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Bookkeeper Needed The 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.)	Bookkeeper Needed		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
Camp RYLA Camp RYLA is May 29 - June 3. We have Drivers!	Camp RYLA		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28, 2022 Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28, 2022 More Information to Follow! Price will be $40.00 - to be billed on your July invoice. Again, this year, if you make a reservation and do not show, you will be billed for the dinner.	AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 28, 2022		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
Flag Schedule for Memorial Day MARK YOUR CALENDARS Memorial Day is May 30 Flags Set Out: Friday/Saturday May 27/28 Flags Pick Up: Friday/Saturday June 3/4	Flag Schedule for Memorial Day		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
Dues are Due Your Dues are Due! Dues Notices have been sent. If you have not paid, it is time to do so.	Dues are Due		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
May 24 Meeting - Kenyan Ambulance Project May 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.	May 24 Meeting - Kenyan Ambulance Project		2022-05-21 05:00:00Z	0
May 17 Meeting - REACT May 17 Kendall Bachiks REACT Check out this REACT Video: https://vimeo.com/481471916/18679ff924 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 an 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!	May 17 Meeting - REACT		2022-05-09 05:00:00Z	0
Easter Baskets Service Project 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. #AddisonMiddayRotary, #DistrictProud, #ServiceAboveSelf, #PeopleOfAction, #BeTheInspiration	Easter Baskets Service Project		2022-05-09 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary District 5810 Grant Helps Cops & Kids Thanks 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	Rotary District 5810 Grant Helps Cops & Kids		2022-05-09 05:00:00Z	0
Board Meeting Board Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 11:15 am May Dragon NO ZOOM	Board Meeting		2022-05-03 05:00:00Z	0
May 10 Meeting - RYLA May 10 Meeting Dr. Dana Mackison RYLA Dr. Dana Mackison is the Founder and President of Innovation Link, and is a nationally recognized leader in chiropractic. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Dana is prolific in gaining clinical product exposure and relevance for businesses. He has a strong focus on developing clinical engagement strategies. Dana has spent much of his career partnering with chiropractic colleges, where he shares his knowledge of the field with young aspiring chiropractors. Dana was a longtime leader in the Boy Scouts Circle 10 in DFW. In the Rotary world, Dana is more fondly known as "The World's Best Activities Director," and one of the co-founders and current Director of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp for District 5810, RYLA for short. Camp RYLA began 31 years ago, in the summer of 1991, and has been serving District 5810 students as one of the premiere leadership camps in the country every summer since.	May 10 Meeting - RYLA		2022-05-03 05:00:00Z	0
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.	Report from Flag Lease Program		2022-05-03 05:00:00Z	0
Camp RYLA Drivers Needed 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	Camp RYLA Drivers Needed	Stan Herrin	2022-05-03 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - May May is Youth Service (formerly called New Generations) Month when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on youth services, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange. Read more...	Rotary Monthly Theme - May		2022-05-03 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - April April is Maternal and Child Health Month - Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.	Rotary Monthly Theme - April		2022-04-21 05:00:00Z	0
April 26 Meeting - Police Chief Spencer April 9 Meeting Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer Police Chief Spencer will give an update on the Town of Addison	April 26 Meeting - Police Chief Spencer		2022-04-21 05:00:00Z	0
Congratulations Past-Elect Jerry Allison Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison Paul Harris +7	Congratulations Past-Elect Jerry Allison		2022-04-16 05:00:00Z	0
April 19 Meeting - TBD (Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)	April 19 Meeting - TBD		2022-04-16 05:00:00Z	0
April 5 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope Supply April 5 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply Our favorite project of the year. We put together Easter Baskets for Hope Supply to distribute to them to families in need. Please be at the May Dragon by 12:00 so you can place your order and 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! Read more...	April 5 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope Supply		2022-04-01 05:00:00Z	0
Club Leadership Development - March 26 AMRC will pay the Registration Cost Please let President Ben know if you are interested. To Register, Click Here	Club Leadership Development - March 26		2022-03-24 05:00:00Z	0
March 29 Meeting - Club Assembly	March 29 Meeting - Club Assembly		2022-03-24 05:00:00Z	0
Welcome To A New AMRC Member - Eric VanGoethen Our 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 - Eric VanGoethen		2022-03-19 05:00:00Z	0
Welcome To A New AMRC Member - Heather Young Our newest club member, Heather Young Heather is new to AMRC and new to our club. Welcome Heather!	Welcome To A New AMRC Member - Heather Young		2022-03-19 05:00:00Z	0
Welcome To Our Newest Member Our newest club member, Steven Goold Welcome Steve!	Welcome To Our Newest Member		2022-03-19 05:00:00Z	0
March 22 Meeting - Trip to the Addison Airport March 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.	March 22 Meeting - Trip to the Addison Airport		2022-03-18 05:00:00Z	0
No Meeting at May Dragon No Meeting at May Dragon, Tuesday Noon on March 22 Our weekly meeting will be at the Addison Airport	No Meeting at May Dragon		2022-03-18 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - March March is Water and Sanitation Month – Over 750 million people in the world lack access to safe water and more than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Rotary's projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.	Rotary Monthly Theme - March		2022-03-18 05:00:00Z	0
Our Newest Members The 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.	Our Newest Members		2022-03-12 06:00:00Z	0
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 15 Meeting - St Patrick's Day (Early)		2022-03-10 06:00:00Z	0
March 8 Meeting - Year Up March 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.	March 8 Meeting - Year Up		2022-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Donations for Victims of Human Trafficking At 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.	Donations for Victims of Human Trafficking		2022-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Read Across America Read 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.	Read Across America		2022-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
President's Day Flag Pickup Jon Silva and Stan Herrin Picking up flags set out for Presidents Day	President's Day Flag Pickup		2022-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
2022 Zoom Meeting Info Beginning Tuesday January 4, 2022 Zoom Meeting link, for first six months of 2022, to the Addison Midday Rotary Club: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84064118532?pwd=T2ovaWxydWVvS2prbHAvc2FTUFRZdz09 Meeting ID: 840 6411 8532 Passcode: rotary	2022 Zoom Meeting Info		2022-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Read Across America - March 2 Wednesday March 2nd Read Across America at as part of the Read Across America Initiative. Everyone can participate in Read Across America! Five AMRC Members can read at Bush Elementary between 8:30 - 10:30 am. Call Mary Jo to Volunteer AMRC Members can pledge a $5, $10 or $20 donation to buy books for classroom at Bush Elementary. You can shop for the books to be donated by AMRC. Please let her know if you can volunteer to read, shop or make a cash pledge! The students at Bush Elementary get so excited that businesspeople are interested in them - and they are so interested in each of you! It’s way more about the interaction and feeling of community support, less about the actual reading. It is very rewarding!	Read Across America - March 2		2022-02-26 06:00:00Z	0
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.	Rotary Peace Fellowships		2022-02-26 06:00:00Z	0
March 1 Meeting - Addison Arbor Foundation March 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.	March 1 Meeting - Addison Arbor Foundation		2022-02-24 06:00:00Z	0
Setting Out President Day Flags Thanks Mary Jo for the Great Picture!	Setting Out President Day Flags		2022-02-19 06:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - February February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month – Rotarians train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. During February, Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to build peace and Rotarians train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. During February, Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to build peace and mitigate conflict.	Rotary Monthly Theme - February		2022-02-19 06:00:00Z	0
Feb 22 - Dallas Holocaust Museum February 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.	Feb 22 - Dallas Holocaust Museum		2022-02-19 06:00:00Z	0
February 15 Meeting - TBD (Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)	February 15 Meeting - TBD		2022-02-12 06:00:00Z	0
President's Day Flags 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)	President's Day Flags		2022-02-12 06:00:00Z	0
February 8 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce February 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.	February 8 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce		2022-02-03 06:00:00Z	0
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.	Addison Midday Rotary Club meets with the Rotary Club of Wangen-Isny-Leutkirch ( Germany)		2022-02-03 06:00:00Z	0
February 1 Meeting - British Flying Training School Museum February 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.	February 1 Meeting - British Flying Training School Museum		2022-01-29 06:00:00Z	0
Watch for the Superbowel Score Board Superbowl LVI - February 13 AMRC 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!	Watch for the Superbowel Score Board		2022-01-29 06:00:00Z	0
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!	Flag Schedule for President's Day		2022-01-29 06:00:00Z	0
Tuesday January 25 Meeting moved to Wednesday January 26 Wednesday - 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	Tuesday January 25 Meeting moved to Wednesday January 26		2022-01-21 06:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - January January is Vocational Services Month Vocational Service focuses on: The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians. ... The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.	Rotary Monthly Theme - January		2022-01-21 06:00:00Z	0
