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April 13 Meeting - Water for Addison April 13 Terry Lowery, Director of Dallas Water Utilities Where Addison Gets its Water Addison gets its water from the Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), a non-profit City of Dallas department that provides services to the city of Dallas and 31 nearby communities, including Addiosn DWU currently obtains water from area reservoirs: Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Lewisville, Lake Grapevine, Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Tawakoni. DWU plans to use Lake Fork and Lake Palestine in the future when water demands increase.	April 13 Meeting - Water for Addison		2021-04-11 05:00:00Z
Hope Supply Easter Baskets 2021 We made 50 Easter Baskets. Hope Supply is distributing them through out the community. They can use more baskets. Consider this project for you group next year.	Hope Supply Easter Baskets 2021		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z
2021 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply	2021 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z
April 6 Meeting - Jay Maymi April 6 Jay Maymi CEO Survive to Thrive Taking you from Surviving to Thriving! There is an advantage to growing up in a humble setting with meager means. The reality of your circumstances can either pummel you into mediocrity or extract from you a burning desire to excel and rise above. My story is one of the latter. For the last three decades my hunger to rise above has yielded an impressive array of accomplishments. From multiple successful businesses to bodybuilding championships, radio, TV, stage, and print work to authoring 9 books; from an entire Sales and Personal Development series to speaking in front of many diverse audiences on different topics; all have uniquely qualified me to offer valuable knowledge, instruction, inspiration, and impact to those seeking to develop a higher and greater expression of themselves.	April 6 Meeting - Jay Maymi		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - April April is Maternal and Child Health Month - Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.	Rotary Monthly Theme - April		2021-04-01 05:00:00Z
March 30 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope Supply March 30 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply Our favorite project of the year. We put together Easter Baskets for Hope Supply to distribute to them to families in need. Please be at the May Drago by 12:00 so you can place your order and be done eating by 12:30, when the Easter Basket fun begins. Hope Supply people will join us for lunch and take in their van for distribution.	March 30 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope Supply		2021-03-10 06:00:00Z
March 23 Meeting - Federal Reserve Bank March 23, 2021 Stephen Clayton Manager, Community Engagement Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. Stephen Clayton joined the Communication and Outreach department at the Dallas Fed in August 2010. He assumed responsibility for the Bank’s Community Engagement department in October of 2015. Clayton leads a team responsible for building relationships across the Eleventh District that support the amplification of Dallas Fed research and facilitates dialogues with business and community leaders about the economy and community issues.	March 23 Meeting - Federal Reserve Bank		2021-03-10 06:00:00Z
Welcome To Our Newest Member Our newest club member, Louisa Kossa was inducted into our club on March 9. Welcome Louisa!	Welcome To Our Newest Member		2021-03-10 06:00:00Z
Board Meeting Board Meeting Tuesday, March 16, 11:15 am Meeting at May Dragon and on Zoom	Board Meeting		2021-03-10 06:00:00Z
RYLead News AMRC received this Thank You note from Chloe Keggen. Chloe was one of our selected campers for Camp RYLA 2020 and she successfully completed our virtual camp RYLead yesterday. Her cabin won the coveted Camp Cup which is a camp long competition with many elements. Another of our campers, Kevin Utz, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship yesterday for his exceptional work throughout RYLead. Only five scholarships were awarded from the 70 students who completed all six modules of RYLead. The scholarships were provided by the RYLA 5810 Foundation. Dear Mr. Duffy, Early last year, I reached out to you in hopes of getting involved with RYLA. A few emails and an interview later, I found myself excited for the opportunity to join the RYLead family. I want to thank you for this opportunity and these lessons that I’ve learned in each module. We just concluded our last module, and we reflected on the past few months. My cabin, Cabin 9 *cough cough the winning cabin cough, shared how we feel at home in the RYLA family. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of that. I hope to continue being involved with RYLA 5810, and I am so excited for what the future holds.* Thank you again. Sincerely, Chloe Keggen	RYLead News		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z
March 9 Meeting - Dallas Constable Have you ever seen a car like this and wondered "What does a Constable do?" Join us Tuesday, March 9 to find out.	March 9 Meeting - Dallas Constable		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - March March is Water and Sanitation Month – Over 750 million people in the world lack access to safe water and more than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Rotary's projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.	Rotary Monthly Theme - March		2021-03-01 06:00:00Z
Meeting Ideas Wanted: Rotary Meeting Ideas Can you make a presentation to our Club during our virtual meetings? Do you know of a speaker for our meetings? Do you have any meeting ideas? Please let Ron Whitehead know	Meeting Ideas		2021-02-28 06:00:00Z
March 2 Meeting - TBD	March 2 Meeting - TBD		2021-02-28 06:00:00Z
Feb 23 Meeting - DART and the Cotton Belt Line February 23rd Christine DeCoudreaux, who will be speaking on behalf of DART An Update on the Cotton Belt (Silver Line) Construction in Addison.	Feb 23 Meeting - DART and the Cotton Belt Line		2021-02-21 06:00:00Z
February 16 Meeting - Addison Airport is Taking Off! February 16th Joel Jenkinson Director, Addison Airport Joel Jenkinson will be giving us an update on what is happening at Addison Airport and tell us what all that construction along Addison Road is 'all about'. In the interest of staying warm and safe, we will not have an in-person option for our meeting this coming Tuesday, February 16. We will be Zoom only.	February 16 Meeting - Addison Airport is Taking Off!		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z
Hats Off to All Who Put Out Flags a Week Early Normally a Big "Hats Off' to everyone who put out flags a week early, But in this cold weather, please keep your hats on. Bruce, Kelvin, Mary Jo, Ron, Doug, Steven, Jon, Virginia, Cynthia, Mike (Jerry’s brother), Teri (Jerry’s and Cynthia’s daughter) and Ben. A huge THANK YOU to Ron Whitehead for looking ahead at the weather and suggesting that we set out flags last weekend instead of this weekend!	Hats Off to All Who Put Out Flags a Week Early		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z
From Club Member Brittany Willis From Club Member Brittany Willis. Please support Brittany!	From Club Member Brittany Willis		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z
Keep Track of the Revitalization of Midway Road To track the Midday Way Road Project go to: We want you to come to our meetings!	Keep Track of the Revitalization of Midway Road		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z
Flags and Household Letters While the flags are out for President's Day, we sent 260 letters to all households on the 'West 2 and North' route the do not have a flags. A Big 'Hats-Off' thanks to everyone who helped with the flag mailing this week: Ben, Jon, Jerry, Cynthia, Ivan, Suzie, Phyllis, Ron and Nancy!	Flags and Household Letters		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
Al Angell - A Woven Top Donor At our Feb 2 meeting, Speaker Lisa Rigby of Woven Health Clinic presented club member Al Angell with a Top Donor Award for his contribution to Woven Clinic. Hatsoff to Al.	Al Angell - A Woven Top Donor		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
Flags for President's Day Look for our flags - President's Day February 15.	Flags for President's Day		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
Interact Pins for Jesuit Dallas Interact Club Club President Bruce Arfsten will visit the Interact Club at Jesuit Dallas to present their Interact lapel pins on Feb 25! Addison Midday Rotary is proud to sponsor this club.	Interact Pins for Jesuit Dallas Interact Club		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
Feb 8 - COVID Registration From Club Member Mary Jo:	Feb 8 - COVID Registration		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
February 9 Meeting - Midway Road February 9, 2021 Shannon Hicks, P.E., Director of Public Works and Engineering Services Midway Road Reconstruction You may have noticed that the Midway Road construction project signs have been installed. Construction will begin at the intersection of Midway and Belt Line in the later half of February. Town staff is in the process of working with its contractors to finalize the phasing and traffic plans. Once finalized, the Town will be able to share a more definitive schedule for lane closures and traffic switches. To track road closures and other useful information during construction, click on Midway Road Reconstruction.	February 9 Meeting - Midway Road		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - February February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month – Rotarians train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. During February, Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to build peace and Rotarians train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. During February, Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to build peace and mitigate conflict.	Rotary Monthly Theme - February		2021-02-01 06:00:00Z
