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What is a Rotary Fellowship? Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. List 1 of Rotary Fellowships Shooting Sport Singles Skiing Social Networks Strategic Planning Surfing Table Tennis Tennis Total Quality Management Travel and Hosting Triathlon Urban Gardening Vintage Collectables Wellness and Fitness Whisk(e)y Wildlife Conservation Wine Yachting Yoga |
June is Rotary Fellowship Month Make New Friends Around the World June is designated as “Rotary Fellowships Month” by the RI Board to recognize the importance of international fellowship and good will among Rotarians with similar recreational interests, vocations, and health and medical issue-oriented interests, to promote increased participation in fellowships and increase understanding of this program. The RI Board encourages fellowships groups to highlight activities through projects, activities, and events in celebration of “Rotary Fellowships Month” in June. |
May 30 Meeting - Defense by DesignMay 30, 2023 Jeff McKissack Defense by Design UFO's, the Military & the Media  Today, the topic of UFOs (or UAPs as they are now being called) have captured the interest of the media, of Congress, of academia, of NASA, and of course the military. But why? What is it about this subject that has been in the public discourse for some 75 years that caused such a resurgence in today's culture? Maybe at least a partial answer can be found in the context and history of the phenomena which will be discussed in this program. |
Four-Way Test - GHW Bush Elementary SchoolOn May 16, 2023 the Addison Midday Rotary Club (AMRC) sponsored a Four-Way Test contest at the George H W Bush Elementary School in Addison. Nineteen students from three grades participated in the contest. Each student who participated received passes to the Ross Perot Museum. Judges included Rotary District 5810 Govenor Howard Templin, AMRC Member and Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten and AMRC Member Stephanie McGovern.          |
Four-Way Test Pictures - without StudentsI do not have permission to show pictures of students. When I do I will add more pictures. |
May 23 Meeting - Exodus MinistriesMay 23, 2023 Susan Stephens Exodus Ministries  Exodus Ministries transforms the lives of formerly incarcerated mothers and their children by providing a safe place to live, tools needed for success, and Christ-centered spiritual support.  Susan Stephens and her husband, Paul, homeschooled their children from Kindergarten through High School Graduation. Once their youngest went off to college, God called Susan to serve "the least of these", "the forgotten", "the marginalized" -- formerly incarcerated women and their children. She is currently the Executive Director for Exodus Ministries. She has found that, at Exodus, God uses everything He has given her to serve these families every day --counseling, advice, wisdom, discipline, insight, encouragement and creativity. It's all part of her daily job. She says she is truly blessed to have the privilege of a front row seat to watch God move in the lives of these women and children. He performs miracles every day and occasionally He allows her to participate. Praise God for His mercy and redemption! Her motto is the “Bloom where you are planted” and she has certainly done that. She thinks that Erma Bombeck said it best when she wrote, “ When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.” |
Flag Schedule for Memorial Day MARK YOUR CALENDARSMemorial Day is May 29 Flags Set Out: Friday/Saturday May 26/27 Flags Pick Up: Friday/Saturday June 2/3 |
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May 16 - Four Way Test Contest GHW Bush Elementary SchoolMay 16 4-Way Test Contest George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School Sponsored by the Addison Midday Rotary Club  The Schedule on Contest Day: 10:00 - 10:30 Judges Arrive 10:30 - Contestants taken to Bush Elementary School Auditorium 10:45 - Please arrive by 10:45 so you are seated when the Speeches begin. 11:00 - Speeches Begin 11:45 - Lunch / Pizza party for Rotary and students 12:15 - Winners announced 12:30 - Kids move to next class. Please wear your florescence Yellow Shirt Scorecard:  |
May 16 - No Meeting at May DragonNo Meeting at May Dragon, Tuesday Noon on May 16 Our weekly meeting is being held at George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School Addison, TX 75001 Please Note the Program begins at 11:00 |
May 9 - Rotary Means Business Fellowship Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm. Location: 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse 18010 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287 Dress: Business Casual This event is not sponsored. A Cash Bar will be available to take orders This is a GREAT opportunity to network our business / services! We encourage you to bring a guest! |
Global Grant GratitudeGreetings to all who supported the Global Grant for an Ambulance in Kenya sponsored by the Rotary Club of Waxahachie. I am proud to announce that the ambulance was delivered yesterday and is already in service today. |
May 2 Celebration - Joe and ChiChiOn May 2, Joe and Chi Chi, owners of the May Dragon where we meet, were made honorary members of our club. Congratulations.     |
Congratulations Jim DuffyCongratulations Jim Duffy Paul Harris + 8    |
May 9 Meeting - Water Tower TheaterMay 9 Brian Gonzales, Director of Audience and Benefactor Development. Watertower Theater  Brian is glad to be home and working with WTT again as the new Director of Audience and Benefactor Development. He's been fortunate enough to work in theaters and venues all over the country, plus some TV, and a brief stop in London, England. (I dunno, one minute I was sword fighting in the New Amsterdam Theatre, and then BAM…everyone talked British for two weeks.) He is married to Ashley Puckett Gonzales, a genius. (She's also a terrifying empath, and Brian’s best friend in the world.) They have two sons. Simon, a Godzilla fan, who has ASD, SPD, OCD, and Anxiety Disorder- yet chooses joy, practices flexibility, and thinks of others more than he realizes. And then there’s Gideon, the more spectral of the two, who goes his way. Brian likes cheese and tree sloths.  |
Rotary Monthly Theme - May Rotary’s programs are developing the next generation of leaders, providing funding to make the world a better place, and making peace a priority. Youth Service is Rotary’s 5th Avenue of Service and comes a variety of forms throughout our District and the Rotary world - including: Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Exchange and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. |
May 2 Meeting - CelebrationMay 2 Secret Celebration Secret Celebration at May Dragon with Awards, Brief Speeches, Champagne And Cake! Shhh! It is a surprise!   |
Luncheon for Leadership Metrocrest Graduates Kelvin and Heather We are proud to cheer for AMRC Members Kelvin and Heather as they graduate from Leadership Metrocrest! Please join Mary Jo at their graduation lunch on Friday, May 12th at Brookhaven Country Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Cost is $40 because AMR is a chamber member. Go to the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce website to sign up. Heather’s hospital has a Sponsor Table - She has 4 seats still available! please let me know if you want to attend. and let Mary Jo know so everyone can sit together! Registration Closes May 10th at 5PM Leadership Metrocrest is a program of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce designed to increase the community knowledge and leadership skills of individuals seeking civic leadership positions in the community.
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Plano Sympathy Orchestra VideoWatch this video about last week's guest, the Plano Sympathy Orchestra Plano Sympathy Orchestra Video Enjoy
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Kelvin Graduates from the Addison Citizen AcademyOn April 11, 2023 AMRC member Kelvin Roquemore graduated from the Addison’s Citizen’s Academy. Congratulations Kelvin!  The Addison Citizens Academy provides a behind the scenes look at the Town of Addison’s operations. Participants learn the basics of municipal government through tours, activities and face-to-face interaction with Town leaders and staff. Participants will be able to become involved in Town activities, serve on Council-appointed boards, commissions, committees, and task forces or will otherwise become involved in the Town’s governance. The Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to learn about the Town of Addison government through first-hand experience and gain exposure to the wide range of services, functions, activities and issues. |
April 25 Meeting - Strictly SocialApril 25 Meeting Strictly Social BJ's Restaurant  4901 Belt Line Rd, Dallas (Addison), TX 75254 Please let Suzie Oliver know if you plan to attend by Noon, Monday, April 24 suzie_oliver@tx.rr.com |
April 18 Meeting - Plano Symphony OrchestraApril 18 Meeting Gregory Patterson, Executive Director Plano Symphony Orchestra PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MISSION STATEMENT "It is the mission of our orchestra to inspire, educate, entertain and involve the children, youth and adults of our community in the enjoyment of great music."  Gregory Patterson was appointed Executive Director of the Plano Symphony Orchestra in May 2022. Prior to that, Gregory was the PSO’s Director of Development. Gregory’s distinguished career in arts management has cover a wide range of areas from marketing and communications to development and executive management. Gregory served as Director of Public Relations and Communications for The National Ballet of Canada, touring extensively with the company across North America and Europe, including tours to New York City, London, Berlin, Paris, and Los Angeles. In 1990, Patterson joined the English National Ballet in London, England, as the Director of External Affairs and Development under Artistic Director Ivan Nagy. Patterson was then hired as the Director of Public Relations at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (formerly Orange County Performing Arts Center) in 1992. Patterson’s role later expanded to include management of all the Center’s series, from Broadway and Chamber Music to Jazz and Pop, and he was given the title of Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Patterson has also served as Director of Marketing for American Ballet Theatre and for the Los Angeles Opera under General Director Placido Domingo. He was also the Director of Development and Marketing for the Atlanta Opera. North Texas residents might recognize Patterson from his nine-year tenure at WaterTower Theatre in Addison, where he worked as Director of Development and later, Managing Director. After forming Gregory Patterson Consulting, LLC in 2017, some of Patterson’s clients included Kitchen Dog Theater, Bishop Arts Theater Center, and the Texas Nonprofit Theater Association, among others. |
AMRC Rotary Club donates to Traffick911At our April 11 meeting, the Addison Midday Rotary Club presented a check to Traffick911 for the service they provide. Traffick911 is a North Texas-based non-profit organization existing to free youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships.   |
April 11 Meeting - Traffick911Traffick911 is a North Texas-based non-profit organization existing to free youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships. |
AMRC Grant Milestone - The Philippine ProjectThe Philippine Project  Recently President Jerry received news that our Global Grant application has been uploaded for Rotary International to review. The Grant has not been approved. However, all the financial commitments and required signatures from our club and our District have been met. AMRC and the Rotary Club Legaspi West Global Grant is to supply water to small community in the Philippines. Presently the community of approximately 500 people must walk about a mile to a spring and carry the water back to the village. The proposed project will build a concrete tank and install a solar pump in the spring to pump water into the tank. A pipeline will be constructed to carry the water into the village. |
April 11 Meeting - TBD |
Wade Goodhart and Rotary Youth ExchangeIn response to Rotary District 5810 request for 2023-2024 Host Families, AMRC Member Wade Goodhart submitted an application to be a host family.  For more information about Rotary Youth Exchange, please click here:   |
Welcome To Our Newest MemberWelcome to our newest member, Eddie Neam. Eddie was inducted into AMRC on April 4. Welcome Eddie!  |
Board Meeting Board Meeting Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 11:00 am May Dragon |
April 4 Meeting - New Member Vocation TalkApril 4 Meeting New Member Vocation Talk In the spotlight:  Cliff Bass and Eddie Neam present “their stories”. |
Rotary Monthly Theme for April April is Environmental Month - The first Earth Day was held on 22 April, 1970, launching a wave of action to protect our environment, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States. Other countries soon followed suit. Every year since, the day has been set aside to focus on mobilizing for action to protect our planet. As people of action, Rotarians have been shaping the conversation on the environment for years, from addressing climate change that threatens entire food systems to fighting pollution that clogs our air and water. Rotarians are well-suited for the challenge. They use their connections to find creative solutions and take action to safeguard our vital resources. |
Metrocrest Services Key Holder BreakfastThe Addison Midday Rotary Club supported the MetroCrest Services at their Keyholder Breakfast by hosting a table for club members.  Funds raised at the event will support current operations and expanded programming at their new building. In 2005 Metrocrest Services (then Metrocrest Social Services) launched the annual Keyholder Breakfast. The name pays homage to the original Metrocrest Services’ logo, which featured a key and the tagline, “the key to preventing homelessness.” |
