Good afternoon, all. Last week, we enjoyed a great presentation by JoAnna McTevia, Certified Service and Therapy Dog trainer. Click here for a copy of her PowerPoint for your reference. She’s always looking for volunteers and board members. If you’re interested, you can reach JoAnna at 720-550-2677 or joanna@bodhibattalion.org This week, John O’Hayre presents Chief… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Rotary Club
The Colorado Years – 1858-1878 – The Story of Denver’s First Family
Offered by: Kibbe Brown Last Thursday we were visited by Kibbe Brown, a 4th generation descendant of William McGaa (he was born in 1824 and married to a Native American woman from the Oglala band of the Lakota). His family was the first family in Denver. She gave a wonderful presentation about her family’s role… Read more »
Weekly Update from Kurt – 4/12/2022
First, our presenter this week is none other than Jerry Miller, who will be presenting on the Charles Manson case. Not for the faint of heart! Next, I’m pleased to announce that we’ll be voting on a potential new member. Jack Castellano, who has visited us a couple of times, has expressed interest in joining… Read more »
Weekly Update from Kurt – 3/29/2022
Last week, we were visited by Mike Litzau from the Arvada Sunrise Club. Mike shared his club’s fundraising effort to benefit the people of Ukraine. A copy of his handout is attached here in case you’d like to get involved. For those of you who couldn’t attend, Linda Deland presented briefly on the Police and… Read more »
Rotary Program on History and Issues Surrounding Confederate Statues
Ron Puening spoke to our Club about the pluses and minuses of the Removal of Historical Memorials. He discussed the Stone MountainConfederate Memorial in Georgia, the Sand Creek Massacre, and many memorials that were raised to glorify specific moments in history. There was some intense discussion about his views as he is very dogmatic about… Read more »
Grant A Dream Presentation – 1/20/2022
Ann Klein from the Grant a Dream Foundation presented at our Broomfield Rotary Club meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The Grant A Dream’s mission is to reduce caregiver burnout by sending moms and dads of chronically ill or special needs children on a rejuvenating “dream” getaway. Ann shared with the club stories of parents… Read more »
Families, community remember the fallen at Broomfield’s Wreaths Across America event
The Broomfield Rotary Club helped to place more than 100 wreaths on the graves of veterans. There are many things about Joseph Mazzola that Bill Tecklenburg recalls. He said that his father-in-law came into his life at just the right time, that he was a second father figure to him and that he offered guidance… Read more »
