The Hazeltons exhibit sedate golfing attire at the Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament

This Week's Program


   "Malingua Pamba, Ecuador: Water & Sanitation Project" with Pam Gilbert & Alan Ashbaugh

In spring 2003, Pam Gilbert – Colorado Rotarian and retired math teacher - got lost in the Andes. Two indigenous (Quechua) boys who were walking home (2 hours) from their Saturday high school lessons went 1.5 hours out of their way to help her.  She was touched by their gracious help and their passion when they spoke about the importance of education.  Pam didn’t realize that the gentle yet strong Kichwa (Quechua) spirit was about to change the direction of her life.

Since she first happened upon this community high in the Andes, Pam has worked to improve the quality of life for the Kichwa by working collaboratively with Rotary and Engineers Without Borders.  Together they provide philanthropic aide to its people – Two new schools, a shower facility, composting toilets and water infrastructure are among the projects she helped begin there.  In fact, 95% of the contiguous villages now have potable water.  

At Thursday’s meeting Pam will give an overview of her work in Malingua Pamba and the value of the Global Grant submitted to Rotary International to partner on this water and sanitation project.
Alan Ashbaugh, President of the Rotary Club of Fort Collins (2010-2012) and District 5440 Grants Committee member, will introduce Pam and share how Clubs in District 5440 and 5450 can combine dollars to do incredible work in the world.  Alan helped plan and implement seven Matching Rotary Grants, all in Central America.  He will describe how he supports Pam’s efforts and plans for additional international Rotary projects.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

We had a WONDERFUL race yesterday and I want to thank each and everyone of you.  

In a nutshell, 5,512 adoptions were sold so we surpassed the $2 million mark in cumulative proceeds returned to the organizations and we also made our budget number; we ended up with 701 prizes; the first duck arrived at the finish line in 1 hour and 30 minutes.  More specifics will be available later.

Job well done!!

Grateful to all...

Marcia

Great Job Marcia, Thor, and Everyone Who Participated in the Wonderful 25th Anniversary Duck Race 

public this summer. At the April 25 meeting, President Pete Sumey of The Rotary Club of Estes Park presented Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Executive Director Skyler Rorabaugh with a check for $1,000 and a promise of membership muscle for a joint project.
    The pavilion was built in 1955 as a Rotary Club of Estes Park project to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Rotary International, the world’s first service club. The structure is located in the Cherokee Draw Day Use area, near Highway 36 and Fourth Street in Estes Park.
    President Sumey estimates that Rotarians will participate in two work days this spring to help with painting and refurbishing the structure. The target date for completion of the project is the end of May, according to EVRPD Director Rorabaugh.
    “I would like to thank you for partnering with us on this project,” Director Rorabaugh said at the April 25 meeting. “The funds will go toward a great project and we are happy to work with you again.”
    Director Rorabaugh said the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District will install a new roof, purchase stain for the wood, complete leveling of the soil around the pavilion and provide a new trash receptacle. The total cost of the project is estimated to be about $3,000, Rorabaugh said Monday.
    “We appreciate the support of the Estes Park Rotary on this endeavor, as this
pavilion is highly utilized and is a great parks and recreation amenity for our community.” he said Monday.  “We look forward to a continued relationship with the Estes Park Rotary on future projects and events!”
    Funding for the grant came from the Estes Park Rotary Foundation, which supports initiatives that foster the general well-being of the Estes Park community. The Foundation was created in 1977 and continues to demonstrate its mission by awarding scholarships to Estes Park High School graduating students each May and by awarding grants to tax-exempt community charitable organizations every spring. In 2013, $46,500 will be provided in scholarships and $12,600 in grants to 15 charitable organizations.
    In addition, the club selects projects that benefit from a Charitable Projects Fund. This year’s list of charitable projects includes the Rotary Pavilion Restoration, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief, a literacy initiative in Guatemala, the Estes Valley Library Summer Reading Program, the Estes Park Medical Center Imaging Technology Unit, a Boy Scout breakfast and a Bike or Walk to School breakfast, among others. A golf tournament and a musical revue generate revenue for the foundation, which also accepts donations and bequests from Rotarians and their families.

    For more information about the Estes Park Rotary Club, please visit www.rotaryclubofestespark.org.

Submitted by Rita DuChateau

Here is the 'Mal Walker Day' proclamation that was read in a ceremony at the Town Board meeting last night.  Mal was honored at the ceremony along with fellow Rotarians Bob Brunson, Jack Endacott and Dennis McHenry. We are proud to call these gentlemen Rotarians and are grateful for their sacrifices.

Whereas, Malvin “Mal” Walker was a captain and intelligence officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, was among the first to land at Omaha Beach on D-Day, was twice wounded in the hedgerows of Normandy, and then hospitalized in England, and  

    William C. Pinkham, Mayor

A musical variety show to raise money for scholarships

We wanted to share some pictures from Malvin Walkers ceremony in which he was given the Legion Of Honor Medal form the French Consol. This Medal is the highest decoration in France and is well deserved. Thank you to Mal and all our great veteran's who have fought for our freedom.