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. |
March 28 Meeting - Metrocrest Services Key Holder Breakfast On March 28 the Addison Midday Rotary Club will support the MetroCrest Keyholder Breakfast by holding their regular meeting at this event. The club has reserved a table for members. It is too late to get on the AMRC table list - Names have already been submitted. However, we still have two openings. If you want to join our table, please sign up at Keyholder Breakfast - Metrocrest Services and note on the registration form that you will be sitting at the Addison Midday Rotary Club table. There will be no regular meeting on this date. When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Where: Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton Conference Center Metrocrest Services invites everyone to their 18th annual Keyholder Breakfast to discuss how Metrocrest Services’ new building will become a community gathering space that lays the foundation needed to create a thriving community for ALL. Funds raised at the event will support current operations and expanded programming at their new home. In 2005 Metrocrest Services (then Metrocrest Social Services) launched the annual Keyholder Breakfast. The name pays homage to the original Metrocrest Services’ logo, which featured a key and the tagline, “the key to preventing homelessness.” |
Easter Baskets for Hope Supply On March 21 the Addison Midday Rotary Club made 75 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply. This is at least our tenth year of making baskets and is our favorite project of the year.  Page Tucker, Director of Program Operations at Hope Supply responded with this note: Thank you, and all the members of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, for the fabulous Easter Baskets. They are phenomenal and are sure to bring many smiles, to many young faces. We are so appreciative of your time, resources, and talent, in making these baskets. Hope Supply Co. is not able to purchase items, like these Baskets, so your donation is priceless. We would not be able to provide these wonderful treats without your assistance. Please know we are so grateful for your support. The Addison Midday Rotary Club was full of lovely people, with very giving spirits, and it was a joy to be with everyone today. Thank you too for our lunch. Was very generous of you to buy that for us as well. We so appreciate the Rotary Club remembering Hope Supply Co. again this year. We know you have a lot of choices, when it comes to non-profits in the area, and we are thrilled we were chosen by you. Again, with tremendous gratitude, thank you, Page P. Tucker, MHCA Director of Program Operations  |
Rotary Monthly Theme - March March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 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. |
March 28 - AMRC Reserving a Table for Metrocrest Services Keyholder BreakfastThe Board of Directors of the Addison Midday Rotary Club has voted to support the MetroCrest Keyholder Breakfast. This includes supporting our member attendance at this event. There will be no regular meeting on this date. The cost of the event is $75. The Club will contribute $50/member, and the member will pay the reminder $25. We plan to reserve at least one table. We need a minimum of 10. All are welcome. If you plan to attend, please contact Cynthia. |
March 21 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope SupplyMarch 21 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 arrive at the May Dragon by between 11:45 and 12:00 noon. We have asked May Dragon to begin serving at 12:00 Noon. We want to be done eating by 12:30, when the Easter Basket fun begins. Hope Supply will transport the baskets in their van for distribution. WEAR YOUR ROTARTY SHIRT!     |
March 28 - Metrocrest Services Keyholder BreakfastTuesday, March 28, 2023 @ 730am-9am for  MetroCrest Services Keyholder Breakfast Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton Conference Center 1201 Raiford Rd. Carrollton, TX 75007 |
Quick Summary of the Club AssemblyPresident-Elect (President in for 2023-2024) Phyllis Ryland with Jim Duffy assisting her when she is not in Addison. |
2023-2024 Slate of Officers2023-2024 Rotary Year Slate of Officers President - Mary Jo Cater President-Elect - Phyllis Ryman (with Jim Duffy's Assistance) Past President - Jerry Allison Secretary - Nancy Craig Treasurer - Mary Reed Sargant-at-Arms - Greg Thornbury
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March 14 Meeting - Egypt Travelogue
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March 25 - Club Leadership Development DGE John Curtis will share the new Rotary theme, his goals and vision for the new Rotary year. Training for all Rotarians including officers, directors and Club members. Click to Register. AMRC will pay the Registration Cost Please let President Jerry know if you are interested. To Register, Click Here |
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)Are you Contributing to "Every Rotarian Every Year" [EREY]? The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund makes it possible for Rotary clubs to transform lives worldwide. Your generous support funds local and international projects that advance The Rotary Foundation’s mission. All contributions to the international fund are spent on quality international Rotary projects. Help support these projects. Give today. The “Every Rotarian, Every Year” (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute $100 every year to help us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year. If you contribute $25 each quarter to the Rotary Foundation, you are participating. If you do not, please consider contributing $100 to the Rotary Foundation on MyRotary.org. My Rotary | My Rotary  |
One Card LeftOne card left in the weekly club raffle - whose ever ticket is chosen this week wins the pot of over $1000. Half goes to the winner and the other half goes to the Rotary Foundation in their name. You must be present to buy a ticket, so be there Tuesday!  |
AMRC Receives 2021-2022 Rotary Citation On February 28, Immediate Past District Governor Max Duplant presented AMRC President Jerry Allison with 2021-2022 Rotary Citation for all the work the club did this past year. Congratulations to Immediate Past Club President Ben Wobler for his great leadership.  |
Pin for Cliff BassOn February 28, new member Cliff Bass received his Rotary Pin. |
AMRC Participates in Read Across America Day On March 2nd, the Addison Midday Rotary Club participated in Dr. Suess Day as part of the National Read Across America Day. Club members read to students. Most of the books were Dr. Suess Books. In addition, club members donated books and cash-for-books to the school's library. Thank you to everyone who participated.  |
Hearts for Hygiene ChallengeThe Addison Miday Rotary participated in Metrocrest Services ’Hearts for Hygiene Challenge’ on February 28. The club collected hygiene items that promoted health, wellness and empowerment to families and senior in crisis. Hygiene item donations included Shampoo/ Condiotioner, Body Wash/Soup, Lotion, Deodorant, Diapers, Baby Wipes Laundry Detergent, etc. Club members brought the items to the club meeting and Metrocrest Services picked up the items.  |
Hearts for Hygiene ChallangeMetrocrest Services is running a "Hearts for Hygiene Challenge" in February. This drive is for critical personal hygiene products.  Note the key dates: February 28, 2023- Bring your donations to the club meeting. February 28, 2023- Metrocrest will pickup the donations from May Dragon. There will be a club photo. Wear your yellow rotary shirt.  |
February 28 Meeting - Hearts for Hygiene Challenge Bring to the February 28 Meeting the Hygiene Items you have collected as part of the “Hearts for Hygiene Challenge”.As discussed in the next Story, AMRC is collecting Hygiene Items as part of the "Hearts for Hygiene Challange" and bringing those Items to our February 28 Meeting. Afterwards, Nicole Binkley, Chief Operating Officer at Metrocrest Services, will talk to us about Metrocrest Services. |
Read Across America - March 2THURSDAY March 2nd Dr. Suess Day as part of the Read Across America Initiative. Bush Elementary School has invited AMRC to read to students on Dr. Seuss reading day. This used to be Read Across America, in which many of you previously participated. As you know you can participate in any of 3 ways: 1. Sign up to read to students. The event is scheduled March 2nd between 8:15 - 10:30a. Sign up for 1 or 2 hours, whatever your schedule permits. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO READ PLEASE NOTIFY KELVIN ASAP WITH YOUR AVAILABLE TIME SLOT. 2. Donate interesting books. Anything you have that might interest a pre-K through 5th grader is welcome. 3. Donate cash ($5, $10, or $20). Give funds to me or Nancy Williams. Thank you Nance for agreeing to shop for books or donate the cash. CASH DONATIONS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN MARCH 24, 2023. While books and money are always helpful, it is really important these kids see us (leaders in the community) and benefit from our presence in the school. If you are available, please consider signing up to read. |
Rotary Monthly Theme - February February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month –Rotary’s goal today is to create environments where peace can be built and maintained through sustainable and measurable activities in communities worldwide. Peacebuilding remains a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization. |
February's Strictly SocialAddison Midday Rotary Members and Friends Celebrated Valentine's Day at Jakes Burgers Addison    |
February 21 Meeting - Addison SWAT TeamFebruary 21 Meeting Captain Mike Vincent The Addison SWAT Team  During his 18-year career with the Town of Addison, TX, Captain Michael Vincent has served in Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Deployment, SWAT, and is a Firearms Instructor. Capt. Vincent is a proud Aggie, graduating from Texas A&M University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing; he later completed his master’s degree in Justice Administration with the University of Texas at Dallas. Capt. Vincent currently commands the Support Division, where he oversees training, hiring, and a myriad of other administrative tasks. From Collins on-line dictionary - A SWAT team is a group of police officers who have been specially trained to deal with very dangerous or violent situations. SWAT is an abbreviation for `Special Weapons and Tactics.' |
President's Day Flags Set Out Flags before President's Day February 20, 2023 The weekend of February 17/18 (Driver's Choice) Pick Up Flags after President's Day The Weekend of February 24/25 (Drivers Choice) |
A Chance to VolunteerFrom Kelvin and Metrocrest Services: Hello Metrocrest Volunteers,  We are excited to announce that we are partnering with StreetSide Showers to offer showers to our unsheltered neighbors in our service area. Starting Friday, February 3, they will be bringing their trailer to North Dallas Family Church in Carrollton from 10 am – 1:30 pm to provide showers to up to 35 unsheltered individuals. More information about this organization can be found at https://streetsideshowers.com Through this partnership, we have an opportunity that we wanted to share with you – StreetSide Showers is looking for individual volunteers to serve as shower valets. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up individually through StreetSide Showers at https://www.signupgenius. StreetSide Showers is also in desperate need of a licensed cosmetologist to help with haircuts. You can sign up to be a barber/hairstylist through the volunteer link above. Additional questions? Reach out to Lori Rains, lrains@metrocrestservices.org, and she will put you in touch with someone at StreetSide Showers. Thank you for continuing to be a great advocate and partner as we help the most vulnerable in our community.   |
February 14 - Strictly SocialCelebrate Valentine's Day with your Addison Midday Rotary Friends Tuesday, February 14th 11:30am Jakes Burgers Addison 14920 Midway Road Please reply by February 12th if you plan to attend |
February 4 - Flag Program Work DaySaturday, February 4 Flag Program Work Day     |
Celebrate Addison Methodist Hospital 50,000 Surgery |
February 7 Meeting - Kristi Roye, Traffick911Feb 07, 2023 Kristi M. Roye Director of Development Traffick911  Traffick911 is a North Texas-based non-profit organization existing to free youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships. Founded in 2009, Traffick911 frees youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships. This is accomplished through its flagship Voice & Choice Program which provides 24/7 crisis response, field-based advocacy, and specialized case management for child sex trafficking victims alongside law enforcement and community multi-disciplinary team partners. The scope of child sex trafficking in North Texas currently outweighs the resources available to address it. Through Traffick911’s support of more than 2,000 survivors over 12 years, there has been a continuous pattern noted: victims are not receiving the specialized services they need and the emotional support for long-term healing. This often leads to victims returning to a life of exploitation. Growing up in the Navy, Kristi Roye’s relationship building started at a young age. Moving every couple of years, she was tasked with learning new places, building friendships, and relying on her strong values. Throughout her life, relationships became the core of who she is – developing a passion for helping people regardless of their life circumstances. Her nonprofit career expands almost 15 years and has led her to organizations focused on marginalized populations, youth, and social justice issues - many pointing to the intersectional issues within child sex trafficking. Through her experiences, and by recognizing that there are so many pressing needs in our own backyards, Kristi finds the most joy in connecting people to the causes they care about – asking them to volunteer, lead, give, or serve to make their world a better place - and dropping love bombs on them when they do!
