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Samuel Wegner, senior at Castle View High School, accepts a Student of the Month plaque from club President Elaine Love. Also there were CVHS Assistant Principal Ryan Hollingshead, left, and Wegner’s father Greg. The club honors nine students per year from CVHS. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Fred Slick, assistant membership chair left, presents a Blue Badge to Steve LaBracke. The Blue Badge indicates a new member has complete the club's orientation. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Tom Harris accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary President Elaine Love, left. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Members of the Turelli Foundation accepted a check from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock to be used to assist divorced couples settle disputes outside the courtroom. There to accept the check were, from second from the left, Richard Turelli, Randy Mustain-Wood and Jim Schumacher. At the left Rotarian Jerry Lionetti looks on. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Castle View High School senior Morgan Knuesel has been named Rotary Club of Castle Rock's Student of the Month for November. Knuesel was at the club this week to accept the honors. With her were her mother Jennifer, father Donald and sister Katherine. Also at the presentation were CVHS Assistant Principal Derek Cordes and club president Elaine Love. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock members after cleaning four Wellspring Community buses. This effort is part of the District Grant which helped purchase a new 15-passenger for Wellspring. Members from left to right: front row, Judson Mitchell, Ron Zuroff; back row, Ray Gehlen, Al Wonstolen, Dave Slossberg, Les Houck, Jerry Lionetti and Paul Dassel. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Jerry Lionetti accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary Foundation Chair Sharon Sjostrom, left. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Carol Wright accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary Foundation Chair Sharon Sjostrom, left. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Dave Slossberg, left, receives his red badge from Rotary Club of Castle Rock membership chair Clark Hammelman. Welcome to the club, Dave. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Rotary Club of Castle Rock member Jeff Mosal, left, is on a work assignment back east. He recently exchanged club banners with fellow Rotarian and FEMA Reservist David Newbegin. David is a member of the Rotary Club of Essex, Connecticut. They are deployed to Florence, S.C. ![]() |
Rich Bangs accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary Foundation Chair Sharon Sjostrom. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Fred Slick accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary Foundation Chair Sharon Sjostrom. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Tom Miller accepts a Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rotary Foundation Chair Sharon Sjostrom. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which is used to promote health, education and welfare at home and around the world. The club meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. The public is always welcome. ![]() |
Joan Sjostrom accepts a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from club President Elaine Love. Sjostrom was recognized at the meeting for 50 years of community service in Castle Rock and Douglas County and her time in Rotary. This year is the 25th anniversary of when Sjostrom was president of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. The Paul Harris pin is recognition for a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation. ![]() |
Allison Burgess has been named the Rotary Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Burgess is in several honor societies as Castle View High School and carries a 4.1 grade point average. Assistant Principal Ryan Hollingshead presented the award. Also there were Club President Elaine Love and Burgess's parents Stephanie and Scott. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock President, Elaine Love, and Club Foundation President Wes Schuneman, present a check to Jennifer Walker, executive director of The Crisis Center. The funds will be used in a Flexible Spending Fund for emergencies not covered by normal funding sources. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Tim White speaks to the crowd at the IREA Senior Luncheon after being presented the Rotary Person of the Year award by the Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Elaine Love. ![]() |
Staff of Wellspring Community were at the Rotary Club of Castle Rock Dec. 5 to tell their story of assisting disabled adults and to recognize the contribution of Rotary. The club, with the help of other Rotary clubs in the county and a Rotary District grant, provided $21,000 to help pay for a new van. Wellspring is expanding every year and hopes to bring its services to other communities. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Paul Dassel receives a Paul Harris Fellow pin from club President Elaine Love. The Paul Harris pin designates a certain level of giving to Rotary International which uses the funds to improve the health, safety and education of people around the world. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock meets at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Club members were busy Thanksgiving morning at the Castle Rock Turkey Rock Trot, a fundraiser for the Help and Hope Center, formerly the Douglas/Elbert Task Force. Club members helped park cars for the event. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Clark Hammelman, club membership chair, welcomes the newest member, Tricia Platner. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock for fellowship and interesting speakers. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
![]() Sophia Jones, center, received a Student of the Month award from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With her were, from left, Amanda Malson, Dean of Students at Castle View High School, Rex Corr, Principal at CVHS, and mother and father Minnea and Chris. |
Castle View High School Principal Rex Corr accepts a plaque from Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Elaine Love. The plaque lists all of the Students of the Month for the school year 2017-18 in the club's ongoing program. The club recently recognized the first Student of the Month for the present school year. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock met Nov. 7 at Castle View High School to visit the Interact Club and hear what they have planned for the year. The Rotary club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are alway welcome. ![]() |
Club membership Chair Clark Hammelman, left, welcomes the club's newest member, Steve LaBracke. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Sharon Sjostrom, left, receives a Paul Harris Fellow pin from Club President Elaine Love. The pin represents a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant for interesting speakers and fellowship. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock recently presented a check to the National Guard Foundation. The Club has been a supporter of the foundation for a number of years. Presenting the check was club President Elect Craig Kinnunen. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock has supported the Shelter Box program for years. Shelter Box, started by a local Rotary club, has expanded to a world-wide disaster relief organization which supplies items to help victims of natural disaster stabilize their lives. This week the club presented a $3,000 check to Dave Addor, center, for the program. Presenting the check were Elaine Love, club president, and Wes Schuneman, club foundation president. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. ![]() |
Membership chair Clark Hammelman, left, welcomes Ray Gehlen, the club's newest member. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village inn in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. |
Sharon Sjostrom recently presented a Paul Harris Fellow pin to Jay Jacobson. The pin represents a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation which helps promote the health, welfare and education of people around the world. The club meets Wednesday's at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant on Wolfensberger Road in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Wes Schuneman, president of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation, presents a check to Tim and Rachel Bliss, from the Be About Bliss non-profit that builds and distributes food packages to students of low-income schools in Aurora during the holidays. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Judson Mitchell accepts a Paul Harris Fellow pin from Sharon Sjostrom. The pin represents a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation. The club meets Wednesday's at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Club members delivered Palisade Peaches Aug. 25 to hundreds of customers. Delivery went smoothly thanks to MedVed Chevrolet and the help of Rotarians from three different clubs in the area. Rotary thanks all our customers and hope they are enjoying the peaches. A final report recently shows the peach sales was a great success and will help the club fulfill its community service goals.
