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Well, the time has come to PASS THE GAVEL -- at this week's Club meeting, President-Elect Donna Sharp and her officers for 2020-21 will be inducted, and the Action Club of the Action District will continue to positively impact lives locally and abroad. I'm looking forward to the Induction Ceremony this week and celebrating our Rotary year 2019-2020. It has been one of firsts, for sure!
Highlights this week:
1) Longview Greggton donated $1000 to support a District 5830 International Project in partnership with the Tikal', Guatemala Rotary Club. Multiple clubs from across District 5830 combined funds for a total of over $8000! Our club has supported projects at the San Benito Hospital in the past, and these funds will go to providing a Triage area that can be a sanitized screening area. COVID is as real in their area as it is in ours.
2) Membership continues to grow, and another new member will be inducted at this Friday's meeting. That makes three new members since the new world of COVID began. There are likely others in the community who wish to belong to a vibrant club focused on service -- part of 1.2 million members world-wide. Contact us for more information on our Facebook page or here on our website.
Our Club meeting this week is again at the Hilton Garden Inn. My apologies for the bumpy start last week. Discussions with Acting Manager/Chef Joshua should result in smoother sailing.
You may have heard that COVID cases in our area continue to climb. Therefore, we must be MORE STRICT about requirements to keep each other safe.
Ask yourself before you come: Are you or anyone you live with over age 65 or at risk of severe illness? The risk of getting a serious infection from COVID-19 increases with age and certain medical conditions.
MASKS OR FACE-COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE. No exceptions. If you are unable to comply with these requirements, STAY HOME.
- Wear a face covering at the restaurant at all times. Remove it for eating, the PUT IT BACK ON, even when seated.
- Stay 6 feet or more away from others who don’t live with you. Remember to follow this social distancing rule when entering, exiting, using hallways, and hanging out in a waiting area.
- Expect to see an empty tabletop. Napkins, straws, silverware, and glassware will be given to you when you’re seated.
- Joshua and his staff are required to plate and serve your food and beverage. You can ask for refills, sweetener, etc.
These requirements come from Rotary International, the CDC, the FDA and your Longview Greggton Rotary Board. If we cannot comply, then we may have to suspend in-person meeting again for a time, as other Clubs are doing. I think we can SHOW THE WAY to others.
I'm so glad I said Yes when asked to serve as your President for 2019-20. It's a good thing that I like roller coasters, because has felt like one at times, but I have never had more fun as a Rotarian. Thank you to each and every one of you, especially my dedicated officers and Board. We really are the Action Club in the Action District!
Karen Maines
President 2019-20
"My life is blessed with some of the most amazing people. Thank you for being part of my journey." -- km
Service Above Self
Longview, TX 75605-7952
United States of America