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: Helps out in class Meets their (the student's) goals Completes homework, etc. Is observed doing the right thing in the cafeteria Is walking quietly in the halls Shows good leadership. 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.	Stocking the 'Bush Galleria' at G H W Bush Elementary School Service Project		2022-01-21 06:00:00Z	0
January 26 Meeting (Wednesday)- Zooming with the German Rotary Club January 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.	January 26 Meeting (Wednesday)- Zooming with the German Rotary Club		2022-01-12 06:00:00Z	0
December Service Project - Staffing the Metrocrest Service Holiday Store Thanks 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!	December Service Project - Staffing the Metrocrest Service Holiday Store		2022-01-12 06:00:00Z	0
January 18 Meeting - The German Rotary Club January18th 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."	January 18 Meeting - The German Rotary Club		2022-01-12 06:00:00Z	0
Fantasy Football 2021 Posted on Jan 12, 2022 AMRC 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	Fantasy Football 2021		2022-01-12 06:00:00Z	0
Honorary Member Scott Buzzell Passes More information about Scott can be found at: TJM Funeral - Obituaries - Francis Prescott - Buzzell, Jr. (turrentinejacksonmorrow.com)	Honorary Member Scott Buzzell Passes		2022-01-07 06:00:00Z	0
January 11 Meeting - Stocking the G H W Bush Elementary School's Achievement Store January 11th January 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 our January 11 Meeting.	January 11 Meeting - Stocking the G H W Bush Elementary School's Achievement Store		2022-01-07 06:00:00Z	0
Zoom Meeting Info If 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 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84064118532?pwd=T2ovaWxydWVvS2prbHAvc2FTUFRZdz09 Meeting ID: 840 6411 8532 Passcode: rotary	Zoom Meeting Info		2022-01-01 06:00:00Z	0
January 4 Meeting - The Honorable Joe Chow January 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.	January 4 Meeting - The Honorable Joe Chow		2022-01-01 06:00:00Z	0
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? Click Here	AMRC October Fest Video		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
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 Supports Santa's Heroes		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC 2021's District Grant 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 Heroes		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
December Service Project - December 18 December 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 Service Project - December 18		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
Schedule for December AMRC Schedule for November and December December 18 - Service Project with Metrocrest Services - more information elsewhere in this Newsletter December 21 - Meeting: Club Discussion - Tell us about the time you had a personal contact with someone famous. December 28 - No Meeting	Schedule for December		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC Supports the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters Addison 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 Supports the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
December 21 Meeting - Club Tales December 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!	December 21 Meeting - Club Tales		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
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.	Rotary Monthly Theme - December		2021-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC Holiday Party - Friday December 10 Addison Midday Rotary Club Holiday Party Friday, December 10, 2021 Home of Al and Lynn Angell 14540 Winnwood Road Dallas, TX 75254 6:30 pm BYOB Cocktails - 6:45pm Dinner 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.	AMRC Holiday Party - Friday December 10		2021-12-09 06:00:00Z	0
December 14 Meeting - Deputy City Manager John Crawford December 14, 2021 John Crawford, Deputy City Manager for the Town of Addison John Crawford will speak on his operations for the Town of Addison, which include Public Works and special Events. John became Addison's Deputy City Manager in March 2019. Zooming will be available	December 14 Meeting - Deputy City Manager John Crawford		2021-12-09 06:00:00Z	0
December 7 Meeting - TBA	December 7 Meeting - TBA		2021-12-02 06:00:00Z	0
To Zoom or not to Zoom During 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.	To Zoom or not to Zoom		2021-12-02 06:00:00Z	0
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.	AMRC 2022 - 2023 Officers		2021-12-02 06:00:00Z	0
November 23 Meeting - Thankful What are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker and no Zoom Meeting)	November 23 Meeting - Thankful		2021-11-19 06:00:00Z	0
November 16 Meeting - Dealing with Grief November 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.	November 16 Meeting - Dealing with Grief		2021-11-13 06:00:00Z	0
RI Foundation Minute A 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!	RI Foundation Minute		2021-11-13 06:00:00Z	0
New Member Nancy Thornbury inducted into AMRC On November 2, Nancy Thornbury was inducted into AMRC. Welcome Nancy!	New Member Nancy Thornbury inducted into AMRC		2021-11-12 06:00:00Z	0
New Member Nancy Craig inducted into AMRC On November 9, Nancy Craig was inducted into AMRC. Welcome Nancy!	New Member Nancy Craig inducted into AMRC		2021-11-12 06:00:00Z	0
November 16 Meeting November 16	November 16 Meeting		2021-11-12 06:00:00Z	0
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. We direct our efforts in six areas to enhance our local and global impact. Our most successful and sustainable projects and activities tend to fall within the following areas: Promoting peace Fighting disease Providing clean water Saving mothers and children Supporting education Growing local economies	Rotary Monthly Theme - November		2021-11-01 05:00:00Z	0
White Rock Creek Trail Clean Up - Oct 23 From the Saturday morning, Oct 23rd clean-up at White Rock Creek Trail. Clean-up took less than an hour.	White Rock Creek Trail Clean Up - Oct 23		2021-10-31 05:00:00Z	0
November 2 Meeting - The Rotary Foundation November 2 John Johnson Rotary International's Foundation	November 2 Meeting - The Rotary Foundation		2021-10-31 05:00:00Z	0
Flag Schedule for Veterans Day Mark 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!	Flag Schedule for Veterans Day		2021-10-22 05:00:00Z	0
October 26 Meeting - TBD (Help Ron out - suggest a speaker)	October 26 Meeting - TBD		2021-10-22 05:00:00Z	0
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.	Saturday, October 23th - Park Cleanup		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
World Polio Day - Sunday October 24 World Polio Day is October 24 Rotary's 2021 World Polio Day video: World Polio Day Global Update 2021 - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3S0Q12huX8 Use this is the link to make a donation to Rotary's End Polio Now campaign: Donate to End Polio \| End Polio (rotary.org) https://poliocampaign.rotary.org/donate Read more...	World Polio Day - Sunday October 24		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
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 19 Meeting - World Polio Day Oct 24		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
October 19 Meeting - A Visit from District Governor Max Duplant We 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	October 19 Meeting - A Visit from District Governor Max Duplant		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
District Governor Max Duplant's Visit District 5810 Governor Max Duplant promises an exciting 2021-2022 Rotary Year, during her zoom visit on July 6. The Addison Midday Rotary Club helped start the year on the right foot by donating to the Rotary Foundation. From left to right ADG John Johnstone, AMRC President Ben Wolber, and Aide to the Governor John Van Buren.	District Governor Max Duplant's Visit		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
Board Meeting 1 Board Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 11:15 am Meeting on Zoom To discuss: Meeting at May Dragon Change to dues structure Corporate membership	Board Meeting 1		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
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.	Rotary Monthly Theme - October		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
Project Assistant Needed Mary 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)	Project Assistant Needed		2021-10-15 05:00:00Z	0
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!	We have a winner!		2021-10-08 05:00:00Z	0
October 12 Meeting - Artificial Intelligence October 12 Professor Jan Wolber, PhD Product Leader Digital with GE Healthcare *Artificial Intelligence* 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. He lives in England and will join us via Zoom.	October 12 Meeting - Artificial Intelligence		2021-10-08 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Oktoberfest October 9 AMRC Oktoberfest: October 9 - At the Wolber's house	AMRC Oktoberfest October 9		2021-10-01 05:00:00Z	0
October 5 Meeting - The History of Oktoberfest October 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.	October 5 Meeting - The History of Oktoberfest		2021-10-01 05:00:00Z	0
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 Successful NTGD		2021-09-25 05:00:00Z	0
A Chance to Volunteer If 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://metrocrestservices.force.com/volunteers?jobid=a0T4M00002XP9wX 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://metrocrestservices.secure.force.com/volunteers/?jobid=a0T4M00002W1ZjM	A Chance to Volunteer		2021-09-25 05:00:00Z	0
September 28 Meeting - Nature-Deficit in Children September 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 28 Meeting - Nature-Deficit in Children		2021-09-25 05:00:00Z	0
September 21 Meeting - DISD September 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 21 Meeting - DISD		2021-09-17 05:00:00Z	0
September Service Project - A Sucess AMRC 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!	September Service Project - A Sucess		2021-09-10 05:00:00Z	0
The Philippine Project The Philippine Projects The Addison Midday Rotary Club has been in discussion with the Rotary Club Legaspi West to participate with their Global Grant 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. The Rotary Club Legaspi West has applied for a Rotary Global Grant. If this grant is approved, the Addison Midday Rotary Club will become a partner in the water project.	The Philippine Project		2021-09-08 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Pledges to Support the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters Addison 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 Pledges to Support the new Metrocrest Services Headquarters		2021-09-08 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Participating in North Texas Giving Day The 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.northtexasgivingday.org/addisonmiddayrotary 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.	AMRC Participating in North Texas Giving Day		2021-09-08 05:00:00Z	0
September 14 Meeting - 9-11 A Presentation on the 20th Anniversary September 14 Town of Addison Fire Chief David Jones 9-11, A Presentation on the 20th Anniversary.	September 14 Meeting - 9-11 A Presentation on the 20th Anniversary		2021-09-03 05:00:00Z	0
Editor Apologizes - Wolber not Wobler I 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.	Editor Apologizes - Wolber not Wobler		2021-09-03 05:00:00Z	0
