Announcements 12/9/2015

 

Bell Ringing – Mark your calendar for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 18 at Walmart (both doors). The sign-up sheet was passed around and will be again at the next meeting.

 

Fun Fact – Please send along a fun fact to Bill that no one knows about you.  We will be playing some fun trivia at a future meeting.

 

Red Ribbon Committee – We are currently collecting donations and to date we have received $8,520!  We will be meeting with the School Administrators soon and developing a curriculum.

 

Bill’s Major Community Project – Bill shared that the Board has voted on his major community project for the year.  Each President is allocated $5,000 to do a project that is meaningful to them and relevant to those in our community.  Bill chose the TA Machinest training program, the only one in the country.  It will help two of the 40 students go through this program. The Rotary Club will be placed on the plaque in the STEM building and also recognized as a sponsor at their annual auction.

 

Rotary House – Jim reported that demo has officially started!  If you are available to help, please reach out to him as more hands make light work.

 

Christmas Families – Bernice Wood reported we have 43 children this year (467 items to wrap and deliver).  Delivery will be on December 23^rd and a sign-up sheet will go around.