The Glass Peach Award was presented to Darrel Gubbels for most peaches sold -- 68 boxes-- the equivilent of 10% of total sales. No one pitted themselves against Darrel for top honors. Thanks to EVERYONE who supported this fund drive benefiting the Rotary Clubs of Castle Rock and their beneficiaries.

Total sales came to 684 boxes of succulent peaches-- yum! Ordering online enhanced sales and ease of purchase.

Special thanks to all who did the organizing, heavy lifting and distribution: Al VanDenHeuval, Joan Sjostrom and also Ed Brewer, Darrel Gubbels, Terry Hostetler, Don and B.J. Herre

For additonal information on this fund raiser and how to freeze your peaches go to Order Peaches.

Jerry Lionetti Inducted as Newest Rotarian

L to R: Fred Slick, Membership Chair, Jerry Lionetti, Dave Rowland, President, Greg Menke and Al Vanden heuvel

Jerry Lionetti was recently inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. Jerry holds a BS Degree in Civil Engineering, is a retired LCOL in the USAF, is a retired pilot with Eastern Airlines and United Airlines and currently operates an E-Commerce business.

Jerry and his wife, Beth, are also starting a home for unwed teen moms and moms to be called "A Door of Hope".

Congratulations Jerry and welcome aboard!!!

BJ Herre Awarded Paul Harris Recognition

L to R: Ken Konkel, Past President, BJ Herre, and Paul Dassel, past Foundation Director

BJ Herre, Club Administrative Services Director, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow " in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."

Congratulations BJ!!!

Club News In Brief..................

Changing of the Guard!

The Rotary Club of Castle Rock celebrated the conclusion of a successful year under the leadership of Ken Konkel and passed the baton to its' new President, Dave Rowland for the current Fiscal Year period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

Pictured above is Ken Konkel, Past President receiving a placque of recognition for a job well done from in-coming President, Dave Rowland.

Key members of the new team are: Gordon Allott, Sergeant-at-Arms, Terry Hostettler, Public Relations Director, Fred Slick, Membership Director, Dave Rowland, President, Ed Brewer, Vice President, and George Meares, Treasurer. New team members not picturedare: Paul Eakins, Secretary, Greg Menke, Foundation Director, Don Clanton, Club Services Director and BJ Herre, Administrative Services Director.

Congratulations to Ken for a successful year as president and best wishes to the incoming guard!!!

District Governor Visits Club

District Governor Karen Sekich with President Dave Rowland.

District Governor, Karen Sekich, encouraged members to remember why they joined Rotary and share that excitement with others and prospective members!!!!!

Polio Eradication - A Major Rotary Focus

Rotary International has partnered with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further the cause of eradicating polio. Bill Gates, through his foundation has awarded Rotary a $350M grant. In return, Rotary is committed to raise an additional $200M by June 30, 2012. For the complete story click here on Polio Eradication.

Rotary Theme 2010-2011:

Building Communities
Bridging Continents

Ray Klinginsmith - President, Rotary International
Karen Sekich - District Governor, District 5450
Dave Rowland - President, Castle Rock Rotary