MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
ATTENDEES: 18 of 26, 69% of membership
President Rick Chron called the meeting to order. Our speakers today were Michelle and Janice with LovePacs-Plano. LovePacs provides non-perishable food items to Children on the free or reduced price lunch program throughout area schools. Meals are provided to students when school is out of session (extended school breaks). LovePacs works directly with school counselors to identify those students in need. The organization was founded in 2011. The initial scope of the operation was small, but has grown substantially with time. LovePacs serves communities throughout the state, with the Plano based operation serving 16,000 students in PISD. In the 2019-2020 school year, LovePacs served 710,000 meals. There are four methods to help the organization: 1) Volunteer time (sort, count, shelve inventory), 2) Donate food, 3) Donate money, 4) "Adopt-a-Box". Three major needs right now are Applesauce, Chunky soup, and Jelly. A complete list of needs may be found at the LovePacs web site: www.facebook.com/LovePacs
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) The Plano West Rotary Club wishes to honor all Veteran / First Responder members of any Plano Rotary Club. If you are a Veteran or First Responder, please send an email to Rick Chron with the following information: 1) Branch of Service, 2) Years served, 3) Highest Rank, 4) Relevant Commendations / Awards. Rick's email is, Rchron@UnitedRoadTowing.com
2) Plano West will be delivering meals to First Responders on Tuesday, October 6th. Those interested in helping should email Alex Johnson via the Plano West website (https://www.planowestrotary.com/clubexecutives)
3) Notice of dues will be emailed out next week. Your prompt attention is always appreciated.
3) Notice of dues will be emailed out next week. Your prompt attention is always appreciated.
4) The club board meeting regularly scheduled for October 2 has been rescheduled for October 9. Something about our Club President needing to celebrate his wife's birthday . . . . (Have fun on your vacation Rick)
5) We thanked Neal Norton for his two years of service as Club President by presenting him with a Plaque. Thank you again Neal; we hope you find space in your office to prominently display the plaque.
6) Foundation donations are doing well. The club donated approximately $2,000 during the first quarter of the new Rotary Year.
7) Roto-Pig has gone on a weight-reduction program. Help us to fatten the pig by making donations to the effort. We are exploring options to donate your dollars virtually.
Upcoming Blood Drives
To be Determined
Upcoming District 5810 Events
District Roundtables are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month
October 17: District Governor 2023-2024 Selection
October 24: World Polio Day
November 14: Roaring 20's Gala
November 21: District Foundations Seminars
Upcoming Speakers/Meetings
Other Announcements
Plano Sunrise Rotary has collected over 176 pints of blood for the FY 2021 Rotary Year, this potentially can save 500+ lives. Plano Sunrise Rotary is the TOP Blood-Gathering club in the District.
Please consider donating to the Rotary Foundation. Pat Hite is accepting donations by credit card or check.
You only have a few weeks left to participate this year with a donation towards your Paul Harris Fellow, please see Pat and get your donation in for this year.
Still the...Quote of the Week!
"Non carborundum virus illegitimi" - CDC
Need a scholarship for your children or grandchildren?
Go to George Elking's scholarship fund
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Don't forget to LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and post to all your friends what we are doing as a club
Over the last 20 years, our club has donated over $132,000 to the Rotary Foundation. Over the same period, the club has inducted 72 Paul Harris Fellows.
Don't forget your $120 Rotary Foundation donation! We are hopeful that this will be the year we eradicate polio.
Plano Sunrise Rotary Club is now a member of the Historic Downtown Plano Association!
“Anyone can go through the motions. We can wave our lamps wildly, but it doesn’t matter if they aren’t lit.” - Sharon Lewis
The motto of Rotary is "Service Above Self." We all know from experience how much more we can accomplish together than alone. Along those lines, it is imperative that we actively promote our club and invite friends and coworkers to join.
Have a great week, everybody, and don't forget to ask your friends and coworkers to come to have breakfast with us next Friday!