This month’s Rotary theme is Community Economic Development. Lennard Tayco shares a wonderful example of how Centennial Rotary’s support helped a simple Christmas project grow into something much bigger.
Four years after completing my Rotary Youth Exchange year, during which the Rotary Club of Centennial was my host club, I was fortunate and had the opportunity to become President of the Rotaract Club of the University of Santo Tomas – AB Chapter for R.Y. 2016–2017.As I planned projects for my term, I thought, Why not partner with Centennial Rotary Club and bring the Santa Clothes project to the Philippines?
Mary Alice and Charlie are moving to North Carolina to be near their daughter, Jill. Mary Alice and Charlie have made significant contributions to Rotary and our Rotary Club. When they moved to the Denver area, they visited several Rotary Clubs and our good fortune is that they chose to join our club. Mary Alice thought they could make a difference in our club. She was right! Mary Alice is a natural leader and organizer. When she sees a need, she is right there to contribute. She dives in and asks, “ what can I do?”
Our Rotary family recently lost a dear friend and longtime member, Tom Buck. A charter member and past president, Tom helped shape the Rotary Club of Centennial and touched many lives through his friendship, service, and commitment to Rotary.
We are honored to share these remembrances from Tom’s fellow Rotarians and friends, Marc Garfinkel and John Peterson.
September was a busy month for the Board. We welcomed new member Brad Kellum, and finalized details to support the social committee with the 25th anniversary celebration. The board also approved funds to purchase a new laptop to support the club meetings and zoom capabilities. Thank you to Randy Beall and Candy Ostedgaard for all their help with researching computers to find the best fit and best price. We are hopeful the zoom and the online experience will be much improved.
🤝 Service in the City
After a quiet September, October has an abundance of opportunities to serve in our community:
Brad Kellum is a Memphis native and former paramedic firefighter who later attended law school. While in law school, he began making plant-based soap in his backyard and eventually grew his first company, Buff City Soap, to 300 locations nationwide before exiting in 2020. After moving to Colorado, Brad founded Solid Olive Soap Company, inspired by the region’s dry climate and its ability to produce world-class pure olive oil soap. Brad and his wife, Jennifer, are excited to become more involved in the Centennial community through Rotary.
Back by Popular Demand – Oct 13this Tacos, Titos and Trivia at the South Suburban Golf Course Club House (7900 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122).While trivia starts at 6:00pm, arrive early so we can get seats.Tacos and treats provided by our amazing social committee. And the SSGC team has a fun menu of fall libations to choose from.
Save the Date — 25th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 8 • Afternoon More details coming soon!
Stay tuned for more details but the Social Team is hard at work to make sure this is an event to remember and one you won’t want to miss! Rotary International’s November theme is the RI Foundation.
For those who would like to complete their Paul Harris to commemorate our 25 years, John McCarty can help guide you through the process.Or consider donating to Polio Plus.
Let’s be the club and the organization that has created a lasting impactin our Centennial community and communities around the world.
