8-20-2014 Gail Hamilton "Spread Your Wings and Fly!"

30 CCV Rotarians and 6 guests were present

Gail Hamilton opened by singing her rendition of the beautiful opera aria 'Nessun Dorma' which ends with the dramatic "Vincero!" ("I will win!").  She sang this as part of her run for Ms. Senior America 2013, in which she represented Colorado!  Check out her gorgeous photo and book for order on her website Wings to Fly.  As a bonus, don't miss Gail's inspiring experiences 'walking where the sun shines' described by a friend on her Core Reflections page!

Though completely blind from the age of 11, Gail was inspired by her grandmother's love and her voice teacher's encouragement.  She clung to a quote from Jonathan Livingston Seagull: "Break the chains of your thoughts and you break the chains of your body."  

Gail's turn around from the low point of her life was inspired by Lynn Grabhorn's book Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting.  She decided to write a book and become famous.  She applied for a Habitat for Humanity house and helped build it; she has been living in her Habitat house now for 6 years.  When we asked about her next dream, she replied: "To share my story with as many as I can" - through her book and speaking engagements.

Gail wants us to live our lives of greatness by using action-plus-attitude to support the vision we each dream of.  

CCV Rotarian Josh Rivero announced that we will be delivering breakfast burritos to 7 Parker-area firehouses and the Parker Police Dept on the morning of September 11 after getting together the night before at Parker Adventist Hospital kitchen to make the burritos.  Show up to help that night & sign up to be on the delivery teams.

CCV Rotarian Win Pendleton is looking fellow Rotarians to attend the Four-Way Test Seminar for the Douglas County Support Center on October 8 (tentative)​.  He sure could use more tutors for the students at the Support Center.   Please pitch in - it's fun and rewarding!

CCV Rotarian Dave Hickey says "Come down to the Smokin Brew BBQ booth in the Taste of Colorado at the Douglas County Fair Grounds 5-8 pm tomorrow Thursday,  August 21."  Please visit our commissary source, Pegasus in Castle Rock and say Hi & Thanks! to John there for this support.