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Upcoming Programs 11-19-25
THURSDAY:
Lunch Bunch - 2nd and 4th Thursdays @ Noon
Mountain Valley Bank, 4601 W. 20th Street
         November 20 - High Plains Housing Development
         December 4 - Dean of UNC School of Business
         (NOTE DATE - 1st & 3rd Thurs. in Nov. and Dec.)
 
WEDNESDAY:
Satellite Group - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays @ 5 PM
         November 19 - Weld Elves Gift Wrapping, 800 8th Ave, Greeley
         December 3 - District Governor Visit, Shelby Apts., 1100 8th Avenue.
 
 
Program 11-6-2025 - World Community Service
There are so many times that I am reminded of the wonderful things our club does, but no better than when I hear an update from our World Community Service Committee. This week we got a great update from Matt Thompson. Matt joined Centennial Rotary in 2016, later moving to the Satellite group to better fit his busy schedule at District 6. From the beginning, Matt found his Rotary passion in service to our community and the world. He has led the World Community Service Committee for many years. 
 
In the past, the committee has overseen these projects:
  • Vocational training in Mozambique
  • Clean stoves in Guatemala
  •  Multiple additions to a school in Honduras
  • Veterinary assistant training in Haiti
  • Multiple projects at La Puente, Alamosa and PLC in Greeley
  • Replaced school windows in Ukraine
Current projects:
  • High school renovations in Honduras
  •  Academic support for students at Divine Mercy School in Uganda
  • Clean water for schools in Ukraine
The WCS committee has become adept at multiplying the service funds raised by the club, receiving almost $118,000 in District Grants over the last 10 years. But the committee isn't resting on their laurels. Several members have been trained on clean water equipment through H2OpenDoors and they are preparing to participate in a global grant in the near future.
We can be so proud of the work they have done and the benefits they have provided for so many.
 
    ~Karoline W.
 
 
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Announcements 11-19-25
1 - Sad News
We were very happy to have Wayne Hoover back with us at our last meeting, but then we learned that Wayne had been serving as caregiver for his wife, Carol, for the last several months. Carol lost her fight in October, so Wayne is learning to navigate life without her. We hope his Rotary family can help. Please express some Rotary love when you next see Wayne. 
 
3. Student of the Month for October
Tim Warde introduced another awesome Student of the Month, this time from University High School. Holiday goes above and beyond in everything she does. She serves as peer leader in Sources of Strength Club to promote resilience. She is hosting a drop-in cycling class to raise funds for a suicide prevention program as part of her senior project. completing an internship with the Johnstown Historical Museum. active in local youth community theater and will appear in Sweeney Todd soon. She not only performs but helps with costuming. 
She is academically exceptional and will graduate in May with both her HS diploma and her associates degree. Holiday expressed her gratitude at receiving the recognition.
 
3- The Satellite Rotary Christmas Party will be at 477 on Wednesday, 12/17 at 5:00 p.m.
Smoking Bro’s will be preparing the main dishes and sides, and a handful of Rotarians are bringing desserts.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be joining us and are happy to take a quick photo with anyone who’d like one!
Ryan Roth will serve as our Emcee for the evening and we’ll have about 15 baskets in the raffle this year!!!
Proceeds will be split between The Weld Imagination Library and Adeo.
In addition, Matt Estrin has generously offered to donate 15% of cash-bar sales to GSR.
 
This event is always a warm, engaging evening to enjoy with Rotarians, friends, and family. All are invited.
Please RSVP to Jessica Hernandez if you plan to attend.
 
4 - Change of schedule for November and December
With the holidays fast approaching, we looked at our meeting schedule for November and December and decided to shift our two meetings to the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, so that we can still have 2 meetings in both months.  Put meetings in your calendar on November 20th, plus December 4th and 18th!
 
 
Club Anniversaries - October
Polly Kurtz, 8 years - November 26, 2017
Bill Kurtz, 8 years - November 27, 2017
Tom Shaw, 8 years - November 30, 2017
Doran Azari, 2 years - November 30, 2017
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