September 7 Meeting - TBD	September 7 Meeting - TBD		2021-09-03 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - September September is Basic Education and Literacy Month Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.	Rotary Monthly Theme - September		2021-09-03 05:00:00Z	0
Pin for Mary Reed On August 17, new member Mary Reed received her Rotary Pin.	Pin for Mary Reed		2021-08-19 05:00:00Z	0
August 24 Meeting - The Imani Kenya Mission August 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.	August 24 Meeting - The Imani Kenya Mission		2021-08-19 05:00:00Z	0
August 17 Meeting - Club Assembly	August 17 Meeting - Club Assembly		2021-08-14 05:00:00Z	0
District Awards The District Awards Celebration Event was held on August 5. AMRC received the Public Image Gold Award In part due to Bruce's Video which can be seen on our home page.	District Awards		2021-08-07 05:00:00Z	0
Markers for Bush Elementary School August means school is starting. Every August the Addison Midday Rotary Club donates Dry Erase Markers to the George H. W. Bush Elementary School. Good luck George H.W. Bush Elementary School!	Markers for Bush Elementary School		2021-08-07 05:00:00Z	0
August 10 Meeting - Recycling August 10 Greta Calvery Waste Management - The Status of Recycling and World Markets Greta Calvery is the Public Affairs Manager at Waste Management. Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. Recycling - Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy usage, air pollution (from incineration), and water pollution (from landfilling). wikipedia	August 10 Meeting - Recycling		2021-07-30 05:00:00Z	0
July Service Project Sack Summer Hunger Perishable Packing	July Service Project		2021-07-30 05:00:00Z	0
August 3 Meeting - GW Bush August 3 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 with or without masks	August 3 Meeting - GW Bush		2021-07-30 05:00:00Z	0
Toilet Paper Service Project AMRC President Ben Wolber said "Lets Roll for Metrocrest - as a club we will donate 1% of the Metrocrest Services goal of 100,000 rolls of paper" (1,000 rolls). We exceeded our goal and donated 1,305 rolls. Hats Off to AMRC!	Toilet Paper Service Project		2021-07-20 05:00:00Z	0
July 27 Meeting - The Warren Center July 27 Leslie Clay The Warren Center Leslie Clay is vice president of development, responsible for all aspects of fundraising operations, at the Warren Center. Ms. Clay received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Stephens College and earned a Masters in Liberal Arts from Southern Methodist University. The Warren Center is a nonprofit agency that advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities. For more than 50 years, the Warren Center has given parents access to the resources their children needed, and more importantly, hope and support.	July 27 Meeting - The Warren Center		2021-07-20 05:00:00Z	0
Order a Rotary Polo Shirt! If you indicated to Bruce Arfsten that you wanted an AMRC Polo Shirt, now is time to pay for the shirt. Please pay Jim Duffy at our next meeting - July 27. Check or Cash please, no credit card.	Order a Rotary Polo Shirt!		2021-07-16 05:00:00Z	0
July 20 Meeting - Addison's Development Services July 20 Ken Schmidt Director Of Development Services at Town of Addison Ken Schmidt, Addison's Director of Development Services, will talk about 1) Belt Line Road Survey and 2) Addison's Uniform Code. Inspired by Addison's strong history as the place to do business and committed to keeping Addison the place to live, the Development Services Department fosters a bright future for our community with a holistic perspective. Development Services is dedicated to protecting and enhancing our Town through responsible, sustainable planning and expansion initiatives. On a mission to guard the public's well-being and welfare, Director of Development Services leads the enforcement of building and maintenance codes, manages inspections of restaurants, as well as public and private facilities, and assures compliance with environmental and public health regulations. From planning and zoning decisions to diverse permitting programs, the Development Services department supports the integrity of Addison’s business centers and family resources. ● Building Inspection ● Environmental Health ● Planning & Zoning ● Property Standards	July 20 Meeting - Addison's Development Services		2021-07-13 05:00:00Z	0
July 13 Meeting - Dallas Zoo July 13 Amanda Hyde Assistant Director of Individual Giving and Membership at Dallas Zoo The Dallas Zoo By providing guests with real-world opportunities to make memorable connections with wildlife and supplementing their experience with conservation messaging, the Dallas Zoo aims to inspire and empower visitors to take action on behalf of wildlife in Texas and around the world. The nonprofit Dallas Zoo is open 364 days a year and welcomes more than one million guests yearly. 350 employees and 750 volunteers provide unparalleled care, educational experiences, and supporting local and global conservation efforts. Located three miles south of downtown Dallas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Texas. Founded with just two deer and two mountain lions in 1888 as the first zoo in the Southwest, this City of Dallas-owned but privately managed zoo is a thriving example of a successful public-private partnership. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for 35 years, the Zoo provides a home for more than 2,000 animals representing over 400 species.	July 13 Meeting - Dallas Zoo		2021-07-06 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 29 2021 Congratulations to the AMRC Award Winners for the 2020-2021 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 Mary Jo Cater 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 Jim Duffy 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 Jim Duffy also received his 30-year perfect attendance award/pin Meet our new Board Bruce Arfsten - Past President Jim Duffy - Treasurer Cynthia Allison - Secretary Ben Wolber - President Past President Bruce Arfsten Past President Bruce Arfsten New President - Ben Wolber	AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner - June 29 2021		2021-07-02 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner Congratulations to the AMRC Award Winners for the 2020-2021 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 Mary Jo Cater 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 Jim Duffy 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 Jim Duffy also received his 30-year perfect attendance award/pin Meet our new Board Bruce Arfsten - Past President Jim Duffy - Treasurer Cynthia Allison - Secretary Ben Wolber - President Past President Bruce Arfsten Past President Bruce Arfsten New President - Ben Wolber	AMRC Installation and Awards Dinner		2021-07-02 05:00:00Z	0
July 6 11:15 Meeting with the Board District Governor Max Duplant would like to meet with the Board half an hour before the regular meeting to talk with us. She asks that this meeting not be a regular or real board meeting. AMRC Present Ben is inviting any committee chair or anyone else who has a club function to this non-Board Pre Meeting with the DG. He would like us to be there by 11:15 District Governor Duplant is scheduled to be at May Dragon at 11:30.	July 6 11:15 Meeting with the Board		2021-07-02 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - July July is New Leadership Month - each year Rotary Clubs and Districts across the globe induct new leaders. Our leaders exemplify all of the qualities that make our members extraordinary; integrity, expertise, and commitment to service. Serving as a Club or District officer or committee member provides an opportunity to enrich your leadership skills by sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout the region.	Rotary Monthly Theme - July		2021-07-01 05:00:00Z	0
June 29 Meeting - Not Meeting at Noon No Meeting at 12:00-noon on June 29 at the May Dragon. We are having our Officer Installation Dinner & Awards at 6:00 pm, June 29 at the Venue Forty/50.	June 29 Meeting - Not Meeting at Noon		2021-06-23 05:00:00Z	0
Addison Midday Rotary Club is sacking Summer Hunger On Thursday June 17, Addison Midday Rotary Club divided large bags of Apples-Potatoes-Onions into small bags. The large bags were from a supplier to Metrocrest and the smaller bags were for children to take home as part of Sack Summer Hunger. AMRC created over 350 of the small bags. We will again be 'Sacking Summer Hunger' on July 22.	Addison Midday Rotary Club is sacking Summer Hunger		2021-06-23 05:00:00Z	0
New Rotary Year The Rotary Year is from July 1 to June 30. These dates coincides with our club's tax year. Beginning July 1, 2020, the Rotary International President is Holger Knaack and the year's symbol to the left. The theme for 2020-21, *Rotary Opens Opportunities*, asks Rotarians to create opportunities that strengthen their leadership, help put service ideas into action, and improve the lives of those in need.	New Rotary Year	Stan Herrin	2021-06-22 05:00:00Z	0
- OF THE THINGS we think, say, or do: 1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all Concerned? 3) Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned?	-	sta	2021-06-22 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Videos Videos by and about Addison Midday Rotary Club People of Action Video October Fest 2021	AMRC Videos		2021-06-21 05:00:00Z	0
June 22 Meeting - The Modality of Story Telling June 22 Lauren Marold The Modality of Story Telling Lauren Marold will be speaking on the Modality of Story Telling. As humans, we have built our understanding of the world through oral tradition. Storytelling builds empathy and develops connections between people as we seek to better understand our own experiences in life. Lauren will share ideas on how we can continue to tell our stories and create lasting connections with our families, friends, and communities. Lauren was is a 2002 RYLA Alumni and has been a speaker and counselor for that program for many years. She has an undergraduate degree in Painting from Texas State University, a Masters from SMU in Liberal Studies and Creative Writing, and a Masters from George Washington University in Educational Technology Leadership. She has just accepted the position of Director of Technology at Preston Hollow Presbyterian School in Dallas.	June 22 Meeting - The Modality of Story Telling		2021-06-10 05:00:00Z	0
June 15 Meeting - The Methodist Hospital in Addison June 15 Heather Young Methodist Hospital in Addison Methodist Hospital for Surgery offers top notch surgical services for Spine, Orthopedics, Ear Nose & Throat and Podiatry. Touting some of the area’s leading specialists in these fields, Methodist Hospital for Surgery is setting a new standard of care for the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. Heather Young is the Hospital Liaison Manager for Methodist Hospital for Surgery in Addison. She has been with Methodist Hospital for over six years. She is a graduate of the University of Houston and New Mexico State University.	June 15 Meeting - The Methodist Hospital in Addison		2021-06-10 05:00:00Z	0