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Rotary District 5450 Governor Sandy Mortensen visited the Rotary Club of Castle Rock last week. She talked about new district initiatives and what in Rotary has inspired her over the years. ![]() |
Jerry Caruso accepts a $3,000 check from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Presenting the check were Wes Schuneman, Foundation President, left, Club President Elaine Love. The Caruso Family Charities' mission statement declares the charity "is dedicated to assisting families of a child, adolescent or young adult being treated in Colorado for a life-threatening illness of life-altering event. Our mission is to help relieve some of the financial pressures so the family may focus on caring for their sick child." For more information go to www.carusofamilycharities.org. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation recently provided a grant to the Castle Rock Police Department that allowed its Victims' Assistant division to spruce up its reception area to make it more welcoming and friendly to those being served. In the photo are Les Houck, a member of the club, left, Debbie Lewis, Victim's Assistance Coordinator, and Wes Schuneman, the Foundation chair. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock had its changeover dinner in late June and the new year brings a new club president, Elaine Love. Also at that meeting, Wes Schuneman was honored as the club's Rotarian of the Year. Paul Harris recognitions were given to Gordon Allott and John Wright. |
Kristina Rourke and husband John accept a $2,000 check from Rick Nelson, president of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Kristine had the winning number at the 22nd Annual Ducky Derby and Street Festival on June 9. ![]() |
The top three winning numbers in Saturday's Ducky Derby were: No. 1, 0599 belonging to Kristina Rourke; No. 2, 3734 belonging to Chris Bellino; and No. 3, 1896 belonging to Henry Bruce. The winners will get cash prizes of $2,000, $750 and $250, respectively. Other prizes will be awarded to other top finishers. See all the winning numbers by clicking the link "Read More" link below. |
Lauren Lowry is presented with the May Student of the Month plaque from club President Rick Nelson. Lauren was accompanied at the meeting by her family and members of the Castle View High School staff. ![]() |
Fred Slick, membership chair, welcomes Beau Pollard to the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. ![]() |
May 15 the Castle Rock City Council, in recognition of Rotarians and the annual Ducky Derby, proclaimed the month of June as Ducky Derby month. The 22nd Annual Ducky Derby and Street Festival will be June 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Festival Park at Second and Wilcox streets. The public is invited to this free fundraising event. ![]() |
John and Carol Wright were among the Rotarians who helped set up for the Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation lunch recently.
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Fred Slick, membership chair, welcomes Jason Baer to the club. ![]() |
Fred Slick, right, welcomes new member Steve Baer to the club. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock recently helped the Valley House repair and renew its outdoor recreation area used by residents. The project included demolition, construction and lots of landscaping. A massive trash dumpster was filled with debris, new walkways railings were installed, new playground equipment installed and a new gazebo built. About 15 Rotarians put in more than 90 hours on the project. Local Rotary clubs contributed $3,500 to the project and the Rotary District matched that for the $7,000 project. Staff at Valley House also worked on the project. See more photos showing the before and after and the work it took to get the job done. |
![]() Jennifer Walker, executive director of The Crisis Center recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Castle Rock about the services her organization provides. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation President Wes Schuneman, right, and Club President Rick Nelson, presented a $1,100 check to Walker. |
![]() Kelly Cruz Arrazola is the Student of the Month for April. The club recognized Arrazola recently for her academic achievements, her school participation and her community services. With Arrazola were her family, Cornelio, Flora, Amy and Jon. Also present was CVHS Principal Rex Corr. |
![]() Club member Judson Mitchell recently received the "Light 'n Heart" award from the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club in Parker. Mitchell was recognized for his leadership in the Rotary Club of Castle Rock and with Wellspring Community where he serves on the board. Wellspring works to provide opportunities for adults with disabilities and is based in Castle Rock. Club President Rick Nelson helped honor Mitchell at a club meeting where he displayed the plaque he received. |
![]() ![]() ![]() The club recently visited the Douglas Elbert Task Force, which it has supported for many years. |
![]() Elaine Love accepts a Paul Harris Fellow pin from Club President Rick Nelson. The pin recognizes a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation, which provides money for good works locally and internationally. |
![]() Fred Slick, membership chair, welcomes new member Ricardo Guerrero to the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. |
![]() Zach Wilson, senior at Castle View High School, accepts a Student of the Month plaque from President Elect Elaine Love. Also attending were Wilson’s family, father Roger, mother Clare and sister Chloe, and Rex Corr, principal of Castle View High School. |
The Rotary Club of Castle recently presented a $2,000 check to the Colorado National Guard Foundation. The foundation assists soldiers and airmen who are experiencing financial hardship and need assistance to pay basic necessities such as medical emergencies, late pay, and loss of residence through man-made or natural disaster, death or other family crisis. The Foundation will use the grant money to buy gift cards to help 40 families. At the presentation were Ashkan Angha, president of the Foundation, club president Rick Nelson and club member Craig Kinnunen. ![]() |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock supports ShelterBox, USA. President Elect Elaine Love, right in photo, recently presented a $3,000 check to Dave Addor of Shelterbox at a regional Rotary training session. Natural disasters and conflicts never take days off, and neither does ShelterBox. It is working to help the most vulnerable, no matter how remote. Member of the ShelterBox team hammer pegs, tie knots and build shelter for people in need. The organization provides emergency shelter and tools for displaced families. They hope for a world where no family is left without shelter. ![]() |
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![]() Kori Baker accepts a Student of the Month plaque from club president Rick Nelson. With Baker is her father Jon and Castle View High School Principal Rex Corr. |
