Rotarians will meet in person this Thursday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Charter House and Trinity Lutheran Church. President Colin will be present at Trinity, and the meeting will be broadcast online via Facebook Live with a link to the program in the comments section. Rotarians and guests are asked to provide their own lunch, if desired. Arrive at 11:30 for social time or at noon for just the meeting, program, and discussion. If you can't attend in person, join us online and like, share or comment on the post, so we know you joined us.

If you are available and willing to serve in a vacant Meeting Activities role, please sign up online here. 

 

Thank you to the Rotarians and friends of Rotary who recently served dinner at Ronald McDonald House Rochester to guests of the house. Dinner was generously funded by a club member and catered by Canadian Honker. Watch for information about another dinner to be served in a few months. If you are interested in learning more about funding a meal and serving with fellow Rotarians, please contact Community Service Director Caroline Baihly or the Rotary office. 

Club members who have not yet paid 2019-2020 Rotary dues (invoices originally sent in June, 2019) or made your $40 Rotary Holiday Classic contribution are asked to pay your balance due at this time. Payment can be made through your ClubRunner membership page or by cash, check, or credit card at a meeting or through the Rotary office. A friendly reminder that 2019-2020 Rotary District 5960 and Rotary International dues have already been paid by the club on behalf of all members on the roster July 1. Additionally, ALL Rochester Rotarians are asked to support the Holiday Classic with a contribution. Thank you for your continued financial support of the club and our activities!

Rochester youth and education-related nonprofits are encouraged to submit an application by January 31 to be considered for a Rotary Community Grant. During the past 31 years, the Rotary clubs of Rochester have provided over $981,335 in grants and scholarships from the net proceeds of the Rotary Holiday Classic basketball showcase. Learn more and find the application online here. Your help is appreciated sharing this information and encouraging any qualifying organizations to apply. 

The Rotary Club of Rochester meeting format will change slightly in February, 2020. Instead of Service First Thursday on the first Thursday of each month, Rotarians and friends of Rotary are invited to join us between 5:30 - 7:00 pm in The Sticks (a small room off the main dining room) at Twigs Tavern and Grille. This will be an opportunity to socialize, network, and introduce guests to Rotary. Attendees are encouraged to order beverages and food from the Twigs menu and will pay their bills individually. There will be an 18% gratuity automatically added to checks. Thank you to Rotarian Kristine Ihrke and Twigs for their hospitality hosting us in this location.

More than 100 separate brush fires in Australia have damaged hundreds of homes and forced mass evacuations. Rotary clubs are taking action to provide immediate relief to those affected by the fires. Rotary has a Disaster Response Fund which following a natural disaster like the fires in Australia ensures we can deliver supplies, provide health care, and support rebuilding efforts. By making a donation today, you can help Rotarians respond swiftly and effectively, bringing hope to those whose lives have been affected by disaster. Learn more.