JOIN JOHN AND CLAIRE FOR A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST ON MONDAY, MAY 3 AT 8:30 A.M. AT PERKINS RESTARAUNT ON 1955 S COLRADO BLVD. (CLAIRE WILL PAY FOR YOUR BREAKFAST.)
A Blast from the Past -
Joe Marci models his 1970 vintage Junior Chamber of Commerce vest
After the opening bell, Bob Avery, in his best Scouts BSA regalia reads the invocation and leads us in the Pledge. President Dan Rodriguez announces that the Monaco South Optimist Club was recognize as an "Honor Club" by Optimist International for the 2019-2020 Optimist Year, thus Bob Meyer(President) Tracy Sorensen(Secretary) and Greg Young are all recognized for being the officers for that year. Congratulations to all.
Jon Wachter showed some of the artwork of The Helping Hands Join Club from Bradley Elementary and also reported that the virtual 3rd Quarter Conference was a great success. Jon mentioned that 3 0f 8 Lt. Governors in the District are also current Monaco South members. They include Jon, who is serving a second term, Michael Chavez and Phil Perington.
Charlie Korsoski award for all Super Citizen Schools
Once again, we will be doing the end of school year Charlie Korsoski award for a 5th grade student from our Super Citizen schools. School coordinators should contact their respective school regarding there recipient and get the students name and presentation date. Send the information to Bob Finkelmeier to generate the certificate. Additionally, a $100 check will be available from Greg Young, and a certificate frame will be available from Robert Wardlaw.
Michael Chavez reports that Russ (Buck) Campen, a long time member of this club, was hospitalized and had surgery on a badly infected knee. His wife, Marylin reports that he is now in rehab to recover his strength and mobility and doing much better.
Three members of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts With Bob Avery.
From Left to right: Charlotte Beatson, Leah Jo Mahoney and Cassidy Christian
Bob Avery one of many Eagle Scouts in our club, introduced these three young ladies who, on February 8, became some of the first female members in Scouts BSA to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. (Boys Scouts America was incorporated on this date in 1910.)
It's been just over two years since girls were first allowed to join Scouts BSA, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And now some have fulfilled all the requirements needed to reach the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.
About 1,000 girls nationwide are in the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. It scouts BSA's highest rank. And only about 6% of scouts achieve it. To get it, scouts need to earn 21 merit badges, which requires mastering basic skills on topics such as first aid and environmental science The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. For a complete listing of requirements see: http://www.eaglescout.itgo.com/7Requirements.htm
Charlotte Beatson her father and her brother Alex, who is also an Eagle Scout
Charlotte Beatson
Before Beatson joined Scouts BSA, she was already an active member. As her younger brother was a scout, Beatson participated whenever she could, including building her own Pinewood Derby car, touring the fire station and fundraising.
For her Eagle Project, Beatson designed and built a wooden greenhouse that doubles as a learning lab for her school, St. Mary’s Catholic School. She completed 319.5 service hours.
Cassidy Christian
Christian is a high-achieving scout, having earned 103 Merit Badges out of a possible 137. Merit Badges honor scouts who perform exceptional skills or study in a wide variety of categories. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Christian has camped for 60 nights since becoming a scout only two years ago.
Fort her Eagle Project, Christian renovated a garden at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. She completed 158 service hours.
Leah Jo Maloney
Maloney is a trailblazer among trailblazers, becoming the first female to earn the Medal of Merit when she delivered emergency aid to a stranger who tore her ACL on a hike in 2019 in the Bahamas.Maloney said scouting has taught her to “embrace the unexpected” in such situations.
She created mile markers at Waterton Canyon for her Eagle Project, which she was inspired to do because she is a cross country runner herself. Maloney completed 287 service hours.
(Editors Note: If these three are representatives of the quality of the youth of today, our future is in good hands. Thanks to them for a fascinating presentation and for their community service!)