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![]() Kim Minor is presented her blue badge by Fred Slick, Rotary Club of Castle Rock's membership chair. The badge indicates Minor has completed her club orientation. The club meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. |
Rotarians, Colorado Horsepower staff, volunteers and participants gathered recently at the Horsepower facility at Coyote Creek Ranch for the presentation of a $3,000 check from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock's Foundation. ![]() |
Rotary Club of Castle Rock's membership chair Fred Slick welcomes new club member Kim Minor. ![]() |
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Yahna Layton accepts a Student of the Month Certificate from Rotary Club President Rick Nelson, left. Castle View High School Assistant Principal Ryan Hollingshead introduced Layton to the club. |
Ron Zuroff was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock by president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Tom Miller has received a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. It was presented to him by club president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Wes Schuneman has received a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock. It was presented by president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Darrell Gubbels receives a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Jay Jacobson receives a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Joan Sjostrom receives a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
J ![]() Janiece Murphy receives her blue badge from Fred Slick at Wednesday's Rotary Club of Castle Rock meeting. The blue badge signifies Murphy, a new member, has completed several tasks to improve her knowledge of the club. The club meets Wednesday's at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. |
Al Wonstolen receives a Paul Harris Fellowship pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock president Rick Nelson. The pin signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation that is used to support health, education and welfare projects around the world and locally. The club meets Wednesdays at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
Sharon Sjostrom receives a Paul Harris Fellowship membership folder and pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Rick Nelson. The designation signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation. The club meets Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant in Castle Rock. Visitors are always welcome. ![]() |
![]() During our weekly meeting, Executive Director Dan Marlow from Douglas/Elbert Task Force is awarded a $3,000.00 donation from Castle Rock Rotary Club Foundation President Wes Schuneman and Rotary Club President Rick Nelson. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force is a local non profit organization in Douglas County who provides assistance to homeless and individuals at risk of homelessness. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force is dependent on donations and volunteers to operate their facilities, which include a thrift store, food banks, and client services. |
![]() Club President presents a Rotary Student of the Month certificate to Katherine Walden. Also present were Katherine’s mother Christine, father Charles, sister Leigh and Castle High School Principal Rex Corr. |
![]() McKenzie Boyd, Matt Tisser, and Matt Misuaraca presented their holiday fundraising project that is to benefit residents at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. They are collecting a variety of items to help families in need, including basic toiletries, clothes, and more. |
![]() Dave Corliss, Castle Rock Town Manager, presents information on the development in Castle Rock. ![]() Lila Schmuk, a Castle View High School Interact member, speaks to the club about new projects and the Interact Club. |
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![]() Rick Nelson, president of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock, left, presents a Student of the Month certificate to Ryan Trost. With Trost were his mother Susan, father Kira and Castle View High School Principal Rex Corr. |
Happy for every opportunity to serve our local community, Rotarians were hard at work selling ducks for the Ducky Derby and making popcorn for everyone at the 2017 Starlighting ceremony downtown Castle Rock. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Ryan Trost, senior at Castle View High School, visited the Rotary Club of Castle Rock Wednesday and presented a slide show and speech highlighting his year as a Rotary Exchange Student in Switzerland. Trost recounted his favorite places and good times in the country. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock sponsors outbound and inbound Rotary Exchange Students. For more information, go to www.rotaryclubofcastlerock.org
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![]() Laritza Bernal is presented a Student of the Month plaque by Rotary of Castle Rock President Rick Nelson, left. There to introduce Bernal was Castle View High School Principal Rex Corr, right. Also present were Bernal's family, Joseph, Santos and Zoveyda. |
![]() Joan Sjostrom accepts a Paul Harris Fellow pin from club President Rick Nelson. The Paul Harris Fellowship signifies a certain level of giving to the Rotary International Foundation. |
![]() The Rotary Club of Castle Rock recently heard speaker Don Hampton, a survivor of the Pentagon 9/11 attack, give his insights and opinions of the attack and its consequences. |
![]() Rex Coor, Principle of Castle View High School, accepts a plaque from club President Rick Nelson listing the Students of the Month for the 2016-2017 school year. |
![]() Student leaders of the Castle View High School Interact club recently visited the club to give an update on the youth Rotary club's activities. |
![]() Rotary District Governor Mr. Abbas Rajabi shared his story and views on Rotary's mission, accomplishments, and future goals. We were very thankful that Mr. Rajabi visited with us and we hope to have him back to visit soon again. |
![]() Joshua Lehn receives the Student of the Month award from Castle Rock Rotary Club's President Rick Nelson. |
![]() Kailey Hancock accepts a Student of the Month plaque from Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Jerry Lionetti. With Hancock are Rex Corr, principal of CVHS, her father Scott, mother Stacy and brothers Brandon and Carson. |
![]() Elaine Love receives her third Paul Harris Fellow pin from Club President Gordon Allott
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![]() Amy Elmore (L) of Colorado Horsepower, Inc., receives donation of $1000 from club President Gordon Allott (R)
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Membership director Fred Slick (R) welcomes newest cub member Clark Hammelman (L)
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![]() Madison Dietrich accepts the Student of the Month certificate from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With her were Castle View High School Principal James Calhoun, left, her brother and mother Stephanie and President of the club Gordon Allott.