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All Member Rotary OrientationAn "All Member Rotary Orientation" was held January 26, 2023.    |
Rotary Clubs donate to Addison's Fire and Police Departments 'Santa Hero's' program.At the January 10 meeting of the AMRC, the Addison Rotary Club and the Addison Midday Rotary Club presented Fire Chief David Jones a check for the Addison Fire and Police Departments 'Santa's Heros" program. The money was raised from a joint club Pancake Breakfast.  |
January 31 Meeting - Dr. Linda Braddy, President Dallas College BrookhavenJan 31, 2023 Linda Braddy, Ph.D. President Dallas College Brookhaven  Dr. Linda Braddy is President of Dallas College Brookhaven where she is responsible for leading initiatives which contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. In 2020, she served as the inaugural Provost in an interim capacity for Dallas College as they transitioned from seven independently accredited colleges to a singly-accredited college. Dallas College Brookhaven Campus was founded in 1978, making it the youngest of the seven Dallas College locations. The campus now welcomes more than 13,000 students each semester and serves the Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Addison and North Dallas areas. Dr. Braddy has embraced change throughout her career and welcomed opportunities to lead major organizational and cultural changes at multiple organizations. She has promoted the use of evidence-based teaching practices that improve student learning outcomes, and in the past decade, she has focused on promoting social justice in society through higher education.  |
Metrocrest Volunteer Opportunities - Urgent Need for Warehouse.VolunteersMetrocrest Volunteer Opportunities - Urgent Need for Warehouse Volunteers! Kick off the new year by helping sort and pack food to distribute to our communities. Sign up for a shift today by visiting https://metrocrestservices.org/volunteer-opportunities/. Monday - Friday | 9 - 11 AM Shifts Available 3210 Skylane Drive Carrollton, TX 75006 For questions or concerns, email lrains@metrocrestservices.org or call 469-317-2541. |
Jan. Service Project - Stocking the G H W Bush Elementary School's Achievement StoreJanuary Service Project Stocking GHW Bush Elementary Achievement Store  Bring books, toys, games, etc. that are gently used or newly purchased for the George H W Bush Elementary School Achievement Store The items should be suitable for students pre-K through 4th grade. We will be assembling the toys and stuffed animals that we are giving to Bush Elementary for their Achievement Store The GHW Bush Elementary School rewards students by allowing them to shop at the store. This is our January Service Project: stock the “store” at Bush Elementary. Bring your 'store stock' to a meeting in January - Date to be determined.   |
January 24 Meeting - TBD |
Midday News Schedule for January, 2023Due to a vacation by the Midday News Editor The Midday News will be Published only for our meetings on: January 10 (Published and Mailed January 6) January 31 (Published and Mailed January 27) |
January 10 Meeting - Addison Fire Chief David Jones January 10 Meeting Addison Fire Chief David Jones Fire Chief Jones will give an update on their Holiday program. |
January 24 - Strictly Social“Strictly Social” Addison Midday Rotary Club Luncheon Tuesday, 11:30 am – 12noon - Socializing & Ordering (from menu) Please reply to this email (suzie_oliver@tx.rr.com) no later than November 23rd. Suzie & Heather |
January 17 Meeting - Addison Athletic ClubJanuary 17 Meeting Deena Israel Addison Athletic Club Deena Israel will update us on the new and improved Addison Athletic Club.  From Deena:  Hello, my name is Deena Israel. I graduated college at Eastern Kentucky University with a Therapeutic Recreation Degree in Science. I landed my first job with the town of Addison, my first and only interview. I have had the joy of working here for the Town of Addison for 23 years. I have had many different roles at the Addison Athletic Club. I first Started as the Children’s Coordinator and oversaw all children’s programs for 7 years, then moved over to Senior Coordinator and programmed for all the town seniors for 9 years, then moved to Recreation Supervisor for 5 years, and now have been promoted to Program Recreation Manager with senior programs for the past year. Its been a crazy and fun journey but I would not have changed a thing. I love creating community for the Town of Addison. It gives pure joy to bring community together. |
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. |
Holiday Party 2022Our annual Holiday Party was held December 18, 2022 Additional pictures can be found on our home page the Photo Album.  |
January 3 Meeting - SurpriseOn January 3, our meeting is a 'SURPRISE" meeting. Come and find out the surprise. May Dragon, 12 noon.  |
Fantasy Football 2022AMRC Fantasy Football League 2022 Final Standings  1. Team Duffy - Jim Duffy 2. Fighting I's - Stan Herrin 3. Fields Forever - Eric vanGoethem 4. Addison RonsHumans - Ron Whitehead 5. Dallas Galaxy - Ben Wolber 6. Team Arfsten - Bruce Arfsten 7. Angells Halos - Al Angell 8. Team Cater - Mary Jo Cater 9. Dak2theFuture - Kelvin Roquemore 10. Team Thornbury - Greg Thornbury |
Sunday, December 18 - AMRC Holiday Party Addison Midday Rotary Club Holiday Party Sunday, December 18, 2022 Home of Al and Lynn Angell 14540 Winnwood Road Dallas, TX 75254 6:00 pm BYOB Cocktails - 6:30pm Dinner (Note Revised Times) We will have a "White Elephant" Gift Exchange.  If you would like to participate, please bring one gift (max. value $20) for each person who wants to select a gift. For wine/beer it is BYOBFA (FA=For All) if you would like to bring something for yourself and to share with others.  |
Congratulations Jeanne Dunlap |
Dec 27 - No Meeting at May DragonNo Meeting at May Dragon, Tuesday Noon on December 27th An informal Social Luncheon will be held Location to be Determined |
Congratulations Cynthia Allison |
Holiday Schedule for the Midday NewsThe Midday News is published and mailed the Friday before a meeting of the AMRC. The next Midday News will be published and mailed on December 30, 2022.  |
New Member Roberto Delgado Gets His BadgeOn December 13, our newest member Roberto Delgado received his Rotary Badge.  |
Schedule for the HolidaysAMRC Schedule for December December 18 - Holiday Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange December 20 - No Meeting. December 27 - No Meeting but meeting for Lunch. An informal lunch with friends and members. January 3 - Return to Normal Schedule and Meeting Location |
December 20 - No AMRC MeetingNo Meeting of the AMRC on December 20th We are taking a break for the Holiday.
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Rotary Monthly Theme - December December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Rotary is dedicated to fighting and preventing disease. Disease Prevention and Treatment is one of Rotary’s Six Area of Focus. Disease and illness results in pain and injury. Prolonged severe illness may result in loss of employment and income. It affects families. It affects quality of life. Rotary and Rotarians are committed to helping people to live healthy lives. Our signature project in this area is Polio Eradication. But polio is not the only disease or aspect of healthy living on which Rotarians have expended energies. |
AMRC Helps Metrocrest Services Prepare their Holiday Store On December 6, 2022, members of the Addison Midday Rotary Club helped prepare the Metrocrest Services Holiday Store to open for the season. We helped setup, organize and sort the items. The Metrocrest Holiday Store is located at 11888 Marsh Lane, Suite 408, Dallas, TX 75244. (This is a new location, and not the same location as in past years.) For additional pictures, see the 'Photo Album' on the homepage. Thanks, Kelvin, for Organizing the event! |
December 13 - Annual Meeting  December 13 Annual Meeting Discuss the slate for next year, status of budget and other club issues. |
December 6 Meeting- Metrocrest Services Holiday StoreDecember 6 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Our December 6th Meeting will be at the Metrocrest Holiday Store, located at 11888 Marsh Lane, Suite 408, Dallas, TX 75244. We will help setup, organize and sort items at the holiday store from 12 - 2p (stay as long as you can). NOTE: This is a new location; Not the same location as in past years. |
December 6 - Metrocrest Services Holiday StoreDecember 6 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Our December 6th Meeting will be at the Metrocrest Holiday Store, located at 11888 Marsh Lane, Suite 408, Dallas, TX 75244. We will combine a service project and lunch by helping setup, organize and sort items at the holiday store from 12 - 2p (stay as long as you can). NOTE: This is a new location; Not the same location as in past years. AMRC will provide box lunches. If you have not ordered your Box Lunch, contact Kelvin immediately!  |
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, the Rotary Foundation taps into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into Rotary 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. |
Pancake Breakfast 22A BIG Thanks to everyone who made the Pancake Breakfast successful. Additional pictures can be found on the AMRC Home Page, under Photo Albums: Pancake Breakfast 2022    |
Author Michelle Staubach Grimes donates 400 Copies of her BookAMRC has received a donation of 400 copies of Author Michelle Staubach Grimes' book "Pidge Takes the Stage". These books will be given to our Rotary District 5810 to support the District's International Global Grant Project supporting education in Roatan, Honduras and Cozumel, Mexico.  District 5810 is hoping to collect 20,000 books for this project. Royal Caribbean Cruise line will be donating the space to transport 20 pallets of books.  The books will be distributed as part of the District 5810 District Conference & Service Cruise, April 23-30, 2023 - a 7-night Caribbean Service Cruise, which of both the District Conference and Service Projects. Michelle Staubach Grimes brief Biography:  Michelle Staubach Grimes is a mother, wife, Board Member of The Innocence Project of Texas, Pro Bono Attorney for The Innocence Project of Texas, and author of "Where is Pidge?" and "Pidge Takes the Stage." Michelle has a background in history, political science, law, creative writing, and media. She's passionate about her work with The Innocence Project of Texas @innocencetexas.org, exonerating the innocent/wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, ending systemic racism, erasing the stigma of mental health, finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, literacy, and ending domestic violence.
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Pancake Breakfast 2022A BIG Thanks to everyone who made the Pancake Breakfast successful. The final metrics (estimates): Number of first responders: 20 Number of others: 30 Donations: $400 Additional pictures can be found on the AMRC Home Page, under Photo Albums: Pancake Breakfast 2022 |
November 22 Meeting - ThankfulWhat are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker and no Zoom Meeting)   |
From Flag 'Put Out' - November 5 |
November 15 Meeting - Bill Dendy talks The Rotary FoundationNovember 15 Bill Dendy Rotary International's Foundation   Bill Dendy LOVES Rotary. He joined Rotary in 2000 with the Rotary Club of Dallas. Bill served as District Governor in 2016-17. During that time, North Texas Rotary led our Rotary zone in membership growth. Additionally, the North Texas District was recognized as top district for public image in the paired zones. Furthermore, our District’s Rotary Foundation giving grew with overall Foundation contributions increasing by over a million dollars.Bill continues to serve our Rotary Community. He is our our District Foundation Chairperson. Bill is a Foundation Major Donor and a member of the Paul Harris Society, White Hat Society, and Bequest Society. He was District Rotarian of the Year in 2012, and in 2020, Bill received Rotary International’s highest honor, the Service Above Self Award (only 150 worldwide per year). |
Rotary International Foundation vs AMRC FoundationThe Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International and is supported solely by contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation. Through Foundation grants, Rotarians are able to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvements of health, the support of education, and alleviation of poverty. Contributions to the Rotary Foundations’ Annual Fund – SHARE are invested on a three-year cycle. The contributions, less administrative and fundraising expenses, are then used to fund the World Fund and the District Designated Fund (DDF). The World Fund is used by Rotary Foundation to pay for Foundation activities available to all Rotary Clubs. The DDF is used by Districts to fund Foundation grants, activities in our club, as our district chooses. For more information on Rotary Grants, visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/grants There are many ways the Rotary Foundation recognize donors to express gratitude for their gift, including Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member - When you give $100 or more per year to the Annual Fund. Paul Harris Fellow - When you give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. To learn more about Paul Harris Fellow recognition visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/donate/recognition The Addison Midday Rotary Foundation In 2005, the Addison Midday Rotary Club started the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation with the purpose of creating an entity to receive the results of our fundraising with the side benefit of allowing our donors a tax deduction if they so choose. Our foundation primarily provides funding for a specific project of charities in or serving Addison. Charities are selected by the Addison Midday Rotary Club. The AMR Foundation has been funded through individual donations, North Texas Giving Day, our Flag Lease Program and other fund-raising activities of the Addison Midday Rotary Club. |
December 6 - Have You Ordered Lunch?We are ordering Jimmy Johns box luncheons for our December 6 meeting . The JJ menu is found below. Box luncheons include a sandwich, chips, cookie and a drink. Please select one or each. Jimmy Johns will make a selection for should you fail to specify. Please reply to kelvin@roqski.com with your orders no later than December 1, 2022.  |
November 8 Meeting - Helping UkraineNovember 8 Volodymyr (Vol) Berezhniy Helping Ukraine Vol Berezhniy was in the United States with his family when the Ukrainian war with Russia began. Vol will tell us about life back home and his new life.
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New Member Roberto Delgado Inducted into AMRCOn October 11, Carey Hofferber was inducted into AMRC. Welcome Carrey!  |
November 12 - Pancake BreakfastSee You Tomorrow  |
Oktoberfest 2022 - Good Time by All |
October 28 - 30 Dallas Fire Rescue 150 Anniversary CelebrationKelvin says this is an 'Awsom Cause' and would like you to consider helping and/attending. From our District Governor Howard Templin: The Dallas Fire Rescue is celebrating 150 years of servicing the City of Dallas and this public celebration will take place October 28-30, 2022 (this Friday-Sunday) at the Ladders and Lagers Festival held at Community Beer and hosted by the Dallas Firefighter's Museum. This festival is only held once and once only. They are in need of volunteers because the event has grown. They specifically need several positions and Firefighter Challenge (ESPN will be there too!). You can see all the volunteer opportunities available here: https://www.laddersandlagers.org/volunteer. All volunteers will receive a festival shirt and other goodies. The Festival will have live entertainment, kids' zone, firefighter challenge, Fletcher's Corny Dogs, a custom beer to celebrate called Valor, and more. We could really use some volunteers to support them as we celebrate. |
November 1 Meeting- Warrior ConnectionNovember 1 Aaron Phillips Warrior Connection  From the Warrior Connection Web Site: The Warrior Connection strives to end Veteran suicide, provide support, and repair family relationships through proven holistic residential retreats for Veterans and military spouses. TWC provides residential retreats and services to veterans and their families. We gather together to heal the invisible injuries that incurred while in uniform. The Warrior Connection (TWC) understands the inner journey that continues when the war is brought home. We understand the journey of military sexual trauma survivors. We understand this journey because we are veterans. We are military spouses. We are advocates for the veteran community. We are a connection of warriors working together to improve the overall well-being of our brothers and sisters that have served. We serve Veterans of all eras from all 50 states at no cost, thanks to our donors, sponsors, and volunteers. The TWC mission continues until we get to ZERO Veterans lost from post-traumatic stress (PTS). |
October 24 - World Polio Day Rotary International has announced a three-year, $150 million commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to fight the deadly disease. Announced during the Global Citizen Festival, the funding will support efforts to eradicate polio—through surveillance, integration of routine immunizations, and targeted campaigns—particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where wild poliovirus remains endemic. GPEI also works in 33 "outbreak" countries, including the Central African Republic, Liberia, Ukraine, the United States, and Yemen, as well as eight "at-risk" countries, including China, Iran, and Kenya. |
Local Polio FundraisersList of Polio Fundraisers Happening Around the District Oct. 24 - Pints for Polio hosted by the Rotary Club of Dallas at Manhattan Project Beer Company 5:30PM |
AMRC Continues Support for the New Metrocrest Services HeadquartersAddison Midday Rotary Club (AMRC) has pledged $15,000 over the next 3 three years for the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters.  At our October 18 meeting, AMRC presented Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services with our Second-year donation. The check for $5,000 comes from money raised through our Flag Lease Program and North Texas Giving Day. METROCREST SERVICES anticipates its new headquarters at 1835 Walnut Avenue will be open in the Spring of 2023. Metrocrest Services has raised $12.7 million of the $15.8 million goal. For more information about the Metrocrest Services Building Our Future capital campaign click here |
October 25 Meeting - AMRC Celebrates World Polio Day
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October 22 - Oktoberfest 2022 Rotary Club of Addison Octoberfest 2022 October 22, 2022 5:30 pm The Wolber Residence 5316 Paladium Addison, TX 75254  |
Rotary Monthly Theme - October October is Economic and Community Development Month. Rotary supports investments in people to create measurable and enduring economic improvement in their lives and communities.
