Alan M. Loeb joined Rotary as a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Denver Southeast in 1985. He served as Club President in 1991-92. Since that time, he has served at the District level in leadership roles as the Governor’s Special Representative to organize and charter the DTC Rotary Club; a member of the District Extension Committee, Executive Committee, and as the first Assistant Governor during 1998-99. He is a multiple Paul Harris fellow and Rotary Foundation Benefactor. He is a practicing attorney. Alan and his wife, Karen, are the proud parents of two daughters: Melissa and Rachel.

The purpose of this Award is to recognize a member of Rotary Club of Golden for service to the club and community. The personal and professional life of this Rotarian must reflect the principles of Rotary and the 4-Way Test.

One of my major goals this year was to assure that every member of the club is fully informed. George Mitchell has undertaken the regular publication of the Newsletter with enthusiasm and consistency. He has spent countless hours in gathering information, writing, and getting the newsletter and other notices to all members.

He has worked year after year to the benefit of the Club. He is a Charter Member, Past President, Paul Harris Fellow and Rotary Benefactor.

I’d like to quote a part of one of the nominations:

This Rotarian is always there when you need him, without fanfare or false pride. George Mitchell has our respect; he deserves our recognition.”

Sandy Algermissen,
President, 2001 - 2002

John Tracy has been a tireless advocate of those causes which bring value and heart to Golden. In his positions with the Golden Transcript for the last 14 years, John Tracy has gone out of his way to accommodate civic and charitable enterprises, both in advertising and in editorial representation. He has taken a pro-active role in a number of these enterprises. Currently, he serves on the Boards of Lakewood Legacy Foundation, and The Applewood Business Association, He is Chair-Elect of the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce and active in the Golden Good Government League. In the past, John has served on the Boards of the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Adopt A Family, West Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts - Gateway District, and the Foothills Art Center, and has chaired major community and charitable events.

Recipient of 2000-2001 Service Above Self Award, Honorary Member of Rotary Club of Golden Inductee: 
John J. “Jack” Galland

Since 1970, Jack Galland has served the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra as Business Manager and President, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a large part of that time. Jack coordinates JSO’s programs in community outreach, educational programs, marketing and promotion, cultural advocacy, and strategic planning. All are volunteer efforts. A native of Ohio, Jack’s career began in marketing and public relations, and spanned 33 years as an agent/manager in the insurance industry. He has also devoted much time to Boy Scouts of America and his church. Jack and his wife Anna live in Golden; they have three grown children.