April 10, 2025
Meeting Summary
Presiding: Kelly Neville
Meeting Room setup/takedown and general problem solving: Tom Mangan and Ron Van Ekeren
Inspiration: Natalie White
Professor’s Quote:
Foundation Flash:
Introduction of Guests: Murray Schroeder
Guests: Michelle Johnson introduced prospective member, Patti DeRosa; Justin Christenson introduced his daughter, Paige; Nicole Hauser introduced Teresa Arens and Caroline Elik.
Visiting Rotarians:
Junior Rotarians/RYLA/Young RYLA/Exchange Students: William, Jaden, Eva, Kamrie, Olafur
Rotaract/Interact Students:
Humor: Todd Pearson
Foundation Drawing: Eva won $10 with $417 in the jackpot.
O’Dwyers Drawing: Jerry Gruber
Announcements:
- Don’t forget to volunteer to work the greeting table!
- Board elections will start in May. It is an opt in process.
- Murray Schroeder announced that clean up day will be May 3.
- Tom Mangan announced that the MS Walks will be on May 31 in Cheyenne and June 1 in Laramie.
- District Conference is June 12-14 in Loveland. The club can support registration and other expenses if you’re interested in attending.
Upcoming Programs:
- April 24: Laramie Downtown Third Street Project, WYDOT, Andrea Staley and Ryan Shields
- May 15: Effects of Legislation on Albany County, County Clerk, Treasurer, and Assessor
Rotarian of the Week: Shannon Polk nominated Doug Faus for speaking at a Laramie Chamber Business Alliance luncheon; John Bard nominated Olafur for singing.
Special Presentation: Tim Sullivan was presented with his Paul Harris Fellow +7. Congrats Tim!
William and Jaden received their Junior Rotarian Certificates.
Songs: I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do)
Program: Laramie Youth Crisis Center and Cathedral Home, Rachel LeBeau and Paul Ahrenholtz
Introduction: Nicole Hauser
Cathedral Home has been in operation since 1910. The nonprofit will celebrate its 115th year this summer. The organization served 640 people last year. They spoke to the club about two frontline programs, WYO Text Line and the Youth Crisis Center.
The WYO Text Line is open 24 hours per day/7 days a week. Asking for help can be hard, so this gives people a difference avenue to ask for help. It is confidential, quick, and easy.
The WYO Text Line serves all ages, but 72% of users have been between the ages of 14-34. This can help communities gather valuable data about issues happening and could help spur action on solving issues.
The WYO Text Line is ran by Crisis Text Line, a national nonprofit. They have thousands of volunteers.
The 998 suicide hotline is a different call line. There is one response team in Wyoming. This hotline is for immediate mental health crises or for those contemplating suicide. The two lines will work in collaboration to ensure people get the best help.
The Laramie Youth Crisis Center was established in 1986. It provides resources and support to youth and families in crisis. The crisis center is always open to help deal with any family and youth issues. The center is staffed by care professionals, a counselor, and a coordinator.
The crisis center can help guide and build a family up. It also supports foster families. The crisis center helps with life skills and social and emotional needs.
In 2024, the Laramie Youth Crisis Center had 851 crisis service day, 524 days of group home care, and served 188 individuals. They saw a youth crisis rating decrease by 59% and a family crisis rating decrease by 62%. They received a 4.66/5 satisfaction rating.
The Laramie Youth Crisis Center and Cathedral Home are this year’s Taste of Laradise donation recipient.
Response: Kelly Neville
‘Response: The Rotary Club of Laramie will make a donation to the public library children’s book fund in the speaker’s name.
NOTE: We Do Not Donate a Book!
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•Is it the Truth?
•Is it Fair?
•Will it build Good Will and
Better Friendships?
•Will it be Beneficial to All
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Spoke Editor: Caitlin White, 307-630-1965, cwhite@acplwy.org