PRESIDENT UPDATE & COMMITTEE REPORTS
President Jasmine Mills
- Reminder to provide any and all feedback in real-time (don’t wait until the end of the year)
- Let Jasmine and Jamie know if you spot club members in the news, any recognition/awards/announcements on social media - let's spread the good MetRotarians news!
- Read United Buddies: October launch at Otis Brock & Windsor Forest Elementary Schools. Looking for volunteers to read with 2nd grade students 30 minutes twice/week. Reach out to Jasmine if you are interested.
- Brad Patrick thanked all who participated in the service day this past weekend. The staff at Re-Purpose Savannah are very grateful and happy with how our partnership is going. Michael Grabowski was awarded the exceptional achievement award, received by his mother, Denise - Proud mom!
- 10/7 volunteers shifts for Fish Gotta Swim Paddle Battle - Wilderness Southeast
- 11/15 Senior Citizens Inc. kitchen meal prep
- Background check must be completed by 10/17 - print and complete the application here - send completed form AND a copy of your Driver's License to Julie Wade
- Ro is setting up a monthly recurring senior pet food delivery through Senior Citizens - more info coming
- We need your help, Metro! 21 Host families are needed for GRSP weekend, Oct. 13-15. Pick-Up/Drop-Off requirements. Contact Jim Drake ASAP at jdrake@drakefirmpc.com 912.655.9882
- Savannah Sunrise Rotary is hosting the 1st annual Sam Eskew Memorial Golf Tournament. 11/10, 8:30am tee, Savannah Country Club. Benefits Operation Patriots FOB. Register or donate via Venmo to Tony Uhrich as part of Metro Support.
- Membership goals presented by Zerik - getting more involvement with committees and boards.
- September Challenge: “Each One Bring One”
- Peace Pole unveiling with Interact at Woodville-Tomkins. Will Gruver was able to get all the materials needed to make this happen for International Day of Peace - Thurs., Sept. 21 at 11:30am.
- Family Rotary event at Phil the Park: 10/7 at 4:30. Theme is “Around the World” celebrating global rhythms of Savannah. Volunteers needed- contact Sarah Smith 912.944.7012.
- Fall Fundraiser: Cindy Mullally, Chair. Save the Date: Font Porch Improv, Wednesday 11/29 6:00-9:00
- Weekly meetings, Wed @5:30 via Zoom
- Legacy Project: 8 ideas submitted so far. Committee meeting 9/28 @ 10am.
- 9/26: Social: Jerry's Lounge 5:30-7pm
- 10/3: Program Speaker: Chelsea Sawyer, CEMA
- 10/7 Service: Wilderness Southeast 50th Anniversary Paddle Battle
- 10/17: Program Speaker: Cari Phelps, Global Grant Update
- 10/24 Social: Rooftop bar TBA
- 11/15: Service: Kitchen meal prep with Senior Citizens Inc.
GUESTS/VISITORS:
- Hillary Bradbury, Director of Marketing & Communications with Goodwill Southeast Georgia- guest of Zerik Samples
- Ruth Hutson, SESCO Lighting - guest of Laura Lee Bocade
- Matthew Roach, IT with Thomas & Hutton - guest of Jennine Roach
- Emerson Ingram, Booz Allen Hamilton Cyber Security - guest of Jeff Brady
- Kristen Sommer, Gym Manager at Savannah Sport & Wellness - guest of Katie Balthrop
- Carol Bell, Public Administration - guest of Jamie Arkins
- Julian Miller, Alcove Properties real estate management - guest of Jamie Arkins
- Anne Robinson, Director of The Front Porch
