August 20, 2024 COMMITTEE UPDATES:
DISASTER RESPONSE: Chelsea Sawyer
Updated FEMA assessments for Chatham County floods:
- 17 Destroyed homes
- 53 major damage (excess of 18”)
- 38 minor damage
Bryan County is experiencing several challenges, and the total damage has not been reported yet. Members are encouraged to provide support through the supply drive for Second Harvest and financial aid to United Way's Rapid Response fund.
SERVICE: Ro Patrick
Metro's Response to Debby
- Donate to $25 United Way for 1 service credit here:https://give.uwce.org/p/
debby-relief - Text/Email Ro Patrick if you donate to get service credit (limit 3 total credits)
- Cleaning Supply Drive with Second Harvest. Drop off locations at (cut off 8/27):
- South University
- Great Oaks Bank
- House Cleanout with Inspiritus - sign up directly at uwce.org/volunteer - Events start Sept 7th
- See Calendar for September service opportunities
GRSP: Aaron Miller
View document requesting host family needs for GRSP weekend Oct. 11-13: 20240812_Saturday- October 12th.pdf
FINANCE: Jasmine Mills
Reminder to pay your dues- the club has paid their Rotary Council Dues
FAMILY ROTARY: Sarah Smith
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 5 outing: Phil the Park - Details to come
COMMUNICATION: Jamie Arkins
- Follow us on IG: @metrosavannahrotary (tag us in your posts!)
- August is Membership Month: send to Emily, Jamie, Kristin, or Katie why you love Rotary and what inspired you to join.
- September will start a series of "RetroMetro" - send old photos and videos to Jamie and Katie to have them featured