They provide counseling, safety planning, resume building, help with rentals and advocacy. They have advocates stationed at JC Police, Endicott Police, Family Court and Child Protective Services.
They can provide referrals to attorneys for assistance with courts, police and orders of protection, and liaison with Child Protective Services. They offer educational efforts around healthy relationships. 75-80% of their funding comes from grants and the remainder is from donations.
Aaron thanked everyone who participated in the bell ringing at Walmart for Salvation Army. We had a great turnout for the whole day. Miller Auto matched all the donations we collected.
Annual Vestal Rotary Foundation Food drive-
Our annual food drive is complete! This year, we served 27 families. Rotarians distributed gift cards, hams, potatoes and shoes to needy families, at the Vestal Town Water Barn on December 15th, and a few deliveries were made later. Many thanks to all who participated in the distribution and puling the shoes and boots beforehand for the program. Tax deductible donations can still be made to the Foundation if you have not made yours yet.
St. Pats Raffle-
The raffle is scheduled for March 19th, and George distributed tickets via mail before the holidays so that members can begin selling. Members received the number that they sold last year or a minimum of 5 tickets. Please hit up all your friends and relatives during this season of giving! Tickets and monies are being collected by George.
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Volunteer Opportunity -THIS IS WHY YOU JOINED ROTARY! As our President Bill says -"Say YES to Rotary" by signing up and donating your time
Coats for Kids-
Rob F. announced we are holding our Coats for Kids again this year on Thursday Dec. 30th. We will take 25 elementary kids from Vestal schools shopping for needed shoes and clothing at Kohl's with lunch to follow at Outback Steakhouse. We spend about $125. per child. We will meet at Kohl's at 10:00AM on Thursday Dec 30th. This is our most rewarding project and the kids are lots of fun, so please make every effort to assist. Rob Flanders has the signup list so please contact him if you will attend- we need at least 20 people, and spouses are encouraged to assist. Please also bring $5.00 cash as a tip for our servers!
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Christmas Party-
We decided to hold our annual Christmas gathering post- holidays, since so much is going on. Jim Ward has arranged for a party 6:00 pm January 15th at Remliks. Watch for more info and the signup!
Calling all members-
Julie C. is looking for assistance with producing the Vigilant beginning in January. Please email her if you are willing to volunteer.
The club needs a new historian now and a new treasurer beginning July 1st. Please contact Bill S. if you are willing to assist.
50/50
$21.00 Winner was our speaker Becca Staudt.
A very Merry Christmas to all and we will see you in the New Year!
Don's Joke Corner
What did one Christmas tree say to the other?
"Lighten up!"
How do Christmas trees get ready for a party?
They spruce up!
Why did the gingerbread man think he had COVID?
He felt crumm(b)y!
Quote of the Week
"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart."
--Washington Irving
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