Oct. 12, 2023 Create Hope in the World!
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83705737951?pwd=VFNwRmxDQ3pXamF1S3VkQ0VncXY4UT09
Reminder: check out our Facebook page for pictures!
https://www.facebook.com/Newark-Morning-Rotary-Club-79380101585
Dictionary Help
It’s that time when school starts that we distribute FREE student dictionaries to third graders in local schools. Laura DelPercio is heading up the project but we need more volunteers to distribute.
Flags For Heroes underway
Sponsorships, both business and individual, for our FFH program are n ow available. You can access the info, reserve a flag, and pay at our website nmrde.org. The goal this year is $25,000, only $5,000 more than last year.
Tax-free distribution to The Rotary Foundation
If you are age 70 1/2 or older, for the first time IRA owners can make a tax-free distribution (between $10,000 and $50,000) direct from an IRA to a charitable gift annuity with Rotary. For more infomation, email Josh.Olewiler@rotary.org.
Creating hope For Maui
Our Board of Directors approved $500 to go to the Rotary District 5000 for Maui Fires relief fund. If you want to make a persosnal donation, go to rotaryd5000.org.
100% High Engagement
Every member has the chance to get 100% attendance recognition this year. Every time you attend a committee meeting, work on a service project, attend a Board meeting, or attend another club’s meeting, please let Secretary BJ know and she will give you credit. Now if family members and guests work on any club endorsed project or event with you, YOU will receive an extra point for High Engagement!
Easterseals 75th Celebration SOLD OUT!
World’s Greaterst Meal
The one thing that makes the World’s Greatest Meal GREAT is your participation. If you are donating an item, please let Dave Bonk know. And we should all be bidding! Remember, this is to support the Rotary Foundation’s PolioPlus program. More info to come.
Reminder: Invoice payments due upon receipt!
Save the Date:
Oct. 19 – Easterseals 75th Anniversary dinner
Oct. 21 – Adopt A Park Cleanup at Reservoir Park, 9:30
Oct. 21 – Find the Holes! At Reservoir Park 9 a.m.
Oct. 28 – Installation of Flags at Reservoir Park 9 a.m.
Nov. 4 – Grand Re-Opening of ReNu Medical and Injury Center, 1352 Marrows Road (near Toyota Auto)
Nov. 11 – Bloom Energy’s Stars and Strides 5k
Nov. 12 – Flags For Heroes Ceremony, 11 a.m.
Oct. 12 – Summer Travels by Sujan Timilsina
Oct. 19 – Emily Cunningham, CEO Blood Bank of Delmarva / Board Meeting
Oct. 26 – World’s Greatest Meal/Silent Auction
Oct. 5 – 50/50 Winner A Most Enthusiastic Ty Jones!
Greeter Rotary Minute Prayer
Oct. 12 Evelyn Hayes Jamie Zingaro Barry Baker
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Paul Keely and Shawn Klapinsky
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Oct. 19 Marie Holliday Barry Baker Dave Bonk
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Mike Laur and Doris Leach
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Oct. 26 Jerry Holt Dave Bonk Tim Boulden
Sgt. At Arms Helpers Amanda McGinty and Lynn Mey
(If you cannot be here, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!)
Thought for the Week:
WiFi went down for 5 minutes. I had to physically talk to my family. They seem like nice people.
