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November is Foundation Month 

 

November is Foundation Month

November is Rotary Foundation month, and 2017 will be the 100th birthday of the Foundation.
The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary “to do good in the world.” Its event-filled history is a story of Rotarians learning the value of service to humanity. You have all heard of Rotary's efforts to eradicate Polio. In addition to End Polio Now, the Rotary Foundation helps Rotarians do good in the world through its Six Areas of Focus:

PROMOTING PEACE

PROVIDING CLEAN WATER

SUPPORTING EDUCATION

FIGHTING DISEASE

 

SAVING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN

GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES 

That first gift that all started it in 1917 was for the amount of $26.50. If you have never given to the Rotary Foundation, would you consider giving a gift of $26.50 in this anniversary year? If you have given in the past, please consider increasing your gift by $26.50 or more. If you have any questions about the Foundation, please contact Joe Mauss 605-610-5035. Thank you for your generous support of the Rotary Foundation!

 

Bring Blankets for the Hope Center!
REMINDER!  Bring in clean and gently used blankets and sleeping bags for The Hope Center at Thursday's meeting.  I know it seems like a perpetual Indian Summer but our winters will turn cold soon and blankets will help needy families and children when they are needed most.  
Candy for SBI Trick or Treat Event!
Once again our club will be collecting candy for Storybook Island's Trick or Treat event for kids.  It's Men vs. Women and the loser sing a song of the winners choice at the Holiday Party in December.  Start shopping the discount stores fellows as the ladies are 1-0. 
 
UPDATE:  The women win with a come from behind victory.  safe and Sweet Trick or Treat was a tremendous success.  Over $14,000 was raised for the park and 1000s of children came through the park.  Thanks to all the volunteers, donors and Rotarians who helped out!  
District Foundation and Membership Training
 
 
 
CELEBRATE 100 years of The Rotary Foundation! 
Opportunity for ALL Rotary Members!!  This year’s Foundation Day is scheduled for Chamberlain, SD on Saturday, November 5th.   Engaging speakers regarding Foundation efforts and Membership drives will be the main topics. 
 
This event is open to all Rotarians in the District.  Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Club Rotary Foundation Chairs are especially encouraged to attend.
 
UPDATE:  Attaced are picture from the event and our speakers which included a Polio survival.  
 
 
 
 
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