President’s message – I hope everyone had a safe and very Happy July 4th. We are so blessed as citizens of this great nation and should be grateful for our freedom and the men and women who make it possible.
Service – if you are on a board or involved with a local non-profit that has a need for volunteers, either once a year for a particular event, please reach out to Brandie Henderson with the name of the non profit, date of the event and volunteers needed. We will be filling up our calendar with service opportunities and want to serve the agencies that are important to YOU!
Upcoming Opportunities:
- Salvation Army Golf Tourney “Tee Off for Toys” Fundraiser - Monday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m.at Hideaway Golf Club. South Tyler Rotary will be providing 10 volunteers for this event. Please see Jarad Kent if you are interested in volunteering!
- Literacy Council of Tyler Spelling Bee! South Tyler Rotary will have a loud and proud table of members to support Clint Henderson and Kathi White as our spellers. If you would like to join the table, please let Brandie know and she will reserve your seat. This years’ theme is movies – our movie is Despicable Me! It should be easy to have some great costumes and support our spellers. August 3rd, Green Acres Crosswalk Center at 11:30 a.m. I feel a victory in our future!
- East Texas Food Bank – Thursday, August 12, 5:15 – 8:15 p.m. Remember to wear closed toe shoes!
Social - Third Thirsty Thursdays – affectionately known as TTT – will start this month!
Thursday, July 22
5:00 p.m.
Texas Music City Grill and Smokehouse
5424 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Come and go, Casual Dress, Dutch Treat – join us as we get to know each other better, have a beverage and a snack, maybe even play some cornhole! TXM is a family friendly location, you are welcome to bring your spouse and kids. Better yet – bring a neighbor or friend for a casual and informal introduction to South Tyler Rotary. If you have a favorite spot to meet for TTT, please let Jeff Cummings know.
Alternating months we will have Tasty Tuesdays, with the first on the calendar for August 17, Location TBD, but please add it to your calendar now!
Programs – a number of our members have asked for a variety of speakers. Well, this is where YOU can help with that request! If you hear a great speaker at another event, or hear your neighbor or co-worker mention a dynamic program they have seen, please get a name / contact number and give this to Colleen Colby. We are open to variety and appreciate your input!
Club Visioning – date to be determined, but aiming for a Saturday morning in late August / early September. Our last club vision workshop was 4 years ago, and we have a number of new faces in South Tyler Rotary now. The Visioning Workshop will involve 25 – 30 of our club members willing to invest 3 to 4 hours on a Saturday morning, participating in some exercises leaders from District 5830 to help define our goals for the next three years. If you are willing to participate, please let Rich Davis know. Once the date is set, an email will be sent to all STR members
