Rotary Club of Durango

Rotary Club of Durango Meeting weekly at the Strater Hotel -- Tuesdays at 6:00PM

06/03/2026

Rotary Club of Durango meeting. June 2, 2026. At 34:15 watch Financial Advisor Rachel Kuss of Kennebec Wealth Management speak about considerations of families and interpersonal relationships in your estate planning.

06/02/2026

Join our meeting this evening (June 2) where Financial Advisor Rachel Kuss of Kennebec Wealth Management will speak on about Estate Planning.

Her educational talk will focus on the importance of estate planning beyond simply distributing assets. The discussion will highlight how clear communication of medical, financial, and personal wishes while healthy and competent can help reduce stress, confusion, and conflict for loved ones during difficult times. Topics will include incapacity planning, healthcare directives and family communication. And also the role of common estate planning documents, all presented from a general educational perspective rather than individualized legal or tax advice.

Rachel provides us with her professional background next.

As the Vice President of Investments, Owner, Wealth Manager, and Financial Planner at Kennebec Wealth Management, I specialize in retirement planning and investment strategies, but most importantly, I see myself as a coach, counselor, and cheerleader for my clients, especially during stressful and challenging times. With a career in the financial services industry that began in 1998, my primary responsibilities involve creating comprehensive financial plans tailored to achieve specific goals, accompanied by strategic investment strategies.

Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working at reputable firms such as Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Sterling Trust Company. This journey has allowed me to navigate through various turbulent market periods, providing steadfast support and guidance to my clients. My qualifications include an array of designations and certifications, such as CFP®, AIF®, CRPS®, Series 7, and 65, underscoring my commitment to excellence in financial planning. I am a proud Baylor University alumna.

05/27/2026

May 26, 2023. Rotary Club of Durango meeting

05/27/2026

Rotary Club of Durango meeting. May 26, 2023. At 30:41. watch our speaker Rachel Landis of the Good Food Collective.

05/23/2026

Join our meeting on Tuesday, May 26 to listen to our Good Food Collective speaker Rachel Landis. Rachel is the Executive Director and her conversation will be about building a stronger, more equitable regional food system in Southwest Colorado. The Good Food Collective provides connections, resources, policy support and strategic leadership to farmers & ranchers. This helps ensure that they thrive, everyone has access to nourishing food, food businesses are able to succeed, and that we - the residents of Southwest Colorado - are the ones directing what our food system looks like.

Rachel's belief in the power of food systems to act as a near 'cure all' for many of our social and environmental challenges started in 2001 on a homestead in upstate New York. On the shores of Lake Masseweepie, food was a source of purpose, community, joy, identity, and stewardship.

Now off the homestead, she has sought out opportunities that weave together community-building, sustainability, and food systems. The Good Food Collective is a near-perfect union of all three. Rachel hopes to find ways for the GFC to address root causes of inequity and poverty, as well as mitigate climate change and build local resilience.

NO LIVESTREAM for this, so do come to our meeting in person.

05/20/2026

Rotary Club of Durango meeting. May 19, 2026. Part 2. At 17:58, watch our speaker Laura Lewis Marchino, Executive Director of Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado.

05/20/2026

Rotary Club of Durango meeting. May 19, 2026. Part 1.

05/14/2026

Join our meeting on Tuesday, May 19 to listen to our speaker Laura Lewis Marchino, Executive Director of Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado.

Her “Rural Economic Development is the New Cool” presentation will take a fun look at economic development and how rural areas are creatively moving beyond the traditional business recruitment model. The perceptions of rural are changing to being “cool” and even in the midst of real challenges, learn five economic strategies that work in Southwest Colorado along with real examples.

Laura has served as Executive Director since 2016. She has worked in community and economic development since 2000 and began her career in television news. She has a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications, an MBA, and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

Laura serves on several boards including: the National Association of Development Organization’s (NADO), Chairs the Colorado Association of Regional Organizations (CARO), and serves on the Southwest Colorado Accelerator for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE) Board and Team Up). She recently completed eight years on the Economic Development Council of Colorado Board of Directors and was the Chair in 2021. Laura was a member of the 2002-2003 Leadership La Plata Class and other recognition includes: 2022 EDCC Chairman’s Award; 2015 Barbara Conrad Leadership Award; 2008 Economic Development Leader of the Year; 2005 Marshall Memorial Fellow for the German Marshall Fund: 2004 Extraordinary Woman Award.

She has lived in Durango, Colorado since 1990, is married to an adventurer and traveler, and has two adult sons that are still “launching”.

05/13/2026

Rotary Club of Durango Meeting. May 12, 2026. At 28:38. listen to Music in the Mountain's Executive Director Angie Beach and Board Member Tracie Trotter talk about the importance of this Durango summer music festival.

From navigating wildfires and a global pandemic to leading through major artistic transitions, Beach has gained a powerful perspective on the essential role arts and culture play in thriving communities. Both speakers explores the far-reaching economic impact of the arts, their ability to strengthen connection and identity, and how Music in the Mountains continues to elevate Durango as a cultural destination. Also included was a preview of the highly anticipated 2026 season and share meaningful ways to experience and support this beloved festival in its milestone 40th year.

We experienced technical problems this evening during their presentation and the video portion is not good. Our apologies for that. The audio can be heard.

05/05/2026

Rotary Club of Durango meeting. May 5, 2026.

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P. O. Box 38, Durango CO
Durango, CO
81302

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