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Community Table and Movie

All are welcome!

Save the date for this special outdoor picnic dinner. Bring your own food and chairs, we'll provide the tables! Let’s celebrate community and dine together as neighbors, family, and friends. After sunset, stay for a free outdoor documentary screening of "Join or Die: Why You Should Join a Club".

Check in as early as 3:30 p.m. to claim which table you would like – first come first serve. Bring your own chairs and food. No alcohol permitted per City ordinance.

Schedule

4-8 p.m. - Market on 7th Open
4-6:30 p.m. - Live Music
5-6:30 p.m. - Picnic Dining
6:30 p.m./Dusk - Movie Starts

About the Movie

"Join or Die", is a documentary based on the ground-breaking research of social scientist Robert Putnam, author of "Bowling Alone", that promotes community connections as an answer to our democracy's present crisis. Join your neighbors - old and new - for this thought-provoking film!

Parking and Transportation

Please consider walking, biking or taking the bus to the event. Public parking is available in the 9th and Cooper parking garage, in the 7th Street lot or in the City Hall parking lots after 5 PM. Street parking is extremely limited.

The nearest bus stop is 9th Street and Grand Avenue.

Co-hosted by: City of Glenwood Springs, Garfield County Public Libraries - Glenwood Springs Branch, Downtown Development Authority, Glenwood Springs Rotary Club

Bill Lorah Bench Dedication

In 1974, (Glenwood Rotarian) Bill Lorah arrived in Glenwood Springs to bring Wright Water engineers' passion and expertise in water resources engineering to the Roaring Fork Valley. Fifty years later, Wright Water is honored to invite you to join them (and Bill's family) at an open House to help celebrate 50 years and dedicate the Bill Lorah memborial Bench located at the confluence.

Bench dedication will be around 5:15 or so

Your rsvp for the BBQ will be helpful. RSVP to eport@wrightwater.com or 303-480-1700

Betty Robinson Scholarship Winner

At our meeting on Friday, we were reminded that our club's generosity goes beyond “our” giving. Many of our club members are philanthropic in other ways that may or may not get noticed. We were also reminded of how one's actions can impact so many.

President Adams rang the bell, 4 minutes late, to start the meeting. We said the pledge, sang a song recommended by Heather Exby (If You’re Happy and You Know It), and then had words of inspiration from Pat Peel. In line with our speaker for the day, Pat drew her inspiration from Florence Nightingale.

After some brief announcements we enjoyed our meal and fellowship before Jim Drolet led us in happy bucks. We had 4 guests present and they too joined in the activity. Two of our guests, who later spoke, pointed out how pleasant it was to be in a place where people were so positive.

After wrapping up happy bucks, Ken Robinson introduced our speaker(s) for the day. The speaker, Lindsey Moser, is the recipient of the Betty Robinson Memorial Scholarship, established by Ken and his late wife Martha. The scholarship is named after Ken’s mother to provide funding to advance skills in nursing. Ken’s mother earned a BSN in 1947. Lindsey is a registered nurse, and the scholarship will help her earn a BSN (bachelor of science in nursing).

Lindsey spoke of her past and how the scholarship came at a time when she really needed it. Her nursing also included nurturing her family. Her perseverance through tough times and her commitment to education was a remarkable testament to how one's generosity can be paid forward to so many. Lindsey currently works in the Wound Care unit at Valley View and is pursuing her BSN.

Following Lindsey, we heard from Dawn Sculco, Chief Nursing Officer, at Valley View. Dawn spoke about the need for nurses and how scholarships for advanced training keep Valley View at the forefront. After Dawn, we heard from Autumn Porter, Gift Officer, at Valley View. Autumn spoke about Lindsey and giving.

Though he started the meeting late, President Adams, through our speakers, ended the meeting on time. Each speaker was presented with a four-way test coin and the club recited the four-way test. The lucky ticket winner was Nick Adams and the meeting was adjourned at 1:15PM.

Our speaker this week is Kevin Flohr, CEO of Glenwood Hot Springs Pool.

Short-term Exchange

Past President John Wells presided over a great lunch meeting while President Nick was away in Paris (I guess he was doing his own mini exchange!).

Young woman,Addison Godes, with microphone talking about her exchange to Italy

We were fortunate to learn more about Rotary's short-term exchange program through a presentation from Addison Godes (Glenwood Spgs, Colorado, USA) and Elisa Baggetta (Ivrea, Piedmont, Italy). These lovely young women shared their insights and highlights of their experiences visiting each other's countries and families this summer. Addison traveled to Elisa's town and enjoyed 6 weeks with her family and friends touring Northern Italy and learning about the culture and way of life. And now Elisa is in Colorado learning about the US, enhancing her English language skills, and pushing herself beyond her comfort zone.

Young woman, Elisa Baggette, looking at a Rotary coin given to her by Rotarian John Wells who is standing next to her.

Both women found surprising aspects of the others' country that challenged their assumptions and experiences. Ah! That's what exchange is all about!

The short-term exchanges are gaining in popularity with more and more young people showing interest and applying. These exchanges are essentially family-to-family and provide a meaningful experience for students without the commitment of an entire year away. They are a nice compliment to Rotary's long-term exchange program.

Later this year we will hear a presentation from Tanner Merritt when his Brazilian exchange partner, Gill, comes to Glenwood for his exchange experience. And Bronze Ufrig from Carbondale will tell us about his year in Japan. You won't want to miss these programs!

Many thanks to Jackie Skramstad and John Stroud, District chair of Youth Exchange,(Carbondale) who coordinate our youth exchange programs and have worked for many years providing our young people with unique and life-changing experiences for their hard work and dedication to something bigger than themselves.

Update on Alex: This year's exchange student from Ukraine has been able to arrange an additional year of exchange to the Czech Republic. This will help him continue to walk in peace and keep him out of harm's way as the fighting in Ukraine continues.

Strawberry Days Parade