Announcements/Business:
- The workday at Beaver Ranch was a success! There will be another workday to complete the painting project. Watch for dates.
- This Saturday September 21, the Rotary Club training from the District will be held at Red Rocks Community College. More information is on the District 5450 website.
- Touch the Truck, a Clear Creek Rotary Club fundraiser, will be September 22, 2019, at the Quarry off I-70. More information is on the District website.
- The Evergreen Rotary will hold it’s recycle event Saturday , Sept 21, at Day School in Evergreen.
- Mint Edition, our St. Patrick's Day fundraiser band, will be playing at Aspen Peak Winery Sunday afternoon 2-5.
- Our Club is supporting the Conifer Community Church service project to provide firewood for needy families this winter. This is the second year that one of our members has donated money to the effort in our club's name.
Program: MRC Update
Sarah Kinzer, CEO
Sarah brings a history of many experiences in the non-profit sector, with a focus on services for citizens in need. A major goal for her is to engage appropriate funding/grants.
There is a new program focusing on “community health”, which can meet the needs of families who are transportation limited to get medical services. JeffCo is developing a medical van service that can provide urgent care services; they hope to have the van at MRC one day a week.
Other programs and projects:
- The first program they are exploring is to augment Medicaid dollars for dental health.
- They are also growing programs with mental health services through Jefferson County Mental Health.
- The Circle of Care parenting program is moving toward more mental health services focusing on support groups for parents of children with disabilities.
- MRC is working on a 5 years strategic plan with specific plans, goals and measures. Staff and Board members are working together to develop this plan.
- Exploring a potential partnership with Boys and Girls Club to provide after school programming and tutoring.
- MRC has received a substantial grant from the State to provide support for heating bills this year.
- Sarah is working with other service organizations in the region to partner in increasing outreach to bring more clients to MRC and to share resources.
- JeffCo Connections: a group that represents many of the service organizations in the county, who meet once a month. They have many “task forces” to address various issues. The Board of JeffCo Connections can connect organizations to grants/funding for specific needs. MRC has been invited to join.
Marilyn Salzman, President of the MRC Board, gave an overview of the up-coming plans. She reports that 70% of their funding comes from grants. The Bowls after Dark is coming up Sept 26, 6-9 pm, at Mount Vernon Canyon Club; the Bowls lunch will be October 15 at Aspen Ridge Church. Next year, MRC will celebrate 30 years and will have a number of special events and fundraisers.