This morning we took time to discuss three signature events/programs of our club, and give everyone an update on what is going on with each. Karla and Larry discussed the Reverse Raffle. The event is held on 13APR, at the Moose Lodge this year. It is our only fundraising event of the year and a very labor intensive commitment on the part of the club. All members are expected to purchase a ticket, and be available to work during the event. Additionally, if you have items or ideas for silent auction items please get those to Marilyn R. We also need additional bottles of wine to be donated for the wine grab. Get those to Marilyn as well. Larry talked about ticket sales and how things are going on that front. We are doing well. Get your sold, and the money turned in to Wayne B. so we can get a better idea where we stand. We are six weeks away from the event. Larry also talked about the Be a Buddy, Not a Bully program. We have been doing this for many years now and the program is still going strong. Each year we go into local middle and elementary schools to talk about the effects of bullying. We just finished a program at the Kirksville elementary school, where we partnered with some Truman students. There is a cyber bullying presentation scheduled for March, at the Kirksville middle school, and we are partnering with KHS Interact club to deliver a program at the Kirksville primary school in April. If you want to know more about this program or get involved in the Be A Buddy program let Larry B. know. Finally, Pat K. updated us on Days for Girls progress. Days for Girls works to increase women and young girls' access to menstrual care and education, in predominately third world and poverty stricken countries, by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers, and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls. Pat said our chapter has doubled its productivity in regards to making the reusable feminine hygiene kits with the additional equipment we purchased through grant money received this year. A group of people are scheduled to go to Africa later this year to deliver the products and educational materials. Days for Girls meets once per month to assemble these kits, and if you are interested in learning more about the chapter and mission, or becoming involved contacts Pat K. or Sue S.
We also welcomed Olivia Gooch back to our club this morning to present the Truman Rotaract Club with a $250 check for their upcoming Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Olivia is the President of the Truman Rotaract Club.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
It is time to purchase items for baskets or give cash tot the committee rather than purchase items, and donating wine for the reverse raffle. Contact Marilyn R. for information on what the needs are.
Sell your REVERSE RAFFLE tickets! And turn your money in to Wayne B. We are six weeks out from the event.
This morning we welcome our newest member, Doug Nichting. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday mornings, Doug!
We also recognized Larry Burton this morning as he received a Paul Harris Fellow Award. Congratulations Larry!
