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Jan 16 New Member Induction

We were very excited to induct 3 new members into our Club at this morning's meeting. Shown pictured (l-r) are Carol Scolari, Chris Kassel, Jeff Plomer with club president Jeff Jones doing the presenting. We look forward to having Carol, Chris and Jeff involved in all of our activities.

2017 Santa Sack Stuffing Party

Everyone had a great time last night at our Santa Sack Stuffing Party in preparation for next week’s visits by Father Christmas to kids and adults to help spread some cheer during this most important part of the year. We will be hosting a party for a Military Police Battalion and their families, visiting a preschool and before/after school program, hosting a party in conjunction with Broomfield Health & Human Services for foster children & their families, caroling & distributing stuffed bears for patients at Broomfield Skilled Nursing, and helping with gift distribution at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield. We would especially like to thank Marie Rowe for hosting the party again this year. Merry Christmas to All!

Oct 17th Induction of New Members

Tuesday, Oct 17th we had the pleasure of inducting 3 new members to our club - Michael Blackwood, Anne Shaw & Connor Winter - and as an added bonus our District Governor Abbas Rajabi and Area Governor Deborah Kelly were in attendance. A Great Morning!

A special thanks to Gerry Case for taking photos.

City Beautification Project

City Beautification Project: New trees lining the north of Broomfield High School on Miramonte

In the summer of 2009, Marv Eakes, a Broomfield High School neighbor and long-time Booster, had a vision for improving the landscape near Broomfield High School. He noticed that for many years, the sidewalk north of the high school - where he often took his walks – was more of a “dandelion nursery” and lay barren, flat and uninteresting compared to other walkways in the city. He envisioned that one day trees could line this sidewalk, providing shade and a more pleasing atmosphere for those passing through the area. There were many challenges, chief among them getting water to the area and identifying staff to maintain the trees once planted. Marv began by working with local leaders and charity organizations to see if there was some way to collectively improve the property.

Thus began a seven-year project to accomplish his vision. Conversations with BHS alums, service clubs and BVSD officials elicited reactions ranging from encouraging words to “the budget is too tight”. Marv called and spoke with BHS administration, the City of Broomfield, the administration of the Boulder Valley School District, members of both Broomfield Rotary Clubs and the BHS Boosters. Over a dozen officials were contacted about the project until 2016, when he was able to supplement his own person donation with funding from the Broomfield Crossing Rotary Club, BVSD and the BHS Booster Club. BVSD Maintenance Coordinator Frank Martinez was instrumental in working Marv and the other staff and funders to see the project through to its completion. BHS assisted by bringing water to the area and agreeing to maintain the trees. After the trees were initially planted, vandals tore branches off the new trees but BHS Principal Ginger Ramsey had them quickly replaced, saying, “we will not let people like that win.”

Today, the beautiful tree-lined walkway is once again thriving and growing. Marv looks at the realization of his vision and is very happy with the project, “I’m very grateful to Frank Martinez, the Broomfield Crossing Rotary Club, BHS and its supporters.” Jeff Jones, President of the Broomfield Crossing Rotary Club says of the project: “Rotary is always happy to help improve our community and this was a great project toward that goal.” As time passes, the area will become even more beautiful as the trees grow and become a larger part of the landscape there.

Emerald Elem

Thanks to all of the Rotary Members that attended the ribbon cutting this week.

Dogs-For-A-Cause

Installation Party

Great Installation Party tonight for our Rotary Club - District 5450 Governor-Elect Abbas Rajabi joined us for the installation of Jeff Jones as President of Broomfield Crossing Rotary. During the evening Jan Stokes (outgoing President) presented Marie Rowe with the Anne Crouse Award and Jeff Power with the Rotarian of the Year Award. Also shown is a picture of the 4 Jeff's in our club - any other Jeff's want to join us?

Habiba Mengesha visits club

This past Tuesday, Feb 21st we were very pleased to have Habiba Mengesha from Kenya to speak to us about the villages we help support through Global Hope Network International.

New Member Jeff Taylor

On Tuesday, Feb 7th we officially welcomed Jeff Taylor as a member of the Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing. Jeff transferred his membership from the Snowmass club in Aspen, CO. We are so pleased to have Jeff as a part of our club. He has already become very active in organizing our Broomfield Brain Trust Trivia Night fundraiser which happens next week - Friday, Feb 24th. Shown in the picture is Jan Stokes, club President, presenting Jeff with his membership certificate and name badge.

A Precious Child sorting

In place of our regular Tuesday morning meeting, member of our club met at A Precious Child to sort clothes that were donated. In attendance this morning were Mike Danials, Ed Black, Peter Crouse, Jeff Taylor, Jeff Jones, Bill Muirheid, Larry Hendershot, Alice Kidney, Nancy Clark, Joyce Cook, Bev Swenson, Lee Trexler, and Jan Stokes.

