Rotarianette 11/24/21 (Nov 24, 2021)

I wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving week! Whether you are traveling or staying close to home, I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with those you love. There is much I am thankful for this year, not the least of which is being a part of Liberty Rotary. I am thankful for the wisdom and support shared with me by past presidents and other experieneced members of the the club. I am thankful for the growing number of in-person faces at the weekly meetings. Finally, I am thankful for our newest group of members, who have all stepped up with such energy and enthusiasm. I hope you will take some time this week as well and take inventory of all you have to be thankful for.

This week's meeting: We will be meeting at Conrad's for our noon meeting this week. This will be an informal meeting with no scheduled speaker.

Dates to keep in mind: Please help if you are able.

Wednesday, December 1st @12pm – Club meeting: delivery of poinsettias, voting on officer/board slate for 2022-23

Proposed Slate for 2022-23

President Elect: Ann Waterman

Secretary: Ethan Stark

Treasurer: Kevin Walter

Director: Jodi Sundaram (2022-23)

Director: Reed Hastings (2022-24)

Director: Linda Hicks (2022-24)

Director: Travis Miner (2022-24)

Director: Gary Rodgers (2022-24)

Friday, December 3rd @1pm – Community Garden Grant Project, Ruth Moore Park. We will be constructing the new raised garden beds at Ruth Moore Park and filling them with soil. We need about 32 people total so bring family and friends.

Saturday, December 4th – Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Liberty Hy-Vee. There are still 3 slots that need to be filled: 1-2pm, 2-4pm, 5-6pm.

Wednesday, December 8th - NO Wednesday noon meeting.

Thursday, December 9th @5:30 – Club Holiday Party - This year's Christmas party will be a joint event with the Satellite Club. You are welcome and encouraged to bring a guest. This would also be a great opportunity to bring a friend that may be interested in Rotary. Stay tuned for location and further details.

November 18th thru December 7th - Hillcrest Hope Adopt a Family. Check out the volunteer list on Club Runner for gift needs or donate money for others to purchase on your behalf.

Hope to see you Wednesday.

Dustin

Dustin Prockish

Rotary Club of Liberty, Missouri

President 2021 – 2022

Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021

Mo is a therapy dog who's job is to help students across different schools in St. Joseph have a better educational experience, regardless of whatever challenging and traumatic curves life throws at them.

Mo's presence in Northern Missouri was made possible by a District Grant from The Rotary Foundation.

Giving Tuesday for this year is on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This is the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving worldwide, and the impact we can have by sharing the story of Rotary's positive outcomes is tremendous.

Think of the impact we could have in District 6040 if everyone made The Rotary Foundation even a small part of their Giving Tuesday this year. Whether for the environment, access to clean water and sanitation, for mothers and children, for community and economic development, for peace, for literacy, or for fighting disease, everyone's support, however small, makes a real difference.

To support the impactful projects of The Rotary Foundation this giving Tuesday 11/30, please visit http://Rotary.org/donate, and then share your Rotary story on social media using the hashtags #givingtuesday and #rotary.

Sincerely,
Erik McGuire

District 6040 Annual Fund Chair

DONATE Direct to The Rotary Foundation

Service Project: Food Mobile

In September 2021 our club started a new service project working with Church of the Resurrection's "Food Mobile" truck. The Food Mobile visits food "deserts" in the KC area and will be parked at Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3pm until 6pm. People in these "desert" areas typically are low-income and have to travel farther to find healthy food options. The Food Mobile provides hungry people in the Kansas City area with fresh, nutritious food and a dignified shopping experience. Our club volunteers help with registration of guests, assisting with shopping, and re-stocking the Food Mobile between stops.