The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to invest in people by creating sustainable, measurable and long term economic improvements in their communities and livelihoods. |
October 19 Meeting - World Polio Day Oct 24 AMRC Member Stan Herrin will talk about World Polio Day led by Rotary: Polio's History, Rotary's Involvement and How Close We Are.  |
October 18 Meeting - Metrocrest ServicesOctober 18 Meeting Tracy Eubanks Metrocrest Services Since 1971, Metrocrest Services has provided hope and relief to those who need a helping hand. Metrocrest offers a comprehensive bundle of services to address gaps in finances, employment, and nutrition to holistically help end poverty. Tracy Eubanks has been the CEO of Metrocrest Services since 2013. Prior to joining the organization, he served as a Metrocrest board member for six years including serving as Board Chair. Almost a year ago, on November 16, 2021, Metrocrest Services broke ground on their new building at Belt Line Road and Josey Lane in Carrollton. This new location will improve accessibility, capacity, and ability to serve those seeking assistance by consolidating operations where the need is greatest. On Friday, October 7, 2022, the tilt walls for the building began going up. |
European Wax/AMRC Donates Gloves to Addison Fire DepartmentOn October 12, 2022, the Addison Midday Rotary Club donated 12 cases of XL gloves to the Addison Fire Department. One of our club members owns European Wax Centers in Dallas, including the one in Addison. Her glove supplier mistakenly sent her the XL gloves. When she contacted them about the mistake, she was told to keep the gloves. Since no one on her staff uses the XL gloves, she donated them to the Addison Midday Rotary Club who donated them to the Addison Fire Department, who will put them to good use. The Addison Fire Department uses almost exclusively XL gloves. 12 cases are 120 boxes of gloves. Thank you, European Wax Centers!   |
October 18 - Bush Elementary Community EventOctober 18, 2022 8:30 am – 10:00am Community Evet George H W Bush Elementary School Addison.  If you have never been in/seen the George HW Bush Elementary School, this is your change. Students at the school will be giving tours of the school, including special activities in the music and arts classes. The tours are staggered through the Community Event. You do not have to be there at 8:30 to have a tour. Plus - this is a great chance for community engagement and visibility of our club. |
October 18 - Principle for A Day - Bush ElementaryDISD and the Dallas Regional Chamber are sponsoring the Principal for a Day program George HW Bush Elementary School. Unfortunately, all the spots are filled. However, there is also a community open house, at Bush Elementary School from 8:30am – 10am the same day. If you have never been in Bush Elementary School, this is a great opportunity.  |
October 20 - WOVEN Health Care CelebrationJerry still has 3 free tickets to this event. This will be Oct 20 at 6pm. If you would like to attend, please contact Jerry First come…..  |
October 11 Meeting - Orlando Campos and Economic DevelopmentOctober 11 Orlando Campos, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Addison The Current State of the Economy in Addison  Orlando Campos, Town of Addison’s Economic Development Director, works closely with the City Manager’s Office and Town Council to execute the Town’s Strategic Economic Development Plan for corporate recruitment, business retention & expansion, entrepreneurial development, tourism development, and community redevelopment. Mr Campos has the distinction of serving as the Town of Addison’s first Economic Development Director.  Opportunities abound in Addison for companies that are looking to relocate or expand, for people who want to start a business, or for groups that want to host a meeting in Addison, North Texas' most dynamic community! These companies need to consider the Town of Addison’s: Location Uncover Local Opportunities The Work Force Quality of Life Industry Trends Transportation Research Customers Analyze Competition Business Climate |
October 4 Meeting - Project MosesOctober 4 Meeting Project Moses Human Trafficking  Project Moses is a mission founded by parishioners of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church to highlight the truths of human trafficking and share the Light of Christ with its survivors. This ministry focuses on the scourge of human trafficking in our community through education and awareness, advocacy with legislators and law enforcement, and partnerships with many agencies working on the rights and rehabilitation of the many victims of this crime. Watch the Panel discussion on Fighting for Freedom: Understanding Sex Trafficking, recorded January 11. 2022 to learn what is currently being done in our state and how you can play a role in this fight! https://www.saintmichael.org/blog/fighting-for-freedom-understanding-sex-trafficking/?occurrence=44 Project Moses is the project support by the wife of 2022-2023 District Governor Howard Templin. |
North Texas Giving Day Donations - 2022Congratulations to the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation for achieving a total of $3125 during this year’s North Texas Giving Day Campaign. This is more than $100/member solicited. Thank you for reaching out to your friends, family, and colleagues to ask for support for our amazing projects. Thank you to all of our Club members that also contributed to make this campaign a success. By the numbers: $875 Anonymous Donations $1760 AMRC Member Donations $490 Family and Friends of Members Donations $3,125.00 Total Donations |
AMRC Donates to WOVEN Health Clinic At our September 20 meeting, after Lisa Rigby, Executive Director of Woven Health Clinic made her presentation, the Addison Midday Rotary Club made a $1,000 donation to WOVEN Health Clinic. The donation will be used to provide 50 flu shots to those who can not afford the cost of the shot. Over 85% of the patients at WOVEN Health Clinic are uninsured. 100% are below 250% of the poverty level.
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September 27 Meeting - Two SpeakersPlease note we have two speakers scheduled for September 27. To accommodate them both, the September 27 meeting will begin at 11:45. Our meeting will begin at 11:45. Please arrive early for our September 27 Meeting! 9-27 11:45 9-27 11:45 9-27 11:45 9-27 11:45
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September 27 Meeting - George W. Bush InstituteSeptember 27, 2022 Natalie Gonnella-Platts Director, Women's Advancement George W. Bush Institute  Natalie Gonnella-Platts serves as the Director, Women's Advancement at the George W. Bush Institute. Ms. Gonnella-Platts is responsible for research and programmatic efforts that support women and girls worldwide to lead in their communities and countries. This includes the work of the First Ladies Initiative, which aims to enable and support global First Ladies in effectively using their platforms to impact change. Ms. Gonnella-Platts studied Communications and International Studies (Peace and Conflict) at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia. She earned an MA in War, Violence and Security studies from the University of Sussex in Brighton, United Kingdom. |
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. |
September 27 - Jesuit InteractSeptember 27 Rich Perry The Jesuit Interact Club From the Jesuit Web Site : Interact is an international Rotary-sponsored organization of community leaders who create positive, lasting change in their local communities and the global community through a motto of “service above self”. The name “Interact” is a call to International Action - it is a call to service and a call to increased international understanding. We are looking for reliable students who are committed to social justice, enjoy a hands-on approach to service, and are willing to step out of their comfort zones to compassionately interact with people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences. Members of Interact will complete their junior year service requirement by supporting various refugee services in the Dallas area (McShan Elementary Refugee Outreach, Saint Patrick’s Refugee Outreach), Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant resettlement programs, and will have the ability to be involved in Rotary sponsored service and leadership opportunities. Meetings occur at least every two weeks.
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AMRC has been Awarded the 2021-2022 Rotary CitationCongratulations to 2021-22 President Ben Wolber, the Board, Committee Chairmen and members of the Addison Midday Rotary Club  To achieve the Rotary Citation, the incoming President must list his goals, based on Rotary suggestions. At the end of the year, if the club has achieved a high percentage of the goals, the club is awarded the Rotary Citation. To see the AMRC 2022-2023 goals, log into MyRotary.org and go to https://rcc.rotary.org/#/goals
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Markers for GHW Bush Elementary SchoolOn September 13, Principal Crowling from George H. W. Bush Elementary School spoke to the Addison Midday Rotary Club. At that meeting she was presented with Dry Erase Markers purchased by the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation.  George H. W. Bush Elementary is proud to be a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model, developed in partnership with educators, designed to build resilience and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and help improve academic achievement. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in college and career. We focus on developing the whole child by: teaching LEADERSHIP to every student, creating a CULTURE of student empowerment, and aligning systems to drive results in ACADEMICS. Service Project #2 for 2022-2023.   |
Markers for Bush Elementary SchoolOn September 13, Principal Crowling from George H. W. Bush Elementary School spoke to the Addison Midday Rotary Club. At that meeting she was presented with Dry Erase Markers purchased by the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation. George H. W. Bush Elementary is proud to be a Leader in Me School. Leader in Me is an evidence-based PK-12 model, developed in partnership with educators, designed to build resilience and leadership in students, create a high-trust culture, and help improve academic achievement. This evidence-based approach empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in college and career. We focus on developing the whole child by: teaching LEADERSHIP to every student, creating a CULTURE of student empowerment, and aligning systems to drive results in ACADEMICS. Service Project #2 for 2022-2023. |
North Texas Giving Day - Sept 1 - 22 ONE WEEK TO GO!!! EARLY GIVING IS OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22 GIVE WITH PURPOSE! NorthTexasGivingDay is Underway SEPTEMBER 1 through SEPTEMBER 22 Support YOUR Addison Midday Rotary! GIVE WITH PURPOSE! Beginning September 1, you may use the link below to make your donation. Your help and support will make a difference. Thank you so much, Addison Midday Rotary Club 4145 Beltline Road, Suite 212-242 Addison, TX 75001
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September 25 - DALLAS COWBOYS VIP DINNER & TOURPlease sign up today to come with your family and friends for this amazing event! Cowboys VIP Tour & Dinner: Sunday, Sept. 25, 5 PM to 8:30 PM Includes VIP Guided 90-Minute Tour Includes 1 drink ticket (per person) Professional 5x7 Photo Includes very nice 3 course meal – served suite style in the Stadium Club Free parking - Lot 1 or 2, Entry A, AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX Package VIP Guided Tour of the stadium is a 90-minute private tour, more exclusive than for the public. Tour includes: Cowboys Locker Room Cheerleaders Locker Room Postgame Interview Room Miller Lite Fan Club Media Press Box Field Luxury Suite Cotton Bowl Offices Club Areas Dr. Pepper Star Area All for $84 per person. A minimum of 50 people is required! PLEASE INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WE NEED 50 attendees and we put down a $2000 deposit already so please sign up and pay today! Here is a sneak peak: https://goo.gl/maps/Ug1XhGiiugM2 |
September 20 Meeting - Woven Health ClinicSeptember 20 Lisa Rigby, Executive Director Woven Health Clinic  Lisa Rigby is the Executive Director at Woven Health Clinic, a 501(c)(3) community healthcare clinic. Woven Health Clinic provides a medical home for low income, uninsured adults that live in Dallas and surrounding areas. Since she started with Woven in 2015, Ms. Rigby has increased Clinic funding from $650,000 to $2,500,000, launched an innovative integrated healthcare program focused on disease prevention, and expanded services from primary care only to include nutrition therapy and basic mental health care, with a strong emphasis on preventing diabetes and heart disease. Ms. Rigby is passionate about reinventing health care payment and delivery models to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care. |
Club Rewards thru Amazon SmilesPlease sign up for Amazon Smiles, a program that rewards the Addison Midday Rotary Club based on your purchases Received from Amazon Smiles on October 5, 2022 Addison Midday Rotary (EIN: 20-2624922) did not receive a donation this quarter from the AmazonSmile Foundation because your donation balance was less than the $5 minimum disbursement amount. Don't worry - we will hold your donation and add it to a disbursement in a future quarter. Amazon Smiles Rewards Sign up by going to this page AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives. and 'click' on "Get Started" When prompted to enter Charity Name, enter Addison Midday Rotary Club Select our club and answer the next screen Please note the comment on the screen: You must start your shopping at smile.amazon.com Tom Thumb for U Rewards  In August 2022, AMRC received a letter from Tom Thumb stating: Based on the fact that there was limited activity during 2021, Tom Thumb removed the AMRC account from the Good Neighbor Program.
