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----Carrie Hare DSC
Scribe: Tony Trifiletti

Today's presentation was provided by Ms. Carrie Hare, the program Director, for the Disability Services of Colorado (DSC).The mission of DSC is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. To do this DSC has many and varied programs. They provide support groups for stroke, polio and epilepsy suffers. They have an extensive program to aid children with autism through a program entitled P.L.A.Y. This program provides training and support for families and caregivers of children 18 months to 6 years of age in their own homes. A Senior Dental program and an Aviation program for at- risk teens are also provided.

Of most interest to the SERTOMA audience were the Audiology and Sign Language programs. DSC is the heart of our HEARS outreach. They provide screening and evaluations as well as dispensing hearing aids and hearing aid accessories. An important adjunct to these efforts is their classes on American Sign Language. DSC was formerly part of the EASTER SEAL organization but has recently severed their affiliation to better serve the people of Colorado. We look forward to continuing our association with this wonderful organization.

Guests:

Jim Head was a guest of Steve Stephenson today. Jim has filled out an application for membership as well as a check for dues. Well done, Jim.
Denny Myers hosted his young bride of fifty-one years for breakfast this morning.
Joe Zalewski, husband of Venus Moshrefi, joined his wife for breakfast and pinned her newly acquired Sertoma membership pin on her.

Visiting Sertomans:
None.

Returning Sertomans:

Jo Ann Peak rejoins us after a prolonged recovery from eye surgery. Good to have you back, Jo Ann.
John Spidell returns from a trip to Egypt; led astray, so he says, by fellow Sertoman Tom Nelson
Rich Lybolt is back after a lengthy stay in Arizona.

Sick & Visitation:

Ron Pitt is still in the hospital with a broken hip but is slated to be released in the near future. Get well soon, Ron.
Ed Holton's wife is now recuperating back at home.

Awards:
None.

Birthdays:

Bill Jones was born on January 28, 1920 which will make him almost 89 years young.
Bob Gountanis celebrates his birthday on January 28 which will make it 77 years for Bob. His wife, Ann, was absent on the day that her birthday was announced so - Happy Birthday to both of you.
Ed Devalois, born in 1933, will celebrate his 76th birthday on January 31st.
We wish a belated "Happy Birthday" to John Reineke, who celebrated number 64 on December 28.
Steve Hall was born in 1947 and met Anita while both were in the Air Force.
Four gentlemen who were absent from this week's meeting and who celebrate birthdays are; Fred Phillips, Jan. 18, 1930; Ron Pitt, Jan. 19th, 1934; Greg Cook, Jan. 22, 1957; and Joseph Ashby, Jan. 26, 1937. Happy Birthday, fellows.

Announcements:

Don't forget next week's change of location for our weekly meeting (see beginning of this bulletin).
Dennis Daugherty reminded us of the 10% discount available to Sertoma members on the Carbonite computer backup system.
Joe Foreman extended invitations for "Camp Jam -09": a fund raising event for the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The event will be held at "Belly Up" in Aspen and will feature "Beatlemania", a group that performs like the Beatles. Members are invited to attend the event (with a silent auction) or to donate to the Aspen Camp, a non-profit organization which offers year-round outdoor experience to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. You may contact Joe Foreman for further information. (Tel: 719-210-3623, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
Phil Zara reiterates the need for HEARS couriers as discussed in today's presentation by Carrie Hare. He also says that he still has HEARS pins available.
Donald Johnson announced a very successful fundraising by means of the Super bowl boards. Donald says $5200 was raised for Int'l and an additional $450 by pins. The last board was numbered today by a frightening, unexpected method involving two masked terrorists, obviously berserk, who assaulted the audience with machine guns (spewing ping pong balls). After gathering up the spent ammunition, it was found to be numbered and was utilized in finalizing the boards. Well done, Denny and Warren!
A luncheon will be held for the Int'l President at the Mosaic Restaurant at noon on Feb. 18. There will be a choice of two prices. For $20 there will be a choice of soup/salad plus a choice of one of two different sandwiches and a luncheon salad. For $12 you can have a luncheon salad. Taxes and gratuity are included.
Ted Bauman announced that a Nat'l Heritage Banquet would be held on Feb. 18th at 6:30 p. m. at the Crown Plaza Hotel, I-25 at Circle. Menu items: chicken, salmon or London broil. Keynote speaker is Maj. Gen. Mark Graham. Special music: Harmony in Motion. Cost: $27.00. You may sign up at breakfast during the next two weeks.

Dick Spearel announced that a celebration was being considered for Monument Hill Sertoma's 35th anniversary, which would probably take place in April sometime. More details will be forthcoming.

Membership:
Venus Moshrefi was inducted into Monument Hill Sertoma this morning. Congratulations, Venus.

Programs:
Jan. 31 - Int'l Hearing Dog (Representative with dog)

Scribes: Senior Meals:
Monday Drivers Thursday Drivers

Jan. 31 - OPEN Jan. 26 - Dick Spearel Jan. 29 - Bob Pietsch
Feb. 7 - OPEN Feb. 2 - Bob Gountanis Feb. 12 - Carl Tillberry
Feb. 14 - Wayne Claybaugh Feb. 9 - Bob Tuggle Feb. 19 - Suzanne D'Innocenzo
Feb. 21 - Adam Grayson Feb. 23 - Jim Murphy Feb. 26 - Cliff Sparrow
Feb. 28 - Gov Vaughn