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Centennial Rotary General Meeting

On Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Custodian--Pete
Greeter--Barb
Invocation--Frank
Pledge--Marc
Notetaker--Bryan

President Hank rang the bell a smidge early--claimed his watch is correct--

Announcements

Visiting Rotarians--Charlie Butler--HRanch and John Crane--E. CO. Springs
Guests--Jackie Welding Scott--City Mgr of Centennial

Rotary Minute--Kent told us about Rotary grants for University teachers, a program that is aligned with the Ambassadorial Scholarship.

Randy reminded members to fill their piggy banks. The money will be used for this year’s Foundation giving. Our Foundation will match member’s generous giving to meet our District goal.

Sunday December 14 is the date for our Holiday Party. It will be held at Heritage Eagle Bend and will again feature our "traveling gift" auction.

Looks like President Hank announced the Club members favorite projects-- Denver Children’s Home, Rebuilding Together, Inter Faith Community Services, Thanksgiving Dinner, plaque for Centennial Park. City of Centennial receives grants and contribute to Rebuilding together and Project Life Saver (through the Sheriff’s Dept,) bracelets for Alzheimer’s patients, self-sustainable International project, International water projects and the Civic Center annual event.

Diane Zing has had 3 people contact her via the Club website.

Happy Bucks

• Roxy for thinking of Nadi. She is engaged.
• Frank gave a buck for being happy.
• Jackie gave $5 for all those that aren’t happy. (What a good point!! How can you not be happy spending time around our members??!!)
• Pete for our guests.
• Jennifer for the Buckeyes, not. Just for the guests.
• Phil gave $10 as he is happy the market has hit bottom. Let’s hope it has!!
• Hank for our guests.

Program

Phil Cernanec and Justin Hammel from South Suburban Parks and Rec were our speakers.

Bullet points from their presentation:

Matching grant for trees that can be used for Civic Center

1/2 of the District is in Centennial

11/12 is Board meeting

Monies come from: 34% property tax, 54% fees and charges and the remainder from inter-governmental

Approx. 70,000 hours come from volunteers

Family Sports Center at Lone Tree and Buck are fairly new

The Goodson Rec. Center has gone through major improvements

International skating competitions is sponsored through City of Centennial

The Lorenz Regional Park is on top of the Arapahoe landfill.

The new South Platte Reservoir is accessed from Platte Canyon Rd.

Marbles

Randy had his number drawn--someone drew two clear marbles for him--where is his $10.00?!!! Next week the odds are 1 in 89.

King Soopers Coupons!

Don’t forget to see Kent Ostedgaard for your King Soopers coupons! The club makes 4% on every dollar we spend. Coupons are available in $25 units & are sold at face value.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BUY SOME TODAY!

Nearby Club Locations for Makeup's:

Tuesday’s:
11:45 AM – Tech Center @ Glenmoor CC
Noon – Littleton @ Columbine CC

Wednesday’s:
12:00 pM – Englewood –
(Location Change ) *
Embassy Suites on Hampden, near Tamarac Square

Wednesday 's:
Littleton-Sunrise
7:15AM -- Arapahoe Community College, southernmost west entrance and west parking lot

Thursday’s:
7:15AM – Denver SE/ Double tree Hotel in the DTC area
Noon – Highlands Ranch @ Lone Tree CC

24 Hours: www.rotary5450.org/eclub