Souper Rotary Meeting Thank you Mary Jo for challenging us to fill up your truck with soup for Metrocrest Services. We beat the challenge and overflowed to your back seat. Hats Off to Mary Jo.	Souper Rotary Meeting		2021-01-31 06:00:00Z
February 2 Meeting - Woven Health Clinic February 2 Lisa Rigby Woven Health Clinic Woven Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) community healthcare clinic that helps uninsured and under-insured adults build healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Through an innovative patient-centric model of healthcare, Woven Health provides high-quality integrated care–focused on wellness and disease prevention–that’s accessible, affordable and comprehensive.	February 2 Meeting - Woven Health Clinic		2021-01-31 06:00:00Z
Flag Summit Time to Sign up if you are planning to attend! The Annual District 5810 Flag Summit will be held on Saturday March 20, 2021. More information to follow ADG Bill Bixley says Rotary Clubs in District 5810 set out over 25,000 flags as part of Flag Lease Programs.	Flag Summit		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
Flag Schedule for President's Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Set out: Feb 13 Pick UP: Feb 20 If you have not signed up, please contact Ben	Flag Schedule for President's Day		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
RI Foundation Minute Rotary International Foundation To expand what ADG Bill Bixley said last week: The Rotary International Foundation was started "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$1billion. It has one of the largest and most prestigious international fellowship programs in the world. Take Pride Rotarian	RI Foundation Minute		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten Paul Harris Fellow The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The honor is named for Paul Harris who founded Rotary at age 36.	Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison Paul Harris +6	Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
National Pizza Week As President Bruce reported at our last AMRC meeting, last week was National Pizza Week. Did you indulge? (Rotary and Pizza).	National Pizza Week		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z
January 19 Meeting - Fire and Police January 19 Meeting Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer Addison Fire Chief David Jones Police Chief Spencer and Fire Chief Jones will give an update on their Holiday program.	January 19 Meeting - Fire and Police		2021-01-15 06:00:00Z
AMRC Picks-Up White Rock Creek Trails In December 2020, the Addison Midday Rotary Club picked pick up litter along the White Rock Creek Trail in Addison. Why December? – No snakes and the vegetation had thinned due to the frost. We also saw the great carvings / art installation along the trail. The carvings were made in trees that were toppled in a windstorm. Thank you, club member Mary Jo, for organizing the cleanup work with the Addison Parks Department and providing refreshments. Mary Jo loves this park where the Addison Arbor Foundation turned storm damaged tree stumps into art! Great job everyone!	AMRC Picks-Up White Rock Creek Trails		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z
AMRC 2020 Support for Santa's Heroes Addison Midday Rotary Club did not get to wrap presents this year for Santa’s Heroes. The program was greatly reduced due to COVID-19. We continued to support this program by donating $1,000 in gift cards for the Addison Police and Fire Departments to distribute to needy families in our community. The needy families were identified by Metrocrest Services! Our donated funds were raised through our Flag Lease Program. addisonmiddayrotaryflags.com 2019 - Wrapping Packages for Santa's Heroes 2020- Donated Gift Cards to Santa's Heroes	AMRC 2020 Support for Santa's Heroes		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z
January 12 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce January 12, 2021 Erin Carter President of Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Erin Carter will give us an update from a local, regional, and national perspective on the business community, as well as discussion on the upcoming legislative issues.	January 12 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - January January is Vocational Services Month Vocational Service focuses on: The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians. ... The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.	Rotary Monthly Theme - January		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z
December 22 and 29 Meetings Change of Plans On December 29, we are meeting via Zoom only. No meeting at May Dragon	December 22 and 29 Meetings		2020-12-18 06:00:00Z
Amazon Smiles	Amazon Smiles		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services Holiday Store On December 5, the Addison Midday Rotary Club helped Metrocrest Services set up their Holiday Store with Addison Midday Rotary members and volunteers! Qualified families may come to the store to receive unwrapped toys and gifts, boxes of food and new or gently used winter coats. Distributions are based on family size and conducted at the temporary Holiday Store - by appointment only.	Metrocrest Services Holiday Store		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z
December 15 - Annual Meeting December 15 Annual Meeting Discuss the slate for next year, status of budget and other club issues.	December 15 - Annual Meeting		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z
Zoom Meeting Info If you plan to join our meeting via zoom Here is the zoom information Topic: Addison Midday Rotary - Zoom meeting Time: Every Tuesday Topic: Addison Midday Rotary - Zoom meeting Time: Jan 12, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81235010983?pwd=QktuaThOT1VPYUtJRXZjR3JWaDByUT09 Meeting ID: 812 3501 0983 Passcode: rotary One tap mobile +13462487799,,81235010983#,,,,620010# US (Houston) +16699006833,,81235010983#,,,,620010# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 812 3501 0983 Passcode: 620010 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvNOv2RzI	Zoom Meeting Info		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services Needs Santa Voices Metrocrest Services is doing a fundraiser that lets people signup for Santa to call their child. They need great Ho Ho Ho voices to call approximately 15 households during the week before Christmas doing their best Santa imitation. Estimated time is 3 hours, calling from your home or office. Please contact Nicole Binkley at Metrocrest Services. Her number is 972-446-2129 and email is nbinkley@metrcrestservices.org Please be sure that she knows you are with Addison Midday Rotary! For more information, please contact Mary Jo.	Metrocrest Services Needs Santa Voices		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
Next Meeting December 22 & 29- Meet and talk and talk and talk. We may not have family to talk to this year, but we still can talk to each other at Rotary.	Next Meeting		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
Volunteer Opportunity - Metrocrest Services Drive Thru Join Kelvin and Wade on Thursday December 17 This is a “drive through” - fully socially distanced - food pantry experience. There are 3 loading stations, 1 station for toiletries, 1 for perishable food (meat, eggs, milk, etc.) , and 3 a stop for non-perishables (canned goods, pasta etc.). Families must stay in their cars while pantry workers put food in the trunks or backseats of vehicles. Most of the time (easily over 90%) you are outdoors. Food Box Assembly and Sorting at Skylane Warehouse Location: Metrocrest Services Warehouse : 3210 Skylane Carrollton, TX 75006 Job Description: Volunteers will assembly bags and boxes of shelf stable food items that will be distributed through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry, as well as sorting and processing donated food items. This job does not interact with clients, only Metrocrest Services staff, and the other volunteers serving with you. Qualifications: Volunteers must be comfortable with moving and standing for extended periods of time, and be comfortable with lifting up to 5-15 lbs. Shift opportunities: Shifts will be 9am to 11 am and 12 pm to 2 pm Tuesday-Thursday. There are a maximum of 12 volunteer spots available per shift. If you can not work the 17th, sign up for another date.	Volunteer Opportunity - Metrocrest Services Drive Thru		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
December 10 - Pasta Thursday Another opportunity to support Metrocrest Services, organized by Women For Addison: DONATION SUGGESTIONS: All varieties of packaged pasta to include: Spaghetti, Lasagna, Ravioli, Macaroni, Orzo, Fettuccine, Linguine, Penne, etc. Boxed entrees (macaroni & cheese, spaghetti dinners, etc.); Hamburger Helper, Pasta Side Dishes Assorted Sauces – “Ready to Serve” and dry ingredient packages WHEN: Thursday, December 10th TIME: 10am - 1pm LOCATION: Parking Lot at 14388 Proton – one block East of Midway - LOOK FOR SIGNS! Just drive-by, stay in your car, pop your trunk, or hand your donation through your window, say “hello” and be on your way!!	December 10 - Pasta Thursday		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
AMRC meets at May Dragon and on Zoom The Addison Midday Rotary Club returned to May Dragon on August 4. The meeting are also being streamed lived via zoom for members unable to make the 'in-person' meeting. Join us live - at the May Dragon or via zoom	AMRC meets at May Dragon and on Zoom		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
December 5 - Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Help set up the Metrocrest Services Holiday Store! Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Metrocrest Services Holiday Site: 3427 E. Trinity Mills Rd. Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75287 Parking and Check in- Volunteers will park in the parking lot in front of the Holiday Site. Volunteers must wear masks into the building. Volunteers will be greeted by a staff member or Metrocrest Services employee. We ask that volunteers please maintain physical distancing from other volunteers as you check in and volunteer. So if you are unable to fill your spot, please tell Mary Jo!	December 5 - Metrocrest Services Holiday Store		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
