The Rotary Club of Cheyenne

Weekly Bulletin

The Rotary Club of Cheyenne

This Week's Program

Black Hills Energy –A look at the Past, Present and Future

May 22, 2024 12:00 PM - The meeting will be held at Little America in the Cheyenne Room.

Dustin McKen

Black Hills Energy is a customer focused, growth oriented company with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. In Cheyenne, the utility provides both electric and natural gas service for its’ customers, in addition to providing renewable energy solutions for businesses with clean energy goals. Embracing an “all of the above” approach to providing power, the company also owns and operates a coal mine and two power plants in Wyoming.
Our presentation will provide an overview of the company’s history, discussing current operations and projects locally, and statewide. We’ll also review exciting new energy technologies that the company is working to develop.

Support for Community Action Laramie County

Last week at the Board meeting, the Club voted to give Community Action Laramie County (CALC) $5000 to purchase a trauma bed to be placed in the Crossroads Health Care Clinic. The funds for this donation came form our Corporate Sponsorship Program.

New Member Introduced

Lucie Osborn introduced Antonia Gaona to our Club membership, President Lori welcomes Antonia to the Club.

Antonia was raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. She spent her youth playing softball, soccer and, through the guidance of her family and the Girl Scouts, enjoying the great outdoors throughout Colorado and Wyoming. She attended college at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she majored in Political Science, International Affairs and Economics. She paid her way through college by working at the public library. She worked in many roles, gaining both a deep passion for public service and an appreciation for free access to information. On the precipice of attending law school after graduation, Antonia realized her true calling was library work. She changed course and attended graduate school at the University of Denver, where she graduated with honors with a Master of Library and Information Science.

With over 20 years of library experience and over 15 years in management and leadership roles, Antonia is a passionate librarian with focus on providing an excellent user experience, maintaining responsive and dynamic facilities and staff, and forging unique partnerships to expand opportunities for all patrons. Antonia is excited to bring her experience and insight to the community in Laramie County as the new County Librarian. And as an aside I can tell you that she is aware of the issues we face in housing, education of the youth, workforce support and economic development and how the library can support out community in all these aspects.

Antonia lives with her husband and three beautiful kids in downtown Cheyenne. Faith is an important part of their family life - actively participating at Saint Mary’s Cathedral and supporting their kids at Saint Mary’s School. They are truly an international family with deep roots in Italy, Spain, and Mexico which they try to visit regularly. When not working, Antonia is enjoying time with her large extended family, and cooking up traditional Mexican plates based on recipes passed down from her grandmother. They enjoy camping and hiking around the state, and are truly honored to become part of the Laramie County Community and now as a part of Rotary.

District Conference News

Good news from the District Conference, President Lori was named the Outstanding Large Club President and our Club was named the Outstanding Large Club in District 5440.

Cheyenne Rotary Club attendees, President Lori holding the Outstanding President plaque.

President Lori receiving her award for best large club President from the District Governor.

Our exchange student Natasha with the Ugandan flag at the opening ceremonies.

President Lori addressing the conference discussing membership growth.

District Governor celebrating Cheyenne Rotary Club as the best large club in District 5440.

The final event was a gondola ride, dinner then dancing.

Sunrise Golf Tournament

Need Volunteers for Veterans Trolley Ride

President

Lori Garrison

Past President

Traci Lacock

Beth VanDeWege

Treasurer

Scott Fox

Secretary

Mary Schwem

Rotary Foundation Chair

Lori Schoene

Club Administration

Edward Wright

Rotary Funding

Larry Walters

New Generations Co Chair

Kirsten Malm

New Generations Co-Chair

Bailey Nowak

Service Projects C0-Chair

Carly Rando

Service Projects Co-Chair

Tom Brantley

Membership Co-Chair

David Bartlett

Membership Co-Chair

Jean Chrostoski

Public Relations

Jera Likely

President - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation

Brent Lathrop

Vice President - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation

Cindy Pomeroy

Secretary - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation

Kevin Harris

Treasurer - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation

Robin Sims

Member - Cheyenne Rotary Foundation

Lucie Osborn

John Sever a champion of polio eradication dies
Rotary member John Sever’s work to end polio spanned decades and was marked by unwavering determination and resolve.

Rotary recognizes President Emmanuel Macron for France's commitment to a polio-free world
Rotary recognizes President Emmanuel Macron for France’s commitment to a polio-free worldPARIS (4 May 2024) – Rotary International presented its Polio Eradication Champion Award to French President Emmanuel Macron

Stand by me: The value of peer to peer support
On TikTok and on campus, students with mental health struggles are finding support among each other.

Climate therapy
As a warming world takes a mental toll, collective action can help ease eco-anxiety.

The provider pipeline
When a hospital system in Colorado declared an emergency on youth mental health, Rotary members stepped up.

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