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As the New Year begins, we often think about New Year Resolutions. New beginnings, fresh starts, reaffirmation of love, and promises for a brighter future all come to mind as we ring in a New Year. We resolve to get in shape, lose weight, improve career paths, and the like. Then there are the heartfelt promises we make to others, whether aloud or in our minds.
What are your Rotary Resolutions for 2024? Need ideas?
(I gotcha covered!)
- Attend club meetings – Great speakers, hands-on projects, fellowship, and networking all happen at our club meetings. We'd love to see you :)
- Invite a new member – bring a guest to Rotary and invite them to be a member. Who do you think would make a great Rotarian?
- Celebrate Rotary – Get social, share some of our Facebook or Instagram posts. Share some of the great projects, posts, pictures, and events of our Rotary club on any of your social media platforms.
- Wear your Rotary pin – Be proud. It is also a great tool to start a conversation about the good work that Rotary does in the world.
- Get more involved – Find your Rotary moment. What is one of your passions and how does it align with one of Rotary's Areas of Focus? Propose your idea at the next club meeting or reach out to me.
- Make Rotary one of your charities of choice – Rotary clubs do so much good in our local & international communities. Contribute to The Rotary Foundation.
Next Wed, Jan 10, we have a very unique and special club meeting at the Schultz house (225 Wasatch Ct NE). Rotarian Glen Rippke will present about the highly impactful and established Tanzania Water Project, we will enjoy a meal prepared by Rotarian John Schultz, and then complete the evening listening to a stunning concert with the Avita Duo consisting of Steinway Artist, professor Ksenia Nosikova and Juilliard trained violinist Katya Moeller. RSVP mandatory as seating is limited.
Special request: We have an open club meeting on Wed, Feb 28. If you have an idea of a service project, please reach out to me so we can work together to get it on the schedule.
Donation requests: If you are looking to donate resources, we are seeking:
- Little Free Food Pantry – see article in bulletin with donation ideas
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Vernon Middle School – sweatpants & travel hygiene projects (see Erin with questions)
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Washington Interact Food Pantries – snacks
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Washington Interact Hygiene Kit project – see article in bulletin with donation ideas
Volunteer requests: We are looking for volunteers at our CPR classes. Please contact me to sign-up.
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Sat, Jan 27 – Cornell College, Mt Vernon
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Sat, Feb 17 – Fire Station, Marion
As always, watch your email with more information from Secretary Erin Steffen or myself. Additional service projects may come available throughout the month!
Thank you for being a Rotarian!
Yours In Rotary,
Katie Wilford
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