Service Project for June Sack Summer Hunger Perishable Packing If you signed up for our June Service Project: Thursday 6/17 5pm – 6: 30 pm – If you signed up for a spot and can not make it, please contact Mary JO Attire: Masks and closed-toed shoes are required for volunteers' safety. Please no flip-flops or open toed sandals. T-shirts, jeans, and shorts of appropriate length are recommended. Parking Details: Park in the Food Pantry parking lot in the back of the building. To get to the food pantry continue past the parking lot to turn right onto Hutton Ct. then turn right into the parking lot at the back. Walk up the ramp to Door C and ring the doorbell. Check-in Details: Volunteers will come up the ramp to Door C and ring the doorbell to be let in by a Metrocrest Services staff or AmeriCorps Member.	Service Project for June		2021-06-10 05:00:00Z	0
June 8 Meeting - Metrocrest Services June 8 Tracy Eubanks Metrocrest Services Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about 'Whats Happening' at Metrocrest Services On June 12, 2020 the Carrollton City Council on Tuesday granted Metrocrest Services' request to develop a new headquarters at 1835 Walnut Ave. Metrocrest Services currently holds two offices in Farmers Branch. The organization is looking to consolidate to one main office on Walnut Avenue, where it would be closer to the customers it services. In developing the property, Metrocrest Services plans to demolish the First Christian Church, where it will have a community garden. Metrocrest Services currently holds two offices in Farmers Branch.	June 8 Meeting - Metrocrest Services		2021-06-05 05:00:00Z	0
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June 1 Meeting - Rotary 101 Part 1 June 1 Meeting Rotary 101 Part 1 This meeting will provide members an overview of Rotary's principles and history. It will also offer Rotarians ideas on how to make the most of their service, fellowship, opportunities and obligations within the organization.	June 1 Meeting - Rotary 101 Part 1		2021-05-24 05:00:00Z	0
May 25 Meeting - North Texas Tollway Authority May 25 Michael Rey, the Media Relations Manager North Texas Tollway Authority; Future Expansion The future Dallas North Tollway (DNT) Phase 4 project will extend the tollway 13.7 miles north of US 380. When this extension is complete, it will provide a direct link between downtown Dallas and growing areas in Collin, Denton and Grayson counties. The project is currently in the planning and design phase. The NTTA Board of Directors chose an alignment for the Phase 4 extension that straddles the Collin-Denton county line from FM 428 in Collin County to the Grayson County line. The county alignment provides a greater economic development benefit for most of the region, requires less right of way and follows an existing county road system. Initially, there was an additional section identified as part of this extension. It was referred to as Phase 5A and would have extended the DNT from the Grayson County line to FM 121 in Grayson County.	May 25 Meeting - North Texas Tollway Authority		2021-05-13 05:00:00Z	0
May 18 Meeting - New Member Talk New Member Vocational Talks Greg Thornbury	May 18 Meeting - New Member Talk		2021-05-13 05:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services 'I Volunteer' Sign For any Rotarian willing to put a Metrocrest Services “I Volunteer” sign on your yard please fill out this short survey confirming your address. A volunteer will place the sign in your lawn the first week of May. As an incentive for saying YES, you’ll also be receiving a Metrocrest t-shirt! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP	Metrocrest Services 'I Volunteer' Sign		2021-05-01 05:00:00Z	0
Saturday, May 8 - Flag Program Work Day Flag Program Work Day On May 8 we assembled flags and made additional sleeves and caps.	Saturday, May 8 - Flag Program Work Day		2021-05-01 05:00:00Z	0
May 11 Meeting - Metrocrest Resale Store May 11, 2021 Rescheduled Date Jon Silva Metrocrest Services Resale Store Club Member Jon Silva will talk to us about the only store generating proceeds to support Metrocrest services in its efforts to help families in need. By choosing to shop or donate, you are helping low income families right here in our community through aid programs provided by Metrocrest Services to families and seniors in Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Addison and Dallas in Denton County.	May 11 Meeting - Metrocrest Resale Store		2021-05-01 05:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Volunteer Appreciation Event The Metrocrest Services Volunteer Appreciation Event (May 8, 3:00-4:00 p.m.) is Virtual this year. We’d love for you to RSVP for this virtual (FREE) event. The event is a celebration of Volunteerism, celebrating you and those that have served our community for the past 50 years. To Sign Up (take about 30 seconds): REGISTER	Metrocrest Services Volunteer Appreciation Event		2021-05-01 05:00:00Z	0
April 13 Meeting - Water for Addison April 13 Terry Lowery, Director of Dallas Water Utilities Where Addison Gets its Water Addison gets its water from the Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), a non-profit City of Dallas department that provides services to the city of Dallas and 31 nearby communities, including Addiosn DWU currently obtains water from area reservoirs: Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Lewisville, Lake Grapevine, Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Tawakoni. DWU plans to use Lake Fork and Lake Palestine in the future when water demands increase.	April 13 Meeting - Water for Addison		2021-04-11 05:00:00Z	0
Hope Supply Easter Baskets 2021 We made 50 Easter Baskets. Hope Supply is distributing them through out the community. They can use more baskets. Consider this project for you group next year.	Hope Supply Easter Baskets 2021		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z	0
2021 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply	2021 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z	0
April 6 Meeting - Jay Maymi April 6 Jay Maymi CEO Survive to Thrive Taking you from Surviving to Thriving! There is an advantage to growing up in a humble setting with meager means. The reality of your circumstances can either pummel you into mediocrity or extract from you a burning desire to excel and rise above. My story is one of the latter. For the last three decades my hunger to rise above has yielded an impressive array of accomplishments. From multiple successful businesses to bodybuilding championships, radio, TV, stage, and print work to authoring 9 books; from an entire Sales and Personal Development series to speaking in front of many diverse audiences on different topics; all have uniquely qualified me to offer valuable knowledge, instruction, inspiration, and impact to those seeking to develop a higher and greater expression of themselves.	April 6 Meeting - Jay Maymi		2021-04-03 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - June June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program. What are the benefits for Rotarians in joining the Rotary Fellowships? Fellowship provides opportunities for Rotarians to make lasting friendships outside their own Club, District or country. There are many Fellowships that would be of interest to our members, and they are detailed on https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships Read more...	Rotary Monthly Theme - June		2021-04-01 05:00:00Z	0
March 23 Meeting - Federal Reserve Bank March 23, 2021 Stephen Clayton Manager, Community Engagement Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. Stephen Clayton joined the Communication and Outreach department at the Dallas Fed in August 2010. He assumed responsibility for the Bank’s Community Engagement department in October of 2015. Clayton leads a team responsible for building relationships across the Eleventh District that support the amplification of Dallas Fed research and facilitates dialogues with business and community leaders about the economy and community issues.	March 23 Meeting - Federal Reserve Bank		2021-03-10 06:00:00Z	0
RYLead News AMRC received this Thank You note from Chloe Keggen. Chloe was one of our selected campers for Camp RYLA 2020 and she successfully completed our virtual camp RYLead yesterday. Her cabin won the coveted Camp Cup which is a camp long competition with many elements. Another of our campers, Kevin Utz, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship yesterday for his exceptional work throughout RYLead. Only five scholarships were awarded from the 70 students who completed all six modules of RYLead. The scholarships were provided by the RYLA 5810 Foundation. Dear Mr. Duffy, Early last year, I reached out to you in hopes of getting involved with RYLA. A few emails and an interview later, I found myself excited for the opportunity to join the RYLead family. I want to thank you for this opportunity and these lessons that I’ve learned in each module. We just concluded our last module, and we reflected on the past few months. My cabin, Cabin 9 *cough cough the winning cabin cough, shared how we feel at home in the RYLA family. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of that. I hope to continue being involved with RYLA 5810, and I am so excited for what the future holds.* Thank you again. Sincerely, Chloe Keggen	RYLead News		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z	0
March 9 Meeting - Dallas Constable Have you ever seen a car like this and wondered "What does a Constable do?" Join us Tuesday, March 9 to find out.	March 9 Meeting - Dallas Constable		2021-03-08 06:00:00Z	0
Meeting Ideas Wanted: Rotary Meeting Ideas Can you make a presentation to our Club during our virtual meetings? Do you know of a speaker for our meetings? Do you have any meeting ideas? Please let Ron Whitehead know	Meeting Ideas		2021-02-28 06:00:00Z	0
March 2 Meeting - TBD	March 2 Meeting - TBD		2021-02-28 06:00:00Z	0
Feb 23 Meeting - DART and the Cotton Belt Line February 23rd Christine DeCoudreaux, who will be speaking on behalf of DART An Update on the Cotton Belt (Silver Line) Construction in Addison.	Feb 23 Meeting - DART and the Cotton Belt Line		2021-02-21 06:00:00Z	0
February 16 Meeting - Addison Airport is Taking Off! February 16th Joel Jenkinson Director, Addison Airport Joel Jenkinson will be giving us an update on what is happening at Addison Airport and tell us what all that construction along Addison Road is 'all about'. In the interest of staying warm and safe, we will not have an in-person option for our meeting this coming Tuesday, February 16. We will be Zoom only.	February 16 Meeting - Addison Airport is Taking Off!		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z	0
Hats Off to All Who Put Out Flags a Week Early Normally a Big "Hats Off' to everyone who put out flags a week early, But in this cold weather, please keep your hats on. Bruce, Kelvin, Mary Jo, Ron, Doug, Steven, Jon, Virginia, Cynthia, Mike (Jerry’s brother), Teri (Jerry’s and Cynthia’s daughter) and Ben. A huge THANK YOU to Ron Whitehead for looking ahead at the weather and suggesting that we set out flags last weekend instead of this weekend!	Hats Off to All Who Put Out Flags a Week Early		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z	0
From Club Member Brittany Willis From Club Member Brittany Willis. Please support Brittany!	From Club Member Brittany Willis		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z	0
Keep Track of the Revitalization of Midway Road To track the Midday Way Road Project go to: We want you to come to our meetings!	Keep Track of the Revitalization of Midway Road		2021-02-11 06:00:00Z	0
