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Midday News for AMRC V10 N29 for January 28
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Rotary Monthly Theme
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
February is World Understanding Month
 
The month of February is special in the Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month. The month also includes the anniversary of the founding of Rotary International on February 23 1905, now designated World Understanding and Peace Day.
 
 
January 28 Meeting
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer
Addison Fire Chief David Jones
 
Chief Spence and Chief Jones will talk about the Fire and Police Departments in Addison and their Santa's Hero's program.
 
Dues are Due
 
 
 
Proposed Member Two Meeting Comment Period
The Board has approved JEFF PEARSON's application for membership and his membership is now on the 'Two Meeting Comment Period'.
 
Jeff is a commercial pilot.
President Jerry seen around the District
 
President Jerry and Club Member Corky Pledger at the January Happy Hour, Cantina Laredo. 
 
 
Flag Summit
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 2nd District Flag Summit will be held on Saturday February 1, 2020 at Brookhaven Country Club located at 3333 Golfing Green, Farmers Branch Texas 75234. Please consider attending.  Register for the meeting on the District 5810 web site.

The purpose of the 2nd District Flag Summit is to continue discussion of Best Practices with specific emphasis on Marketing, Record Keeping and perhaps even address the enormous Buying Power we have if we pool resources.   Clubs are encouraged to bring examples of Collateral Material such as handouts as well as examples of incentive plans your club may have to sell subscriptions.  We will have a couple of demos on Automated Flag Recording Keeping Programs.
 
This is being Hosted by Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary.  There will be no cost to attend, but please register as a courtesy to our hosts. 
 
 
Flag Set Out and Pick Up
Mark Your Calendars
President's Day February 13, 2020
 
Flags will be set out February 15
Flags will be picked up February 22
 
 
Status of Scott Buzzell
Clubmember Scott Buzzell is in a nursing home - trying to get back home sometime this week.  He needs back surgery in the near future and is trying to get that scheduled with a neurosurgeon.
 
Scott is Past-President of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, was an Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 5810 and was Chairman of the District's Awards Committee for two years.
 
Cards can be sent to:
 
Scott Buzzell
14907 Cypress Hills
Dallas, TX  75248
MetroCrest Services Key Holder Breakfast
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apr 3, 2020
7:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
15th Annual Keyholder Breakfast
 
Clubmember Mary Jo has arranged for a table in the name of the Addison Midday Rotary Club. 
 
The Board would like to fill the table with club members.
 
What better way to start your day than by joining us at our 15th Annual Keyholder Breakfast on Friday, April 3rd from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Westin Galleria Dallas.

Help Metrocrest Services continue our efforts in providing support and assistance to families in need in our communities by attending this event.
 
Sign up for the breakfast on the Metrocrest Services web site and let Mary Jo you will be joining us at our table.

 
REAL Leadership Training January 25
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REAL Leadership Training 
Saturday, January 25, 2020
8am - 4pm
 
Location
Escape Expert
2201 Ave K Suite A-200, Plano 75074

Lunch is provided
 
This is a District training opportunity that utilizes The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, 2012. The five practices that will be examined during this training combine to produce a powerful impact within organizations by creating environments in which ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.
 
Register through District 5810 website: Link to Registration
 
Foundation Gala
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A chance to celebrate the Downton Abbey craze whether dressing up like flappers or ladies, gangsters or gents – anyone from the exciting Roaring 20’s era.  You may want to come nattily attired in black tie and elegance, which is always in style, no matter what decade!
 
When: Saturday, March 28, 2020
Where: The Edison - located in lower Downtown Dallas, so centrally located
Cost: $100 (includes dinner, dancing, complimentary valet and $ 2,000 Gambling voot).
Dress: Roaring 20’s costumes, fringe, boas, sequins, tux, gangster shirts & hats.... just come dressed for fun!
Why Rotary Contest
Why Rotary Contest
Submit your essay by March 5
Topic: What is it that Rotary can accomplish and inspires each of us to do?
 
Rotary District 5810 has announced a contest to challenge us to reflect “why Rotary?”
In 50 words or less, capture your feelings about Rotary.
The contest will run through March 5.
 
The winner gets free admission to the Foundation Gala to be held March 28.
But we will all be winners, as this can become your new “elevator” recruitment speech.
 
Count your blessings, cherish the memories you’ll make this holiday season, and begin defining in your own words, “Why Rotary? “
 
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OF THE THINGS we think, say, or do:

 1) Is it the TRUTH?

 2) Is it FAIR to all Concerned?

 3) Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSIPS?

 4) Will it be BENIFICIAL to all Concerned?

Russell Hampton
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