Events

For Coloradans who have sacrificed selflessly by serving our Nation, we can offer a final salute — a tribute that resounds with tradition, dignity, solemnity and respect. This is the mission of The Honor Bell Foundation, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization working to properly recognize departed veterans during burial services.

We do so with the Honor Bell, a 1000-pound bronze instrument specially forged from the legacy of other heroic service men and women, which is tolled at public ceremonies and funeral rites to signal our respect and sound our loss.

Madhvi was recently featured in local CBS 4, 9News, Westword, FOX 31, KUNC NPR,  KCBS San Francisco etc. for her work on the Plastic and Styrofoam Bill HB21-1162 which became law this year.  Please click links below..

                               https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/12-year-old-climate-activist-helped-lead-effort-to-ban-plastic-bags-at-grocery-stores/73-f833f39e-5692-41a4-8a7e-2a95918ea733

https://www.kunc.org/podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-24/in-setting-the-stage-for-change-12-year-old-activist-madhvi-chittor-sets-the-example-for-adults

“Food is life. It is necessity and pleasure, family and community, culture, and power. When plentiful and freely shared, food creates healthy communities and strong societies. When scarce or unfairly distributed, it damages and, in time, kills spirit, body, family, community.” 

The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club has been raising thousands of dollars for their service projects via this easy and online auction platform. Ron Benson, former president of the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club, will share the ins/outs of online fundraising and explain how this all works!

Karen will give us an overview of the program that trains and provides service animals to those in need!

Diana will give us an overview of her recent trip on a Viking Cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

The Redistribution Center, Inc. is an all–volunteer, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization providing assistance to the needy free of charge. For the past 27 years, The Redistribution Center, Inc. has partnered with local and national communities and organizations to assist families in need throughout the United States.

Since it’s founding in 1991, The Redistribution Center, Inc. has gathered and redistributed over 87 million dollars-worth of new household goods, toys, school supplies, clothing, furniture, food and other items to those in need.

"Sunshine Home Share Colorado is a nonprofit organization assisting people above the age of 55 stay in their homes by safely matching them with someone seeking housing. Home sharing creates a mutually beneficial relationship, exchanging supportive services (lawn mowing, household chores, etc.) and companionship for affordable rent. We serve the Metro Denver area. Sunshine also offers free financial coaching to older adults in the Denver area."

Jim is a noted resource for anger management, emotional control, communications and public speaking. Jim is also a member of the Golden Rotary Club.

"Benefits in Action is a nonprofit organization located in Lakewood, Colorado that serves individuals throughout the state. We strive to increase understanding, access, and utilization of healthcare resources. Our team of navigators works with individuals to help them recognize the health-related benefits they qualify for, apply to those benefits, and utilize them as effectively as possible. We are passionate about the importance of increasing healthcare benefit literacy among the public. Accordingly, we organize and hold educational sessions in public facilities aimed to increase individual understanding and self-efficacy in navigating the healthcare system."

Jo will give the club a brief recap of a 21 day tour and cruise featuring countries around the Baltic Sea

Learn more about today's 4-H youth programs! 

4-H is America's largest youth development organization, empowering more than 6 million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime!

Past civil wars, political unrest, and genocide set the stage for significant rural poverty in Cambodia today.

The plight of Cambodia’s rural villager is what inspired Trailblazer Foundation’s co-founders, Chris Coats and Scott Coats, to create a nonprofit that focuses on Siem Reap province and clean water. 

Golden Pantry & Thrift is a non-profit organization that provides a sustainable food pantry and financial assistance to our community in crisis and/or to those experiencing hardship.

Venu will give us an overview of renewable energy projects now underway at NREL in Golden.

Tamara Fennell (Tamie) found her Rotary home with the Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch in 2016. In 2020-2021 she served as Club President. The Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch was the recipient of the 2020-2021 Paul Harris Award and Rotary Presidential Citation during her term. Tamie has served her club as Fundraising Chair, Community Service Co-Chair and is currently Co-Chair of the Pediatric Mental Health Committee. She has served District 5450 as Area 4 Assistant Governor and worked on the 2021-2022 District Conference Planning Committee. Tamie is a member of Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives, a member of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and a member of the Paul Harris Society.

Past career experiences include nonprofit fundraising and operations, floral design, owning her own small wellness centered business and project management, planning and design development for healthcare and corporate facilities. Through her passion for mental health advocacy, Tamie has worked at state and local community levels as a program facilitator and trainer to raise awareness of mental illness and battle stigma.

Tamie holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Design and Minor in Dance. Her love of the Arts, nature, gardening, and hiking provide a balance to an active life of volunteering and advocacy. Tamie lives in Roxborough Park with her husband Kurt and enjoys traveling back east to visit their adult son, Emerson.

We will have a special session of LFRC meeting on this date with Charles Sprague (director of the school's STEM program), meet the student participants and learn more about WRHS science, technology, engineering, and math programs (aka STEM). We will plan on lunch following the tour at around 11:45 am at Ester's or Illegal Pete's restaurant (26th and Kipling in the Gold's Marketplace).

The presentation will include highlights from Chapala Rotary Club's (Mexico) projects for this past year, including sanitation projects, dental services, and how this club addresses locally prevalent diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease.

The resurgence of polio in Gaza is a consequence of people being forced to live in unsanitary conditions and the destruction of civilian infrastructure by Israeli forces during the war. Doctors Without Borders is helping to address this critical health issue!