Here's What's Happening at East Polk Rotary

Last week we held committee meetings and our monthly golf challenge.  Here are some of the updates:

Youth and Family:  Eric contacted Carol Von Tersch at Southeast Polk about potential students for RYLA next summer but has not heard back yet.  Eric also said that Joe Nelson is working to find a family in Mitchellville for our club to sponsor for Christmas. 

International:  Adam reported a successful Africa Night event despite reduced ticket sales and revenues compared to the last couple of years.  It was moved and approved that the club will pay $22,500 to Blessman Ministries to support their work with orphanages and self-sustenance.  This money was from club fundraising efforts for the last two years.

Club Service:  Marti reported that the Christmas party is slated for Somerset Winery on December 6th.  No other activity reported.

Membership:  No committee members were present.

Vocational:  Mike Hamilton is working on a state grant towards the Tech Expo.  Leisa Fox from ABI will be meeting with school board members.  Ryan Swalwell is now the chairman of the Vocational Committee.

Tomorrow Gary Welch returns to speak about RYLA and Eric is the Sgt. at Arms.  See everyone in the AM!