Announcements for June 5, 2017; News You Can Use

Busy Club!

 

Blood Drive -- Monday was a Blood Drive at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. President Lori thanked all the members who donated blood.

 

Shared Harvest -- Mike Audit reported that several people have volunteered for Shared Harvest Duty. He offered $5 Happy Dollars in appreciation.  But there are still slots available.  Contact Mike to sign up for a date.

 

Board Meeting -- There will be a Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at 8 a.m. at the hotel.

 

Changing of the Guard -- Installation of the new Club officers and board members will take place at the June 26th meeting. Anyone wanting to bring a guest should let President Lori know.

 

July 3rd meeting -- will be another "traveling meeting, " to be held at the newly re-modeled downtown YMCA.

 

Waterfest -- Our Club's volunteer night is Thursday, August 10th. The BoDeans are the main band.  Be prepared to volunteer and help out, and have a lot of fun.

 

Wisconsin's Best Ribfest -- is scheduled again for Labor Day weekend. September 1 - 4.  It is a joint fundraiser of all three Oshkosh Rotary Clubs. Proceeds will go to rebuilding "Little Oshkosh" playground in Menominee Park. Volunteers will be needed. Plan to help out, so we can be even more successful than last year.

 

Next Year's RYE Student -- Two host families have been lined up for our incoming exchange student - a young man from Germany. One more family  is needed.

 

EAA 2017 -- President Lori reminded members that there will be a Roundtable gathering on Monday, July 24, but no meeting. Instead, our Club will join the other Oshkosh Rotary Clubs to host the annual International Rotary Luncheon at EAA Oshkosh on Wednesday, July 26. To continue to be able to use the EAA's Nature Center, our Club must provide volunteers to help EAA with its annual Gathering of Eagles gala event on Thursday, July 27.  More later on how to help as a volunteer.  

 

United Way Golf Outing -- Sue Panek reminded members of the upcoming United Way Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 14.  Sue said the early bird discount has been extended. You can sign up on the United Way's website:  www.oshkoshunitedway.org/golf