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Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Senior Center
83 Nancy's Place, CR 1014
Frisco, CO 80443 United States of America
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This week I want to address a couple of operational matters that the Club is facing.
First and most importantly, we have some personnel needs. There are several positions on the organization chart that are or soon will become vacant. The most pressing are current vacancies. We need a co-chair of International Service to work with Joan Tilden and someone - or more likely a couple people - to take over the work of RYLA and Young RYLA. Lori Burke did a great deal of work on her own in that position, and in reviewing it with Cathy Fogel we thought that it might be more manageable if two or three people divided up the various duties. The RYLA program has been a prominent project of the Club for years and I am rather surprised that no one has yet stepped up to offer to work on it. It would be a shame if we ended up discontinuing our participation in RYLA but that will have to be considered if we do not have people step up to fill the position(s).
Upcoming vacancies include someone to take over Youth Exchange (and its Ski Weekend) from David Preaus. Much like RYLA, Youth Exchange has been a long-standing and very successful program for our Club. I am hopeful that we will have someone come forward to work with David for a period of time and then take over organization and supervision of this program. We also need someone to work with David as co-chair on Adopt an Angel now that Rick Williams has left. Again, this has been a prominent and very successful program which we very much want to be able to continue.
The other subject I need to address is breakfast (sometimes known as the bane of existence for Club presidents). Some weeks during the prior year we had food left over and people were able to take items home from the meetings. Due in part to that situation, as well as some budget pressures, for the current year the Board voted to reduce the amount of food we purchase for breakfast from enough for 50 people to enough for 45. We have not generally had more than our usual numbers of people at the meetings, but our caterer, Enza’s, recently contacted us to let us know that we have had times when we have run out of food. In that message they told us that they have observed people taking what they consider to be excessive amounts of food, e.g., 2 or 3 egg frittatas or multiples of other items. They asked that we remind those attending the breakfasts that we have contracted for a continental breakfast, i.e., coffee, juice, fresh fruit, yogurt/granola and “a pastry.” Enza’s is generously offering a gluten free alternative to the pastries. For this to continue working we all have to remember that this is not an all-you-can-eat buffet in Las Vegas but a self-serve continental breakfast as described above. When you go through the line please be thoughtful about what you serve yourself.
Changing gears a bit, I am happy to report that we had 26 people at the Starting Hearts CPR training this past Tuesday. That is a great turnout for a valuable program.
Upcoming we have the Community Dinner on August 4 and the FDRD Work Project on August 7. Information can be found in this newsletter. I look forward to a strong turnout at both events.
And I hope everyone enjoys their Tuesday off as we are DARK on August 4.
Rotary is scheduled to serve at the free Community dinner at the Elks Club in Silverthorne. 8-10 people, volunteers arrive at 4:45 to serve from 5-7 and then 30 minutes of cleanup afterwards.
Join us for some trail maintenance at one of Summit County's most popular trails! Spruce Creek is very well loved and can always use some work!
Shift description:
We are going to be replacing a bridge on the Spruce Creek Trail. The hike will be 1-2 miles into the worksite. Work will be moderate, including bridge construction tasks such as lifting, carrying materials, and digging.
We will be driving to the upper parking area, the road is rougher so a higher clearance vehicle is recommended. We will meet in the lower parking lot before continuing up so there will be an opportunity to carpool.
Project Overview & Work We’ll be working on a new bridge on the Spruce Creek Trail in Blue River. This will be day four and hopefully the final day of this bridge replacement project. Work will mostly include bridge construction and hauling rocks/dirt. We will be hiking 1-2 miles total.
Location: Spruce Creek Trailhead in Blue River.Approximate drive times:Dillon 30 minutes, Frisco, 25 minutes, Breck 15 minutes. From here we will carpool to the upper trailhead for closer access to the work site. The road does require 4 x 4 so if anyone is willing to drive and help shuttle people that would be appreciated. Google Map Link
Volunteer Sign Up Here is a link to the volunteer sign up page. There is a unique link for Summit Rotary volunteers to use.
• Work gloves if you have them (FDRD will provide gloves & hardhat) • Work or hiking boots (no sandals, flip flops, or minimalist shoes) • Long pants • Long-sleeved shirt • Warm layers • Rain gear • Hat • Sunglasses (eye protection) • Sunscreen • Insect repellent • Allergy medications • Day pack • Snacks/lunch • Water (at least 2 liters per person)
I was born in Corpus Christi, TX and grew up in the Houston area. I went to the University of Texas at Austin where I received a BS in Civil Engineering and an MBA. I worked my way through MBA school and graduated without any debt - which would be impossible today.
My wife, Joy Segars, and I got married in 1986 and lived in Austin all but two years since then until our house burned down in February 2022. Joy has a Bachelors and Masters in Education and a law degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She worked as a teacher at a college prep school until she decided to get a law degree. When we met Joy was working as a corporate lawyer at one of the most presigeous law firms in Texas in their Austin office. She then became the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Placement, and Minority Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law where she implemented numerous innovative and successful programs to recruit top minority students to UT and, upon graduation, place them at top law firms nationwide. Her groundbreaking work was copied by top law schools throughout the USA. Joy left this position to focus on raising our son, Justin, and later our daughter, Emily. Later, Joy started a consulting company to provide guidance to high performing students seeking admissions to top colleges and law schools. One of her clients was the Secretary of Eductation! Joy has been retired for over a decade.
Our son, Justin, was a top high school debater. He and his partner were one of only three teams to qualify twice for the Tournament of Champions national, year-end debate tournament. Justin continued to debate and was invited three times to the World Debate Tournament (Turkey, Zimbabwe, and Germany). He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard Law School, clerked for the 5th Circuit Appeals Court and a Federal Judge in Houston before starting his law practice at Gibbs and Bruns in Houston, where he is now a partner. Justin is married and has one child, Merritt, our first grand child!
Our daughter, Emily, was a national level volleyball player, named to the All Central Texas team by the Austin American Stateman, and led her team to three consecutive private school championships - the only three ever won by her school. She was the valdictorian of St Stevens Episcopol School in Austin, the top college prep school in central Texas. She went on to play four years at Dartmoth where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Emily is a Vice President at Prelude Growth Partners, a private equity firm that invests in growing consumer products companies. Emily is married, but no babies yet!
I like to play pickle ball, road bike ride, swim, and try to stay in shape. I love to scuba dive when I get the chance. Joy and I enjoy living here during the summer and fall, and in our house in San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico during the winter and spring.
Lynn Meyers
Growing up in a family that valued the arts, I was lucky to be introduced to music and painting at an early age by my grandmother, a former art teacher. When I left for college, there was no Interior Design curriculum available to study. With my mother's encouragement, I decided to pursue a degree in Education and became a schoolteacher. After teaching for four years, I yearned to explore the world and became an International Flight Attendant. This role allowed me to travel extensively while returning to school to study Interior Design. My travels and studies complemented each other, as I gained insights into architecture and furniture both in the classroom and through real-world experiences. I eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Chicago. While traveling in Japan, I became deeply interested in the country’s approach to Feng Shui and later I became certified in Interior Alignment, a modern adaptation of Feng Shui principles.. In 2000, I took a leap of faith and moved to Colorado and started my own Interior Design business. Ever since, my work has brought me tremendous fulfillment, reaffirming that I made the right choice. Every day, I have the opportunity to craft personalized, one-of-a-kind spaces that my clients will cherish for years. Guiding clients through the exciting process of transformation inspires me, and I am dedicated to providing exceptional service throughout my designs. I will admit, I am a workaholic and the only time I get to spend outdoors is walking with my Golden Doodle.
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