IN 2000, ROBERT SULLIVAN, P. F RESIDENT AND JOE MARCI, TREASURER OF THE PARENTS BOOSTER CLUB AT THOMAS JEFFERSON H.S OUNDED THE APTLY NAMED SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIPS. THE INITIAL FUNDING WAS FUELED BY EARNINGS FROM THE CHRISTMAS TREE LOT & PERSIONAL DONATIONS FROM MONACO SOUTH MEMBERS. JOE HAS MANAGED THE FUND AND COMMITTEE SINCE THE BEGINNING. OVER 150 SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED.
THE SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE OF JOE MARCI, TOM MAUO, GEORGE BUZICK, RON CISCO & PHIL PERINGTON MET AND REVIEWED 14 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR CHOOSING 5 WINNERS OF THE $1,000 SCHLORSHIPS MONACO SOUTH AWARDS EACH YEAR. THERE WAS A WIDE COMPENDIUM OF DATA PRESENTED. THE FINAL DECISION WAS THOUGHTFULLY AND MUTUALLY DECIDED AFTER LENGTHY DISCUSSION AMONG MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. JOE MARCI, CHAIRMAN WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS AT THE MAY 7TH MEETING.
OF NOTE, THE 2020-21 CLUB BUDGET ACTUALLY FUNDED 4 WINNERS. HOWEVER, PAT BUSH DONATED AN ADDITIONAL $1000 AND BOOSTED THE TOTAL TO 5! THANKS PAT, ALWAYS LOOKING OUT FOR THE KIDS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
Optimist Club of Monaco South 2020-2021 45th Year — Chartered in 1976
2020 - 2021 Officers 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors
President Dan Rodriguez 303-521-512 Perry Allen 303-521-3453
Vice President Tom Kramis 303-917-5299 Stephen Avery 720-775-7700
Vice President Chris Dunphy 720-297-3111 George Buzick 303-803-2268
Secretary Bill Morgan 303-868-4384 Allen Malask 303-726-3700
Asst. Secretary Phil Perington 303-832-4578 David Peck 925-890-2531
Treasurer Pat Bush 720-747-5482 Larry Pulaski 303-956-1202
Asst. Treasurer Greg Young 303-759-3921 Bob Meyer 303-919-4532
Past Presidents
Bob Rhue 1976-77
Jerry Whitlow 1977-78
Bill Kosena 1978-79
Duane Wehrer 1979-80
Curt Jefferies 1980-81
Frank Middleton 1981-82
John Young 1982-83
Pat Bush 1983-84
Bob Hugo 1984-85
Tom Mauro 1985-86
Curt Lorenzen 1986-87
Oscar Sorensen 1987-88
Lupe Salinas 1988-89
Mark Metevia 1988-89
Bob Avery 1989-90
Bill Litchfield 1990-91
Bill Walters 1991-92
Kent Gloor 1992-93
Gary Strowbridge94-95
Bob Safe 1995-96
Tom Overton 1996-97
Peter Dimond 1997-98
Ralph Symalla 1998-99
Cy Regan 1999-00
Stan Cohen 2000-01
Don St. John 2001-02
Jack Reif 2002-03
Karl Geil 2003-04
Bryce Slaby 2004-05
Donlie Smith 2005-06
Paul Bernard 2006-07
Greg Young 2007-08
Phil Perington 2008-09
Ron Cisco 2009-10
Ed Collins 2010-11
Randy Marcove 2011-12
Paul Simon 2012-13
Jon Wachter 2013-14
John Oss 2014-15
Michael Chavez 2015-16
Craig Eley 2016-17
Jim Easton 2017-18
Everett Gardner 2018-19
Bob Meyer 2019-20
T H E O P T I M I S T C R E E D — Promise Yourself . . . To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for
anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
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Submitted by Phil Perington
Mark Metevia introduced Paige Burkholder who is carrying a petition to repeal the group housing rezoning recently approved by the Denver City Council. Only those who live in Denver are eligible to sign. For a complete recap of the contents of the amendment see:
