Speakers

Topic: Update on the Broomfield Sister Cities program

Bio: Karen Stuart

Additional Resources: https://broomfieldsistercities.weebly.com/

Topic: Founded in 2017, Grant a Dream Foundation is a Broomfield-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose vision is to see all caregiver parents find the renewal they need. Grant a Dream’s ongoing mission is to reduce caregiver burnout by sending the parents of chronically ill and special needs children on rejuvenating dream getaways.

Bio: Derik Timmerman

Additional Resources: https://citylifestyle.com/denver-co/articles/life-and-culture/dreams-come-true-for-broomfields-hidden-heroes

April Monthly Business Meeting - No Speaker

Topic: TBD

Bio: TBD

Additional Resources: TBD

Topic: Mike Oldham who serves on the District 5450 Polio Committee will be joining us to fill us in on the global and district activities and impacts associated with Rotary International's goal to end polio.

Bio: Mike Oldham

Additional Resources: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50085/SitePage/polio-eradication

Topic: The Truth About Heart Disease: The New Hidden Science

Bio: Gary Koyen has devoted his career to the study of human excellence, human performance, leadership, mental health, and physical vitality. He has guided over 150,000 people in their quest for personal and professional effectiveness and quality of life. His mission over the past 15 years has been to help reverse the epidemic of chronic disease that has developed over the past 60 years. He guides people to achieve longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

Additional Resources: https://www.cruxpoint.com/about-us/

May Business Meeting No Speaker

Topic: The presentation will include a brief history of Dinosaur Ridge and our Mission. You will get to learn about the different paleontology and geological sites that we have at the Ridge and what that can tell us about history.

Bio: Kermit Shields is a geologist has been a dedicated volunteer at Dinosaur ridge since 2005 and has been on our Board of Directors for approximately 15 years in various leadership roles from Board Chari to Governance Chair. He has been an important part of Dinosaur Ridge for many years and we are lucky to have him on our team!

Additional Resources: https://dinoridge.org/

TBD

Topic: Updates on economic development and outlook for Broomfield 

Speaker: Guyleen Castriotta, Mayor of Broomfield

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Topic: Iffie Jennings, Community Relations Area Manager, will be joining us to talk about Xcel Energy and our local energy sources.

Speaker: Iffie Jennings, Community Relations Area Manager

Resources: https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/community/

June Business Meeting - No Speaker

Topic: BPD and it's new Chief Hempelmann will be giving us an update on her new role as Chief of Police and update on the Broomfield Police Department in 2023. 

Bio: TBD

Additional Resources: TBD

No Meeting - 4th of July Holiday!

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July Business Meeting - No Speaker

Topic: Dr. Thomas will speak to our club about his work with youth, primarily through 4-H at a national level but also through other organizations.  His 4-H youth have gone on to higher education and jobs across all industries.  Thomas's influence has been a large part in their individual successes. 

Bio: Dr. Thomas Ray has been a Rotarian since 1999. In his full time job, he provides leadership to the Team at the Poe Center for Health Education. He also provides STEM experiences for youth in Wake County and North Carolina through 4-H Youth Development. Thomas has an extensive background in positive youth development and risk behavior prevention work as well as public and private school classroom experience, having achieved National Board Certification while teaching in a Wake County high school. Additionally, Thomas has conducted significant work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in both formal and non-formal settings. His field work connecting technology and health issues has provided opportunities to present locally as well as on the national and international level. His most recent research studied perspectives of subjective well being. Thomas obtained his PhD in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University. His Masters in Secondary Education is from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and his undergraduate degree in Humanities is from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Thomas demonstrates Service Above Self as he volunteers with a number of community organizations. Thomas currently serves as Board Chair / President of RCF (Reunite Cultures Fund - International Cultural Exchange), Amazing Grace Adoptions and Orphan Care, and Mary Magdalene Ministries. Thomas is a father of four and grandfather of three. He enjoys learning from others, spending time outdoors, traveling, food and music.

Resources: TBD