The Spring Break meeting will be held at Big Boiler Brewing on April 4, 2018 at noon.
Ben Flegler from Liberty National submitted his application for membership.
It's party time! Mark and Theresa Mundt are retiring after many years of serving the City of Lowell. A celebration will be held on March 29th from 4:00-7:00 pm at City Hall. Snacks, cake and punch will be served. All are invited to join in the festivities!
Foundation Grant Proposal
The Foundation Committee presented a grant proposal from the Lowell Middle School Media Center for a total of $303.50 The funds would go toward directional signage in the media center allowing students to find materials they would like to read. Tony Pearson moved to approve the grant proposal for $303.50 and Betty Morlock supported the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mark Your Calendars
March 24, 2018--Lowell Community Expo
Join the fun and excitement of this annual event by helping spread the word about Rotary. As "People of Action" we have a great opportunity to let the community know how to join in and get connected. The sign-up for volunteer shifts will be distributed at the next Rotary meeting.
June 23-27, 2018--Rotary International Convention, Toronto
If you ever wanted to attend a Rotary International Convention, 2018 is the year to do it. Several members of the Lowell Rotary Club are already registered. It should be an exciting time to celebrate being people of action.
Presentation Highlights: Strength in the Face of Adversity
Larry Gonzalez from DC Strong, a 501c(3) non-profit based in Michigan, visited the group. DC Strong raises funds to provide gifts, exciting experiences, and support for children battling cancer. The DC Strong Team works with cancer warriors from across the country, keeping their spirits high, hearts full, and minds focused while they dominate cancer. Here are some highlights from his presentation:
The organization is growing and recently moved from operating out of a basement and into an office. It has a seven member, volunteer board. Gonzalez began volunteering with the program about four years ago.
More than 50 families have participated in Michigan and across the country. In the past year, 30 kids joined the program.
They just completed their first national tour over 6 states.
DC Strong has “Family Days” and hosts activities such as an Easter egg hunt and traveling to Craig’s Cruisers.
An annual fundraiser for Jeep enthusiasts is held in Florida. Anywhere from $250,000 to $750,000 dollars is raised from donors. Best Buy, Pfizer and Paragon employees are big contributors toward the cause.
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