AMRC Midday News V12 N2 For July 13, 2021 (Jul 05, 2021)

Midday News for AMRC V12 N2 For July 13

Rotary Monthly Theme - July

July is New Leadership Month - each year Rotary Clubs and Districts across the globe induct new leaders. Our leaders exemplify all of the qualities that make our members extraordinary; integrity, expertise, and commitment to service.

Serving as a Club or District officer or committee member provides an opportunity to enrich your leadership skills by sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout the region.

July 13 Meeting - Dallas Zoo

July 13

Amanda Hyde

Assistant Director of Individual Giving and Membership at Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo

By providing guests with real-world opportunities to make memorable connections with wildlife and supplementing their experience with conservation messaging, the Dallas Zoo aims to inspire and empower visitors to take action on behalf of wildlife in Texas and around the world.

The nonprofit Dallas Zoo is open 364 days a year and welcomes more than one million guests yearly. 350 employees and 750 volunteers provide unparalleled care, educational experiences, and supporting local and global conservation efforts.

Located three miles south of downtown Dallas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Texas. Founded with just two deer and two mountain lions in 1888 as the first zoo in the Southwest, this City of Dallas-owned but privately managed zoo is a thriving example of a successful public-private partnership. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for 35 years, the Zoo provides a home for more than 2,000 animals representing over 400 species.

District Governor Max Duplant's Visit

District 5810 Governor Max Duplant promises an exciting 2021-2022 Rotary Year, during her zoom visit on July 6.

The Addison Midday Rotary Club helped start the year on the right foot by donating to the Rotary Foundation. From left to right ADG John Johnstone, AMRC President Ben Wolber, and Aide to the Governor John Van Buren.

Service Project for July

Sack Summer Hunger Perishable Packing

Our service projects for July: Packing the refrigerated items in plastic bags to be added to the regular Sack Summer Hunger bags

Lighter duty, no heavy lifting.
And an opportunity to dine together afterward, if desired.

Thursday 7/22 5 pm – 6: 30 pm - 10 spots reserved; please sign up with Mary Jo by 7/14

Location: Metrocrest Services Agency building 13801 Hutton Dr. # 150 Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Attire: Masks and closed-toed shoes are required for volunteers' safety. Please no flip-flops or open toed sandals. T-shirts, jeans, and shorts of appropriate length are recommended.

Parking Details: Park in the Food Pantry parking lot in the back of the building. To get to the food pantry continue past the parking lot to turn right onto Hutton Ct. then turn right into the parking lot at the back. Walk up the ramp to Door C and ring the doorbell.

Check-in Details: Volunteers will come up the ramp to Door C and ring the doorbell to be let in by a Metrocrest Services staff or AmeriCorps Member.

August 5 - District Awards Celebration Event

Come join fellow District 5810 Rotarians on Thursday August 5th at 6:30PM for the District Awards Celebration Event at the Edison Event Center, 1724 Cockrell Ave. Dallas, Texas, 75215.

The event includes a plated meal with a cash bar.

Ticket price is $35 per person. Table purchase available (seats 8). To register, visit the District 5810 Web Site.

Attire: Roaring Twenties