Flags and Household Letters While the flags are out for Memorial Day, we sent letters to all households that do not have a flags and have not been sent a letter. A Big 'Hats-Off' thanks to everyone who helped with the flag mailing this week: Ben, Greg, Phyllis and Ron!	Flags and Household Letters		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z	0
Al Angell - A Woven Top Donor At our Feb 2 meeting, Speaker Lisa Rigby of Woven Health Clinic presented club member Al Angell with a Top Donor Award for his contribution to Woven Clinic. Hatsoff to Al.	Al Angell - A Woven Top Donor		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z	0
Interact Pins for Jesuit Dallas Interact Club Club President Bruce Arfsten will visit the Interact Club at Jesuit Dallas to present their Interact lapel pins on Feb 25! Addison Midday Rotary is proud to sponsor this club.	Interact Pins for Jesuit Dallas Interact Club		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z	0
Feb 8 - COVID Registration From Club Member Mary Jo:	Feb 8 - COVID Registration		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z	0
February 9 Meeting - Midway Road February 9, 2021 Shannon Hicks, P.E., Director of Public Works and Engineering Services Midway Road Reconstruction You may have noticed that the Midway Road construction project signs have been installed. Construction will begin at the intersection of Midway and Belt Line in the later half of February. Town staff is in the process of working with its contractors to finalize the phasing and traffic plans. Once finalized, the Town will be able to share a more definitive schedule for lane closures and traffic switches. To track road closures and other useful information during construction, click on Midway Road Reconstruction.	February 9 Meeting - Midway Road		2021-02-05 06:00:00Z	0
Souper Rotary Meeting Thank you Mary Jo for challenging us to fill up your truck with soup for Metrocrest Services. We beat the challenge and overflowed to your back seat. Hats Off to Mary Jo.	Souper Rotary Meeting		2021-01-31 06:00:00Z	0
February 2 Meeting - Woven Health Clinic February 2 Lisa Rigby Woven Health Clinic Woven Health Clinic is a 501(c)(3) community healthcare clinic that helps uninsured and under-insured adults build healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Through an innovative patient-centric model of healthcare, Woven Health provides high-quality integrated care–focused on wellness and disease prevention–that’s accessible, affordable and comprehensive.	February 2 Meeting - Woven Health Clinic		2021-01-31 06:00:00Z	0
Flag Schedule for Memorial Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Set out: May 29 Pick UP: June 5 If you have not signed up, please contact Ben	Flag Schedule for Memorial Day		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
Flag Summit Time to Sign up if you are planning to attend! The Annual District 5810 Flag Summit will be held on Saturday March 20, 2021. More information to follow ADG Bill Bixley says Rotary Clubs in District 5810 set out over 25,000 flags as part of Flag Lease Programs.	Flag Summit		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten Paul Harris Fellow The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. The honor is named for Paul Harris who founded Rotary at age 36.	Congratulations President Bruce Arfsten		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison Paul Harris +6	Congratulations Past President Jerry Allison		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
National Pizza Week As President Bruce reported at our last AMRC meeting, last week was National Pizza Week. Did you indulge? (Rotary and Pizza).	National Pizza Week		2021-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
January 19 Meeting - Fire and Police January 19 Meeting Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer Addison Fire Chief David Jones Police Chief Spencer and Fire Chief Jones will give an update on their Holiday program.	January 19 Meeting - Fire and Police		2021-01-15 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC Picks-Up White Rock Creek Trails In December 2020, the Addison Midday Rotary Club picked pick up litter along the White Rock Creek Trail in Addison. Why December? – No snakes and the vegetation had thinned due to the frost. We also saw the great carvings / art installation along the trail. The carvings were made in trees that were toppled in a windstorm. Thank you, club member Mary Jo, for organizing the cleanup work with the Addison Parks Department and providing refreshments. Mary Jo loves this park where the Addison Arbor Foundation turned storm damaged tree stumps into art! Great job everyone!	AMRC Picks-Up White Rock Creek Trails		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z	0
January 12 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce January 12, 2021 Erin Carter President of Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Erin Carter will give us an update from a local, regional, and national perspective on the business community, as well as discussion on the upcoming legislative issues.	January 12 Meeting - Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce		2021-01-09 06:00:00Z	0
December 22 and 29 Meetings Change of Plans On December 29, we are meeting via Zoom only. No meeting at May Dragon	December 22 and 29 Meetings		2020-12-18 06:00:00Z	0
Amazon Smiles	Amazon Smiles		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Holiday Store On December 5, the Addison Midday Rotary Club helped Metrocrest Services set up their Holiday Store with Addison Midday Rotary members and volunteers! Qualified families may come to the store to receive unwrapped toys and gifts, boxes of food and new or gently used winter coats. Distributions are based on family size and conducted at the temporary Holiday Store - by appointment only.	Metrocrest Services Holiday Store		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
December 15 - Annual Meeting December 15 Annual Meeting Discuss the slate for next year, status of budget and other club issues.	December 15 - Annual Meeting		2020-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Needs Santa Voices Metrocrest Services is doing a fundraiser that lets people signup for Santa to call their child. They need great Ho Ho Ho voices to call approximately 15 households during the week before Christmas doing their best Santa imitation. Estimated time is 3 hours, calling from your home or office. Please contact Nicole Binkley at Metrocrest Services. Her number is 972-446-2129 and email is nbinkley@metrcrestservices.org Please be sure that she knows you are with Addison Midday Rotary! For more information, please contact Mary Jo.	Metrocrest Services Needs Santa Voices		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
Next Meeting December 22 & 29- Meet and talk and talk and talk. We may not have family to talk to this year, but we still can talk to each other at Rotary.	Next Meeting		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
Volunteer Opportunity - Metrocrest Services Drive Thru Join Kelvin and Wade on Thursday December 17 This is a “drive through” - fully socially distanced - food pantry experience. There are 3 loading stations, 1 station for toiletries, 1 for perishable food (meat, eggs, milk, etc.) , and 3 a stop for non-perishables (canned goods, pasta etc.). Families must stay in their cars while pantry workers put food in the trunks or backseats of vehicles. Most of the time (easily over 90%) you are outdoors. Food Box Assembly and Sorting at Skylane Warehouse Location: Metrocrest Services Warehouse : 3210 Skylane Carrollton, TX 75006 Job Description: Volunteers will assembly bags and boxes of shelf stable food items that will be distributed through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry, as well as sorting and processing donated food items. This job does not interact with clients, only Metrocrest Services staff, and the other volunteers serving with you. Qualifications: Volunteers must be comfortable with moving and standing for extended periods of time, and be comfortable with lifting up to 5-15 lbs. Shift opportunities: Shifts will be 9am to 11 am and 12 pm to 2 pm Tuesday-Thursday. There are a maximum of 12 volunteer spots available per shift. If you can not work the 17th, sign up for another date.	Volunteer Opportunity - Metrocrest Services Drive Thru		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
December 10 - Pasta Thursday Another opportunity to support Metrocrest Services, organized by Women For Addison: DONATION SUGGESTIONS: All varieties of packaged pasta to include: Spaghetti, Lasagna, Ravioli, Macaroni, Orzo, Fettuccine, Linguine, Penne, etc. Boxed entrees (macaroni & cheese, spaghetti dinners, etc.); Hamburger Helper, Pasta Side Dishes Assorted Sauces – “Ready to Serve” and dry ingredient packages WHEN: Thursday, December 10th TIME: 10am - 1pm LOCATION: Parking Lot at 14388 Proton – one block East of Midway - LOOK FOR SIGNS! Just drive-by, stay in your car, pop your trunk, or hand your donation through your window, say “hello” and be on your way!!	December 10 - Pasta Thursday		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC meets at May Dragon and on Zoom The Addison Midday Rotary Club returned to May Dragon on August 4. The meeting are also being streamed lived via zoom for members unable to make the 'in-person' meeting. Join us live - at the May Dragon or via zoom	AMRC meets at May Dragon and on Zoom		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
December 5 - Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Help set up the Metrocrest Services Holiday Store! Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Metrocrest Services Holiday Site: 3427 E. Trinity Mills Rd. Suite 900 Dallas, TX 75287 Parking and Check in- Volunteers will park in the parking lot in front of the Holiday Site. Volunteers must wear masks into the building. Volunteers will be greeted by a staff member or Metrocrest Services employee. We ask that volunteers please maintain physical distancing from other volunteers as you check in and volunteer. So if you are unable to fill your spot, please tell Mary Jo!	December 5 - Metrocrest Services Holiday Store		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
December 19 - Clean and Explore the White Rock Creek Trail December 19 10:00 AM Al Angell's House The Addison Midday Rotary Club will pick up litter and explore the White Rock Creek Trail and the art installation along the trail. We we meet at Al Angell's house - 14540 Winnewood, Saturday December 19.. As always park in Al's drive. If no room in the drive, park on the side of the street with his house. We will begin at 10:00am and we are expect to be done picking up litter by 11:30. Hot apple cider and muffins to go. If it is nasty weather, we will postpone. Please let Mary Jo know if you plan to participate. She needs to reserve the equipment. And needs to send everyone who signs up the legal wording from the Town that you will not hold them liable for anything.	December 19 - Clean and Explore the White Rock Creek Trail		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