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![]() Club President Gordon Allott (L) welcomes Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge
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![]() Eagle Scout Matt Devaro and his Mom, Patty (center) receive check for his Eagle Scout Project
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![]() Membership Director Fred Slick (L) presents newest member Cindy Kessinger with her Red Badge
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![]() David Hess accepts a Rotary Student of the Month certificate from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With Hess is Castle View Principal James Calhoun, left, Club President Gordon Allot and parents Wendy and Scott.
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![]() Castle View High School Prinicipal Dr. James Calhoun (L) receives recognition award from President Gordon Allott
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![]() President Gordon Allott (L) present Jerry Lionetti with his Paul Harris Fellowship Award
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![]() Caslte Rock Rotary supports Wellspring, and they have added our logo to their bus.
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![]() Ed Brewer, left, President of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation, presents a check to the Men's Crisis Center. Representing the crisis center was Dave Watts, center, and Joel Landgraves.
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![]() Thomas Hames - son of a 10th Mountain division office - addressed the club regarding the Division's history and service
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The Rotary Club of Castle Rock recently joined the Douglas/Elbert Task Force in the grand opening of its new client services area. The club helped fund the remodeling project with a $12,000 Rotary District Grant. Club members also formed work crews to assist in the remodel.
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![]() Kelly Winn accepts the Student of the Month certificate from Castle View High School Principal James Calhoun, right, and Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Gordon Allott.
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![]() Club President Gordon Allott (left) presents Jerry Krupp with his Paul Harris Fellowship Pin (with 3 stars)
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![]() Membership Director Fred Slick (center) presents Blue Membership badges to new club members Jill Roman (Left) and Stephen Monks (Right)
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![]() Shelby Winn is presented with Student of the Month Recognition. Pictured with Dr. James Calhoun (L) and Club President Gordon Allott (R)
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![]() Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and Club President Gordon Alloott following her presentation to the club.
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![]() Heather Ehle (L) and Kara Pappas of Project Sanctuary accept a donation from club member Ed Brewer
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![]() The Club said goodbye to our Rotary Exchange student, Julianna, at our Jul 1 meeting.
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![]() Elaine Love receives Rotarian of the Year honors from outgoing President Jud Mitchell.
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![]() Incoming President, Gordon Allott, accepts gavel from Jud Mitchell, outgoing Club President..
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![]() Ducky Derby First Place cash winner,
The Winner was Susan and Randy Wood. In the photo are, left to right, Ed Brewer, Susan Wood, Joanie Coffey (she sold the winning ticket) and Gordon Allott.
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We will have the Street Festival part of Duck Derby tomorrow but we will not dump duckies into the creek for a race that determines winning ticket numbers. And, we will not reschedule the race in Plum Creek for a later date.
Instead we will have another event at the Street Festival that will be fun for everyone and will determine the winning ticket numbers.
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ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL END THURSDAY JUNE 11,2015 AT 9PM MDT. AFTER THAT, PURCHASE TICKETS FROM A MEMBER,OR AT THE STREET FESTIVAL DAY OF THE DUCKY DERBY, JUNE 13,2015. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
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Rotary members man aid station at Elephant Rock 2015.
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![]() Membership chair Fred Slick welcomes Matt Waters to the club.
![]() Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Judson Mitchell, left, and Foundation Chair Ed Brewer, right present a check to Marcella Shadle, executive director of the Douglas/Elbert Task Force.
![]() Rotary Club of Castle Rock Presidentn Judson Mitchell thanks Douglas County Commissioner Dave Weaver for his presentation to the club.
![]() Elaine Love accepts a Paul Harris Fellow pin from club president Judson Mitchell.
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![]() Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Judson Mitchell, right, presents a Paul Harris Society certificate to club member Jerry Krupp. The certificate signifies Krupp's membership in the Paul Harris Society which recognizes members who pledge high levels of contribution to the Rotary International Foundation. The certificate was presented at the May 6 meeting.
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![]() Ed Brewer, President of The Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation Board, presents a $1,000 check to Amy Elmore, Executive Director of Colorado HorsePower. The presentation was made at the May 6 club meeting.
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![]() Chair of the scholarship committee, Ken Konkel, left, and Club President Judson Mitchell, present annual Rotary Arthur N. Brewer Scholarships to Emily Stanton, second from left, and Madison Malsch.
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![]() Castle Rock City Council Tuesday proclaimed June as Rotary Ducky Derby Month in honor of the 19th Annual Rotary Ducky Derby on June 13. The Derby helps raise money for the clubs' charitable causes. Mayor Paul Donahue, left, presented the proclamation to Judson Mitchell, President of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock, John Hauber, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Castle Pines, and Richard Bangs, member of the Ducky Derby Public Relations committee.
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President of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock, Judson Mitchell, presents a Student of the Month certificate to Alaina Hardin. With them was, left, Rotarian and Student of the Month Coordinator, Richard Bangs, and, right, Castle View High School Principal James Calhoun.
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![]() Lisa Frisell, DC Assessor, recently spoke to Rotary Club of Castle Rock.
![]() Tony Spurlock, DC Sheriff, recently spoke to Rotary Club of Castle Rock.
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![]() Rotarians Gordon Allott and Jud Mitchell help paint the Task Force building on Park Street.
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Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Judson Mitchell presents a Student of the Month certificate to Emily Stanton. With them are, left, Principal James Calhoun and Stanton’s parents Danelle and Alan.
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Andy Meverden, Director of Chaplaincy at CB America, accepts a check for the Colorado National Guard Foundation from Ed Brewer, chair of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock Foundation. The presentation was made at a recent club meeting.
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Grace Perry was honored as the February Student of the Month at the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With Perry was Castle View High School Assistant Principal Ryan Hollingshead, left, and Perry’s parents, Liza and Ron Richards.
