Bridges Bulletin (Jan 09, 2025)

Rotary Club of Inland Waterway

Creating Hope in the Communities We Serve

January, 2025 Volume 2 Issue 6

Salvation Army Bell-Ringing for the Second Year at the Alanson Winterfest. Melissa Krussell won the Chili Cook-Off! Pictures below are from our first annual charitable giving lunch in December.

Ronon's Place $300

Alanson Schools Project Rudolph $300 and Quarter Mile Challenge Recipient $1600

Manna Food Project $300

Upcoming Meetings

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 29 at 11:45 AM for our new club charter presentation by Breanna Scott, Rotary District Governor. We will also induct new members. Please bring outstanding Burger Cards, or prepare to buy more at $40 each (checks can be made out to Rotary Club of Inland Waterway).

See you at the Riverside Bar and Grill! (River Street behind the Alanson Post Office). Chef/Owner Chris is preparing a special meal for us!

The Manna Volunteers will meet for their monthly work session this coming Monday, January 13 at 10:00 AM. If this will be your first volunteer session, please register under the "Volunteer" link at http://mannafoodproject.org.

Also, our Quarter Mile Challenge jars are back in place at selected locations! If you are a "jar monitor" please check them every few weeks. Since St. Francis Credit Union will sort our coins, please turn your proceeds over to Randy Evans, Treasurer.

Burger Cards can be used through March 30 at the above restaurants for $15 off a burger. Users are encouraged to order a drink and a side, and tip on the total bill.

COMMITTEES

Successful Rotary Clubs around the world accomplish important work through club committees. During the past year, we have been working to structure committees to meet the needs of the club. Please feel free to approach any of the chairs to discuss how you might contribute your background and talents. Rotary Committees typically meet once a quarter or more frequently if required. Here is the current committee listing with chairs and co-chairs:

Fundraising Events: Robert Sevener and Becky Fettig

Charitable Giving: Leah Pearce

Membership: Randy Evans and Tommy Fairbairn

Social: Susan Broshu-Hoshield and Cindy Neahr

Public Image: Becky Babcock

Volunteers: Bobbi Golani

Programs: Denise Evans and Betsy Lawrence

CLUB OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Pat Ryde, President (24-25), ex-officio member of all committees

Cindy Neahr, President-Elect (25-26), Secretary and Club Administrator

Samantha Fairbairn, President Nominee (26-27)

Randy Evans, Treasurer and Co-Founder

Tommy Fairbairn, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, Membership Committee

Bobbi Golani, Board Member, Rotary Foundation Chair

Leah Pearce, Board Member, Chair, Volunteer Committee

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