December 8 Meeting - Interact December 8th Rich Perry - Community Service Director at Jesuit Dallas The Interact Club Sponsored by AMRC Richard Perry is also the staff adviser for the Jesuit Dallas Interact Club sponsored by the Addison Midday Rotary club. Mr. Perry provide us with an update on the various service projects the Interact members have been involved with this fall. Interact is a service club for youth ages 12 to 18 who want to connect with other young people and have fun while serving their communities and learning about the world. Clubs, which meet at least twice a month, are sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Interact clubs organize two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Members of sponsor Rotary clubs mentor Interactors as they carry out the projects and develop leadership skills.	December 8 Meeting - Interact		2020-12-03 06:00:00Z	0
December 1 Meeting - The IRS and You December 1st John Dilucci, CPA and Tax Resolution Specialist How to Stay Out of Trouble with the IRS. John graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. He is an Enrolled Agent, a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist. John specializes in representing clients before all administrative branches of the Internal Revenue Service. He is an expert at representing taxpayers in audits, filing offers in compromise, establishing currently not collectible status and installment agreements, removing wage garnishments, reversing bank levies, and removing tax liens.	December 1 Meeting - The IRS and You		2020-11-28 06:00:00Z	0
November 24 Meeting What are you thankful for? A Thanksgiving week Tradition in our club.	November 24 Meeting		2020-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
Congratulations Stan Herrin Rotary Foundation Major Donor	Congratulations Stan Herrin		2020-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
Flag Lease Program Net Income Jim Duffy Reports: "We will be sending $2,326 to the Addison Midday Rotary Club Foundation as the second quarter net income from the flag program." If you have any questions, please contact Jim. Thanks everyone for you help putting out and picking up flags!	Flag Lease Program Net Income		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z	0
New Card New Card selected for the Raffle. 3 of Spades	New Card		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z	0
Nov. 10 Meeting - Economic Development November 10^th Orlando Campos, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Addison The Current State of the Economy in Addison	Nov. 10 Meeting - Economic Development		2020-11-06 06:00:00Z	0
Flag Schedule for Veterans Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Set out: Nov 7 Pick UP: Nov 14 If you have not signed up, please contact Ben	Flag Schedule for Veterans Day		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z	0
From Membership Committee Have you used the letter developed by the Membership Committee to invite a new member?	From Membership Committee		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z	0
October 20 Meeting - District Governor October 20^th District Governor John Moser District Governor John Moser will talk about his vision for Rotary District 5810 and District Rotarians. John is a member of The Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise in Allen Texas, where he has served as Foundation Chair, and the Club's Secretary.	October 20 Meeting - District Governor		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z	0
Holiday Survey - Should We Meet? Have you Responded to Bruce? Questions: Please email your response to Bruce with a copy to Ron. 1) Should we meet the Tuesday before Thanksgiving? There will be no speaker. 2) Should we have a Holiday Party? The anticipated date is either the 12 or 13. 3) Should we meet the Tuesday before Christmas? 4) Should we meet the Tuesday before New Year? Again there will be no speaker.	Holiday Survey - Should We Meet?		2020-10-16 05:00:00Z	0
Virtual Food Drive for Metrocrest Services Metrocrest Services Virtual Food Drive October 1 - 10 Greatest Needs Now *Our drive may be over, but you can still donate.* *Any date is a good time to donate to Metrocrest Services* We all know that the number of families assisted by Metrocrest Services has skyrocketed and there is real continuing unmet need in our community. The Pantry has just updated their critical needs Wish List on Amazon! The Addison Midday Rotary Club is sponsoring a virtual food drive, Oct first through the tenth. To donate, click the Amazon link below and have the products shipped directly to the Metrocrest Services Warehouse! You will notice there are many personal hygiene items on this list - items that Metrocrest Services does not receive from other agencies. Take a few minutes to help fill the warehouse today! https://smile.amazon.com/.../1QXM2.../ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl	Virtual Food Drive for Metrocrest Services		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
Service Opportunity - Metrocrest Services SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Mertrocrest Services!! Wednesday, October 14 1:30 - 4:30 On Wednesday, October 14, the Addison Rotary Club will be at the Metrocrest Food Pantry, located at 13801 Hutton Drive in Farmers Branch from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We will be stocking shelves and helping fill requests, among other activities. We will observe COVID-19 protocols, including face masks, social distancing, constant hand washing, and wearing gloves while handling food packages. Please let Mary Jo know if you can participate.	Service Opportunity - Metrocrest Services		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
Prime Day Oct 13 - 14 Addison Midday Rotary Club: Amazon Prime Day is back starting October 13 and will run through October 14. This is a great opportunity to increase AmazonSmile donations during this epic two days of deals and promotions.	Prime Day Oct 13 - 14		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
October 13 Meeting - Club Assembly October 13^th Club Assembly We will talk about the club, new members and projects. Please remember World Polio Day is October 24. Global health experts and partners share our progress on the road to polio eradication. Visit the Rotary International Facebook page to watch with other end polio supporters.	October 13 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
November 3 Meeting - Wills November 3^rd Dallas attorney David Pyk2 The Ten Mistakes People Make in Their Wills.	November 3 Meeting - Wills		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z	0
October 27 Meeting - One College Concept October 27^th Dr. Linda Braddy One College concept and progress at the Brookhaven Campus Dr. Linda Braddy is President of Dallas College - Brookhaven in Farmer's Branch, Texas, where she is responsible for leading initiatives which contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. She recently also served as interim Provost for Dallas College as they transitioned from seven independently accredited colleges to a singly-accredited college. She previously served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and academic dean at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth; Deputy Executive Director of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in Washington, D.C.; and chair of the Department of Mathematics at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. She has a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma and promotes social justice in society via equity, inclusion, and the use of culturally responsive practices in higher education.	October 27 Meeting - One College Concept		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z	0
October 6 Meeting - DISD October 6 Edwin Flores Dallas ISD Bond Proposal On November 3^rd, Dallas voters will vote on a nearly $3.7 billion Dallas ISD bond package. The package would touch nearly every building in the state’s second-largest school district over the next decade, with over $1.9 billion allocated for modernizations and renovations. Ten new facilities and 14 replacement campuses would be constructed, at a cost of $1.1 billion. The last three bonds issued by Dallas have all been in excess of $1 billion: $1.6 billion in 2015, $1.366 billion in 2008 and $1.35 billion in 2002.	October 6 Meeting - DISD		2020-09-30 05:00:00Z	0
Congratulations - Rotary Citation 2019-2020 Hats Off to Club Past President Jerry Allison for leading the club to achieving the Rotary Citation during 2019 - 2020! The Rotary Citation recognizes Rotary clubs that support our strategic priorities by completing certain activities. Clubs have the entire Rotary year to achieve the citation’s goals. Rotary can automatically verify many of you Rotary District 5810 - North Texas Congratulations to the following 2019-2020 #Rotary Citation recipients: Addison Midday Rotary , Rotary Club of Dallas-Uptown , Grayson County Rotary Club , Greenville Texas Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Park Cities , McKinney Rotary Club , Rotary Club of Waxahachie , East Dallas Rotary Club , Plano East Rotary Club , Plano West Rotary , Prestonwood Rotary Club and White Rock Rotary Dallas	Congratulations - Rotary Citation 2019-2020		2020-09-18 05:00:00Z	0
Amazon Smile Recently, we received this message from Amazon Smile org.amazon.com	Amazon Smile		2020-09-18 05:00:00Z	0
Next Week September 22^nd- Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about how we might offer individual services and mentoring to clients during these times.	Next Week		2020-09-03 05:00:00Z	0
September 15 Meeting - Rotary Youth Exchange September 15 Mike Pugh Rotary Youth Exchange Mike Pugh will talk to us about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and serving as a host family Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and nonmembers alike — who make this unique program so successful.	September 15 Meeting - Rotary Youth Exchange		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z	0
September 8 Meeting -Stress of a Covid-19 World September 8 Dr. Karl Neiumann Stress of a Covid-19 World Psychologist Dr. Karl Neiumann will have a conversation with us about the Stress of a Covid-19 World and some ideas for helping us and others cope. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19.	September 8 Meeting -Stress of a Covid-19 World		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z	0
September 1 Meeting - Addison Trail System September 1 Jana Tidwell - The Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Addison The Trail System in Addison Jana Tidwell will speak to us about the new Trail System plan that is being formulated and activities in her department. The Town of Addison is building upon previous community planning efforts to establish a City-Wide Trails Master Plan. Trails are important to the city’s health and play a vital role in the community. This past spring, the city undertook a survey to identify what is needed, what trail connections need to be made and what types of connections are most important to Addison.	September 1 Meeting - Addison Trail System		2020-08-27 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - November November is Rotary Foundation Month The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.	Rotary Monthly Theme - November		2020-08-26 05:00:00Z	0