December 19 - Clean and Explore the White Rock Creek Trail December 19 10:00 AM Al Angell's House The Addison Midday Rotary Club will pick up litter and explore the White Rock Creek Trail and the art installation along the trail. We we meet at Al Angell's house - 14540 Winnewood, Saturday December 19.. As always park in Al's drive. If no room in the drive, park on the side of the street with his house. We will begin at 10:00am and we are expect to be done picking up litter by 11:30. Hot apple cider and muffins to go. If it is nasty weather, we will postpone. Please let Mary Jo know if you plan to participate. She needs to reserve the equipment. And needs to send everyone who signs up the legal wording from the Town that you will not hold them liable for anything.	December 19 - Clean and Explore the White Rock Creek Trail		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
December 8 Meeting - Interact December 8th Rich Perry - Community Service Director at Jesuit Dallas The Interact Club Sponsored by AMRC Richard Perry is also the staff adviser for the Jesuit Dallas Interact Club sponsored by the Addison Midday Rotary club. Mr. Perry provide us with an update on the various service projects the Interact members have been involved with this fall. Interact is a service club for youth ages 12 to 18 who want to connect with other young people and have fun while serving their communities and learning about the world. Clubs, which meet at least twice a month, are sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Interact clubs organize two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Members of sponsor Rotary clubs mentor Interactors as they carry out the projects and develop leadership skills.	December 8 Meeting - Interact		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z
December 1 Meeting - The IRS and You December 1st John Dilucci, CPA and Tax Resolution Specialist How to Stay Out of Trouble with the IRS. John graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. He is an Enrolled Agent, a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. John specializes in representing clients before all administrative branches of the Internal Revenue Service. He is an expert at representing taxpayers in audits, filing offers in compromise, establishing currently not collectible status and installment agreements, removing wage garnishments, reversing bank levies, and removing tax liens.	December 1 Meeting - The IRS and You		2020-11-28 06:00:00Z
November 24 Meeting What are you thankful for? A Thanksgiving week Tradition in our club.	November 24 Meeting		2020-11-20 06:00:00Z
Congratulations Stan Herrin Rotary Foundation Major Donor	Congratulations Stan Herrin		2020-11-20 06:00:00Z
Flag Lease Program Net Income Jim Duffy Reports: "We will be sending $834.08 to the Addison Midday Rotary Club Foundation as the first quarter net income from the flag program." If you have any questions, please contact Jim. Thanks everyone for you help putting out and picking up flags!	Flag Lease Program Net Income		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z
New Card New Card selected for the Raffle. 3 of Spades	New Card		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z
Nov. 10 Meeting - Economic Development November 10^th Orlando Campos, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Addison The Current State of the Economy in Addison	Nov. 10 Meeting - Economic Development		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z
We have a winner! After almost a year a half, the correct card was finally drawn by Jeanne Dunlap. (There was one card left in the deck) The final pot total was $1,381.46. $690.71 went to Jeanne and $690.75 will be sent to the Rotary Foundation in her name after she is inducted next week and officially on the rolls. New game begins next week!	We have a winner!		2020-10-30 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - December December is Family of Rotary Month The idea of the family of Rotary is a simple one, and one we celebrate every December during Family Month. Every Rotarian is part of the Rotary Family – but our family is much larger than just our 1.2 million members. The family of Rotary includes every one of the men, women, and children who are involved in our work: The spouses and children of our members Our Rotary Foundation program participants Alumni Family of deceased Rotarians Youth exchange students, their families, and their host families Interactors and Rotaractors Ambassadorial scholars The community we serve as Rotarians and all of those who are part of our programs, in the tens of thousands of Rotary communities around the world.	Rotary Monthly Theme - December		2020-10-22 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - November November is Rotary Foundation Month Our Rotary Foundation sponsors a broad range of Educational and Humanitarian programs that save and change lives here and abroad including Polio Eradication, District Matching Grants and programs and projects within the realm of Rotary's Areas of focus around the globe.	Rotary Monthly Theme - November		2020-10-22 05:00:00Z
Flag Schedule for Veterans Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Set out: Nov 7 Pick UP: Nov 14 If you have not signed up, please contact Ben	Flag Schedule for Veterans Day		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
Polio	Polio		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
Dues are Due Your Dues are Due!	Dues are Due		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
From Membership Committee Have you used the letter developed by the Membership Committee to invite a new member?	From Membership Committee		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
October 20 Meeting - District Governor October 20^th District Governor John Moser District Governor John Moser will talk about his vision for Rotary District 5810 and District Rotarians. John is a member of The Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise in Allen Texas, where he has served as Foundation Chair, and the Club's Secretary.	October 20 Meeting - District Governor		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
Holiday Survey - Should We Meet? Have you Responded to Bruce? Questions: Please email your response to Bruce with a copy to Ron. 1) Should we meet the Tuesday before Thanksgiving? There will be no speaker. 2) Should we have a Holiday Party? The anticipated date is either the 12 or 13. 3) Should we meet the Tuesday before Christmas? 4) Should we meet the Tuesday before New Year? Again there will be no speaker.	Holiday Survey - Should We Meet?		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z
Virtual Food Drive for Metrocrest Services Metrocrest Services Virtual Food Drive October 1 - 10 Greatest Needs Now *Our drive may be over, but you can still donate.* *Any date is a good time to donate to Metrocrest Services* We all know that the number of families assisted by Metrocrest Services has skyrocketed and there is real continuing unmet need in our community. The Pantry has just updated their critical needs Wish List on Amazon! The Addison Midday Rotary Club is sponsoring a virtual food drive, Oct first through the tenth. To donate, click the Amazon link below and have the products shipped directly to the Metrocrest Services Warehouse! You will notice there are many personal hygiene items on this list - items that Metrocrest Services does not receive from other agencies. Take a few minutes to help fill the warehouse today! https://smile.amazon.com/.../1QXM2.../ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl	Virtual Food Drive for Metrocrest Services		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
Service Opportunity - Metrocrest Services SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Mertrocrest Services!! Wednesday, October 14 1:30 - 4:30 On Wednesday, October 14, the Addison Rotary Club will be at the Metrocrest Food Pantry, located at 13801 Hutton Drive in Farmers Branch from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We will be stocking shelves and helping fill requests, among other activities. We will observe COVID-19 protocols, including face masks, social distancing, constant hand washing, and wearing gloves while handling food packages. Please let Mary Jo know if you can participate.	Service Opportunity - Metrocrest Services		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
Prime Day Oct 13 - 14 Addison Midday Rotary Club: Amazon Prime Day is back starting October 13 and will run through October 14. This is a great opportunity to increase AmazonSmile donations during this epic two days of deals and promotions.	Prime Day Oct 13 - 14		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
October 13 Meeting - Club Assembly October 13^th Club Assembly We will talk about the club, new members and projects. Please remember World Polio Day is October 24. Global health experts and partners share our progress on the road to polio eradication. Visit the Rotary International Facebook page to watch with other end polio supporters.	October 13 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z
November 17 Meeting - The Rotary Foundation November 17th Stan Herrin Rotary International's Foundation	November 17 Meeting - The Rotary Foundation		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z
November 3 Meeting - Wills November 3^rd Dallas attorney David Pyk2 The Ten Mistakes People Make in Their Wills.	November 3 Meeting - Wills		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z