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AMRC is participating in 'North Texas Giving Day'The Addison Midday Rotary Club is participating in "North Texas Giving Day" on September 22 but you can make donations starting September 1. Your donation to Addison Midday Rotary will impact several local nonprofit organizations we support which help so many in our community!  Our recipients include Metrocrest Services who specialize in helping individuals, families and seniors in crisis stabilize their lives for a brighter future. Another recipient is Hope Supply Co., who meet the critical needs of homeless and at-risk children across North Texas by providing necessities including diapers, wipes, hygiene kits, baby food and formula, clothing, school supplies and toys to enhance their lives.   We assist the Addison Police and Fire Departments' Santa's Heroes Toy Drive plus Kids and Cops which support local children. Bush Elementary School gets our support throughout the year with needed teacher supplies, reading programs, and assistance with fundraising for the school.Beginning September 1, you may use the link below to make your donation. Your help and support will make a difference. Addison Midday Rotary Club 4145 Beltline Road, Suite 212-242 Addison, TX 75001 |
September 13 - Principal Crowling - Bush Elementary SchoolSeptember 13 Ms. Crowling, Principal Bush Elementary School  Principal Carol Crowling of George H.W Bush Elementary School will talk to us about a new school year. Our Club will present to Mrs. Crowling Dry Erase Markers purchased by the AMR Foundation.  |
September 6 Meeting - Self Defense with Salvador S. PadillaSeptember 6, 2022 Salvador S Padilla Self Defense  Master Salvador S. Padilla is an energetic professional with extensive experience in mentoring, team-building, and client development. He has over 35 years of progressive martial arts, hand-to-hand combat, stick, knife and pistol experience. In addition to paid individual and group training, he has delivered instruction to tens of thousands of people via community outreach initiatives to social organizations, schools, and churches. After experienced bullying as a child. Padilla joined a local martial arts academy expecting to learn self-defense, but he gained so much more: martial arts empowered him to communicate effectively through active listening and fundamentally and positively shaped his personality. In 2003 he took a leap of faith and founded Padilla Martial Arts Inc., which he sold in 2010. In 2011 he opened Combat Fitness USA with a mission to empower individuals and small groups through realistic and progressive martial arts, hand-to-hand combat, stick, knife and pistol training. |
August 30 - Dry Erasure Markers for GHBES |
August 30 Meeting - Communities Foundation of TexasAugust 30, 2022 Monica Christopher Communities Foundation of Texas  Monica Christopher serves Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) as the foundation’s Senior Vice President, Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer. She oversees the teams responsible for grantmaking, cultivating and stewarding donor relationships, and the implementation of North Texas Giving Day. Community Foundation of Texas is a grantmaking public charity that is dedicated to improving the lives of people in North Texas. CFT’s mission is to create a thriving community for all. As one of the largest community foundations in the nation, CFT professionally manages more than 1,000 charitable funds for families, companies, foundations, and nonprofits and has awarded more than $2 billion in grants since its founding in 1953. CFT awards more than 5,000 grants per year. Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas (NTX) Giving Day is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform. |
Dues are Due Your Dues are Due! Dues Notices have been sent. If you have not paid, it is time to do so. |
Strictly Social Luncheon at Olive GardenWe had a dry Strictly Social Meeting at Olive Gardens on August 23. Rain did not dampen our event. Travel and babies were two big topics of discussion.  |
Zoom Meeting InfoIf you plan to join our weekly meeting via zoom Here is the zoom information Every Tuesday at 12:00 Noon Beginning Tuesday January 4, 2022 Zoom Meeting link, for first six months of 2022, to the Addison Midday Rotary Club: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 840 6411 8532 Passcode: rotary |
Rotary Monthly Theme - August August is Membership and New Club Development Month, when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on membership in Rotary.
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Sept 22 - Save the Date - NTX |
Congratulations Ben WolberCongratulations Ben Wolber AMRC Newest Paul Harris Fellow   |
August 24 - Fantasy Football League DraftAMRC Fantasy Football League 2022 Draft Day Draft Day Draft Day Wednesday, August 24, 6 pm: DRAFT DAY for the 2022-23 Addison Midday Rotary Club Fantasy Football League Once again, Mary Jo has volunteered to host a draft party at her home, 17043 Vinland in Addison. We will start gathering after 5 pm and the draft will start promptly at 6 pm. You do not have to attend the draft party to participate as the draft will be online and automated. If you aren’t familiar with the ESPN Fantasy Football website and phone app I suggest you get caught up before the season starts. They have lots of information and training videos for you to learn your way around the system. It will be a snake draft with 90 seconds allowed for each pick or you can set your draft to automatic and let the system make your choices. Thanks to everyone for signing up. We are all looking forward to another fun season. Each 'team owner' owes Jim Duffy $10 cash for the prize pool. Questions?: Contact Jim Duffy. |
August 23 - Strictly Social Luncheon - Olive GardenAddison Midday Rotary
"Strictly Social Luncheon"  Tuesday, August 23, 2022 11:30am Olive Garden Italian Kitchen 4240 Beltline Road (at Midway) Order from regular menu - Individual checks In order for restaurant to be prepared with appropriate staff to serve us, please make a reservation by August 20th email suzie_oliver@tx.rr.com Guests are welcome! Salute! Heather Young & Suzie Oliver |
August 16 Meeting - Whole Person CareAugust 16 Meeting Michael Poku, MD, MBA Whole Person Care  Michael Poku, MD, MBA is a senior medical director for Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers that delivers value-based care to adults on Medicare. Michael is passionate about developing and implementing novel care models and is a proponent of "whole person care". Michael also holds clinical faculty positions at the Methodist Health System in Dallas and UT Southwestern. Michael has past experiences in management consulting at McKinsey & Company where he worked in the healthcare payer and provider space; he also has experiences in intellectual property management, healthcare provider operational/clinical leadership, VC/PE, and healthcare operations and strategy. |
Sept 15-18 Addison Oktoberfest - GET READY |
Addison Addvocates with 8 hours of ServiceTiara Chapman is inviting all Addison Addvocates who have volunteered at least 8 hours of service since Jan 1st of 2022 to come and celebrate at the Employee Appreciation Luncheon August 18th from 11:45am – 2 pm. Please respond, please email Tiara Chapman at tchapman@addisontx.gov by Monday August,15th so she can get an accurate head count.  |
August 16 Meeting - New Member Vocation TalkAugust 16 Meeting New Member Vocation Talk In the spotlight: |
Strategic Plan 2022-2023Please look over and if you have any additional items that should be included in our Strategic Plan, please contact Mary Jo.    |
AMRC Goals for 2022-2023   |
AMRC Rolled for Metrocrest ServicesOn August 2,2022, the Addison Midday Rotary Club collected rolls of Toilet Paper for Metrocrest Services. Service Project #1 for 2022-2023.    |
August 9 Meeting - ClubRunnerAugust 9, 2022 Stan Herrin ClubRunner 101  AMRC Member and Past President StanHerrin will explain the difference between ClubRunner and MyRotary.org, highlight some of features available on ClubRunner and talk about the ClubRunner Mobile App. Our Homepage and Newsletter are the product of Clubrunner. "An Official Rotary International Licensee, ClubRunner serves thousands of Rotary clubs and districts just like yours across the globe with one goal in mind - to make technology work for anyone, anywhere while enabling Rotarians to streamline club processes and improve productivity." |
Aug 2 - Let's ROLL for Metrocrest |
Fun Time at Strictly SocialA Fun Time was had by all at the Strictly Social Event at Cantina Lorado.  |
July 28 - Strategic Plan MeetingMary Jo is looking for AMRC members who would like to be on the AMRC Strategic Plan Committee  Her goal is to have the Strategic Plan ready for club discussion and full club input at our August 2nd Club Assembly. The Committee will meet 5:00pm, Thursday, July 28th at Mary Jo's home - 17043 Vinland Dr. The meeting will be finished by 6:00pm. This meeting is open to the first twelve members who respond - I think that is the legal limit for my living room! Wine and light snacks will be served. BYOBeer unless you will drink Budweiser products. Please respond to Mary Jo if you are interested. Mary Jo maryjo_cater@yahoo.com 214-995-2918 |
On a Happy Note Dash Lawrence vanGoethem was born Monday, July 18, 2022, at 3:30pm. Proud parents are Eric and Sabrina vanGoethem |
On a Sad Note |
July 26 Meeting - Strictly Social LuncheonRSVP if you plan to attend by July 23rd - Email suzie_oliver@tx.rr.com Guests are welcome  NOTE: Order from regular menu Individual checks RSVP if you plan to attend by July 23rd so the restaurant can be prepared with the appropriate staff to serve us Email suzie_oliver@tx.rr.com Guests are welcome Guests are welcome |
Did U C (Did you see?)Mary Jo opened an email from Metrocrest Services and saw AMRC in the opening story! The picture is from last year - the drive is this year.  |
July 19 Meeting - Rotary Action Groups and FellowshipsJuly 19 Meeting Jerry Allison, President and Past President of Addison Midday Rotary Rotary Action Groups and Fellowships   What is a Rotary Action Group? What are Rotary Fellowships? What is the difference? Why do we need these?   Rotary is full of opportunities to serve your community, collaborate with projects in your District or State, contribute or join Global Grants around the World, prepare our future leaders, share knowledge with business leaders in underserved countries, etc. But there is so much more you can do in Rotary. You can visit Clubs locally, around your State or Country, or when traveling to other countries. Another way to meet Rotarians is to join groups with common education or experience as yourself or join groups that have similar passions to help others. President Jerry will share with attendees the difference between Action Groups and Fellowships. We will explore some of the various groups available, why they exist, how they were formed, who should join, what do they do, when and where do they meet, what does it cost, and how to join. One does not necessarily need to be a Rotarian to join these groups. If you are a Rotarian, or considering joining Rotary, Action Groups and Fellowships may be another way to achieve fulfillment in your life. President Jerry has been with the Addison Midday Rotary Club for 7 years, and a member of Rotary International for 26 years. He has been a member of Rotary Clubs in the United States, Maranians Islands, and the Philippines. |
AMRC Flag Lease Program Our Flag Lease Program puts out flags on five holidays: 1. President's Day (3rd Monday in February) 2. Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) 3. Independence Day (July 4th) 4. Labor Day /Patriot Day (1st Monday in September and 9/11) 5. Veterans Day (November 11) To find out more information about our program and to sign-up, please visit our The Flag Lease Program Web site: See the Addison Midday Rotary Flag Program Video on YouTube. Click Here!
