Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
BGV Gives - Deb Edwards	Jul 23, 2019 12:00 PM	BGV Gives (Breckenridge Grand Vacation's philanthropic organization) Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge, upstairs at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. "Our mission is to facilitate and further extend Breckenridge Grand Vacation’s philanthropic reach and impact in Summit County and the surrounding area. Inspired by the late BGV Owner/Developer, Rob Millisor, this charitable program honors his example of service to others by supporting the local nonprofit community. BGV is excited and humbled to continue Rob’s legacy of giving through fundraising, sponsorships, grants, volunteering and in-kind donations on behalf of those in need, with a primary focus on health, human services and education. With guidance from the BGV Gives Program Manager, Deb Edwards, this program is committed to growing BGV’s local contributions and inspiring fellow community members to give more, by providing resources and opportunities to help those in need. Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, June 8, 2019, for The 4th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk." Read More! https://bgvgives.org/ Speaker: Deb Edwards, BGV Gives Program Manager
Summit Advocates for Victims of Assault	Jul 30, 2019 12:00 PM	Summit Advocates for Victims of Assault Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge, upstairs at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. Website: http://www.summitadvocates.org/ Advocates for Victims of Assault enhances safety and justice for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, while promoting peace in our community.
Chief of Police Jim Baird - Breckenridge	Aug 06, 2019 12:00 PM	Breckenridge Police Department Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. Speaker: James Baird, Chief of Police - Breckenridge Website: https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/work/police The mission of the Breckenridge Police Department is to consistently strive to provide the highest quality police service that anticipates and responds to the changing needs of our community. We work together to preserve and enhance the Town’s unique quality of life for those that live, work, or visit our community through active partnerships and problem solving built on mutual trust and respect. Chief Jim Baird will share some information with us about the BPD and entertain any of our questions! Note: Meeting guests who are not interested in BMR membership and returning guests will be asked to cover our costs for lunch ($15).
District Governor Curt Harris	Aug 13, 2019 12:00 PM	District Governor Curt Harris Join us for our weekly lunch meeting Tuesdays in Breckenridge, upstairs at Fatty's Pizzeria (106 South Ridge Street) 12pm MT. We are very excited to hear from our new District Governor this week! Harris has been a member of the Rotary Club of Evergreen for nearly twenty years. He served as the club’s President in 2000-01, and has been the club’s International Service Chair, Legacy Project Chair and the club foundation’s President. For the past two years, Curt has served as the Area 8 Assistant Governor. Harris has been involved with fundraising efforts that have raised over $400,000 to support medical facilities in northern Tanzania. Most recently, Curt had the pleasure to lead another climb (his fourth) of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro which included five Tanzanian women in support of women’s education in Tanzania. He is currently organizing another Kilimanjaro climb in early 2018 which will include four Tanzanian women. Curt’s other Rotary passion is RYLA, where in 2002, he helped develop the first Young RYLA program and served as the second Young RYLA Chair in 2003. Since 2007, he has been involved with RYLA, serving as Chair three times and currently serves as the Treasurer of Rocky Mountain RYLA. In 1979, Curt began a career with the local FirstBank, during which time he held many different positions including Auditor, Chair of the Credit Administration Department, Chairman of the Loan Committee, Compliance Officer and Bank President. He has also served on various non-profit boards including the Seniors’ Resource Center Yellow House Advisory Committee, the Mountain Area Land Trust and Arapahoe House. Since his retirement in 2001, he has been an active climber, hiker and skier. Curt and wife Barb have three children and five very entertaining grandchildren. We're extremely proud to call Curt Harris one of our own. Rotary District 5450 Website: https://rotary5450.org/