October 27 Meeting - One College Concept October 27^th Dr. Linda Braddy One College concept and progress at the Brookhaven Campus Dr. Linda Braddy is President of Dallas College - Brookhaven in Farmer's Branch, Texas, where she is responsible for leading initiatives which contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. She recently also served as interim Provost for Dallas College as they transitioned from seven independently accredited colleges to a singly-accredited college. She previously served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and academic dean at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth; Deputy Executive Director of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in Washington, D.C.; and chair of the Department of Mathematics at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. She has a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma and promotes social justice in society via equity, inclusion, and the use of culturally responsive practices in higher education.	October 27 Meeting - One College Concept		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z
October 6 Meeting - DISD October 6 Edwin Flores Dallas ISD Bond Proposal On November 3^rd, Dallas voters will vote on a nearly $3.7 billion Dallas ISD bond package. The package would touch nearly every building in the state’s second-largest school district over the next decade, with over $1.9 billion allocated for modernizations and renovations. Ten new facilities and 14 replacement campuses would be constructed, at a cost of $1.1 billion. The last three bonds issued by Dallas have all been in excess of $1 billion: $1.6 billion in 2015, $1.366 billion in 2008 and $1.35 billion in 2002.	October 6 Meeting - DISD		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z
Congratulations - Rotary Citation 2019-2020 Hats Off to Club Past President Jerry Allison for leading the club to achieving the Rotary Citation during 2019 - 2020! The Rotary Citation recognizes Rotary clubs that support our strategic priorities by completing certain activities. Clubs have the entire Rotary year to achieve the citation’s goals. Rotary can automatically verify many of you Rotary District 5810 - North Texas Congratulations to the following 2019-2020 #Rotary Citation recipients: Addison Midday Rotary , Rotary Club of Dallas-Uptown , Grayson County Rotary Club , Greenville Texas Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Park Cities , McKinney Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Waxahachie , East Dallas Rotary Club , Plano East Rotary Club , Plano West Rotary , Prestonwood Rotary Club and White Rock Rotary Dallas	Congratulations - Rotary Citation 2019-2020		2020-09-18 05:00:00Z
Amazon Smile Recently, we received this message from Amazon Smile org.amazon.com	Amazon Smile		2020-09-18 05:00:00Z
Next Week September 22^nd- Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about how we might offer individual services and mentoring to clients during these times.	Next Week		2020-09-03 05:00:00Z
September 29 Meeting - Addison Arbor Foundation September 29 Dr. Jay Ihrig Addison Arbor Foundation Dr. Jay Ihrig will give us an update on the Addison Arbor Foundation. The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and enhance landscaping, public art, public parks and parks and recreation programs of the Town of Addison. The Foundation’s impact can be seen in the trees, landscape and public art installed throughout the Town. The Foundation’s free education programs provide useful information about plants, gardening and art.	September 29 Meeting - Addison Arbor Foundation		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
September 22 Meeting - Metrocrest Services September 22 Tracy Eubanks Metrocrest Services Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about how we might offer individual services and mentoring to clients during these times. Impacting the Lives of Families & Seniors The Metrocrest Services’ mission is providing programs that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence for individuals, families, and seniors living in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Dallas in Denton County.	September 22 Meeting - Metrocrest Services		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
September 15 Meeting - Rotary Youth Exchange September 15 Mike Pugh Rotary Youth Exchange Mike Pugh will talk to us about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and serving as a host family Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and nonmembers alike — who make this unique program so successful.	September 15 Meeting - Rotary Youth Exchange		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
September 8 Meeting -Stress of a Covid-19 World September 8 Dr. Karl Neiumann Stress of a Covid-19 World Psychologist Dr. Karl Neiumann will have a conversation with us about the Stress of a Covid-19 World and some ideas for helping us and others cope. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19.	September 8 Meeting -Stress of a Covid-19 World		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
September 1 Meeting - Addison Trail System September 1 Jana Tidwell - The Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Addison The Trail System in Addison Jana Tidwell will speak to us about the new Trail System plan that is being formulated and activities in her department. The Town of Addison is building upon previous community planning efforts to establish a City-Wide Trails Master Plan. Trails are important to the city’s health and play a vital role in the community. This past spring, the city undertook a survey to identify what is needed, what trail connections need to be made and what types of connections are most important to Addison.	September 1 Meeting - Addison Trail System		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - November November is Rotary Foundation Month The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.	Rotary Monthly Theme - November		2020-08-26 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - October October is Economic and Community Development Month. This is the time of year clubs focus on how we give back to Rotary using our vocations to support our economy and communities.	Rotary Monthly Theme - October		2020-08-26 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - September September is Basic Education and Literacy Month Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.	Rotary Monthly Theme - September		2020-08-26 05:00:00Z
Report from Flag Lease Program At the August Board Meeting of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, Jim Duffy reported that the net proceeds of the Flag Lease Program from the fiscal year 2019-2020 was $6,343.92. These funds will be transferred to the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation to be used on upcoming projects. A BIG THANKS to everyone who has participated in the Flag Lease Program.	Report from Flag Lease Program		2020-08-20 05:00:00Z
Job Fair - a Rotarian Benefit In this time of economic crisis, many Rotarians are finding themselves in an unfortunate state so many Americans are experiencing, unemployment. We believe Rotarians should help each other, so Districts 5790 and 5810 are launching the Districts 5790 and 5810 Virtual Jobs Fair. Rotarian members of our districts with job opportunities can post them here. Rotarians desiring a job will be able to look for opportunities that fit their skills and Rotarian employers can be assured of hiring a person of integrity and ethical character. This is Rotarians helping Rotarians. • Purpose: Connect Rotarians looking for a job with Rotarians looking for good people. • Execution: The intent is for this to be a ’self-serve’ system where Rotarians can contact each other to arrange interviews, etc. • Duration: The initial plan is 120 days. This may change depending on circumstances. • Repository: Dropbox will provide a secure location where Rotarians resumes can be uploaded and job opportunities can be posted. • Job seekers: Resumes will be posted with a document title indicating their name, type of job their are seeking and their preferred industry. • Employers:. Resumes can be reviewed in the Resume Folder and downloaded as desired. • Dealing with Resumes: To be ‘fair to all concerned’, participants will be required to remove their listings when the jobs are filled. To find out how you can become a Rotarian and take advantage of this service, please contact the Addison Midday Rotary Club at addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com	Job Fair - a Rotarian Benefit		2020-08-20 05:00:00Z
Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School Back to School in these pandemic times! George Bush Elementary School Principal, Carole Crowling accepted our collection of dry erase markers - still the most requested school supply! Check out her cool shield! In addition, over $150 was raised for the school to purchase more Dry Erase Markers when needed. This is the fourth year our club has provided Dry Erase Markers to Bush Elementary School.	Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School		2020-08-07 05:00:00Z
Congratulations to 2019-2020 Award Winners Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Award Winners, announced at our Virtual Installation Dinner on June 30 At awarded on August 4, our first 'Live' meeting Rotarian of the Year - Ivan Hughes The Rotarian of the Year award is presented to a member who has exhibited outstanding achievements for the Club during the past year -- and including basic Rotary activities such as attendance, committee work, Foundation support, new member proposals, etc. And a big thanks, plaque and pin were given to our past President, Dr. Jerry Allison.	Congratulations to 2019-2020 Award Winners		2020-08-07 05:00:00Z
August 11 Meeting - Jeff Dunn August 11 Jeff Dunn, Dallas Attorney and Historian History and Memory at the Alamo and San Jacinto Battleground Jeff Dunn will not dwell on the facts of these events, but instead will focus on what happened to these sites after 1836, how and when the state acquired the sites, and the controversies that followed concerning how to present these sites to the public. From Wikipedia: “The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day Houston, Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Samuel Houston, the Texan Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Ann’s Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. A detailed, first-hand account of the battle was written by General Houston from the headquarters of the Texan Army, San Jacinto, on April 25, 1836. Numerous secondary analyses and interpretations have followed.” Read more...	August 11 Meeting - Jeff Dunn		2020-08-04 05:00:00Z