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Larry Martin, left, accepts a Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin from Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Judson Mitchell. Paul Harris Fellows are honored for their contributions to the Rotary International Foundation.
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Rotary Club of Castle Rock President Judson Mitchell, right, presents Pablo Porragas a Student of the Month certificate. Also at the presentation were Castle View High School Principal James Calhoun, left, and Porragas’ mother Maria.
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​Lots of Ducky Derby 'like' Ducks sold. Lots of free popcorn given away by Rotarians.
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![]() Madison Malsch accepted the Student of the Month honors for September from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With her were her mother Mary and James Calhoun, principal at Castle View High School.
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Club President Judson Mitchell thanks Castle Rock Mayor Paul Donahue for his presentation to the club.
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Club president Judson Mitchell presents a certificate of appreciation to Greg Menke, immediate past president, for his contributions to the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Menke is moving out of state for a new job.
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Rotary members help store and distribute peaches during the annual peaches sale in August. Over 560 boxes of peaches were sold benefiting local area charitable organizations.
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Rotary Marshals at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo ParadeAugust 9, 2014; The Rotary Club of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock High Noon Rotary supported the annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Parade with "marshals" who helped to organize and stage the hundred or so entries in the parade. Then the Rotarians walked the full route to assure safety of the several thousand spectators. Castle Rock Rotary Clubs have been supporting this great community event for many years.
The Rotary Ducky Derby, held every year on the second Saturday of June, has a "Ducky" mascot. This year for the first time the mascot was featured in the parade and was a huge success. The mascot, in a Ducky costume, lighted up thousands of children with the biggest smiles you will ever see and everyone was delighted.
Shown above are just a few of the 20 Rotary marshals at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Parade. From left to right, "Head Marshal" John McKune, Don Jones, Jerry Lionetti, Gordon Allott, Pat Flannagan, Judson Mitchell and Rich Bangs.
Here, in front of the Rotary Trailer, is the Ducky mascot with, from left to right, Judson Mitchell, Gordon Allott and Elaine Love. Madison Thomas, from The Lotus School of Excellence, a Charter School in Aurora, wore the costume at the Ducky Derby. The Ducky was a huge hit with children along the parade route. Many thanks to Madison Thomas.
Here is the "official" parade Entry from Rotary Clubs of Castle Rock; Gordon Allott's truck and the Rotary Club of Castle Rock trailer. The Rotarians took the opportunity to advertise the annual Peach Sale which delivers the finest western slope peaches to the community for bargain basement prices. Fresh and Delicious!
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The Rotary Club of Castle Rock is again selling delicious Colorado Peaches.![]() Rotary Club of Castle Rock 2014 Peach Sale
WHEN: NOW THRU AUGUST 15,2014ORDER FROM ANY ROTARIAN OR ON THIS WEBSITE
WHERE:
Pickup at Medved Autoplex in Castle Rock August 23 between 10am and 2pm
​Please provide a pickup day phone number with your order
In support of worthy causes such as the Women's Crises Center, Douglas Elbert Task Force, Boy Scouts, Senior Center and others.
Thank You for your Support!!!!!
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Bryan Mullinax and Lisa Towne are welcomed as new members of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock by Membership Committee Chair Fred Slick (center).
Lisa owns and operates Mama Lisa's Little Italy restaurant in Castle Pines.
Bryan and his wife Paula own and operate Postal Annex Plus at 834 S. Perry St in Castle Rock.
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Elysia Gomez, shown above, and Alex Dinkel, shown below with parents and sister, were recently awarded college scholarships by the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Club Scholarship Committee Chair Ken Konkel presented the awards.
Art Brewer Memorial Scholarships are presented annually by the Club to outstanding Castle View High School seniors.
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Emerald Blake a senior at Castle View High School has been named Rotary Club of Castle Rock Student of the Month for April 2014. The award is given for outstanding academic achievement, leadership and participation in school activities. With Ms. Blake during the presentation were Castle View High School Principal James Calhoun, left, and Rotary Club President Greg Menke.
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Rotary Club of Castle Rock President, Greg Menke, right, presents a $1,500 check to Donna Massine, coordinator for programs that support speech impaired students in the Douglas County School District. She is leading the installation of new Speech to Text systems in class rooms
The grant will help buy equipment that converts the spoken words of a teacher to text for use by hearing impaired students. The system displays the text on a large screen as well on an individual's mobile computer. This allows the impaired hearing student to keep pace with the teacher's lectures.
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Olivia Engobor, senior at Castle View High School, has been named the Student of the Month for March 2014. Olivia Engobor accepts the award from the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. With her were, from left, Principal of Castle View High School, James Calhoun, her mother Mel, her father Vince, and Immediate Past President of the club Mike Phibbs.