Job Fair - a Rotarian Benefit In this time of economic crisis, many Rotarians are finding themselves in an unfortunate state so many Americans are experiencing, unemployment. We believe Rotarians should help each other, so Districts 5790 and 5810 are launching the Districts 5790 and 5810 Virtual Jobs Fair. Rotarian members of our districts with job opportunities can post them here. Rotarians desiring a job will be able to look for opportunities that fit their skills and Rotarian employers can be assured of hiring a person of integrity and ethical character. This is Rotarians helping Rotarians. • Purpose: Connect Rotarians looking for a job with Rotarians looking for good people. • Execution: The intent is for this to be a ’self-serve’ system where Rotarians can contact each other to arrange interviews, etc. • Duration: The initial plan is 120 days. This may change depending on circumstances. • Repository: Dropbox will provide a secure location where Rotarians resumes can be uploaded and job opportunities can be posted. • Job seekers: Resumes will be posted with a document title indicating their name, type of job their are seeking and their preferred industry. • Employers:. Resumes can be reviewed in the Resume Folder and downloaded as desired. • Dealing with Resumes: To be ‘fair to all concerned’, participants will be required to remove their listings when the jobs are filled. To find out how you can become a Rotarian and take advantage of this service, please contact the Addison Midday Rotary Club at addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com	Job Fair - a Rotarian Benefit		2020-08-20 05:00:00Z	0
Time to Gather Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School Back to School time and a visit from Carole Crowling Time to gather Dry Erase Markers. George Bush Elementary School Principal, Carole Crowling will be visiting our club on August 3. Again this year we are collecting dry erase markers for George Bush Elementery School! Buy some markers and bring to the August 3 meeting or donate to the Addison Midday Marker fund.	Time to Gather Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School		2020-08-07 05:00:00Z	0
Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School Back to School in these pandemic times! George Bush Elementary School Principal, Carole Crowling accepted our collection of dry erase markers - still the most requested school supply! Check out her cool shield! In addition, over $150 was raised for the school to purchase more Dry Erase Markers when needed. This is the fourth year our club has provided Dry Erase Markers to Bush Elementary School.	Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School		2020-08-07 05:00:00Z	0
Congratulations to 2019-2020 Award Winners Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Award Winners, announced at our Virtual Installation Dinner on June 30 At awarded on August 4, our first 'Live' meeting Rotarian of the Year - Ivan Hughes The Rotarian of the Year award is presented to a member who has exhibited outstanding achievements for the Club during the past year -- and including basic Rotary activities such as attendance, committee work, Foundation support, new member proposals, etc. And a big thanks, plaque and pin were given to our past President, Dr. Jerry Allison.	Congratulations to 2019-2020 Award Winners		2020-08-07 05:00:00Z	0
August 11 Meeting - Jeff Dunn August 11 Jeff Dunn, Dallas Attorney and Historian History and Memory at the Alamo and San Jacinto Battleground Jeff Dunn will not dwell on the facts of these events, but instead will focus on what happened to these sites after 1836, how and when the state acquired the sites, and the controversies that followed concerning how to present these sites to the public. From Wikipedia: “The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, in present-day Houston, Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. Led by General Samuel Houston, the Texan Army engaged and defeated General Antonio López de Santa Ann’s Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. A detailed, first-hand account of the battle was written by General Houston from the headquarters of the Texan Army, San Jacinto, on April 25, 1836. Numerous secondary analyses and interpretations have followed.” Read more...	August 11 Meeting - Jeff Dunn		2020-08-04 05:00:00Z	0
August 18 Meeting - Ean Sullivan August 18 Ean Sullivan - Past District Governor and Current Membership Chair for District 5810 How to Grow the Club and Retain Members. ● Set a good example ● Focus on happiness ● Make sure members share in the club's success ● Take on fun assignments ● Keep fresh ideas going	August 18 Meeting - Ean Sullivan		2020-08-04 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - August August is Membership Month and New Club Development Month. While membership development is the responsibility of all Rotary members all year long, August has been designated as a month to celebrate Rotary’s greatest asset — you. Don’t miss out on the many valuable resources that are available for prospective and current members. Watch this video of President Ian Riseley speaking about the importance of membership flexibility.	Rotary Monthly Theme - August		2020-07-29 05:00:00Z	0
July 28 Meeting - RYLead July 28 Dana Mackison and Sly Majid RYLead Two of the people that have been most involved with RYLA - Dana Mackison and Sly Majid - will speak on the new program called RYLead. With the cancelling of Camp RYLA District 5810 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure the group of students and alternates selected to participate in this year's program have an opportunity to expand and develop their leadership skills. This summer the RYLA staff and alumni will pilot a digital leadership program called RYLead (Rotary Youth Leadership Education and Development). The program will be delivered virtually and serve as a high-level leadership training program that is educational, engaging, and entertaining. The students will receive specially curated leadership workshops, mentorship from RYLA alumni who participated in the program, and unique one of a kind experiences to support them during their senior year and further prepare them for their future. Although not a camp experience we will be sharing a lot of the same core values with this group.	July 28 Meeting - RYLead		2020-07-23 05:00:00Z	0
Community Service Project - Diapers for Hope Supply Members of the Addison Midday Rotary Club stocked Hope Supply with badly needed supplies. Members purchased diapers, which Hope Supply picked up. Members shopped online and their purchases were shipped direct to Hope Supply's warehouse. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3KZXGDFAIDQ5M?ref_=wl_share Members made cash donations thru Hope Supply's home page. https://hopesupplyco.org/ For donations, Hope Supply supplies face masks	Community Service Project - Diapers for Hope Supply		2020-07-18 05:00:00Z	0
July 21 Meeting - Club Assembly July 21 Ron Whitehead Club Assembly to Discuss Schedule of Events During this Pandemic. Ron will lead a discussion on the schedule of events and speakers planned for the next couple of months. We need to talk about talk about expanding membership during the pandemic. Question - how can we approach former members now that we are operating remotely. See you Tuesday. Bring your Thinking Cap.	July 21 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-07-18 05:00:00Z	0
July 14 Meeting - Hope Supply July 14 Barbara Johnson CEO of Hope Supply via Zoom Hope Supply's Mission: "We meet the critical needs of homeless and at-risk children across North Texas by providing necessities including diapers, clothing, school supplies and toys to enhance their lives." Barbara Johnson grew up in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia where her father was an international business man. She attended Stanford University and studied economics and International Relations. "Growing up in developing countries, I experienced around me a lot of poverty and need, and was really struck by the inequalities in the world. While we lived comfortably in homes with air conditioning, furnishings and ample food, families and individuals were living in squalor…..even sometimes in cardboard boxes. It had a lasting effect on me." After relocating to Dallas 30 years ago, she first stayed home raising my children while working part time on a tax and accounting business at home. About 10 years ago she volunteered at a nonprofit where she eventually got hired. Her nonprofit career had begun!	July 14 Meeting - Hope Supply		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z	0
Thank You from Education Plus Nicaragua Hi Jerry and the Members of Addison Midday Rotary, We hope that you are safe and healthy and coping well with the Covid-19 crisis. We have received and deposited your check. Thank you so much for your incredible contribution to support our 2020-2021 Nutrition Fund at Education Plus. We appreciate your kindness and your immense generosity in these uncertain times. As you may know from our newsletter, during the pandemic we have suspended our on-site services and now provide our students with homework and food packets to be prepared at home. We hope to get back to having classes and serving lunch on-site sometime this summer. Your gift has been matched for a total contribution of $4,800 and will provide our students and their families with over 10,000 nutritious meals! Our kids love the food that we serve them and you are helping to provide the nutrition that they need to be healthy and to concentrate on their studies at home. Let’s hope that this crisis is over (or at least safer!) soon and we can get back to serving and teaching these children the way that we do best; with an abundance of positive reinforcement and love. Things may not be “normal” for a very long time, but we will keep adapting to whatever challenges that we face. Here’s a short video of our Food Distribution Program in times of Covid-19 at Casa de Los Sueños for you to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u73UkP2Bblo&feature=youtu.be Thank you again, please stay safe and healthy. May you all be blessed you as you have blessed the amazing children that we have the privilege to serve at Education Plus Nicaragua! Gratefully, Jim, Monica, Keeley, The Staff, and The Amazing Children of Education Plus Jim Durham Managing Director Education Plus Nicaragua http://eduplusnicaragua.org Tel: 011 505 8793 3619	Thank You from Education Plus Nicaragua		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Donates to Education Plus Nicaragua Club President Jerry is pleased to report the Addison Midday Rotary Club raised $2,400 for Education Plus Nicaragua, a charity he worked with on his Rotary trip to Nicaragua. From Education Plus web site: https://eduplusnicaragua.org/contact/ Education Plus Today In June 2014, our community center Casa de los Sueños (CDLS) opened to the joy of nearly 200 children and their parents. Here we provide food, education, and activities in order to eliminate malnutrition, instill core values, and give them the resources they need to rise above their impoverished circumstances. We offer our children a safe haven that keeps them off the streets, and exciting opportunities that keep them into education. In a country with the highest primary school dropout rate in Central America, our students believe that going to university is within their reach. Not only that, the children arrive to our program overjoyed to be there. Instead of hunger, what these children – the “forgotten children” – now have, is hope.	AMRC Donates to Education Plus Nicaragua		2020-06-20 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC is Meeting On-Line Addison Midday Rotary Club is Meeting via Zoom Tuesdays at Noon If you would like to be included, email us at addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com or Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84974646843?pwd=ZzBGUFFyZ3Q2Vmh0Z3lQQWdCbXlIQT09 (Note this is the new address as of June 16)	AMRC is Meeting On-Line		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z	0