August 18 Meeting - Ean Sullivan August 18 Ean Sullivan - Past District Governor and Current Membership Chair for District 5810 How to Grow the Club and Retain Members. ● Set a good example ● Focus on happiness ● Make sure members share in the club's success ● Take on fun assignments ● Keep fresh ideas going	August 18 Meeting - Ean Sullivan		2020-08-04 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - August August is Membership Month, which means it's time to celebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the good we do in our community and around the world.	Rotary Monthly Theme - August		2020-07-29 05:00:00Z
August 4 Meeting - GW Bush August 4 Ms. Crowling, Principal Bush Elementary School Principal Carol Crowling of George H.W Bush Elementary School will talk to us about the challenge of educating during COVID-17 Pandemic and we will collecting money for dry erase markers for the school as a service project for the month.	August 4 Meeting - GW Bush		2020-07-23 05:00:00Z
July 28 Meeting - RYLead July 28 Dana Mackison and Sly Majid RYLead Two of the people that have been most involved with RYLA - Dana Mackison and Sly Majid - will speak on the new program called RYLead. With the cancelling of Camp RYLA District 5810 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure the group of students and alternates selected to participate in this year's program have an opportunity to expand and develop their leadership skills. This summer the RYLA staff and alumni will pilot a digital leadership program called RYLead (Rotary Youth Leadership Education and Development). The program will be delivered virtually and serve as a high-level leadership training program that is educational, engaging, and entertaining. The students will receive specially curated leadership workshops, mentorship from RYLA alumni who participated in the program, and unique one of a kind experiences to support them during their senior year and further prepare them for their future. Although not a camp experience we will be sharing a lot of the same core values with this group.	July 28 Meeting - RYLead		2020-07-23 05:00:00Z
Community Service Project - Diapers for Hope Supply Members of the Addison Midday Rotary Club stocked Hope Supply with badly needed supplies. Members purchased diapers, which Hope Supply picked up. Members shopped online and their purchases were shipped direct to Hope Supply's warehouse. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZXGDFAIDQ5M?ref_=wl_share Members made cash donations thru Hope Supply's home page. https://hopesupplyco.org/ For donations, Hope Supply supplies face masks	Community Service Project - Diapers for Hope Supply		2020-07-18 05:00:00Z
July 21 Meeting - Club Assembly July 21 Ron Whitehead Club Assembly to Discuss Schedule of Events During this Pandemic. Ron will lead a discussion on the schedule of events and speakers planned for the next couple of months. We need to talk about talk about expanding membership during the pandemic. Question - how can we approach former members now that we are operating remotely. See you Tuesday. Bring your Thinking Cap.	July 21 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-07-18 05:00:00Z
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.	Rotary Monthly Theme - July		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z
July 14 Meeting - Hope Supply July 14 Barbara Johnson CEO of Hope Supply via Zoom Hope Supply's Mission: "We meet the critical needs of homeless and at-risk children across North Texas by providing necessities including diapers, clothing, school supplies and toys to enhance their lives." Barbara Johnson grew up in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia where her father was an international business man. She attended Stanford University and studied economics and International Relations. "Growing up in developing countries, I experienced around me a lot of poverty and need, and was really struck by the inequalities in the world. While we lived comfortably in homes with air conditioning, furnishings and ample food, families and individuals were living in squalor…..even sometimes in cardboard boxes. It had a lasting effect on me." After relocating to Dallas 30 years ago, she first stayed home raising my children while working part time on a tax and accounting business at home. About 10 years ago she volunteered at a nonprofit where she eventually got hired. Her nonprofit career had begun!	July 14 Meeting - Hope Supply		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z
Thank You from Education Plus Nicaragua Hi Jerry and the Members of Addison Midday Rotary, We hope that you are safe and healthy and coping well with the Covid-19 crisis. We have received and deposited your check. Thank you so much for your incredible contribution to support our 2020-2021 Nutrition Fund at Education Plus. We appreciate your kindness and your immense generosity in these uncertain times. As you may know from our newsletter, during the pandemic we have suspended our on-site services and now provide our students with homework and food packets to be prepared at home. We hope to get back to having classes and serving lunch on-site sometime this summer. Your gift has been matched for a total contribution of $4,800 and will provide our students and their families with over 10,000 nutritious meals! Our kids love the food that we serve them and you are helping to provide the nutrition that they need to be healthy and to concentrate on their studies at home. Let’s hope that this crisis is over (or at least safer!) soon and we can get back to serving and teaching these children the way that we do best; with an abundance of positive reinforcement and love. Things may not be “normal” for a very long time, but we will keep adapting to whatever challenges that we face. Here’s a short video of our Food Distribution Program in times of Covid-19 at Casa de Los Sueños for you to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u73UkP2Bblo&feature=youtu.be Thank you again, please stay safe and healthy. May you all be blessed you as you have blessed the amazing children that we have the privilege to serve at Education Plus Nicaragua! Gratefully, Jim, Monica, Keeley, The Staff, and The Amazing Children of Education Plus Jim Durham Managing Director Education Plus Nicaragua http://eduplusnicaragua.org Tel: 011 505 8793 3619	Thank You from Education Plus Nicaragua		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z
New Rotary Year The Rotary Year is from July 1 to June 30. These dates coincides with our club's tax year. Beginning July 1, 2020, the Rotary International President is Holger Knaack and the year's symbol to the left. The theme for 2020-21, *Rotary Opens Opportunities*, asks Rotarians to create opportunities that strengthen their leadership, help put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need.	New Rotary Year	Stan Herrin	2020-07-09 05:00:00Z
AMRC Donates to Education Plus Nicaragua Club President Jerry is pleased to report the Addison Midday Rotary Club raised $2,400 for Education Plus Nicaragua, a charity he worked with on his Rotary trip to Nicaragua. From Education Plus web site: https://eduplusnicaragua.org/contact/ Education Plus Today In June 2014, our community center Casa de los Sueños (CDLS) opened to the joy of nearly 200 children and their parents. Here we provide food, education, and activities in order to eliminate malnutrition, instill core values, and give them the resources they need to rise above their impoverished circumstances. We offer our children a safe haven that keeps them off the streets, and exciting opportunities that keep them into education. In a country with the highest primary school dropout rate in Central America, our students believe that going to university is within their reach. Not only that, the children arrive to our program overjoyed to be there. Instead of hunger, what these children – the “forgotten children” – now have, is hope.	AMRC Donates to Education Plus Nicaragua		2020-06-20 05:00:00Z
June 9 Meeting - New Member Talk New Member Vocational Talks Virginia Wolber Jeffery Pearson (if he is not flying)	June 9 Meeting - New Member Talk		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z
June Board Meeting Special Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 11:00 am Meeting on Zoom To discuss: Meeting at May Dragon Change to dues structure Corporate membership	June Board Meeting		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z
AMRC is Meeting On-Line Addison Midday Rotary Club is Meeting via Zoom Tuesdays at Noon If you would like to be included, email us at addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com or Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84974646843?pwd=ZzBGUFFyZ3Q2Vmh0Z3lQQWdCbXlIQT09 (Note this is the new address as of June 16)	AMRC is Meeting On-Line		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z
Looking for Veterans to join Rotary The Rotary Club of North Texas Veterans is being formed to support veterans and veteran causes in North Texas. Do you know of any veterans that should be Rotarians? Veterans who want to continue to serve the community and build goodwill and camaraderie alongside fellow Veterans? They can find out more about Rotary Club of North Texas Veterans via Zoom this Thursday June 4^th 7:00 PM. “Service Above Self” is what best describes the work of a Rotarian and it is the motto of Rotary International. When we took that Oath of Service to join the military, we put aside our individual goals and do what is best for the people and community that we are serving. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrde-qrDsjE9zVTP-RQLvvpdfXCCQ0judP After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.	Looking for Veterans to join Rotary		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z