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Zimbabwe Orphanage, School Building and Community Water Supply This is a project that was started 15 years ago by one of our beloved Rotarians, Ralph Pippett and his wife. Ralph passed away recently but he leaves a legacy of service that we shall not forget nor shall we fail to live up to his example of "Service Above Self". To be added: More on this story of an amazing husband and wife team that started this project and made the dreams of an African community very "real". We in the Castle Rock Rotary Club are proud to have shouldered a portion of the load with Ralph over the past years. |
Burkina Faso Project BACKGROUND - Burkina Faso is a poor, land-locked country in Western Africa. Disease is rampant and infant mortality among the worst in the world. In 2008-09, The Rotary Club of Castle Rock along with other clubs funded five deep-water village wells in the rural county of Zabre. This project brought clean water to over 8,000 people greatly improving their lives. COUNTRY INFORMATION Population: 15,264,000 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - The County of Zabre created a government-mandated five-year Development Plan based on local input. They identified the most urgent need as clean water; a close second was sanitation (latrines). The other needs, also urgent are in education, healthcare, and agriculture. SANITATION PROJECT - In 2009-10, The Rotary Club of Denver is addressing the sanitation needs by building 100 badly needed latrines. CURRENT CONDITIONS - With minor exceptions, there are no latrines in the county of Zabre. As a result, human waste is scattered on the ground creating unsanitary conditions increasing the spread of diseases. There is also the issue of human dignity. BENEFITS - With the introduction of latrines, and more are ultimately needed, conditions can begin to improve. This will result in a drop in infant mortality, less time away from work and school and an overall better life. PROJECT COST - Project cost for 100 latrines at $350 per latrine is $35,000. Local residents will contribute by digging the pits. |
Town of Castle Rock RoadRANGERS Program RoadRANGERS is a program established by the Town of Castle Rock through which volunteers agree to pick up litter along both sides of a section of roadway for a one-year period. The Town provides trash bags and reflective safety vests to volunteers and picks up and disposes of all bagged litter collected by volunteers. Roadside trash is ugly and costs taxpayers millions of annually to clean up locally and statewide. There are more than 280 miles of streets throughout the Town. It's often challenging for the Town's Public Works staff to keep up with the roadside litter that accumulates along our streets. The Rotary Club of Castle Rock is an active participant in this program with responsibility for a 1.25 Mile stretch of Plum Creek Parkway from Wilcox Street to Gilbert Street.Three to Four times a year, volunteers within our club rally in support of the Town to clean up our designated section of road. As volunteers, we have a unique opportunity to donate services to the community and enjoy the results of our hard work. RoadRANGERS volunteers become stewards of public lands by working to improve the look of the community in a meaningful way for all to enjoy. |
Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center - "We are dedicated to reducing domestic violence and family conflict through advocacy, empowerment, violence prevention and intervention, services and education." Programs and ServicesOur current program area includes Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties in Colorado. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you are in need of services and outside this area. Services include: - 24-Hour Crisis Line - Emergency Shelter - Adult & Child Therapy - Legal Advocacy - School Outreach - Community Outreach For more information on this important program click on "Women's Crisis Center" |
Douglas / Elbert Task Force
"Assisting the community with compassion"
This is one of our club's most important community service projects. Our club contributes to the Task Force on a regular basis and has helped with major renovations in the past and will continue to suppor the organization in any way possible. For more information at their web-site click on "Douglas Elbert Task Force" |
Become a member
Membership in a Rotary club requires available business or professional classification opportunities as well as an invitation and sponsorship by a member of the club. Sometimes an individual cannot be invited or sponsored for membership. Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves. Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:
Through Rotary International's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Rotary Foundation programs offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. Some 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,000 clubs in more than 160 countries make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe. To find out more about Rotary's rich history and the organization's mission and structure, see our Contact Form or contact a Rotarian directly by visiting our Officers and Directors or Contact pages. |
Alexa Lynn Weber, senior at Castle View High School, was honored as Rotary Student of the Month for February 2014 by the Rotary Club of Castle Rock.
Weber was introduced to the club on February 26 by Castle View Assistant Principal Ryan Hollingshead. Alexa is exactly the kind of student the school takes pride in, said Hollingshead. With her at the presentation was, from left, Assistant Principal at Castle View High School Ryan Hollingshead, Alexa’s father Kris, her mother Lynn, her sister Holly and Rotary President-Elect Judson Mitchell.
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Student of the Month
Policy
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock, in an effort to recognize high school youth achievement in academics, school activities and community service, has established a Student of the Month program.
This program recognizes outstanding students from Castle View High School during the school year.
One student is selected each month starting in September and ending in May of each school year. The student is honored at a club meeting and presented with a certificate designating the student as Student of the Month.
Procedures
A club member will act as Student of the Month coordinator. The SOM coordinator will work with the administration and staff at Castle View High School to select students eligible for SOM honors. Students will submit a completed application, which will be used to select Students of the Month.
Each August the SOM coordinator will contact the CVHS administration about the SOM program. The coordinator will provide the school with SOM applications. The CVHS administration will distribute and collect the applications and make them available to the club’s SOM coordinator.
Applications will be judged on:
After students are chosen they are invited to a club meeting, usually the last meeting of the month. At the meeting they are introduced and asked to stand in front of the club for a short presentation and to answer questions.
A photo is taken and is to be placed on the club’s Website and other appropriate media outlets.
At the end of the school year, a plaque is prepared that includes the names of all of the SOMs for that year. The plaque is then presented to the school.
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DUCKY DERBY PRIZES Cash Prizes The number on each ticket sold will be affixed to the bottom of a ducky. When a ducky with your ticket number crosses the finish line first ...you win the first place cash prize. Second and third place finishes also win cash prizes as follows:
You DO NOT need to be in attendance to win.
You will be called on the telephone, which you enter on the ticket.
IMPORTANT : KEEP YOU TICKET STUB UNTIL YOU DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE WON.
