CITRUS FOR CHRISTMAS
It was a feast for the eyes and senses when a warm breeze and a blast of Florida sunshine barreled into Weston Street on a raw cold day as Randolph Rotarians took delivery of almost 900 boxes of pre-ordered navel oranges and pink grapefruit, direct from the growers in Indian River county, central Florida.
Citrus for Christmas
is another of Rotary's year round initiatives to raise funds and give the community the opportunity to enjoy a seasonal treat. The project was a joint effort of Randolph and Bethel Rotary Clubs and, as in previous years, Randolph's Jack Cowdrey led the effort by making arrangements, lining up the sellers, and supervising a team of volunteers to get the fruit to its intended destination before it had the chance to freeze!
Together the 45 + members of Randolph Rotary sold 877 boxes: Some all oranges, some all grapefruit, and - the most popular - a mixed box of the two. Most people purchased the fruit for family consumption or for gifts to friends and neighbors, but many boxes were donated to food shelves in the area, the hospital, the senior center, etc. etc. Funds raised will go towards Rotary's work in the many local and international endeavors that we are able to support through the efforts of our membership