Club vote on Governing Documents June 9th Meeting: Vote on the new Governing Documents - Adopt the Standard Rotary Club Constitution (no changes). - Approve the updated bylaws and P&Ps. On May 19th, an email was sent to Club Members from Ivan which included: - A summary of changes in the constitution, in the draft bylaws, and in the draft Policies and Procedures (P&Ps); - The July 2019 Standard Rotary Club constitution — the only changes are that our name and locality have been typed in; - Draft updated bylaws; and - Draft updated P&Ps. if you can not find your copy, please contact Ivan for a second set.	Club vote on Governing Documents		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z
June 2 Meeting - Carl Flowers Carl Flowers The Spirit of Success 1776 a group of determined individuals face impossible odds. Their goal: to defeat the mightiest nation on earth. They are unorganized, have few resources, and no outside support. But they have a dream -- freedom - - and they will not give up. Using thrilling stories from the American Revolution combined with the words of the Founding Fathers, this inspiring presentation provides direction for anyone who has a dream to achieve. See how the actions and words of America’s first patriots still point the way to success for us today … … hear how the beliefs of the Founding Fathers became a force stronger than the best armies in the world. … listen to the words that motivated the citizens of the 13 colonies and unified them into one nation. … learn the leadership secrets that enabled ordinary people to turn the world upside down.	June 2 Meeting - Carl Flowers		2020-05-28 05:00:00Z
May 26 Meeting - Club Assembly Meeting to begin at 12:00 noon Due to the numerous items to discuss	May 26 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-05-24 05:00:00Z
Rotary Monthly Theme - June JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH. June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program.	Rotary Monthly Theme - June		2020-05-10 05:00:00Z
Flag Schedule for 4th of July We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Friday/Saturday May 22, 23 and May 29,30 We can break into smaller routes if needed. We can try Caravans. Ben and Virginia have volunteered to drive behind Al, and put the flags in Al's van at the storage unit and put out the flags in Addison East. Al will never get out of the van. Ivan and Wanda have volunteered to drive another route - someone is needed to put out the flags. Dean volunteered to drive one weekend. Phyllis and Ray have volunteered to drive one weekend. We need drivers and workers for at least three routes each week. We do not want to put anyone at risk, so the caravan idea may be a good strategy. As an alternative we can break the routes into smaller routes that can be picked up and put into one vehicle - may 15 flags. We also need a coordinator - Mary Jo is unavailable after May 5. Please let us know your availability to work or drive on each weekend. And if Friday or Saturday works best for you. Please commit!	Flag Schedule for 4th of July		2020-05-02 05:00:00Z
Flag Schedule for Memorial Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Friday/Saturday May 22, 23 and May 29,30 We can break into smaller routes if needed. We can try Caravans. Ben and Virginia have volunteered to drive behind Al, and put the flags in Al's van at the storage unit and put out the flags in Addison East. Al will never get out of the van. Ivan and Wanda have volunteered to drive another route - someone is needed to put out the flags. Dean volunteered to drive one weekend. Phyllis and Ray have volunteered to drive one weekend. We need drivers and workers for at least three routes each week. We do not want to put anyone at risk, so the caravan idea may be a good strategy. As an alternative we can break the routes into smaller routes that can be picked up and put into one vehicle - may 15 flags. We also need a coordinator - Mary Jo is unavailable after May 5. Please let us know your availability to work or drive on each weekend. And if Friday or Saturday works best for you. Please commit!	Flag Schedule for Memorial Day		2020-05-02 05:00:00Z
Happy Birthday Addison Midday Rotary Club Monday, April 20 the Addison Midday Rotary Club celebrated 16 years old as a service club. We were chartered on April 20, 2004.	Happy Birthday Addison Midday Rotary Club		2020-04-24 05:00:00Z
Scott Buzzell - Honorary Member During our virtual meeting on April 21, 2020 it was announced that Scott Buzzell has been made an Honorary Member. 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. Visit our Facebook site to hear comments about Scott from a few of our members.	Scott Buzzell - Honorary Member		2020-04-24 05:00:00Z
Recent Community Services provided by the Addison Midday Rotary Club Addison Midday Rotary Club donates chocolate bunnies to Metrocrest Services. The club had planned to make Easter Basket at our March 24 meeting. Due to the Dallas County Local Disaster Declaration, we could not meet and make the baskets. Some of the items, include 70 chocolate bunnies, could not be saved for reuse next year. These items were given to Metorcrest Services. Goggle Donation Club member Nancy William arranged for 100 safety goggles from the Good Shepherd Episcopal School to be donated to President Jerry Allison’s physician group. Dr. Allison is an Emergency Room Doctor.	Recent Community Services provided by the Addison Midday Rotary Club		2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
AMRC Donates to Metrocrest Services Addison Midday Rotary Club arranged for a $4,500 donation to Metrocrest Services. On March 24, 2020 the Board of the Addison Midday Rotary Club approved a $2,000 donation to Metrocrest Services to support their programs including their food pantry. On March 25 District 5810 announced the District would match up to $1,250.00 per grant request, resulting in a $2,500.00 total grant, to meet the critical needs of communities in the district. In addition, each club was invited to add to that amount. Grant funding was mad available thru the District Designated Funds (DDF). The District rules and process applied to this one-time grant. On March 26, the Board of the Addison Midday Rotary Club approved an additional donation of $1,250 to Metrocrest Services and approved a grant application to District 5810 for a matching grant from the District Designated Funds. On March 31, District 5810 approved our matching grant from 3250. Addison Midday Rotary Club quickly wrote an additional check to Metrocrest Services for $1,250.	AMRC Donates to Metrocrest Services		2020-04-03 05:00:00Z
Meetings Cancelled	Meetings Cancelled		2020-03-14 05:00:00Z
March 31 Meeting - Bitter Sisters Fifth Tuesday Fun Bitter Sister Brewery 5:00 to 7:00 No Meeting at May Dragon. Meet and tour Bitter Sister Brewery, 15103 Surveyor Dr., Addison, TX. Bitter Sisters Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers with a simple tasting room. Their motto is “Our sisters are bitter… Our beer isn’t”.	March 31 Meeting - Bitter Sisters		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z
Read Across America Day Read Across America/Dr Seuss Day. Monday March 2, 2020 George Bush Elementary School Seven Clubmembers read to second and third graders on Read Across America.	Read Across America Day		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z
Dr. Seuss Day Read Across America/Dr Seuss Day. Monday March 2, 2020 George Bush Elementary School Seven Clubmembers read to second and third graders on Read Across America.	Dr. Seuss Day		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z
Pin for Derek Bentley On March 3, new member Derek Bentley received his Rotary Pin. Derek will tell us about himself at our April 7th Meeting.	Pin for Derek Bentley		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z
Joint Club Happy Hour March 18 6 - 7 Café Laredo 4546 Belt Line Road Addison 75244	Joint Club Happy Hour		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z
February 18 Meeting - Club Assembly	February 18 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z
Flag Set Out and Pick Up - Presidents Day President's Day February 13, 2020 Flags will be set out February 15 Flags will be picked up February 22	Flag Set Out and Pick Up - Presidents Day	Stan Herrin	2020-02-13 06:00:00Z
Wanted: Old Eyeglasses The Addison Rotary Club has a friend going to an eye clinic, in March, in Mexico. If you have any old, but in good shape, unused eyeglasses, you can donate them to the eye clinic in Mexico. Donations are needed by Feb 16. Contact President Jerry if you have any old glasses to donate.	Wanted: Old Eyeglasses		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z
Happy Birthday Rotary February 23 - Rotary is 115 years old	Happy Birthday Rotary		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z
Rotary Birthday Party On February 22, the Addison Midday Rotary Club joined the Addison Rotary Club to celebrate Rotary's 114 Birthday.	Rotary Birthday Party		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z
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 the table is full of club members.	MetroCrest Services Key Holder Breakfast		2020-01-30 06:00:00Z
January Round Table Hosted By AMRC Saturday January 11 THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!	January Round Table Hosted By AMRC		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z
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	REAL Leadership Training January 25		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z
No Meeting at May Dragon No Meeting at May Dragon, Tuesday Noon on January 21 Our weekly meeting will be at the Addison Athletic Club	No Meeting at May Dragon		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z
January 21 Meeting - Addison Athletic Club Service Lunch Addison Athletic Club The Addison Athletic Club Open House will be Friday January 24, 2020. We will stuff string bags during our lunch hour on Tuesday, January 21. We will meet at the Athletic Club.	January 21 Meeting - Addison Athletic Club		2020-01-10 06:00:00Z
