The Holidays once again are quickly approaching! It is a time that many of us enthusiastically welcome and enjoy with family and friends. Just remember that some are not as fortunate. Think about those who are alone and might not have a Thanksgiving dinner to look forward to. Could you donate a turkey or a meal, volunteer in a kitchen, bake an extra pie for a neighbor or consider setting an extra plate at your table?
Some fun facts:
Did you know that most Americans believe that their Thanksgiving was modeled after the 1621 harvest first shared by Pilgrims and the Wampaoag people?
Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation designating the 3rd Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day?
Did you know that the First Thanksgiving to boast the annual Macy's Day parade in New York City was in 1924?
Did you know that both the United States and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
Did you know that the rivalry between Yale and Princeton began the tradition of a Thanksgiving Day football game?
I am thankful for my Rotary Family. May God's Blessings continue to be bestowed upon you and may you be a blessing to others.
We will be meeting at the Mill Creek Tavern on West River Drive on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Please park at the Post Office across the street if you are able. The Board meeting will begin at 11 am followed by the Member meeting at 12:10 am. Please sign up for your lunch when you arrive.
District Governor Paul Heroman & Ass't Governor Jim White meet with our Club
NOVEMBER - DIANE VAN EPPS
3 Board Meeting, 11 am Swan Inn
Nominations Committee Appointed
3 Joseph Jones, Dir. of Strategic Initiative &
Partnership of Feed West MI for Thanksgiving
Please bring 3+ canned goods to donate.
17 Club Service
24 Thanksgiving with your family
NOVEMBER
Birthday: Penni-3; Anniversary: Rick-2
ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
DECEMBER - DEBBIE BENJAMIN
1 Board Meeting,
15 Club Service, Election of Board-Elect
17 Santa Claus Girls, Delivery 9 a.m.
West Entrance, Alpine Twp. Offices
29 No Meeting
NOVEMBER
Birthdays: Zurgable - 3
No Anniversaries
DECEMBER
Birthday: Dawn Swafford-3; Kent Gagnon-8;
Gayle Steffen-12; Kari Kippen -13
Anniversaries: Penny Zurgable -20;
Gerald Hopkins- 28
ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH
SERVICE PROJECT - COAT DRIVE
Our goal is to collect new or gently used winter gear for our community! There will be drop off boxes at Choice One Bank-Alpine, Edward Jones- 4582 West River, Suite A, Comstock Park and Kenowa Hills Schools. The Kick Off to the drive starts Friday, Sept. 30 at Panther Stadium, Comstock Park High School (final game). We will be at the Knight's Stadium, Kenowa Hills home football game October 14. Thank you, Kari Kippen and Dawn Swafford
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Board of Directors and Guests Meet With District Governor, Paul Heroman
and Assistant Governor Jim White
District Governor Paul Heroman, from Ada, had an enthusiastic message for our club. He stressed that we should "make sure you tell the story" of Rotary and what you are doing. We are eligible to apply for a grant this year because of our contributions to the Foundation. We have applied for a grant in the amount of $2,500 for the Mary Free Bed project assisting people with feeding issues.
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