* "Service Above Self" Award to Jan Lavacek and Carole Sullivan
* "Founding Father" Award to Scott Lawlor
Join us for a night of food, fellowship and fun, compliments of the Rotary Club of Galena. We will be recognizing outstanding members of the community, including Jan Lavacek and Carole Sullivan, founders of the Galena Center for the Arts, and Scott Lawlor, retiring CEO of Galena Cellars and founding member of our club.
Admission is free, and open to the public. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.
Galena Rotary Pledges $65,000
The Rotary Club of Galena has pledged to raise $65,000 to present to the Galena ARC. The funds will be designated for the expansion of their infant childcare facilities. The contribution details are:
$25,000.00 to sponsor a wing in their new facility
$10,000.00 for furniture and supplies
$30,000.00, 1 to 1 matching grant for individual donations*
The Galena ARC has been a critical part of growing up in Galena for generations, and now it needs to grow to meet the needs of a new generation. Galena needs young families to survive, and young families need affordable daycare.
The Rotary Club of Galena has taken notice, and is compelled to act. Our traditional focus of youth and education fits nicely with the ARC's mission, and their past achievements inspire us to believe they will continue to be a vital part of our community, with the support of Rotary and others.
The fundraising kicks off with this year's "Rotary Roars for Youth" auction. For tickets and donation forms, go to www.Rotary4ARC.com.
* matching grant is for donations from individuals, not organizations, government agencies or businesses. The purpose is to encourage citizens to donate the ARC.
Are You Committed?
We need members to help with the following committees:
Auction - next meeting is Tuesday, March 20th at 5:30 pm.
Open House - final meeting will be Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 pm.
Marketing - new committee formed to promote our club in the community
If you are willing to help out, please contact me.
If you are on a committee, please send information for the next newsletter.
