and loading them into a trailer for transport on Saturday morning.

Saturday morning’s event is at The Refuge, 6900 W. 117th Ave, Broomfield. We will start setting up at 9:00 AM for a 10:30 AM event. We are hoping for good weather as the plan is to be in the parking lot of the Refuge. The request is for 27 bikes for ages from 3 to 16 years old. We need workers for fitting helmets, getting waivers and moving bikes. Should be done by noon.

I am unable to attend this weeks Rotary meeting but Clayton Shearer, co-chair of the bike committee will be there to sign up volunteers. Please see Clayton at the meeting or RSVP me to sign up!

Thanks,

Bob Edmondson

Bob Erichsen Awarded Ken Hoyle Award for 2015-2016

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Bob Erichsen - Ken Hoyle AwardBob Erichsen was awarded our Club’s coveted Ken Hoyle Award for Rotary Year 2015-2016.

The award commemorates Bob’s hard work and great attitude on behalf of our Rotary Club. The Ken Hoyle Award has been awarded yearly since Ken Hoyle, a Charter Member of our Club, passed away in 2001. Ken was a tireless and relentless worker and ambassador for Rotary. Each year the Club singles out a Rotarians for their service and designates them as the Rotarian of the Year.

Previous recipients include: Vic Boccard, Bob Davenport, Carl Sauerland, John Santoro, Lew Moier, Gerry Case, Tom Mahoney, Vance Rasmussen, John O’Hayre and John Abboud.

Cody Oser’s Death

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It was reported in the news today that Cody Oser was reported dead in Panama. Cody was a boy from Broomfield that attended Broomfield High School and Colorado State University. He graduated last spring with an Engineering degree in Civil Engineering. While at CSU, Cody was actively involved in the Engineers Without Borders organization. He served as Project Manager for our Rotary La Criba Water Project for his last two years at CSU. After graduation, Cody joined the United States Peace Corp. Cody spoke to our Rotary Club several times about his involvement in bringing fresh water to the small village of La Criba in northern El Salvador. It was with a very sad heart that we learn of his death. He was a committed young man that only wished to bring peace and good will to the world. We will miss him.

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St. Baldricks Foundation Event 2017

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On Saturday, March 11th, the St. Baldrick’s charity event was held at The Exchange Tavern in Westminster. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation exists to fund childhood cancer research. The event was a fundraising head-shaving event. Retired Chief John O’Hayre, of the Broomfield Rotary club, was a member of the North Metro Fire District team. John personally raised $2,700 and the firefighter team raised $10,000! The event was well attended and was standing room only. Over $21,000 was raised this year at this one location.

The Broomfield Rotary thanks John O’Hayre for working so hard to raise the amount he and his team did and for giving up their hair for such a noble charity.

St Baldricks 2017

RYLA 2017

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ryla_main_imageRYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program for young men and women where leadership skills and principles are learned, developed and enhanced in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The purpose of RYLA is to encourage and assist current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians have said, “It was the best week of my life!”

We are now accepting applications!

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14th Annual Frank Varra Police & Fire Golf Tournament

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The Annual Broomfield Rotary Frank Varra Memorial Police & Fire Golf Tournament raises funds to help provide for the families of police officers and fire fighters who are injured or lost in the line of duty.

When

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
Registrations Starts at 8:00am
Shotgun Start at 9:30am

Where

Omni Interlocken Hotel
500 Interlocken Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-438-6600

Pricing

$150.00 Individual Registration
20% Discount for Police Officers, Firefighters, and Veterans ($120.00)

Fee Includes

  • Green Fees
  • Contest Opportunities
  • Cart Rental
  • Practice Balls
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Goodie Bag
  • On Course Refreshments (Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, & Coffee)
  • Door Prizes
  • Knowing that YOU are helping those who help YOU 24/7 in a time of need.

Click here for more information, to REGISTER, and to become a SPONSOR

Broomfield Rotary hosts Lt. Col. Mike Daniels, Civil Air Patrol

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On February 23, 2017, Broomfield Rotary had the honor of hosting Lt. Col Mike Daniels from the Civil Air Patrol as well as C/1st Lieutenant Gage Salyer who is a student at Broomfield High School and a member of the Broomfield Composite Squadron.

To learn more about the Civil Air Patrol, please click here to download and view the presentation!

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is celebrating its 75th anniversary! It was created the week before the Pearl Harbor attack to provide border and coastal patrols, and military training. CAP is the official US Air Force Auxiliary.

The CAP mission is Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Homeland Security, Counter Drug, Humanitarian Services, and Air Force student ROTC Flights. It serves the local community, our State and the Nation as well as coordinating with other countries. CAP aircraft were the first in the air over New York City after 9/11. The CAP has 52 wings—in every State and territory.

The CAP has a very important function with their student Cadet programs, to provide leadership skills, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character development. There are several levels of Cadet squadrons, based on the age of the cadets. Every June the cadets may attend the COWG summer encampment at the US Air Force Academy. There, they have the opportunity to take orientation flights.

They fly small single engine aircraft painted in red, white and blue. The Colorado Wing has 34 squadrons and are over 1700 members. They support many community activities and disaster assistance. Their missions save the government a great deal of money, by accomplishing their mission in place of costly main-line military aircraft.

Guests: Cadet

Welcome Broomfield High School Interact Club!

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Broomfield Interact ClubOn 2/16/17, the Broomfield Rotary Club welcomed the creation of the Broomfield High School Interact Club. Interact is a Rotary International program for students between the ages of 12 and 18. Students learn the value of service above self and design and conduct various community service projects in Broomfield. Pictured are Carissa Flores, Club President (on the left), and Riley Judd, Publicity Officer (on the right). The new Broomfield High School Interact Club has 20 members and they are very excited to give back to our community.

Congratulations on the formation of your club!!

Click here to learn more about Interact Club

Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health Event

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Frank Shorter RACE4Kids' Health Event

Rotary Volunteers needed for the: Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health Event
Date: Sunday, April 9th (am only)
Where: Broomfield First Bank Event Center

To Volunteer, Please Contact: Rotarian Larry Haas (303-457-6806, lawrence.haas@comcast.net)

Event information can be reviewed at: www.frankshorterrace4kids.com

Broomfield Rotary delivers smiles & flowers!

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On Monday, February 13, members of Broomfield Rotary’s Evening Club delivered flowers to several of the Broomfield area assisted-living facilities. After a large donation of flowers by the Colorado Home and Garden show, almost 800 flowers and plants were hand delivered to residents of Maryell Manor, Silvercrest, the Salvation Army, and the Broomfield Senior Center. After seeing the delightful smiles on the faces of the seniors who were there to pick out their favorite flowers, there was no doubt it was the best way to spend the day before Valentine’s Day!

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