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July 12 Meeting - Deputy City Manager John CrawfordJuly 12, 2022 John Crawford, Deputy City Manager for the Town of Addison Addison Today  John Crawford will speak on Addison Today. He oversees the Addison Airport, Marketing and Communication, Public Works and Engineering, Parks and Recreation, and Special Events. Previously he oversaw Finance and Budgeting, Economic Development, Municipal Court, and General Services. |
July 14 - Metrocrest Chamber Lunch |
DG Howard Templin's Goals At our July 5 meeting, DG Howard Templin unveiled his 10 goals for District 5810 in 2022-2023 1. Retain Members 2. Grow Rotary 3. More Diversity 4. Increase Foundation giving 5. Increase Polio giving 6. Increase the number of EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year contribute a minimum of $100 to the Foundation) 7. Increase the number of Service Projects per club 8. Each Club participates in a Global Grant 9. Each Club have a Strategic Plan 10. Collaboration between Clubs in the District.  |
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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? |
July 5 Meeting - RYLA Camper Hampton AldridgeJuly 5 Hampton Aldridge  Hampton Aldridge will give us a brief presentation about his Camp RYLA experience. Hampton has a very busy summer schedule, so having him speak is a treat. Hampton attends Jesuit College Preparatory Academy of Dallas and is one of two RYLA campers we sponsored this year. |
AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28 2022Congratulations to the AMRC Award Winners for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year  Service Above Self Award Ron Whitehead The Service Above Self Award is to recognize individuals living and working in our community who demonstrate Rotary’s spirit of service.  Spirit of Rotary Award Greg Thornbury Stan Herrin 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.  Rotarian of the Year Award Mary Jo Cater 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.  Addison Midday Rotary Club 2022-2023 Board and Committee Chairs Left To Right Howard Templin - 2022-2023 District Governor Mary Reed - Treasurer Cynthia Allison - Secretary Mary Jo Cater - President Elect Ben Wolber - Immediate Past President Kelvin Roquemore - Service Projects Greg Thornbury - Sargent-at-Arms Eric vanGoethem - Membership Chair  2022-2023 President Jerry Allison  Transfer of Gavel from Immediate Past President Ben Wolber to President Jerry Allison  Thanks, Ron Whitehead, for Being the Emcee  Thanks, Happy Franklin, for Reciting the Object of Rotary to us. |
Congratulations President Elect Mary JoCongratulations President Elect Mary Jo Cater  Paul Harris +3 |
New Rotary Year 2022-2023The Rotary Year is from July 1 to June 30. These dates coincide with our club's tax year.  Beginning July 1, 2022, the Rotary International President is Jennifer E. Jones. The 1st Woman President of Rotary International. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Onterio  The theme for 2022-2023 Imagine Rotary, asks Rotarians to dream big and harness their connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality. |
Rotary Monthly Theme - July July is Transition 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 is also 'Bring a Friend to Rotary' Month Who do you know that should be a Rotarian? |
Check this out!Go to our District 5810 web site, Home Page | Rotary District 5810 (rotary5810.org) Click on the right arrow in the banner In the second Banner picture, under 'Serving our Community" and you will see this picture:  |
July 5 Meeting - District Governor Howard TemplinJuly 5 District Governor Howard Templin  Rotary District 5810 2022-2023 District Governor is Howard Templin. District Governor Templin is a 3rd generation Rotarian, having been a member of The Rotary Club of Dallas since 2009. He is Paul Harris Society member and a Major Donor. He was president of the 1st Club in Texas in 2017-18. Howard has served on the club’s Board of Directors, the Foundation Board, several committees, as well as participating in many of the club’s projects. He is a past District Membership Chairman, Assistant Governor, and a Lone Star PETS facilitator. Howard earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Texas, Austin. After working as an architect and capital improvements project manager for over 47 years, he retired in July 2020 from being project manager on the University of Texas at Dallas campus. Howard has been married to his wonderful wife Ellen for 32 years. They have three adult daughters, Nicole Templin, Barbara Templin and The Reverend Claire Makins. Ellen and Howard have 2 grandsons, Cal and James Makins. |
Calendar Ideas President is putting together the 2022-2023 Calendar.If you have an activity he needs to put on the Calendar, please contact him.
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2022-2023 Rotary Year OfficersPresident: Jerry Allison President Elect: Mary Jo Cater Treasurer: Mary Reed Secretary: Immediate Past President: Ben Wolber Sergeant-at-Arms: Greg Thornbury
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June 28 Meeting - No Meeting at NoonNo Meeting at 12:00-noon on June 28 at the May Dragon. We are having our Officer Installation & Awards Dinner on June 28. |
2021-2022 Volunteer HoursFrom President Ben: During the 2021-2022 Rotary Year, the Addison Midday Rotary Club conducted 12 service projects, and our members provided a total of over 270 volunteer hours to get them done. For two of the service projects, our club received Matching District Grants for Projects with the Addison Police and Fire Departments (Santa’s Heroes and Cops & Kids). For each of these two Service Projects, our club provided $930 worth of gift cards. The matching District Grants provided the same amount of money, bringing the total of donations to nearly $3,900! The club also provided the yearly Easter Baskets for Hope Supply. But in addition to these club funded donations, the members also came up with additional, own and individual donations – for example our toilet paper drive, the books and toys provided for George H W Bush Elementary School, the cereal for Metrocrest Services. It is important to note that setting out and picking up flags as well as all the work done at the flag workday is not included in the volunteer hours related to the service projects. This is fundraising, helping to create the income we have from this program. The true hours committed by our members to our club therefore is much higher.  |
AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28, 2022Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28, 2022 From 6pm to 9 pm Venue Forty/50 4050 Belt Line Road Addison, TX Reservations Required Dinner will be Chicken Cordon Blue. If you would like something different due to dietary reasons, please contact Cynthia. |
Congratulations Past President Mary JoCongratulations Past President Mary Jo Cater  Paul Harris +2 |
Tagging Pictures on FacebookWe have reviewed our policy on tagging pictures on Facebook and have decided to change our policy. Previously we did not tag people in our pictures in our club posts on Facebook. In the future, we will tag people. If you do not wish to be tagged in a club photo, please contact Stan Herrin.
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Flag Lease Program is Growing!On June 18, the Addison Midday Rotary Club held an 'Emergency Flag Workday' to ensure we had enough flags to put out on July 4th. If you live in Addison and would like us to put out a flag, as part of our Flag Lease Program, visit http://addisonmiddayrotaryflags.com/     |
Cereal for Metrocrest ServicesCereal Drive for Metrocrest Services  Metrocrest Services Sack Summer Hunger program and Food Pantry ensures no child in the Metrocrest Services area goes hungry during the summer. Children love cereal and boxes of cereal are always in demand. To minimize this problem, the Addison Midday Rotary Club held a Cereal Drive. At our June 14 Rotary meeting, our club of 25 members donated over 100 boxes of cereal and dropped them off at the Metrocrest Services Food Pantry. For more information on a Cereal Drive for Metrocrest Services, go to SSH Donation Drive Packet (metrocrestservices.org) |
Club Rewards thru KrogerAnother Rewards Program that rewards the Addison Midday Rotary Club based on your purchases |
RYLA 2022Camp RYLA was a success, and as usually our AMRC member Jim Duffy played a big role in its success. Thanks, Jim, for your hard work.  |
Flag Schedule for 4th of JulyMARK YOUR CALENDARS4th of July Day is Monday, July 4 Flags Set Out: Friday/Saturday July 1/2 Flags Pick Up: Friday/Saturday July 8/9 Please contact Nancy Craig with your work preference. |
June 14 Meeting - Artificial Intelligence, Part 2June 14, 2022 Professor Jan Wolber, PhD Product Leader Digital with GE Healthcare Artificial Intelligence, Part 2  Please note our meeting will start early on June 14. Please arrive early From Wikipedia: Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by animals including humans. Leading AI textbooks define the field as the study of "intelligent agents": any system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of achieving its goals. Some popular accounts use the term "artificial intelligence" to describe machines that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with the human mind, such as "learning" and "problem solving", however this definition is rejected by major AI researchers. Jan is the brother of Club President Ben Wolber. Although he lives in England, he is visiting Ben and will making a live presentation. |
Ceral Box Challange - June 14METROCREST SERVICES CEREAL BOX CHALLANGE  On June 14 (Flag Day) Mary Jo has challenged us to fill her SUV with Cereal Boxes! This summer, we’re collecting cereal boxes for Metrocrest Services that will be distributed to children during the Sack Summer Hunger program and the Food Pantry. Remember eating cereal as a child? As an Adult? What was your favorite? Bring 4 -8 boxes to our June 14 meeting. Funny story - In southern Illinois there is a town of Creal Springs. Twice a year the Boy Scout troop where I was Assistant Scoutmaster drove through this town about 9:00pm after driving for 3 hours - we were going backpacking in the Shawnee National Forest. I convinced some Scouts the name of the town was Cereal Springs, which many of them called it for several years. So, remember this is a Cereal Drive and not a Creal Drive
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VolunteerExamples of Addison Midday Service Projects Flag Lease Program  Set out and pick up. Sell subscriptions. Flag workday with Social Afterwards. Money Raised thru our Flag Lease Program is supports our AMRC Foundation. Rotary International Foundation Donations to End Polio Campaign with matching grant from Bill Gates Foundation. Interact Club AMRC Sponsors the Interact Club at Jesuit High School, Dallas We sponsored two RYLA campers every year and drive them to and from camp. Provided the Interact Club with Holiday lights and funds for a Christmas Dance for teenagers living with special needs. Metrocrest Services  AMRC has been a Seasons of Service sponsor along with other Rotary clubs. AMRC has pledged monetary support to the new Metrocrest Services Building. AMRC presented Metrocrest Services with the first of three installments for its new Headquarters. Filled Sack Summer Hunger bags with food. Sorted produce for Sack Summer Hunger Bags. Sorted donated cans at the Metrocrest Food Pantry donations for Thanksgiving boxes and other food give aways. Sorting, bagging, cutting gift wrap at the Metrocrest Holiday Store. Staffed the Metrocrest Services Holiday Store when it was open. Donated teenage gifts to Metrocrest Holiday Store. Gathered Toilet paper for ‘Let’s Roll for Metrocrest’ campaign. Inventoried Metrocres Services Skylane Warehouse and Food Pantry. Cereal Drive for Metrocrest Services. Addison’s Police and Fire Department’s Santa’s Heros and Cops-n-Kids Program  Sold Addison Police Families Association T Shirts. Toy Donations to Santas. Conducted a Pancake Breakfast to raise money. Wrapped packages for Santas Heroes. AMRC Donated to Santa’s Heros by purchasing 66 $25 gift cards. AMRC purchased gift cards for Cops-n-Kids Program. Assisted in the Santa’s Heros and Cop-n-Kid handouts. George H W Bush Elementary School Collected Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary. Assembled tables for Bush Elementary. Obtained a donation of 100 Child size ear buds for Bush Elementary Stocked George H W Bush Elementary School Store. Participated in Bush Elementary School Read Across America Day. Assisted in Bush Elementary School’s Spring Festival. International  Collected empty pill bottles for Malawi, Africa. Donated two Shelter Boxes – one from club, and one from club members. The AMRC agreed to support the Rotary Club Legaspi West in seeking a global grant for a clean water project. AMRC held a zoom joint meeting with the German Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch. AMRC donated to Victims of Human Trafficking. AMRC donated to the Kenya Ambulance Project. AMRC donated to provide health insurance to Kenyan families. Misc Brick at American Fallen Soldiers Project Town of Addison Provided candy canes at the Addison Circle tree lighting Helped the Town of Addison prepare for Oktoberfest. AMRC cleaned up White Rock Creek Trail in Addison. Planted trees at various locations around the Town of Addison  Hope Supply Made Easter baskets. Made new mother boxes. |
June 7 Meeting - Club Assembly |
How to Join AMRCHOW TO JOIN  Step 1 Get to know us; let us get to know you! We meet on Tuesdays at noon, or Participate in one of our volunteer programs. Step 2 Find a Sponsor Ask an AMRC member to sponsor you. Step 3 Apply for Membership Fill out and submit the New Member Application Step 4 Approval Upon Board and Club approval, you will be invited to join AMRC. You will be presented with new member Rotary literature  Upon your payment of initiation fee, you will be inducted into the Addison Midday Rotary Club and presented your Badge Step 6 Attend A New Member Orientation course will be scheduled for you. Step 7 Complete the New Member Requirements 1. Greet members and guest at the door (Four Times); 2. Attend one board meeting; 3. Two months perfect attendance (including make-ups); 4. Lead Prayer and pledge once; 5. Sign up for one of the committees; 6. Bring in a potential new member; 7. Do one vocational talk.  MEMBERSHIP The Addison Midday Rotary Club is composed of adult persons who demonstrate good character, integrity, and leadership; possess good reputation within their business, profession, and / or community; and are willing to serve in their community and /or around the world." The Addison Midday Rotary Club has five types of membership: An Active Member is an individual elected to the club but not as a Corporate, Household, Under 40, or Honorary Member. A Corporate Member is an individual elected to the club under the Corporate Membership Policy. A Household Member must be a spouse, family member, or partner of an Active Member living at the same address.  An Under 40 Member must be under the age of 40 when applying for membership in this club. If elected, this person's membership shall expire upon the beginning of the next quarter after the member's 40th birthday, at which time membership continues but not as an Under 40 membership. An Honorary Member must be recognized by the club for distinguished meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and be considered a friend of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary's cause.     |
Videos by the Addison Midday Rotary ClubAddison Midday Rotary Flag Program People of Action Oktoberfest 2021
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Midday News ADDENDUM For June 7, 2022