Global Hope Network International

As part of our yearly grants from our Broomfield Crossing Rotary Foundation, Jeff Power provides updates from the villages we help support. The latest reports are going to be posted to our Home Page Download Files - just click on the "Global Hoe Network International update" and a pdf will open on your computer, tablet or phone. Remember to check it on a regular monthly basis to see the good work being done.

2017 Triple-C Bike Ride

The first 50 riders who sign up before the end of January will

Receive a free training shirt---- sign up at http://3cbikeride.com/

Broomfield Brain Trust Trivia Night

Posted by Jeffrey Power

Pass the word around - get TEAMS to sign up for a fun night!

2016 Santa Visits

Our Santa Visits were a huge success this year. Thanks to everyone that helped last week … and a REALLY BIG THANKS to Mike Daniels and Marie Rowe for all of their time and energy. Here is a thank you video from FRIENDS.

https://youtu.be/TMOmuUJcdz4

Santa Sack Stuffing Party

2016 Peach Delivery update

Please note delivery date, time and location for this year's peach delivery! They promise to be very tasty!

2016 Peach Sales

It's time again to get out there and sell boxes of Peaches to benefit our Broomfield Crossing Rotary Foundation and all of the grants we award throughout the year in our community, both locally and globally. Let's see who can sell the most - there will be a prize for the winner!

May Sheridan Blvd Clean-up

Rotarians Larry Hendershot and Joe Sindelar performed clean-up duties on Sheridan Blvd between 136th & 144th

May Citizen of the Month @ Emerald Elementary

Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing presented Citizen of the Month to Emerald Elementary School student

Wendy Roman Aguilar - presenting the award is Rotarian Jeff Power supported by Rotarian's Dan Jorgensen, Carol Norcross, and Joe Sindelar. Rotarians also participated in the new Emerald School ground breaking ceremony.

2016 Triple-C Bike Ride

Thanks to all of the riders that came out to support our Triple-C Bike Ride last Saturday. We really appreciate your support...and thanks to all of the volunteers that made it possible.

Senior Center Service

Today, Friday April 29th Broomfield Crossing Rotarians helped to serve lunch at the Broomfield Senior Center. Thanks to Dan and Susan Jorgensen, Jan Stokes, Joe Sindelar, Bev Swenson, Lee Trexler, Carol Norcross and Joyce Cook for showing up to help. Some are shown in the photos below.

Citizen of the Month Award for April

Today, Friday April 29th we presented Citizen of the Month at Emerald Elementary School to Lauri Skidmore, a teacher nominated by fellow teachers. President-Elect Jan Stokes presented the award. Shown in the picture (l-r) are Rotarians Dan Jorgensen and Carol Norcross, Lauri Skidmore, Jan Stokes, and Emerald Elementary School Principal Samara Williams.

Oatmeal for Broomfield FISH

Each month we have our Business Meeting on the 4th Tuesday - each month we collect oatmeal for Broomfield FISH - 86 lbs of oatmeal delivered to Broomfield FISH this week - way to go Rotary Club! ...and thanks to Jan Stokes for delivering.

Newest Member Joyce Cook

On Tuesday, April 26th we were pleased to induct Joyce Cook as the newest member of our Rotary Club. We look forward to Joyce becoming involved in our service projects with her already volunteering to help with Senior Center lunch service and Triple-C Bike Ride activities. Welcome to the club Joyce! Presenting Joyce (on right) with his certificate is Club President Gary McKee.

Newest Member AJ Kruesel

On Tuesday, April 19th we were pleased to induct AJ Kruesel as the newest member of our Rotary Club. AJ has already become involved in our Triple-C Bike Ride planning committee. Welcome to the club AJ!

Presenting AJ (on right) with his certificate is Club President Gary McKee.

A Precious Child Sorting

A Special Thanks to Nancy Clark, Alice Kidney, Larry Hendershot, and Jan Stokes (taking the pic) for sorting at A Precious Child on Tuesday, March 29th.

Citizen of the Month - March 18, 2016

The Broomfield Crossing Rotary Club honored 5th grader Stella Hostetter as the Emerald Elementary School "Citizen of the Month" at a March 18 presentation at the school's monthly assembly. Stella was nominated for the award by her teachers, Melissa Tingley and Carrie Troxel, for her fundraising efforts on behalf of another local child who has had a serious illness and is fighting for life after having severe neurological damage as a result of the illness. Stella has raised over $400 and also used her own birthday money to add to the fundraiser.

Rotary President Gary McKee, who noted that Stella's effort exemplifies Rotary's motto "Service Above Self," presented the award and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble Books to Stella to honor her efforts.

Photo Caption -- Stella Hostetter, right, was presented the Broomfield Crossing Rotary Club's "Emerald Elementary Citizen of the Month" award from Rotary President Gary McKee and Emerald Principal Samara Williams at the March 18th assembly at the school (where Principal Williams was dressed to promote an upcoming Hawaiian Luau event at the school).

Thanks to Dan Jorgensen for his continued coordination of events with Emerald Elementary School.

February is Flower Power month!