Fantasy Football News Posted on Jan 02, 2020 The East 1 Team Duffy - Jim Duffy 1 Team Angell - Al Angell 3 Team Cater - Mary Jo Cater 4 Team Ward - Lori Ward 4 Team Scott - Scott Buzzell The West 1 Team Ross - Kevin Ross 2 Team Jason - Jason Lucas 2 Team Groce - Linda Groce 4 Team Herrin - Stan Herrin 5 Team Neuzil - Darci Neuzil Final Standings 1. Team Angell 2. Team Duffy 3. Team Ross 4. Team Jason 5. Team Groce 6. Team Cater 7. Team Herrin 8. Team Ward 9. Team Neuzil 10. Tam Scott	Fantasy Football News		2020-01-02 06:00:00Z
Shopping for Santa's Heroes Clubmembers Corky Pledger and Cynthia Allison spent Wednesday buying $2,000 worth of presents for Santa's Heroes, sponsored by the Addison Police and Fire Department. Funds for the presents came from the Addison Midday Rotary Club with matching grant from the Rotary Foundation / District 5810. The presents will be distributed in Addison before Christmas, but will be wrapped next week. Thank you Corky and Cynthia.	Shopping for Santa's Heroes		2019-12-12 06:00:00Z
AMRC Donates Bell to Bush Elementary The Addison Midday Rotary Club donated a 'Victory Bell' to the George HW Bush Elementary School in Addison. Students ring the bell when they have a VICTORY. After telling us about their goals, CHAMPION SPELLERS from the 4th and 5th grades the first ever to ring the VICTORY BELL.	AMRC Donates Bell to Bush Elementary		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z
Schedule for December December 17 No Meeting due to Holiday Party (But you can wrap packages for Santa’s Heros See Bulletin for more details) December 24 No Meeting December 31 No Meeting	Schedule for December		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services Toy Drive	Metrocrest Services Toy Drive		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services Food Drive	Metrocrest Services Food Drive		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z
AMRC Holiday Party Addison Midday Rotary Holiday Party Sunday, December 15, 2019 Home of Al and Lynn Angell 14540 Winnwood Road Dallas, TX 75254 6pm BYOB Cocktails 6:45pm Dinner Gift exchange to follow dinner – Bring a gift, not to exceed $25 in value for newly purchased items, but the sky’s the limit for re-gifts! This is a one for one gift exchange (couples need to bring 2 gifts if both want to participate). Dress: Holiday attire RSVP by December 10 to Stan Herrin mrsmherrin@gmail.com or 217-741-9559	AMRC Holiday Party		2019-12-05 06:00:00Z
Vocational Talks Our newest members gave their Vocation Talk on Tuesday Nov. 19. Cynthia Allison and Wade Goodhart	Vocational Talks		2019-12-05 06:00:00Z
Service Opportunity Addison Lights December 6, 2019 Run the Lights 5K Vitruvian Park, Addison Grab one of the volunteer slots before they are gone. Two slots available, one with a 4:00 PM arrival and the other with 5:00 PM arrival. Both slots will last for the duration of the race, we just need some of the volunteers to arrive earlier to help with setup. Use this link to sign up as a volunteer: https://alf.ivolunteer.com/runthelights_2019	Service Opportunity Addison Lights		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z
November 26 Meeting - Thankful What are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker)	November 26 Meeting - Thankful		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z
Holiday Party Dec 15	Holiday Party Dec 15		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive	Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z
November 12 Meeting - Service Day Metrocrest Services November 12 Meeting is a work day at the Metrocrest Services Warehouse. Please arrive by 11:45 The Warehouse location: 2244 Havenhurst Street, Suite 410 Farmers Branch, TX	November 12 Meeting - Service Day Metrocrest Services		2019-11-07 06:00:00Z
Grant Seminar Foundation Seminary/Grant Certification Training. Are you able to go? A representative from each Rotary club must attend the Foundation Seminar/Grant Certification Training to be eligible to apply for a District and/or Global grant in 2020-2021. Nov 16, 2019 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Escape Expert 2201 Avenue K, Suite A-200 Plano, TX 75074 To register Click to Register or https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=6c5e0640-f1fa-4d36-b72e-10bea3145957	Grant Seminar		2019-11-07 06:00:00Z
Holiday Party - SAVE THE DATE - Holiday Party Sunday December 15 At Al's House More information to follow	Holiday Party		2019-10-31 05:00:00Z
Donation to the Addison Police and Fire Departments On July 29 at the Town of Addison's council meeting, the Police and Fire Departments received donations from the Addison Rotary and Addison Midday Rotary Clubs in the amount of $800 each. This money will be used towards Santa's Heroes and the Addison Police and Fire Relief Fund. We sincerely appreciate their support of our organization and the community we serve!	Donation to the Addison Police and Fire Departments		2019-10-31 05:00:00Z
Metrocrest Services - Season of Service Lunch Again this year, AMRC teamed with four other Rotary Clubs to become the Major Sponsor of this event.	Metrocrest Services - Season of Service Lunch		2019-10-24 05:00:00Z
Cops and Kids Pancake Breakfast Presentation - SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY - On October 29 at 7 pm at the Town of Addison City Council meeting, a check will be presented to the Addison Fire and Police Departments Cops-n-Kids program from the Addison and Addison Midday Rotary Clubs. This check is the money raised from our pancake breakfast held last summer. Please try to make the meeting to see the presentation.	Cops and Kids Pancake Breakfast Presentation		2019-10-24 05:00:00Z
Genesis Woman's Shelter Presentation to Genesis Woman's Shelter at Urban Market	Genesis Woman's Shelter		2019-10-17 05:00:00Z
Foundation Moment Rotary Foundation Polio eradication is Rotary’s top philanthropic priority. When Rotary launched the PolioPlus program in 1985, there were more than 350,000 polio cases in over 125 countries. Since 1988, Rotary has worked with its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to help immunize more than 2.5 billion children and reduce the incidence of polio by 99 percent. Rotary has contributed more than US$1 billion to the global eradication efforts.	Foundation Moment		2019-10-17 05:00:00Z
Polio Raffle The Addison Midday Rotary Club is raising money for Polio As of October 17 we have raised $170. Tickets are 1 - for $10 or 3 - for $20 No other combination of tickets. If you would like 6 tickets the cost is $40. Drawing is October 22, you do not need to be present to win. Write you name on the back of the ticket to be eligible to win. Third prize – a $25 gift card plus 1 Foundation Recognition Point for each dollar (170 points minimum) raised up to 500 points Second prize – a $50 gift card plus 2 Foundation Recognition Points for each dollar (340 minimum) raised up to 1,000 points. First prize – a $100 gift card plus 3 Foundation Recognition Points for each dollar raised (510 minimum) up to 1,500 points. The Foundation Recognition Points will be submitted to the Rotary Foundation in the winner’s name. You could become an instant Paul Harris In addition, donations to Polio Plus will be accepted at the meeting. For each check put in the donation container, one additional Foundation Recognition Point, for each dollar on the check, will be donated in the persons name to Polio Plus/Paul Harris. A maximum 1,000 points will be donated for all the checks in the container. If more than $1000 is raised the 1000 Foundation Recognition Points will be pro-rated between donations. Example: A donation of $100 will get a person 200 points (one point per dollar donated and one point from AMRC).	Polio Raffle		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z
Flag Work Day - Tuesday Oct 15 Flag Work Day - Tuesday October 15 8:00 am till done or time for lunch. Jim Duffy and Ivan Hughes will be at the storage unit next Tuesday morning to put together 25 more flags and make more sleeves. They would like 2 more people to help. If you can, contact Jim at jfdgroup@flash.net or 972-998-5078 The club will buy lunch at May Dragon for all who help out.	Flag Work Day - Tuesday Oct 15		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z
REAL Training There will be a REAL Leadership Training - Basic workshop on October 19 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Escape Expert, 2201 Ave K Suite A-200, Plano 75074. Lunch is provided. The workshop is $75 and is open to all Rotarians. To register, talk to President Jerry. REAL Basic utilizes The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, 2012. Much has been written about leaders and leadership. The following leadership practices framework is based on research around the world. The research shows that this framework works in all kinds of organizations, large and small, for profit and not for profit, and in different cultures. Have confidence that the framework is sound. The five practices combine to produce a powerful impact within organizations by creating environments in which ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.	REAL Training		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z
October 1 Speaker Beverly Grogan District Governor (DG) Rotary District 5810 DG Grogan will share her vision for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. DG Grogan is an experienced Event Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Government, Sales, Event Management, and Volunteer Management. Strong community and social services professional with a Graduate Studies focused in Organizational behavior, telecommunications from St. Mary's University, San Antonio - Webster University, St. Louis. Board members please remember to arrive at 11:00 to meet with DG Grogan	October 1 Speaker		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z
Pill Jars No Longer Accepted The AMRC is no longer collecting Pill Jars. The cost to send one pill jar to Malawi is $0.45. Our club has sent about 400 pill jars overseas. Originally the cost was free, but no longer. The Board has decided to no longer participate in this project.	Pill Jars No Longer Accepted		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z