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May 31 Meeting - REACTMay 31 Kendall Bachiks REACT  Check out this REACT Video: https://vimeo.com/481471916/ MEET THE BACHIKS Our entry into the world of neuro-recovery is not all that unique, but where we’ve taken things is anything but traditional! Kendell, born and raised in Dallas, was fueled by a life defined by progress. Working in the financial sector as an auditor for KPMG, her life was derailed in a moments time. It was October 31, 2009. A seemingly inconsequential decision to ride with friends that Halloween ended up being a choice that changed the course of her life forever. She was in a car accident. The speed and intensity of fishtailing left to right, over and over, snapped Kendell’s neck – instantly paralyzing her. Ryan, born and raised in Waco, was fueled by a life of sports. Just as he finished several collegiate strength and conditioning internships with universities like Baylor and Missouri, Kendell had placed a job opportunity on the National Strength & Conditioning Association’s website for a coach capable of taking on the delicate challenge of caring for people overcoming traumatic conditions while pushing them beyond what they believe is their limit. Ryan was eager to prove himself and relocated to Dallas for the job. Instantly he found himself in awe of the willpower it takes to overcome conditions like a spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, MS and the many other neurological diagnoses his clients face . Everyday, the Bachik’s commit themselves to serving others through improved movement. Together, their team continues to push the realm of what’s possible in neuro-recovery. Utilizing experience, knowledge and the brain’s ability to dictate movement, Bachik Methods has created a system of training that propels client’s well beyond what many say is possible. Physical and emotional recovery do not occur independently. They are so closely intertwined that unless we address both, you will not achieve what you are capable of! We are committed to improving every person that trusts our family in their recovery. You will FEEL our passion. Our team will take you where you cannot take yourself! |
Camp RYLACamp RYLA is May 29 - June 3. We have Drivers! |
Bookkeeper NeededThe Addison Midday Rotary Club needs a bookkeeper. If you of someone, please let Jim know. We would prefer a bookkeeper who is familiar with Rotary. (Our old bookkeeper is no longer able to assist us.)  |
May 24 Meeting - Kenyan Ambulance ProjectMay 24 Dave McSpadden Kenya Ambulance Project  Dave McSpadden is the Past District Governor from the Waxahachie Rotary Club. Samwel Otieno founded a hospital in Kenya in 2014. In December 2021, while seeking assistance for the hospital, he met fellow Rotarian and Waxahachie resident Dave McSpadden. Working together, Otieno and McSpadden created the U.S.-based nonprofit arm of RTC to help raise funds for the hospital. Currently the hospital needs an ambulance.  |
Easter Baskets Service ProjectEaster 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. |
Rotary District 5810 Grant Helps Cops & KidsThanks to a Rotary District 5810 Grant, Addison Midday Rotary was able to provide a second installment of funds for the Addison Police and Fire Department's community outreach programs: Santa’s Heroes/Cops & Kids community outreach programs! Accepting the check is the Town of Addison's Police Chief, Paul Spencer. #addisonmiddayrotary #serviceaboveself #district5810proud  |
Report from Flag Lease Program At the April Board Meeting of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, Jim Duffy reported that the net proceeds of the Flag Lease Program from the third quarter of 2021-20220 was $1, 721.80. These funds were 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. |
Camp RYLA Drivers Needed.jpg){kind=logo} Drivers are needed to drive RYLA campers to Camp RYLA on May 29 and return June 3.If you can help, please contact Bruce Arfsten. Camp RYLA is July 28 to Aug 2
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April 26 Meeting - Police Chief SpencerApril 9 Meeting Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer Police Chief Spencer will give an update on the Town of Addison   |
Congratulations Past-Elect Jerry AllisonCongratulations Past President Jerry Allison  Paul Harris +7  |
April 19 Meeting - TBD(Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)
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March 29 Meeting - Club Assembly |
Welcome To A New AMRC Member - Eric VanGoethenOur newest club member, Eric VanGoethen Eric transfers into our club from another Rotary Club in our District. Welcome Eric!  |
Welcome To A New AMRC Member - Heather YoungOur newest club member, Heather Young Heather is new to AMRC and new to our club. Welcome Heather! |
March 22 Meeting - Trip to the Addison AirportMarch 22 Visit to the Addison Airport  We will have an offsite meeting at the new Addison Airport Offices on Addison Road. Darci Neuzil will give us a tour of their offices. No Meeting at May Dragon. Lunch Cost: for those of you that have ordered lunch, the cost is $10. If you have not ordered, you need to bring your own lunch. Meeting location. 4545 Jimmy Doolittle, Suite 200 Park anywhere in the parking lot.  |
Our Newest MembersThe waiting period is up - Next time you see them, welcome our two new club members - Heather Young and Eric VanGoethen. Heather is a new Rotarian and Eric is a transfer from another club. |
March 15 Meeting - St Patrick's Day (Early)March 15 St. Patrick's Day Themed Day Ron is arranging an informational meeting on St Patrick's day and Ireland. Wear some Green.    |
March 8 Meeting - Year UpMarch 8 Mary Lynn Amoyo Senior Director of Philanthropy for Year Up Inc  Mary Lynn Amoyo will introduce us to their work as a workforce development organization committed to equitable access to economic opportunities, education, and justice for all young adults. They are working with Dallas Colleges El Centro Campus. Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education. Year Up believes that every young adult has potential and deserves opportunity and economic justice. |
Donations for Victims of Human TraffickingAt the Regional Rotary PETS (President-Elect Training Session) items were gathered for victims of human trafficking. The Addison Midday Rotary Club donated T-shirt’s and underwear. AMRC President-Elect Jerry Allison collected the donations.  |
Read Across AmericaRead Across America at as part of the Read Across America Initiative. The Addison Midday Rotary Club helped celebrate Read Across America March 2, 2022 (Dr. Seus’ birthday) at George H. W. Bush Elementary School in Addison. Visitor restrictions limited our participation to five members, so we brought along a bunch of new books donated by individual club members! The school principal and teachers were in costume.  |
President's Day Flag PickupJon Silva and Stan Herrin Picking up flags set out for Presidents Day  |
2022 Zoom Meeting InfoBeginning Tuesday January 4, 2022 Zoom Meeting link, for first six months of 2022, to the Addison Midday Rotary Club: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 840 6411 8532 Passcode: rotary |
Rotary Peace Fellowships Rotary District 5810 is now accepting Rotary Peace Fellowship applications for the 2023-24 academic year. Candidates have until 15 May to submit applications to The Rotary Foundation. Rotary endorsers must submit endorsements to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.Rotary District 5810 is pleased to report that the district's candidate for 2022, Carrie Perkins, has been accepted to go to Thailand. Please contact PDG Linda Elliott for further details about the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Governor 1011@rotary5810.org 214-952-7337 Rotary Peace Fellowship Candidates Clubs and districts have the power to shape the next generation of peacebuilders by recruiting Rotary Peace Fellows and helping them stay involved with Rotary after their studies. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degree programs and 80 for professional certificate programs at the seven Rotary Peace Centers around the world. By supporting a peace fellow, your club or district can engage with the program in meaningful ways. Rotary Peace Fellowship Program Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and internship and field-study expenses. Since the program began in 2002, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 1,500 fellows who now work in over 115 countries. Many serve as leaders in governments, NGOs, education and research institutions, peacekeeping and law enforcement agencies, and international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank. |
March 1 Meeting - Addison Arbor FoundationMarch 1 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.   |
Setting Out President Day Flags Thanks Mary Jo for the Great Picture!
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Feb 22 - Dallas Holocaust MuseumFebruary 22 Mary Patt Higgins President, and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum  Mary Pratt Higgins will give us an introduction to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museums messages and collection. The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum tells the story of the Holocaust, the emergence of international human rights following the war, and the development of human and civil rights in America.
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February 15 Meeting - TBD(Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)
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February 8 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of CommerceFebruary 8 Hayden Austin, President Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce  Hayden Austin is the new President of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. The "Metrocrest" refers to three communities that sit geographically in the crest of the Dallas metropolitan area - Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce has three main priorities: 1) continue to serve as the champion for and support local business, 2) provide timely resources for employers and employees, and 3) continue to deliver value and stay the course. Our guiding principle in situations like this is to focus on where we’ll be afterwards as a business community. Join us Tuesday for an update on the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.  |
Addison Midday Rotary Club meets with the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch ( Germany)On January 26 the Addison Midday Rotary Club met with the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch (of Germany). The meeting was virtual via Zoom.  The 2021-2022 AMRC President, Ben Wolber, grew up in Leutkirch, Germany. He contacted his father in Leutkirch who put been in touch with members of the Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch Rotary Club. The Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch Rotary Club meets at 7:00 on Wednesdays. Addison Midday meets at noon on Tuesdays. For this meeting only, the Addison Midday Club moved their meeting to Wednesday, but started their meeting at the usual time since there is a 7-hour difference between Addison, Texas and Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch, Germany. Each club talked about themselves: Topics included: ● Club History ● Dealing with COVID ● Partner Clubs ● Service Projects ● Fund Raising ● Social Activities ● Outlook The AMRC wanted to know more about the Club Trips taken by the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch and the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch wanted to know more about the Four Way Test. Both Club agreed it was a very enjoyable meeting.   |
February 1 Meeting - British Flying Training School MuseumFebruary 1, Meeting Patrick Hotard, Director The British Flying Training School Museum Terrell, TX  During World War II thousands of British cadets learned to fly at six civilian training schools across the southern United States. The first and largest of the schools was in Terrell, Texas. More than 2,200 Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Corps cadets earned their wings over North Texas between 1941 and 1945. The museum celebrates this little-known chapter of World War II history with an archive that contains the most extensive record of the No. 1 British Flying Training Schools in existence. |
Watch for the Superbowel Score Board Superbowl LVI - February 13AMRC will celebrate with a Score Scoreboard. 10 by 10 Checkerboard  $1 per square Numbers 0 through 9 are assigned by draw after all squares are sold. Money paid out for winning combination at each quarter and end of game. Emphasis on fellowship, not big bucks! |
Flag Schedule for President's Day Mark you Calendars:Set Out Flags before President's Day February 21, 2022 The weekend of February 18/19 (Driver's Choice) Pick Up Flags after President's Day The Weekend of February 25/26 (Drivers Choice) To sign up, contact Mary Jo! |
Tuesday January 25 Meeting moved to Wednesday January 26Wednesday - Wednesday - Wednesday Please remember - This week we are meeting on Wednesday January 26 instead of Tuesday January 25. 11:40 - 11:40 - 11:40 Please remember - This week our Wednesday January 26 meeting begins at 11:40 |
Stocking the 'Bush Galleria' at G H W Bush Elementary School Service Project Thanks to everyone for donating toys, books and games to the 'Bush Galleria' at G H W Bush Elementary School'. And a special 'hats off' to Mary Jo for organizing this service project.The school and the students were very appreciative of the donation. Teachers and staff at GHW Bush Elementary School reward students with "Bush Bucks" when the student:
The student uses the Bush Bucks to 'purchase' the items in Bush Galleria - the items have different prices. Bush students and their sponsor, Mrs. Thomas, meet to determine the 'price' for each item. Initial donations for Bush Galleria came from students at Greenhill and GHW Bush staff and students at Greenhill School, a coed independent day school for prekindergarten – Grade 12. |
January 26 Meeting (Wednesday)- Zooming with the German Rotary ClubJanuary 26th Meeting Wednesday Jan 26, Meeting begins at 11:40 Zoom meeting with the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch On Wednesday January 26 we will have a Zoom meeting with the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch, Germany Rotary Club Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch. AMRC President Ben Wolber grew up in Leutkirch. They meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. This week we will also meet on Wednesday so we can zoom with them. Our meeting begins at 11:40 am so we can finish our meal prior to the start of the Zoom meeting. We will be talking about the similarities and differences in our clubs.   |
December Service Project - Staffing the Metrocrest Service Holiday StoreThanks to the Addison Midday Rotary volunteers who staffed Metrocrest Services' Holiday Store on December 18, selecting gifts to fulfill the wish lists of local children!  |
January 18 Meeting - The German Rotary ClubJanuary18th President Ben Wolber The German Club AMRC President Ben Wolber will be speaking about the German Towns that are represented by the German Rotary Club we will be jointly meeting with the next week. From President Ben: "As a preparation for the joint meeting with the German Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch, Ben Wolber will introduce the 3 towns the members are from. Also please remember - in the last week of January, the meeting will be on Wednesday January 26 instead of Tuesday January 25." |
Fantasy Football 2021AMRC Fantasy Football League 2021 Final Standings 1. Team Duffy - Jim 2. Fighting I's - Stan 3. Team Arfsten - Bruce 4. Dallas Galaxy - Ben 5. Angels Halos - Al 6. Dak2the Future - Roq Nation (Kelvin) 7. Team Cater - Mary JO 8. Pittsburgh Markel - David Markel 9. Team Gunther - Margie 10. Dallas Wigoodhart - Wade |
Honorary Member Scott Buzzell Passes More information about Scott can be found at: TJM Funeral - Obituaries - Francis Prescott - Buzzell, Jr. (turrentinejacksonmorrow.com) |
January 4 Meeting - The Honorable Joe ChowJanuary 4, 2022 The Honorable Joe Chow, Mayor of the Town of Addison Addison  We are starting the year with Mayor Joe Chow who will talk to us about the Town of Addison in the year 2022.
