Quarterly 5 Way Test check-in from your President:Hello, I wanted to take a moment and share "the truth.” I think it’s “fair to all concerned” to say that our meetings have looked different this year with two on Zoom, one at a field trip, and another canceled because of a hurricane. Despite these differences, I’ve seen "goodwill built" in our club and community with everyone’s flexibility and readiness to serve. You aren’t just ready to serve, you are serving with your time, energy, and generosity. Increased attendance, communication, and opportunities to serve and socialize, I’m witnessing our members "building better friendships."
As far as I’m concerned, you all have made the club "beneficial to all concerned."
Most importantly, today and for the rest of time, and with your effort, we can keep our club "Ridiculously Awesome!"
All the best, and proud to serve, Kristen
October 15, 2024 Committee Updates:
SERVICE: Ro Patrick
- Hurricane Relief Donations:
- United Way has set up a direct rapid response disaster fund. The dollars collected will go directly to those affected by Tropical Storm Debby. For each $25 donation, you will receive 1 service credit. This is the easiest and most efficient way to help. Send receipts to Ro Patrick for service credit.
- Ongoing 2nd Mondays at Emmaus House Soup Kitchen, 7:30am-9:30am: next one is Nov. 11 - sign up here
- See Events Calendar for all service opportunities
- Send any volunteer ideas to Ro. Since we don’t have an ASP this year, she’s looking for service opportunities for our club.
GRSP: Aaron Miller
- Aaron Miller thanked everyone for the incredible weekend in Savannah Oct. 18-20! 32 students came and this was the 18th year that Savannah has participated in this event. (GRSP has been around for 79 years!) Special thanks to Julie Wade and Kristen Crawley for hosting students!
- Rotary Youth Exchange in the works: reach out to Aaron Miller or Brad Patrick if you are interested. They especially need a female MetRotarian to be a part of this.
FINANCE: Jasmine Mills
- Reminder to pay your dues! The club has paid their Rotary Council Dues.
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS:
- Jay Gallagher & Kyle Reese will be inducted at the next in-person meeting on Nov. 19th!
COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC IMAGE:
- Follow us on IG: @metrosavannahrotary (tag us in your posts!)
UPCOMING EVENTS: See the calendar listings on the side bar in Repeats or on the website for the most current updates
HOLIDAY EVENTS:
- Halloween: 10/29 pumpkin carving event tomorrow (Tuesday) night at Hull Park - BYOP and RSVP here!
- Thanksgiving: 11/26 social at Perch rooftop bar at 5:30pm and 11/26 Bonus Service, 11am-12pm: Blessings in a Book Bag's 14th Annual Turkey and Fixings Giveaway, corner of MLK & Gwinnett
- Christmas/December holidays:
- 12/12: Metro Holiday party on December 12th at Bow Tie BBQ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. As always with our Rotary hosted parties, you are welcome to bring a guest. We'll have an assortment of bites, and the first round (or two) are on us! Help us with catering plans by registering for the event here. More details to come.
- 12/19: Bonus/Munch for the month: Join your fellow MetRotarians in some holiday cheer aboard the Old Town Trolley, Holiday Sights Tour on December 19, 5:45 pm- 8:00 pm! The Trolley can accommodate up to 38 guests. Please register here by November 27th. After that, any remaining seats will be opened to the public. Family and guests are welcome! Adults (13y/o+): $33.17 | Children (4-12y/o): $19.26 (More details in the registration link)
For the long-time-MetRotarians, this is back by popular demand. Thank you Lexi, Erika, and Suzanne for making these amazing socials happen!