Grand Prize - Chance to win One Million Dollars A ticket holder whose ducky crosses the finish line first has a chance to win $1,000,000. How does this work? One ticket number for every 3,333 tickets sold will be randomly selected by a third party prize underwriter as a potential million dollar winner. The "million dollar number(s)" will be selected prior to the race and kept in a sealed security envelope. At the conclusion of the race, a race official will determine whether the ducky that crosses the finish line first is a duck with a million dollar number. If it is, the holder of the ticket with that number wins the Million Dollar Grand Prize. If the first ducky is not one with a million dollar number, the million dollar prize will not be awarded. If there is a Grand Prize winner, the $1,000,000 is payable in forty (40) equal installments of $25,000 each year beginning in 2013, without any accrued interest. A Million Dollar Grand Prize winner will not be awarded the $2000 First Place Prize. In that event the Second Place ducky (number) will be awarded the $2000 cash prize, the third place will win the $750 and fourth place will win $250. Consolation Prize - Chance to win a New Car Model to be determined One ticket number for each 500 tickets sold will be randomly selected by a third party underwriter as a potential new car winning number. The "new car numbers" will be selected prior to the race and kept in a sealed security envelope. At the conclusion of the race, a race official will determine whether the Ducky that crosses the finish line second is a Ducky with a new car number. If it is, the holder of the ticket with that number wins the New Car Consolation Prize. If the second place Ducky does not have a new car number, a new car will not be awarded. |
Street Vendors When: We are actively seeking vendor participation in this year's 17th Annual Ducky Derby to be held: Saturday, June 7, 2014 Location: Festival Park is located on 2nd Street between Wilcox and Perry. Time: The event is scheduled from 11am to 5pm. Vendor set up will be 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Fee Schedule: The vendor fee schedule is as follows:
Limitations: There are limits to the number of some types of vendors that we will select. All applications will be handled on a first come first serve basis. Sign-up:
Ducky Derby Vendor - Marketing Chairman 5243 East Essex Ave. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Agreements: To Download, click on the appropriate agreement: |
The Rotary Club of Castle Rock, Rotary Club of Castle Pines and Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club acknowledge and thank each of the sponsors that have contributed to the 2013 Ducky Derby and Street Festival. These generous contributors make possible this most important Rotary fund raiser which supports many important charities in the Castle Rock community. Rotary Ducky Derby Thanks You All 2013 Media Sponsors The Castle Pines Connection Community Media of Colorado Castle Rock Area Newsletters CastleRockbound.net 2013 Sponsors PLATINUM LEVEL - $2,500 and higher Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus - Centura Health Medved Autoplex of Castle Rock GOLD LEVEL - $1000 up to $2,499 Leevers Supermarkets Mirage Dental Association Paul Dassel WalMart - Sam's Club Lone Tree SILVER LEVEL - $500 up to $999 Allott Immigrtation Law Black Hills Energy Beemar Group LLC Castle Rock Bank Dukes Steakhouse First Bank of Douglas County Home Depot IREA Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Larry Martin Olinger Funeral Homes Stucy Realty BLUE LEVEL - $250 up to $499 Autobahn Auto Body Bonaventure Senior Living Castle Rock Dermatology Castle Rock Development Co. Castle Rock Foot and Ankle CoWest Insurance Dr. Emie Bennett Folkstad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile Gill Capital Partners Gubbels Law Office JMC Instruments John S. Lydiatt DDS Judson Mitchell Meyer & Lydiatt Dentistry Karen Becker Plum Creek Medical Pro Plumbing Skyridge Sunset Stone Willcox Automotive |
2013 Cash Sponsors You can become a cash sponsor at one of four different sponsorship levels, each with varying degrees of recognition and promotional benefit. Of course the main benefit will be the Rotary charities that receive support because of your sponsorship. Contact: Gordon Allott at 303-378-1710 or email gordon@allott.com to become a sponsor. PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL - $2,500 and over Benefits:
GOLD SPONSRSHIP LEVEL - $1000 up to $2,499 Benefits:
SILVER SPONSORSHIP LEVEL - $500 to $999 Benefits:
BLUE SPONSORSHIP LEVEL - $250 to $499
Benefits:
Prize Sponsors Companies donating gift certificates, merchandise or other in-kind support will be recognized on our website at different levels of giving along with recognition in a newspaper advertisement following the event in our local community. Donations will be used as prizes in the Ducky Derby race or silent auction. Contact: Gordon Allott at 303-378-1710 or send an e-mail to gordon@allott.com to become a cash or prize sponsor. |
The Ducky Derby Race The feature event of our festival is the Ducky Derby Race to take place about 3pm on June 8, 2013. This year we are planning to race 10,000 highly trained "Rubber Duckys" down Plum Creek to a finish line about a quarter of a mile down stream. Each duck has a number affixed to it's bottom that corresponds to a number on each of the tickets sold. If your ducky crosses the finish line first --- You Win! Additional Prizes are awarded in the order in which the ducks cross the finish line. One Ticket - One Rubber Ducky You DO NOT need to be in attendance to win. Winners will be called on their telephone. Keep your ticket until you determine if you have won. How many Tickets are being Sold? We are targeting 10,000 tickets to be sold. What is the Cost? Tickets can be obtained with a donation of
Where can Tickets be Obtained? Tickets can be obtained at the following locations: In Front of Stores: - King Soopers Castle Pines - Saturdays & Sundays 10am-2pm - dates to be determined - King Soopers Founders / I-25 - Saturdays & Sundays 10am-4pm - dates to be determined - King Soopers Ridge Road - Saturdays & Sundays 10am-4pm - dates to be determined - Safeway Perry Street - dates to be determined - Walmart - dates to be determined Inside Locations
At the Ducky Derby Any remaining tickets will be sold the day at the Ducky Derby event prior to the Derby Race. Don't count on tickets being left on the day of the race. Get your tickets NOW! |
Arthur N. Brewer Scholarship The Arthur N. Brewer Castle Rock Rotary Scholarship is named for the Club's Charter President and long time advocate of Rotary, young people and education. Mr. Brewer was a retired teacher, former school board member, avid outdoorsman and dedicated Rotarian. The scholarship program was initiated by Castle Rock Rotary in 1990 when the Club decided to offer a scholarship to a deserving Douglas County High School graduating senior exemplifying the Object of Rotary ("To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise"). The Club was and continues to be especially anxious to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated committed service to their community and a plan to use their career as an avenue of continued service to community. The first scholarship was $500.00 and was awarded in 1991 to a student seeking a bachelor's degree at a four-year college. The award has been increased to the present sum of $6,000 (1-$2,000 scholarship and 4-$1,000 scholarships) for a four-year college or vocational/trade school. The application forms (see below) and process are designed for the award committee to learn how the applicant has and will promote the ideals and Object of Rotary with the education being sought. Emphasis is placed on community service and Rotary involvement, e.g. Student of the Month, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Interact, etc. At least one letter of reference is requested, along with a response by the applicant of no more than two pages. Although high academic achievement is not a determining factor, the student's cumulative grade point average must be 2.5 or higher. |
What is RYLA? The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) in Rotary Districts 5440 and 5450, is a 5-day leadership conference held at the YMCA of the Rockies, in Estes Park, Colorado. These two Rotary districts cover Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska. Most all who attend enthusiastically say, "This has changed my life" Any High School Sophomore or Junior prior to the summer conference may apply. Generally, the applicants who are selected have excelled in one or more areas of high school involvement and have proven leadership experience or potential.
