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May 23, 2007 – Rotary Notes
From the Top:
As announced last week, the board met
this Tuesday morning rather than the Tuesday after
Memorial Day. I'll give you a brief summary of some
of the items discussed.
First, Koy has moved in with her last host family.
As a Senior, she completed her class work at DHS
last Friday. Remember to keep her in mind when
making plans for day trips as she has some time to
fill. Koy is at the home of Jan and Carina Sennov
(their daughter Kimmie was a friend of Gesa). They
can be reached at 424-1769.
As you know, the Club has had a desire to get back
into the heart of the village since we left the
Tuscan House a few years ago. John announced a
couple weeks ago that we will be moving to Terry B's
beginning in June. The board discussed this move on
Tuesday and made it official. We will meet at Terry
B's beginning with the June 7th meeting. I want to
thank Dexter Schools for hosting us the last couple
years and encourage each of you to thank the staff
who has helped us over that time.
President's Night is scheduled for June 28th at
Gordon Hall. The committee will have more
information this Thursday morning.
I have mentioned Relay for Life in the past. This
is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in
the form of a 24 hour relay. I will have the sign
up sheet Thursday morning to test the level of
interest in forming a team to participate in this
event. The ACS committee has done a good job in the
inaugural Dexter Relay. It would be good exposure
for the Club if we could get a team formed.
Thanks,
--Fred
PS—There is a lot going on in our club! Please take
the time to read through all the announcements.
Announcements:
This Week’s
Program:
May 24: Steve Brouwer “Dexter Wellness Center”
May 31: Business Meeting
Invocations:
5/24 – Kim
Clugston
5/31 - ?
May Set-up:
Jim Brady
May Take-down:
Duane Newland and Paul Cousins
Soccer This Thursday:
Pat Conlin throws down
the gauntlet:
I am formalizing the Rotary Chelsea/Dexter challenge
for the Chexter or Delsea Cup (bowling pin). The
Women's high school JV soccer teams are playing on
Thursday May 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Dexter. The location
of the game is Creekside Intermediate School, 2615
Baker Road. I believe this is the old high school
field.
The deal is this: It is a potluck supper. I propose
that the Chelsea members bring main dishes (after
all, we meet at the Common Grill and the Dexter club
meets at a grade school cafeteria...) and the Dexter
members bring drinks, sides, chips and/or dessert. I
would plan on feeding 20 to 30 Rotarians and maybe a
few soccer players from both teams as well. Could be
a good recruiting event!
Both clubs should bring their club banner/flag to
put up at the field.
Please remember that this is a great event to
support Luisa and Koy, our respective exchange
students. You have ALL heard how wonderful they are
and this is a nice way to make them feel that the
clubs support them...
The competition is as follows:
For the Chexter or Delsea Cup (bowling pin) --
combine score of both JV games (Dexter won the last
match up 1-0) plus the number of Rotarians, Rotarian
spouses and Rotarian kids at the event. I'm warming
up to bring my family of 5, count'em 5, Dexter...
The club with the highest total gets the trophy.
I would ask that each club provide five small
gifts/gift certificates from businesses or hobbies.
These can be raffled off at the event to raise a
little money for a joint charitable gift. If you
have a cool thing you can donate or a small ($5 or
$10) gift certificate from your business, bring it
and we can raffle them off.
I am sorry that I have been slow in finalizing the
details, but we are all busy and SO ARE OUR EXCHANGE
STUDENTS, but we can make time for some fun and
fellowship to support them!
I am emailing Lori Sprague in Dexter with the hope
she can pass along to the club next door...someone
at Dexter needs to get a couple folding tables to
have at the game.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Pat
Rotate Your Food:
This year’s drive is scheduled for June 4-16. We
will be receiving collection containers next week.
Many thanks to Brian Falzon who has once again
volunteered to consolidate all the donations at the
end of the drive—he will need some strong backs to
help him on June 16. You can show your support by
bringing non-perishable food items to our meetings
on June 7 and 14 or dropping them off at one of the
donation sites.
AAA Insurance
Busch's (Dexter)
Country Market (Dexter)
Dexter Community Schools (Copeland Administration
Building)
Dexter Flowers & Gifts
Peace Lutheran Church
United Bank & Trust
President’s Night:
The President’s Night dinner is June 28. There will
be no breakfast meeting that day. Join your fellow
Rotarians, spouses & guests for a special evening of
fellowship at Gordon Hall. The evening will begin at
6:00 with tours of Gordon Hall followed by
appetizers and lawn games. A buffet dinner will be
served at 7:30 and the evening will conclude with a
brief program celebrating the successes of the past
year.
The menu will consist of two meat choices, a
vegetarian pasta, several side dishes and a
delicious Stucchi’s ice cream cake. Wine and
non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided.
The cost for this celebration will be $15 for
Rotarians and $20 for spouses/guests. Reservations
and payment must be made by June 21.
Upcoming Programs:
May 24: Steve Brouwer,
“Dexter Wellness Center”
May 31: Business Meeting
Complete listing:
http://www.rotarydexter.org/program/events.html
Calendar:
May 28: Memorial Day Parade
June 7: NEW MEETING LOCATION—TERRY B’S
June 4-16: Rotate Your Food
June 26: Board Meeting
June 28: President’s Night Celebration (No breakfast
meeting)
--Lori |
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