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AMRC Supports the new Metrocrest Services HeadquartersAddison Midday Rotary Club (AMRC) has pledged $15,000 over the next 3 three years for the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters.  At our December 14 meeting, AMRC presented Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services with our first-year donation. The check for $7,500 exceeds our annual pledge of $5,000 and comes from money raised through our Flag Lease Program and North Texas Giving Day and individual donations made to the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation. Your support of our Flag Lease Program supports Metrocrest Services. METROCREST SERVICES is developing their new headquarters at 1835 Walnut Avenue. For this multi-million dollar project, Rotary Clubs in the area served by Metrocrest Services, have been approached by Metrocrest Services with a request to help with a financial donation. In return, a prominent part of the new building will bear the Rotary name. Each club can pledge what is reasonable for them, based on the financial situation and possibilities. To make it easier for the clubs, the pledge would be made over the course of 3 years. |
AMRC October Fest Video Did you miss the video of the AMRC Octoberfest?Would you like to again see the famous hip dance by Al and Ron? |
AMRC Supports Santa's Heroes This year the Addison Midday Rotary Club supported Santa’s Heroes and Kids N Cops with two grants from Rotary District 5810. One grant is for Santa’s Heros and the other grant is for Kids N Cops. Each grant is for $930. We have purchased 66 gift cards, primarily in $25 amounts from Target and $930 from Kroger. The cards were presented to Town of Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer at our December 14 meeting. The Santa Heros cards will be distributed to needy families in the Addison community during the week of December 20. The needy families have been identified by Metrocrest Services! |
AMRC 2021's District Grant Supports Santa's HeroesThis year the Addison Midday Rotary Club supported Santa’s Heroes and Kids N Cops with two grants from Rotary District 5810. One grant is for Santa’s Heros and the other grant is for Kids N Cops. Each grant is for $930. We have purchased 66 gift cards, primarily in $25 amounts from Target and $930 from Kroger. The cards were presented to Town of Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer at our December 14 meeting. The Santa Heros cards will be distributed to needy families in the Addison community during the week of December 20. The needy families have been identified by Metrocrest Services! |
December Service Project - December 18December Service Project  Saturday December 18 12:30 - 3:00 pm We will be volunteering at the Metrocrest Services' Holiday Store, 1835 Walnut Ave, Carrollton, TX 75006 (located at the old First Christian Church building). Volunteers will move around the site, selecting donated toys for the children based on age and a wishlist they have filled out. |
December 21 Meeting - Club TalesDecember 21 AMRC Club Members Stan Herrin will lead a discussion - tell us of an incident where you interacted with someone famous!  Example - Stan Herrin was leaving a University of Illinois football game, when his wife decided to use the restroom. She gave Stan her purse to hold while she was inside.Bruce Webber, the University of Illinois Basketball coach at the time (he is now at Kansas State), walked by, looked at Stan and said, "Nice Purse" and kept walking. Start thinking of your stories!
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December 7 Meeting - TBA |
To Zoom or not to ZoomDuring the Club Assembly on November 30, the question was raised if we should continue to Zoom. Club members are using zoom but they cannot participate. After discussion, the club decided to continue joint meetings - live and on Zoom, and to revisit zooming in the future. The can was kicked down the road.  |
AMRC 2022 - 2023 Officers At our November 30 Club Assembly Meeting, the following individual will serve as Club Officers during the 2022 - 2023 Rotary Year: President - Jerry Allison Past-President - Ben Wolber President-Elect - Mary Jo Cater Treasurer - Mary Reed Secretary - Jon Silva Sargent-at-Arms - Greg Thornbury Foundation & Newsletter - Stan Herrin There are still positions available for you, such as Service Projects. Please contact Jerry to volunteer. |
November 16 Meeting - Dealing with GriefNovember 19 Charlotte Robertson Dealing with Grief Charlotte Robertson has taught classes about dealing with grief after losing a loved one. She has a unique story to share.  Picture Source: Kuzo and Foulk Funeral Homes. |
RI Foundation MinuteA Rotary Foundation Grant helped a Rotary Club in Durango, Colorado, USA, install more than 200 solar lights in remote, off-the-grid Navajo homes. Consider donating to the Rotary Foundation today: Donate | Rotary International Take Pride Rotarian! |
New Member Nancy Thornbury inducted into AMRCOn November 2, Nancy Thornbury was inducted into AMRC. Welcome Nancy!
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New Member Nancy Craig inducted into AMRCOn November 9, Nancy Craig was inducted into AMRC. Welcome Nancy!
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November 16 MeetingNovember 16 |
White Rock Creek Trail Clean Up - Oct 23From the Saturday morning, Oct 23rd clean-up at White Rock Creek Trail. Clean-up took less than an hour.    |
November 2 Meeting - The Rotary FoundationNovember 2 John Johnson Rotary International's Foundation |
Flag Schedule for Veterans DayMark you Calendars:Set Out Flags before Veterans Day The weekend of November 5 & 6 Pick Up Flags after Veterans Day The Weekend of November 12 & 13 To sign up, contact Ben Wolber! |
October 26 Meeting - TBD(Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)
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Saturday, October 23th - Park Cleanup We are going to clean-up-the-park on Saturday morning, Oct 23rd at White Rock Creek Trail. Park at Al’s and clean up crews will start at each end of the trail. 9:00am start and after finishing we will regroup at Panera’s for refreshments and fellowship afterward. Last year clean up took less than one hour. |
October 19 Meeting - A Visit from District Governor Max DuplantWe are privileged! On October 19 District 5810 Governor Max Duplant, will visit us a second time.  The last time she visited was via Zoom. This time in-person Wear your Rotary Bling  Remember: Please Stand when DG Duplant is introduced
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District Governor Max Duplant's VisitDistrict 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.  |
Board Meeting 1Board Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 11:15 am Meeting on Zoom To discuss: Meeting at May Dragon Change to dues structure Corporate membership |
Project Assistant NeededMary Jo Cater is looking for one volunteer per project, to assist her with the service project.  If interested, please let Mary Jo know, so she can match you to a project. Oct - park clean up, Nov - Metrocrest Services, Dec - Santa's Heroes, etc. (Jeanne Dunlap has volunteered to help with Santa's Heroes) |
We have a winner!WE HAVE A WINNER! Club President Ben Wolber won the raffle on Tuesday October 5. He is donating all his winnings, $470, the Rotary International Foundation. New game begins next week! |
AMRC Oktoberfest October 9 AMRC Oktoberfest: October 9 - At the Wolber's house  |
October 5 Meeting - The History of OktoberfestOctober 5 Club President Ben Wolber The History of Oktoberfest  From Wikipedia: The Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid- or late September to the first Sunday in October, with more than six million people from around the world attending the event every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since the year 1810. Other cities, such as our Addison, across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations that are modeled after the original Munich event.  During the event, large quantities of Oktoberfest Beer are consumed. During the 16-day festival in 2013, for example, 7.7 million liters (1,700,000 gals) were served. Visitors also enjoy numerous attractions, such as amusement rides, sidestalls, and games. There is also a wide variety of traditional foods available. |
A Successful NTGD A BIG THANKS to every one who made NTGD a success! $3,110 was raised for our club foundation, from 33 donations, exceeding goals and expectations! Club President Ben Wolber "This is a fantastic result, and it is due to your help and efforts. Thanks". |
A Chance to VolunteerIf you can spare two hours, Metrocrest Services is in need of volunteers as listed below. Grab a friend and your clipboard! Skylane Warehouse inventory: 9/27 – 9AM-11AM – needing 15 people 9/29 – 9AM-11AM – needing 15 people To sign up, please follow this link: http:// Food Pantry inventory: 9/30 – 12PM-2PM – needing 10 people 9/30 – 2PM-4pm – needing 10 people To sign up, please follow this link: https:// |
September 28 Meeting - Nature-Deficit in ChildrenSeptember 28 Kristen William Munoz Nature Deficit in Children  Kristen Williams Munoz is an educator and consultant and she will be speaking about combatting Nature-Deficit in children. Many children in urban school districts do not get to experience nature in the broader sense and Kristen will talk about the curriculum she is developing to address this situation.  |
September 21 Meeting - DISDSeptember 21 Edwin Flores Education during a Pandemic  Next Tuesday, Dr Edwin Flores, our DISD board member will be speaking about educating during a pandemic and he will give an update on their bond program capital projects.  |
September Service Project - A SucessAMRC helped the Town of Addison prepare for Oktobertfest on Sept 8th at the Addition is on Conference Center. Club volunteers put together packets of information, folding t-shirts and organizing supplies for crafts. The following Thank You was sent to Mary Jo by Stacy: “Yesenia said you all did a fabulous job and knocked out all the projects they had in just a couple of hours! We appreciate all of you so much, the group effort saved our staff members days if work. They are free to focus all their energies in making a Oktoberfest a huge success!” Hats off to all of AMRC members who volunteered!  |
AMRC Pledges to Support the new Metrocrest Services HeadquartersAddison Midday Rotary Club (AMRC) has pledged $15,000 for the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters. METROCREST SERVICES is developing their new headquarters at 1835 Walnut Avenue. For this multi-million dollar project, Rotary Clubs in the area served by Metrocrest Services, have been approached by Metrocrest Services with a request to help with a financial donation. In return, a prominent part of the new building will bear the Rotary name. Each club can pledge what is reasonable for them, based on the financial situation and possibilities. To make it easier for the clubs, the pledge would be made over the course of 3 years. For the Rotary Club of Addison Midday, has approved a pledge of $15,000 over the next 3 years ($5,000 yearly) . The other Rotary Clubs – Farmers Branch, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Coppell and Addison Morning – are working on a similar pledge. The Rotary Club of Coppell has already voted to pledge a $30,000 gift.  |
AMRC Participating in North Texas Giving DayThe Addison Midday Rotary Club is participating in the North Texas Giving Day campaign this month. AMRC has set the goal to raise $100/member on North Texas Giving Day. We do not expected that each member contribute $100, but rather reach out to your network of friends, relatives, colleagues, and others to help support our service projects locally and abroad. To go directly to AMRC, they can use this link: https://www. On this site is information about our Rotary Club, and simple instructions for contributing. North Texas Giving Day is September 23, but contributions can be made any time. If you have any questions, please contact Jerry. |
September 14 Meeting - 9-11 A Presentation on the 20th AnniversarySeptember 14 Town of Addison Fire Chief David Jones 9-11, A Presentation on the 20th Anniversary.   |
Editor Apologizes - Wolber not WoblerI apologize for continually spelling Ben's last name wrong. I am a very poor speller and have about a dozen excuses as to why I can not spell, including I inherited the ability from my father. I read using the 'look-see' method. I look at a word, recognize letter combinations and move on. I do not sound out each syllable. I am a member of the Grand Prairie Friends of East-Central Illinois. Grand Prairie Friends East-Central Illinois. One of their properties, which is an area I used to camp and hunt, is Warbler Ridge. Last April I spent an afternoon planting trees in the river bottoms of Warbler Ridge. I have been looking at 'Wolber' and reading 'Warbler'. Hopefully by writing this apologize I will remember the correct spelling.  |
September 7 Meeting - TBD |
Pin for Mary Reed On August 17, new member Mary Reed received her Rotary Pin. |
August 24 Meeting - The Imani Kenya MissionAugust 24 Brad Holcomb The Imani Kenya Mission  Imani Kenya’s Mission is to match bright and deserving graduating 8th graders who would not otherwise be able to attend high school, and potentially college, with financial sponsors and local mentors; and to empower communities through economic development projects that will allow families to send their own children on to higher education. Brad began his career with Kodak in Rochester, NY, where he worked for 20 years. Over his next 15 years as a supply chain management professional, he worked for 5 companies in 5 different industries, and is now gainfully retired in Dallas, Texas! Since 2013, Brad has been a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, where he met Pastor Jacob. Pastor Jacob grew up in Meru, Kenya, and was educated there through primary, secondary and seminary schools with support from the Methodist Church of Kenya and his community. In 2009-2010, Jacob and his family relocated to Dallas, Texas, so that he could take advantage of the opportunity to attend SMU/Perkins School of Theology. A prayer and a dream started Imani Kenya's Mission in January 2014. &nb |
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