Welcome to Our Club, Proud Member of District 5450
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Senior Center
83 Nancy's Place, CR 1014
Frisco, CO 80443 United States of America
Our meetings are in person and also have a Zoom option:
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I’ll admit it — asking for help doesn’t come naturally to me. I’m the president. I’ve been in Rotary for 25 years. I know a lot. And yet… I still wonder if I’m doing and saying the right things. If I’m on the right path. If maybe—just maybe—someone else could help me do it better.
Looking back, I realize something important: I have always been surrounded by people able and willing to help. I just had to ask.
I relearned this lesson twice in a big way recently.
The first was when we considered retiring the Car Raffle. That was huge. I felt very alone—until I reached out to a few trusted Rotarians. Together, we looked at the pros and cons, how to replace $45K a year, how to keep Rotary visible in our community, and how to remain relevant for those who rely on us. What I found was an entire support system—full of ideas, energy, and commitment to help the club move forward.
The second was when we considered purchasing a vehicle—something no Rotary club we could find had ever done. Again, I turned to people with more knowledge than me. And together, we created a solution that will launch us into the future.
My three pillars this year are:
Continuity – Keep doing what we already do well and that truly matters.
Innovation – Find new ways to serve that appeal both to our current club members and to the next generation.
Partnerships – Work not only with organizations outside Rotary, but also inside Rotary.
Those inside partnerships—our Club Board, our unsung Chairable Fund board, our volunteers, members who have walked this road before—make our decisions stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Without them, I’d be a lonely (and stressed-out) leader.
Here’s the truth: you don’t have to go it alone. None of us do. Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. When we lean on each other, we multiply our creativity, our capacity, and our impact.
And that’s how we Get Sh*t Done.
With warm Rotary hugs and much gratitude,
Judi
Welcome NEW MEMBERS - Gary Wilkerson and Blair Middleton - It's exciting to see your amazing energy!
Rotary Club of Summit County Activities
August 12 – ROTARY NIGHT AT COMMUNITY DINNER – 8-10 volunteers needed - Cindy
August 17 Edelweiss Cabin Hike/Picnic Ann Clement and David Matthews 10-3pm Directions BELOW
SEPTEMBER
September 6 – Saturday HIKE ROTARY PEAK! Fun, but it’s not for sissies! See Jim Brook
September 10 - Happy Hour AC Marriott in Frisco Time 4-6
September 15 - BINGO at the BOX
September 20– Car RAFFLE DRAWING -Frisco Historic Park 4:00
SEPTEMBER 20th - 50th Anniversary Gala Sr. Center SAVE THE DATE
December
December 9 CHRISTMAS PARTY – 5:30 Timberline Craft Kitchen
Announcements
Last week Deb announced that Stu Dearnly was going to be joining a group for dinner at the Elks Lodge later this month. He's no longer coming to Summit County during his trip back to the states, so he can spend more time with his mom.
• Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 • Come at 10 a.m. if you want to hike to Boulder Lake • Lunch will be at about 1 p.m. • Come anytime if you just want to enjoy
BRING:
• A ready-to-serve lunch item to share. We do not have water or electricity at the cabin. • Coolers for your food • Whatever you would like to drink, ice in a cooler • Camping chairs • Paper goods and utensils will be provided
DIRECTIONS: 1643 Meadowbrook Lane, CR 13
From Silverthorne, go about 12 miles north on Colorado Highway 9 toward Kremmling. Some markers you will see: the Blue River campground on your right, mile marker 110 on your right and a parking area on your right. Then, after about 50 m, Boulder Creek Road (CR 1376) on your left. If you get to Ute Pass Road, you have gone way too far! (If you are coming from the north, just turn right on Boulder Creek Road. It is just south of the bridge where Boulder Creek joins the Blue. The turn is the next one south of Sierra Bosque.)
For those coming from Kremmling, turn left onto Boulder Creek Road, which turns right on a bridge over Boulder Creek. You will see a sign that says Meadowbrook Lane. Continue on the road as it turns west (the only way to go) and drive west about 1 1/2 miles. Then on your right you will see our log cabin. Parking is on the lot across (south) of the cabin. Park diagonally. If you need assistance and cannot walk to the cabin, go past the cabin and drive to the driveway — a wooden bear with the sign Edelweiss marks the entrance. Drive in the driveway to the cabin.
You can get AT&T and Consumer Cellular cell reception on a cell phone. Verizon, etc., does not get cell service. If you cannot get reception and if you get lost, go to Highway 9 until you get cell phone reception, and call Ann at 970-389-0031.
Carpooling is suggested as there is minimal parking available. If you are going for the hike, keys need to be left in the cars so that they can be moved in case of an emergency.
I was born in Nyack, New York, and raised for my first 11 years in the hamlet of Valley Cottage. Father was a carpenter and mother was a homemaker. Moved to Evergreen because of asthma, and lived there 5 years before moving to Frisco, where I finished high school at Summit High in a class of 26. Member of the ski team in high school, and we won the state championship in 1968 for the first time for Summit High. Went on to attending Colorado School of Mines and received a BSc degree in mining engineering. Was a member of their ski team as well. After college began a career in mining at the Climax Mine working in the open pit as well as a couple years underground. I had begun coaching alpine ski racing during college and continued that coaching at Loveland Ski Area on weekends. After 12 years, the mine closed down because of low prices in May 1986. A friend of mine soon after offered me a job working for Robillard and Assoc. as a surveyor. That started another career that led to me getting my professional license in Colorado and becoming the county surveyor for Summit County. It also began my interest in land use and how decisions were being made for development in the county. I was appointed to the Tenmile Planning Commission as well as the Countywide Planning Commission. I became interested in town politics and ran for town council, winning in 2004. This led to me becoming mayor from 2012 to 2020. During this time, Climax was reopening and I returned there to supervise the drilling and blasting operations. After leaving the mine in 2019, I have enjoyed traveling while working part-time for Range West surveyors helping them during busy times. I have 2 daughters from my first marriage and 3 grandchildren. Currently married to Joyce Burford and have enjoyed many trips to wonderful places with her.
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With warm Rotary hugs and much gratitude,