The entire focus of RYLA is to provide foundational leadership skills for teenagers. It has been said that leadership cannot be taught, but it must be learned. At RYLA there are opportunities to learn leadership skills through experiential activities, incredible speakers, small group discussions, large group presentations, and in building life-long friendships. Your local Rotary club pays the conference fee of $400.00 per participant. For more details and instructions on how to apply click on "Rocky Mountain RYLA": Rocky Mountain RYLA Note that the official name of our club that would be your sponsor is "Rotary Club of Castle Rock" (morning club) . |
Al Wonstolen, left, and President-Elect Judson Mitchell, right, present a $1,000 check to Karie Erickson, Director of the non-profit "Neighbor Network".
Neighbor Network organizes volunteers in the Castle Rock area to provide transportation for seniors or others who are unable to drive themselves or find transportation to doctors, medical facilities and other essential destinations.
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Rotarian. Rotary International is an association of individual clubs, with each club operating autonomously. Membership is extremely important to us, and we are always eager to hear from individuals interested in our mission and in joining a Rotary club. The RI universal premise is that the membership of each club constitutes an accurate representation of the business and professional population within the community served. Membership in a Rotary club requires available business or professional classification opportunities as well as an invitation and sponsorship by a member of the club. Sometimes an individual cannot be invited or sponsored for membership. Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. A Rotary club contains a diverse group of professional leaders from the community that the club serves. Membership in a Rotary club offers a number of benefits, including:
Through Rotary International's service programs, a Rotary club can have a significant effect on the quality of life in its community. Rotary Foundation programs offer opportunities to form international partnerships that help people in need worldwide. Some 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,000 clubs in more than 160 countries make significant contributions to the quality of life at home and around the globe. To find out more about Rotary's rich history and the organization's mission and structure, see our Contact Form or contact a Rotarian directly by visiting our Officers and Directors page or by using our Contact Form. |
Club Membership Chair Fred Slick, left, and President Elect Judson Mitchell, right, welcome new member Joe Schmitt to the Rotary Club of Castle Rock.
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Saturday, June 7
Downtown Castle Rock Festival Park - at Perry & 2nd Street
"Family Fun for Everyone" The Ducky Derby is the largest annual fundraiser sponsred by the Castle Rock and Castle Pines clubs which include:
These clubs are part of Rotary International, a world wide humanitarian organization with over 1.2 million members. The Rotary motto is: "Service above Self". This Event Supports Local Castle Rock Charities Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center Douglas Elbert Task Force - Food Bank Senior Center Homes for our Troops Boy Scouts of America College Scholarships International Exchange Students Colorado Flood and Fire Victims Win Fabulous Prizes - Enter a Ducky in the Ducky Derby Race 1st Place - $2000 and Chance to win $1 million 2nd Place - $750 and Chance to win a New Auto 3rd Place - $250
The Ducky Derby Race Here is how the Derby Race works After you make a donation, which earns you a numbered ticket, we enter a "rubber Ducky" into the Derby Race with the number on your ticket affixed to one of our highly trained Duckys. Only those Duckys that have a ticket sponsor will be allowed to race in the Derby. Multiple tickets may be purchased. One ticket for each Ducky On the day of the race, June 7, we release all the Duckys at the same time into the water at the starting point on Plum Creek. Then all these Duckys RACE like crazy for the finish line. If a ducky with your ticket number is first across the finish line .... you Win $2000! The second place finish wins $750 and third place wins $250 Grand Prize - Chance to win $1 Million More exciting, if your ducky is the first place finisher and has the "million dollar ticket number".... you Win $1,000,000! Yes, that is one million dollars. The million dollar ticket number is selected in a random drawing from all the purchased ticket numbers before the race. Consolation Prize - Chance to win a New Auto If a Ducky with your ticket number comes in second and it has a "New Car Ticket Number" ... you Win a New Car That is right, a New Car. Multiple New Car ticket numbers are selected at random before the race. For complete rules of the race please select this link: 2014 Ducky Derby Rules Ducky Derby History
At the first Castle Rock Ducky Derby in 1997, only 500 rubber ducks raced down East Plum Creek to a finish line, where the first several ducks earned there sponsors a few prizes. Each year since that modest beginning, the Ducky Derby has grown to the point that it now is a recognized and highly anticipated annual event for Castle Rock and the surrounding community. The 2013 event was attended by 3,000 to 4,000 people from all over the area including visitors from out of state. Over 8,500 of our highly trained Duckys raced in the Derby. The only cash awards in 2013 were $2000 for 1st, $750 for 2nd and $250 for 3rd. In addition there were 375 other non-cash prizes awarded to lucky winners, based on how their Duckys performed in the race. No one has won the $1,000,000 so far. Most important of all, close to $50,000 net proceeds were raised in 2013 and awarded to local, regional and international Rotary charities. |
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