Where & when we meet: Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 Martin Luther King Blvd
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
The Rotary Club of
Denver Northeast
NOR'EASTER
For the Rotary Week of May 12, 2026
LAST MEETING
Business - 5/5
Those that attended the CCA Luncheon spoke briefly about the event: Over 800 in attendance, raising over $160,000 on that day. Our club's table was full. Thanks to Greg for coordinating.
Greg updated on The Epic Day of Service, Saturday the 16th, 12-4 pm at North Middle School, 12095 East Montview Boulevard in Aurora. Callie sent a link via email. Please sign up to volunteer/donate/share link if you plan to participate. To volunteer to help, do so on the WeeCycle site. Donate on the Epic Day website.
Laura reports that June 16 is the consensus date for this year's induction dinner. Lance and Lucy have graciously invited us to their beautiful backyard. Details to come!
Laura has updated the club goals for RY'26'27.
Callie is working on a June date to volunteer at Sand Creek Parkway.
She also reports that our greenhouse project with SustainEd Farms is on track. Matt Suprunowicz at our 6/2 meeting to discuss.
Program - 5/5
Becky Hogan, Peter Lee
& Suegie Park
Korean War Memorial
Becky Hogan, Suegie Park, and Peter Lee joined us to talk about the Korean Memorial to be completed before fall near General's Park on the Anschutz Campus.
The Korean War started on June 25, 1950 and came to a close in 1953, although hostilities continued for many years after. It is considered the "Forgotten War" and returning soldiers did not receive much recognition. Today, those still living are in their late 80's & 90's: This memorial serves to remember and honor their service. The Korean War Memorial has been shaped by many partners providing a broad spectrum of perspectives to honor shared history. Over 12 agencies and entities collaborated to make the Memorial a reality. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for late summer. It is situated next to General's Park, which was built in large part through the efforts of our club over a decade ago. The address: 1561 North Quentin Street.
The memorial will include:
16 storyboards detailing the history and experiences of the Korean War.
22 monuments, each dedicated to the veterans of a participating nation.
Four traditional Korean gardens, providing spaces for reflection and cultural appreciation.
Walking paths, rest areas, and sustainable landscaping with native plants and drought-resistant materials, creating a serene environment for visitors.
If you have a family member who was involved in the Korean Conflict, or wish to make a donation, contact them at 303.870.1290 or honorkwvets@gmail.com.
--- Respectfully submitted, Steve Wise...
Laine Dipasquantonio is speaking about Trends in Senior Needs on Tuesday.
Upcoming
TUESDAY Laine
Dipasquantonio
Harmony Senior Referrals
“Trends in Senior Needs"
May 16 Epic Day of Service
for WeeCycle
at North Middle School
12 - 4 pm
May 19 Lunch TBD
May 26 Shawn Taylor
Families Forward
May 27 Companion Club
Organizing Meeting
Everleigh Community
3 pm
Jun 2Matt Suprunowicz
Exec Director, SustainEd
Jun 9 Jeremy Jojola
9News investigative
reporter
Jun 16Induction Dinner
Lance & Lucy's
Good to see you...
Barbara, Bill, Callie, Ed, Frank
Greg, Laura
Nick, Reno, Steve
We missed you...
Lance, Monica, Otis, Tom
Program hosts
May - Callie, Jun - Lance
Jul - Ed, Aug - Nick Sep - Otis, Oct - Steve
Nov - Barbara, Dec - Bill
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
