Club News

ESTRELLITA

The April 11 meeting of the Estrellita Club was held at the home of Debi Sauer, with Ruth Wilbanks serving as her co-hostess.

After a lovely dessert was served, the meeting was opened with the reading of the Collect. Roll was taken with 11 members present: Haroleen Young, Kay Sandberg, Diana Seele, Debi Sauer, Susan Wadas, Ruth Wilbanks, Phyllis Bruce, Katie Ehrlich, Karen Ehrlich, Erin Poszywak, and Teresa Mueller.

CHEERFUL LEARNERS

The Cheerful Learners met April 16 at the home of Ann Hughes. Co-hostess was Ruby Spaur.

Minutes of the prior meeting were approved as read. The treasurer sent her report.

In attendance were Sandra Hays, Ann Hughes, Charlene Nelson, Bonnie Ruppert, Linda Russell, Barbara Sloan, Ruby Spaur, and Barbara Tregoning. It was reported Johnnie Ullmann was under the weather.

Barbara Tregoning told of her husband, Irving, along with two brothers, are going to attend the Honor Flight in May.

President Barbara Sloan closed the meeting with a reading of “Room by Room Treasures.”

The May meeting will be held at the home of Kelly Portz with Helen Chesnut as her co-hostess.

CHEERFUL LEARNERS

The Cheerful Learners met March 19 at the home of Johnny Ullmann. Members present included Helen Chesnut, Sandra Hays, Ann Hughes, Virginia Morris, Barb Sloan, Ruby Spaur, Anne Thomas, Barbara Tregoning, and Johnny Ullmann.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect were said, members enjoyed a “getting caught up” article by Andy Rooney, which was shared by President Sloan. The treasurer’s report was given by Ms. Chesnut.

New business: A request for sponsorship was received by the Weld County Fair Board to support the open-class awards again for this year. After discussion, a motion was made and passed to continue our sponsorship. Volunteering at the Fair was discussed and a decision will be made at a later date.

Committee reports: Sunshine Committee Chairman Ullmann reported a number of care cards were sent the past month and calls were made to all members regarding the March 19 meeting.

Ms. Hays presented the program entitled “Hypermiling – driving smart.” Members had a very informing discussion regarding the many ways in which one can save gas while operating their vehicle. Ms. Hays also shared highlights of her recent visit to California, including great pictures of places she visited in Los Angeles.

The next meeting will be held on April 16, hosted by Ms. Hughes and Ms. Spaur.

JOHNSTOWN-MILLIKEN ROTARY CLUB

The Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club met at 7 a.m. last Thursday at Johnson’s Corner for its March 15 meeting. Ed Spreng gave the invocation and Torrin Williams led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Club President Colleen Flack led the group in the Four-Way Test.

Guests included Liam Burack, Roy Hucke, and Paula Grzenia.

President Flack noted the Board of Directors decided the club would adopt a section of Colorado Highway 257, between Weld County Road 52 and Colorado 60. The club will be responsible for litter control four times a year.

Ben Peal, sales and ticket director for the Colorado Eagles, gave the weekly program. While the presentation focused on the history and structure of the local hockey team, Peal did speak to the organization’s community involvement and support of local youth programs.

On the third Thursday of each month, throughout the school year, the Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club hosts the Bedtime Reading Program for pre-school and grade-school-aged children. Children are invited to the Milliken Police Department at 6:30 p.m., when they are read bedtime stories and participate in craft activities. Guest readers consist of local police, town officials, Santa Clause, hockey players, and even a clown. The program is also co-organized with the Community Preschool and Head Start teachers. Local merchants support the program by supplying milk, cookies, and pizza.

The Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club meets 7 a.m. every Thursday at Johnson’s Corner. The board of directors meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Milliken Police Department. Anyone interested in becoming a member may contact Jordan Jemiola at (720) 261-0229 or jemiola.jordan@gmail.com.

CHEERFUL LEARNERS

Members of Cheerful Learners met Feb. 20 at the home of Charlene Nelson. President Barbara Sloan opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and the club collect. She then gave several valentine and winter readings out of an old Ideals Magazine.

The secretary called roll and read the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes were approved as read. The treasurer gave the financial report.

A thank you was read from the Johnstown Historical Society for our continued membership and also for our donation. The program on ghost towns was lifted from the newsletter, and members were urged to attend. Many brought gifts to be donated to the Woman’s Place. Sandra Hays will be delivering those when she returns.

Ruth Nelson reported Don doing well, and Ann Hughes reported husband Bob was a bit under the weather.

Lyn Russell gave the program on crocheted rag rugs. She showed many and then gave a test on presidents. Ruth Nelson was the winner and got to pick a rug from the many she showed.

The next meeting will be March19, at the home of Johnny Ullmann.

JOHNSTOWN-MILLIKEN ROTARY CLUB

The Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club met at 7 a.m. last Thursday at Johnson’s Corner for its Feb. 16 meeting. Ken Grack gave the invocation and Torrin Williams led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Club President Colleen Flack led the group in the Four-Way Test.

Guests included Bible Baptist Church of Milliken Pastor Randy Mayer and his wife, Nancy. President Flack reported Pastor Mayer would be inducted as a member at the club’s March 1 meeting, and that his wife had also submitted an application for membership.
She will most likely be inducted at the same time as her husband. Another guest attending was Dave Wailes.

Club member Hillary Schefter provided the morning’s program. A professional harpist, Schefter spoke about her volunteer work, which is playing the harp in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. She concluded her program with two pieces played on her harp.

On the third Thursday of each month, throughout the school year, the Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club hosts the Bedtime Reading Program for pre-school and grade-school aged children. Children are invited to the Milliken Police Department at 6:30 p.m. They are read bedtime stories and enjoy making craft activities. Guest readers consist of local policemen, town officials, Santa Claus, hockey players, and even a clown. The program is co-organized with the Community Preschool and Head Start teachers. Local merchants support the program by supplying milk, cookies and pizza.

The Johnstown-Milliken Rotary Club meets 7 a.m. every Thursday at Johnson’s Corner. The board of directors meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Milliken Police Department.

Anyone interested in becoming a member may contact Jordan Jemiola at (720) 261-0229 or jemiola.jordan@gmail.com.