Bring Potential Members September 24 Meeting - Bring Potential Members to Hear this Great Speaker! Ken Malcolmson from the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce (which includes Addison) will speak to us. A good day to invite a guest For more information on the North Dallas Chamber: https://ndcc.org/	Bring Potential Members		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z
Rewards Programs Have you signed up for Kroger's and Tom Thumbs Rewards programs? A percent of your grocer's cost will come back to our Club Tom Thumb Rewards and Giving Program DA Kroger Community Rewards Program	Rewards Programs		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z
Thanks for the Markers! Thanks to everyone who donated markers to George HW Bush Elementary School. Thanks Club Member Nancy for organizing this event. Pictured with Nancy is Principal Crowling from Bush Elementary School.	Thanks for the Markers!		2019-09-12 05:00:00Z
Support RYLA Help support the RYLA 5810 Foundation this NTGD! September 19, 2019 Every year, Camp RYLA 5810 has the opportunity to impact 185+ juniors in high school, from all over District 5810 for 6 days of camp. All Rotarians know that the impact of those 6 days, last the other 359 days of the year and beyond. The RYLA 5810 Foundation, was created to not only support Camp functions, but to help us build towards our greater mission of becoming a global leader in alternative, highly effective leadership training for leaders from youth to executive level. The RYLA 5810 Foundation asks you to consider giving on North Texas Giving Day! You can also preschedule your gift starting September 9th. Your gifts will support the continuation of the excellent programming currently offered by our organization, with the support of District 5810 Rotary clubs, and help RYLA 5810 keep an eye to the future. Dana Mackison Director, RYLA 5810 Foundation gifts@ryla5810foundation.org Get Up and Give! Read more...	Support RYLA		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z
Camp RYLA continues after Camp RYLA is over Our 2019 Camp RYLA camper, Colton Zink, with his Camp RYLA friends. A Camp RYLA Pool Party! The Camp RYLA experience does not end when Camp is over!	Camp RYLA continues after Camp RYLA is over		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z
What should be on our new banner? We are designing a new banner that represents our club. What should we put on it that represents Addison? A clock showing noon would be nice, but Addison does not have a clock. Let Stan Herrin know what represents Addison!	What should be on our new banner?		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z
Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up	Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z
Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch Metrocrest Seasons of Service Save the date! Celebrate the power of volunteerism at the 7th Annual Seasons of Service Luncheon on Monday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m . to 1:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, Carrollton Conference Center. If you are interested in going, contact Linda.	Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch		2019-08-29 05:00:00Z
Help on the Membership Committee Corky is forming the Membership Committee. Contact Corky to join. Present members and more welcomed: Corky Lori Kevin Doug Jerry	Help on the Membership Committee		2019-08-14 05:00:00Z
August 13 Speaker - RYLA Our RYLA camper will talk about 'his BEST week ever!' Fresh from camp and pumped up!	August 13 Speaker - RYLA		2019-08-08 05:00:00Z
RYLA Thank you From the mother of our RYLA Camper: Hi Linda, I wanted to take a minute to share with you my thoughts on RYLA this passed week, that my son attended. He came home beaming and saying that it was the BEST week ever! He could not even share his experience fast enough as he was still on a “high”. The relationships he made were clearly life changing. Last night he went thru the pictures with us, each picture was a story to be shared. Needless to say he/they are working on a reunion soon. Thank you for putting up with my uncertainty and questions. You really made me feel at ease and comfortable with the whole experience. Thank you again RYLA!	RYLA Thank you		2019-08-08 05:00:00Z
President Jerry's Message for 2019-2020 President Jerry's Goals for 2019-2020 1. Increase Membership 2. Increase Social Media Presence - Get the Rotary Brand into the Community 3. District Level - Club Members to be more active at the District Level 4. Rotary Family - Our club is a Rotary Family	President Jerry's Message for 2019-2020		2019-07-17 05:00:00Z
Congratulations to Award Winners Congratulations to the Award Winners at our Installation Dinner on July 10 Rotarian of the Year - Lori Ward The Rotarian of the Year award is presented to a member who has exhibited outstanding achievements for the Club during the past year -- and including basic Rotary activities such as attendance, committee work, Foundation support, new member proposals, etc. Spirit of Rotary Award - Al Angell The Spirit of Rotary Award is presented to that Rotarian who through sustained, outstanding and unusual dedication to the ideals of “Service Above Self,” has contributed in a significant way to the established work of Rotary. Perfect Attendance Jim Duffy - 28 Years Greg Hanson - 25 Years Stan Herrin - 10 Years Linda Groce - 9 Years Thanks Bruce Arfsten for being a great host and ententainer	Congratulations to Award Winners		2019-07-11 05:00:00Z
2018-2019 Rotary Year at a Glance Posted by Mary Jo Cater The 2018-2019 Rotary Year was a great success for the Addison Midday Rotary Club. A Summary of the year: 2018-2019 Goals: A Service Project Every Month Ongoing Service and Fundraising Efforts Expand our Presence on Social Media Working Together with the Addison Rotary Club Rotary Internal Efforts Read more...	2018-2019 Rotary Year at a Glance	Mary Jo Cater	2019-06-27 05:00:00Z
Work Day Benefiting Metrocrest Services On June 18 we met at the Metrocrest Services Warehouse were we unpacked bags that were not distributed during the previous Sack Summer Hunger Distribution. Metrocrest Services distributes over 1,000 meals each week during the summer. Additional pictures found in the Album Section on this homepage.	Work Day Benefiting Metrocrest Services	Stan Herrin	2019-06-21 05:00:00Z
Newest AMRC Member Welcome to our newest member of the Addison Midday Rotary Club Cynthia Allison - Household Membership Cynthia was recently seen helping our work day at Metrocrest Services	Newest AMRC Member	Stan Herrin	2019-06-12 05:00:00Z
Camp RYLA Drivers Drivers are needed to drive one camper to Camp RYLA on July 28 and return Aug 2. Lind has volunteered to be one of two club members to transport the camper, but she can not drive. If you can help, please contact Jim Duffy. Camp RYLA is July 28 to Aug 2	Camp RYLA Drivers	Stan Herrin	2019-06-12 05:00:00Z
District Award The Addison Midday Rotary Club received the District 5810 Literacy Award at the District's Award . The Literacy Award is presented in Honor of P.D.G. Paul Yeager by the Rotary Club of McKinney Sunrise Club. The Literacy Award recognizes the club, which through its actions, has done most to increase the literacy level of people either locally and/or internationally.	District Award		2019-05-27 05:00:00Z
Fun at Bush Elementary School The Addison Midday Rotary Club volunteered at the George H W Bush Elementary School's PTA Carnival - 2019 Patriot Fest. We helped set up the games, sold tickets and manned the games. Great seeing so many smiles! More pictrues can be found under Photo Album.	Fun at Bush Elementary School	sta	2019-05-26 05:00:00Z
- 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 BENEFICIAL to all Concerned?	-	sta	2019-05-16 05:00:00Z
Two New Membership Categories At the May 14 meeting of the Addison Midday Rotary Club two new membership categories were approved 1) Household Membership : Be a spouse, family member or partner of an Active Member living at the same address. 2) Under 40 Membership: (a) Is under the age of 40 when applying for membership in this club, and (b) Expires upon the beginning of the next quarter after the member’s 40^th birthday, at which date the membership automatically become an Active Membership. Please tell friends, relatives, and household members of these new categories and see if they are interested in joining Addison Midday Rotary Club!	Two New Membership Categories	Stan Herrin	2019-05-15 05:00:00Z
Bush Elementary Carnival The Bush Elementary Carnival is Friday May 17. If you can work and have not signed up, contact Nancy Williams TODAY!	Bush Elementary Carnival		2019-05-15 05:00:00Z
AMRC Supports the Ebangweni Mission Hospital AMRC Supports the Ebangweni Mission Hospital After Rev. Webster Kaisi and Mark Harris of the Medical Benevolence Foundation told us of running a Hospital in Malawi, a country where over 90% of the electricity is generated hydrelectricly. In time of drought, electricty is difficult to obtain. The Addison Midday Rotary Club donated to their drive to obtain solar power for the Hospital.	AMRC Supports the Ebangweni Mission Hospital	Stan Herrin	2019-04-15 05:00:00Z
Easter Baskets for Hope Supply AMRC Supports Hope Supply Again this year, the Addison Midday Rotary Club made 50 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply. Hope Supply told us that they were about 200 Easter Baskets short of requested baskets. This is a good project for a Rotary Club, group or individual. We make the baskets for less than $10 and we assemble them in 20 minutes.	Easter Baskets for Hope Supply		2019-04-15 05:00:00Z
REACT in the News Did you see this story in the Dallas Morning News about REACT in Addison? In 2018 the Addison Midday Rotary Club supported REACT with a scholarship to REACT's "No Athlete Left Behind" program and a scholarship to REACT's "Legacy Project". Funds for these scholarships came from our Flag Lease Program. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/addison/2019/02/06/addison-rehab-center-part-help-local-firefighters	REACT in the News		2019-02-28 06:00:00Z