January Oatmeal Donation to FISH

January's Oatmeal Donation to Broomfield FISH food bank was 91 lbs. Way to go Rotary - and a special thanks to Jan Stokes for delivering.

January Citizen of the Month at Emerald Elementary School

Dan Jorgensen presented Owen Palsic with Citizen of the Month award on Friday, January 29th at the Emerald School assembly. Shown in the picture are Terri Diamond (4th grade teacher of our awardee), Owen Palsic, and Emerald School Principal Samara Williams. Thanks Dan for doing a great job of representing Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing.

Induction of New Member

We were pleased to induct Carol Norcross as the newest member of our club on Tuesday, January 19th. Welcome Carol!

Dec Citizen of the Month @ Emerald Elementary School

A BIG THANKS to all those who attended the Citizen of the Month presentation on December 18th.

2015 Santa Visits

A HUGE THANKS to Larry Hendershot for organizing our Santa Visits again this year. The visits and party were a great success - hopefully we made the holidays special for a number of people in and around our community. Thank you to all of the Rotarians who came out to help over the 3 days this past week. Please enjoy the photos.

Broomfield Skilled Nurse - singing Christmas Carols while Santa visited each patient with a gift of a stuffed bear

Health & Human Service (HHS) Party - we hosted a party for families with children serviced by HHS in our community

FRIENDS of Broomfield Christmas Party

Santa & Larry

Emerald Elementary Citizen of the Month

Alyssa Romero, a 3rd grader who organized a food shelf drive for F.I.S.H., was the recipient. Pictured with her are Samara Williams, principal, Rotarians Jeff Power and Pete Crouse, and 4th grader Jordan Barrett, "acting principal" (dressed as The Joker) for the school's Halloween day events.

Broomfield's CROP Hunger Walk

Thursday Night Meetup

Every Thursday at 5PM Rotary members, friends, etc meet up for beer and ping pong at Wonderland Brewing 5450 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020. Come and enjoy the FUN and FELLOWSHIP!

2015 PEACHES!!!

OUR 2015 PEACH SALES WERE A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing took order for and delivered over 3,840 lbs of juicy Colorado Peaches from Palisade on the western slope of Colorado. We would like to thank everyone for ordering from us and hope that you are pleased with this years crop. We look forward to growing sales even further next year. Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!!!

Rotary hosts Broomfield Sister City BBQ

On Wednesday, August 5th Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing hosted a BBQ for Broomfield's Sister City visitors from Japan. Shown in the photo are Lee Trexler, Jeff Jones, Joe Sindelar, Larry Hendershot, and Mike Daniels. Those not shown but were of tremendous help were Bev Swenson, Jan Stokes (buyer of everything) and Kurt Kaple (Club President) ... and I think Bill Scolari showed up to help clean-up.

A Precious Child Check Presentation

At our club meeting on Tuesday, August 4th we presented Nicole Salter, Vice President of Development of A Precious Child with a check for $6,000.00 from the proceeds of our 2015 Triple-C Bike Ride. Shown presenting the check to Nicole are Bill Scolari (Program Chair), Gary McKee (Past-President 2014-2015), and Jeff Jones (Triple-C Committee Chair).

Installation & Recognition Party

We had a great evening last night for our Installation and Recognition Party hosted by Nancy Clark at her home looking over the Aurora Reservoir. Jeff Jones was awarded Rotarian of the Year, Bill Scolari was awarded the Anne Crouse Award for his service, Kurt Kaple was installed as the new President of our club by District Governor Mary Kay Hasz, and Jan Stokes was given her President-Elect pin.

If you were not able to make the party - we missed you.

Thanks to everyone in the club for making my year as president a success - we can not do this alone - we can accomplish much by working together.

--Gary McKee, Past President, Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing

Emerald Elementary Citizen of the Month

Today our Rotary Club presented Emerald Elementary Citizen of the month to student

Sante Crutcher. Shown in this photo are Mike Daniels from Broomfield Crossing Rotary, Sante Crutcher, and Samara Williams principal of Emerald Elementary. We recognize students on a regular basis for their Service above Self. Congratulations to Sante and his family.

YouTube Posting

This morning we had a great speaker that helped us produce our club video - view and share with others - keep us up top in the search. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBILk5jqhjs

Flower Power

Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing members joined with the Broomfield evening Rotary Club to gather flowers from the recent Colorado Garden & Home Show held at the Colorado Convention Center, and then delivering the flowers to senior living facilities in the area. Each year multiple Rotary Clubs perform this work to help brighten the surroundings for seniors in the metro Denver area. Shown in the picture is Michele Daniels delivering flowers to Balfour Retirement Community.

Greg Budraitis joins the Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing

Welcome to Greg Budraitis, our newest member!

We inducted our newest member, Greg Budraitis, on February 17, 2015. Greg specializes in the home care field and upon joining immediately became part of our Senior Services Committee! We welcome his energy and commitment to service to our club and community.

Club Information

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Service Above Self