Looking for Veterans to join Rotary The Rotary Club of North Texas Veterans is being formed to support veterans and veteran causes in North Texas. Do you know of any veterans that should be Rotarians? Veterans who want to continue to serve the community and build goodwill and camaraderie alongside fellow Veterans? They can find out more about Rotary Club of North Texas Veterans via Zoom this Thursday June 4^th 7:00 PM. “Service Above Self” is what best describes the work of a Rotarian and it is the motto of Rotary International. When we took that Oath of Service to join the military, we put aside our individual goals and do what is best for the people and community that we are serving. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrde-qrDsjE9zVTP-RQLvvpdfXCCQ0judP After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.	Looking for Veterans to join Rotary		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z	0
Club vote on Governing Documents June 9th Meeting: Vote on the new Governing Documents - Adopt the Standard Rotary Club Constitution (no changes). - Approve the updated bylaws and P&Ps. On May 19th, an email was sent to Club Members from Ivan which included: - A summary of changes in the constitution, in the draft bylaws, and in the draft Policies and Procedures (P&Ps); - The July 2019 Standard Rotary Club constitution — the only changes are that our name and locality have been typed in; - Draft updated bylaws; and - Draft updated P&Ps. if you can not find your copy, please contact Ivan for a second set.	Club vote on Governing Documents		2020-06-04 05:00:00Z	0
June 2 Meeting - Carl Flowers Carl Flowers The Spirit of Success 1776 a group of determined individuals face impossible odds. Their goal: to defeat the mightiest nation on earth. They are unorganized, have few resources, and no outside support. But they have a dream -- freedom - - and they will not give up. Using thrilling stories from the American Revolution combined with the words of the Founding Fathers, this inspiring presentation provides direction for anyone who has a dream to achieve. See how the actions and words of America’s first patriots still point the way to success for us today … … hear how the beliefs of the Founding Fathers became a force stronger than the best armies in the world. … listen to the words that motivated the citizens of the 13 colonies and unified them into one nation. … learn the leadership secrets that enabled ordinary people to turn the world upside down.	June 2 Meeting - Carl Flowers		2020-05-28 05:00:00Z	0
May 26 Meeting - Club Assembly Meeting to begin at 12:00 noon Due to the numerous items to discuss	May 26 Meeting - Club Assembly		2020-05-24 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Monthly Theme - June JUNE IS ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH. June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program.	Rotary Monthly Theme - June		2020-05-10 05:00:00Z	0
Flag Schedule for 4th of July We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Friday/Saturday May 22, 23 and May 29,30 We can break into smaller routes if needed. We can try Caravans. Ben and Virginia have volunteered to drive behind Al, and put the flags in Al's van at the storage unit and put out the flags in Addison East. Al will never get out of the van. Ivan and Wanda have volunteered to drive another route - someone is needed to put out the flags. Dean volunteered to drive one weekend. Phyllis and Ray have volunteered to drive one weekend. We need drivers and workers for at least three routes each week. We do not want to put anyone at risk, so the caravan idea may be a good strategy. As an alternative we can break the routes into smaller routes that can be picked up and put into one vehicle - may 15 flags. We also need a coordinator - Mary Jo is unavailable after May 5. Please let us know your availability to work or drive on each weekend. And if Friday or Saturday works best for you. Please commit!	Flag Schedule for 4th of July		2020-05-02 05:00:00Z	0
Happy Birthday Addison Midday Rotary Club Monday, April 20 the Addison Midday Rotary Club celebrated 16 years old as a service club. We were chartered on April 20, 2004.	Happy Birthday Addison Midday Rotary Club		2020-04-24 05:00:00Z	0
Scott Buzzell - Honorary Member During our virtual meeting on April 21, 2020 it was announced that Scott Buzzell has been made an Honorary Member. Scott is Past-President of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, was an Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 5810 and was Chairman of the District's Awards Committee for two years. Visit our Facebook site to hear comments about Scott from a few of our members.	Scott Buzzell - Honorary Member		2020-04-24 05:00:00Z	0
Recent Community Services provided by the Addison Midday Rotary Club Addison Midday Rotary Club donates chocolate bunnies to Metrocrest Services. The club had planned to make Easter Basket at our March 24 meeting. Due to the Dallas County Local Disaster Declaration, we could not meet and make the baskets. Some of the items, include 70 chocolate bunnies, could not be saved for reuse next year. These items were given to Metorcrest Services. Goggle Donation Club member Nancy William arranged for 100 safety goggles from the Good Shepherd Episcopal School to be donated to President Jerry Allison’s physician group. Dr. Allison is an Emergency Room Doctor.	Recent Community Services provided by the Addison Midday Rotary Club		2020-04-03 05:00:00Z	0
AMRC Donates to Metrocrest Services Addison Midday Rotary Club arranged for a $4,500 donation to Metrocrest Services. On March 24, 2020 the Board of the Addison Midday Rotary Club approved a $2,000 donation to Metrocrest Services to support their programs including their food pantry. On March 25 District 5810 announced the District would match up to $1,250.00 per grant request, resulting in a $2,500.00 total grant, to meet the critical needs of communities in the district. In addition, each club was invited to add to that amount. Grant funding was mad available thru the District Designated Funds (DDF). The District rules and process applied to this one-time grant. On March 26, the Board of the Addison Midday Rotary Club approved an additional donation of $1,250 to Metrocrest Services and approved a grant application to District 5810 for a matching grant from the District Designated Funds. On March 31, District 5810 approved our matching grant from 3250. Addison Midday Rotary Club quickly wrote an additional check to Metrocrest Services for $1,250.	AMRC Donates to Metrocrest Services		2020-04-03 05:00:00Z	0
Meetings Cancelled	Meetings Cancelled		2020-03-14 05:00:00Z	0
Pin for Derek Bentley On March 3, new member Derek Bentley received his Rotary Pin. Derek will tell us about himself at our April 7th Meeting.	Pin for Derek Bentley		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
March 31 Meeting - Bitter Sisters Fifth Tuesday Fun Bitter Sister Brewery 5:00 to 7:00 No Meeting at May Dragon. Meet and tour Bitter Sister Brewery, 15103 Surveyor Dr., Addison, TX. Bitter Sisters Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery specializing in ales & lagers with a simple tasting room. Their motto is “Our sisters are bitter… Our beer isn’t”.	March 31 Meeting - Bitter Sisters		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Read Across America Day Read Across America/Dr Seuss Day. Monday March 2, 2020 George Bush Elementary School Seven Clubmembers read to second and third graders on Read Across America.	Read Across America Day		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Dr. Seuss Day Read Across America/Dr Seuss Day. Monday March 2, 2020 George Bush Elementary School Seven Clubmembers read to second and third graders on Read Across America.	Dr. Seuss Day		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Joint Club Happy Hour March 18 6 - 7 Café Laredo 4546 Belt Line Road Addison 75244	Joint Club Happy Hour		2020-03-05 06:00:00Z	0
Flag Set Out and Pick Up - Presidents Day President's Day February 13, 2020 Flags will be set out February 15 Flags will be picked up February 22	Flag Set Out and Pick Up - Presidents Day	Stan Herrin	2020-02-13 06:00:00Z	0
Wanted: Old Eyeglasses The Addison Rotary Club has a friend going to an eye clinic, in March, in Mexico. If you have any old, but in good shape, unused eyeglasses, you can donate them to the eye clinic in Mexico. Donations are needed by Feb 16. Contact President Jerry if you have any old glasses to donate.	Wanted: Old Eyeglasses		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z	0
Happy Birthday Rotary February 23 - Rotary is 115 years old	Happy Birthday Rotary		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z	0
Rotary Birthday Party On February 22, the Addison Midday Rotary Club joined the Addison Rotary Club to celebrate Rotary's 114 Birthday.	Rotary Birthday Party		2020-02-13 06:00:00Z	0
MetroCrest Services Key Holder Breakfast Apr 3, 2020 7:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. 15th Annual Keyholder Breakfast Clubmember Mary Jo has arranged for a table in the name of the Addison Midday Rotary Club. The Board the table is full of club members.	MetroCrest Services Key Holder Breakfast		2020-01-30 06:00:00Z	0
January Round Table Hosted By AMRC Saturday January 11 THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!	January Round Table Hosted By AMRC		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
REAL Leadership Training January 25 REAL Leadership Training Saturday, January 25, 2020 8am - 4pm Location Escape Expert 2201 Ave K Suite A-200, Plano 75074 Lunch is provided This is a District training opportunity that utilizes The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, 2012. The five practices that will be examined during this training combine to produce a powerful impact within organizations by creating environments in which ordinary people achieve extraordinary results. Register through District 5810 website: Link to Registration	REAL Leadership Training January 25		2020-01-23 06:00:00Z	0
January 21 Meeting - Addison Athletic Club Service Lunch Addison Athletic Club The Addison Athletic Club Open House will be Friday January 24, 2020. We will stuff string bags during our lunch hour on Tuesday, January 21. We will meet at the Athletic Club.	January 21 Meeting - Addison Athletic Club		2020-01-10 06:00:00Z	0
Fantasy Football News Posted on Jan 02, 2020 The East 1 Team Duffy - Jim Duffy 1 Team Angell - Al Angell 3 Team Cater - Mary Jo Cater 4 Team Ward - Lori Ward 4 Team Scott - Scott Buzzell The West 1 Team Ross - Kevin Ross 2 Team Jason - Jason Lucas 2 Team Groce - Linda Groce 4 Team Herrin - Stan Herrin 5 Team Neuzil - Darci Neuzil Final Standings 1. Team Angell 2. Team Duffy 3. Team Ross 4. Team Jason 5. Team Groce 6. Team Cater 7. Team Herrin 8. Team Ward 9. Team Neuzil 10. Tam Scott	Fantasy Football News		2020-01-02 06:00:00Z	0
Shopping for Santa's Heroes Clubmembers Corky Pledger and Cynthia Allison spent Wednesday buying $2,000 worth of presents for Santa's Heroes, sponsored by the Addison Police and Fire Department. Funds for the presents came from the Addison Midday Rotary Club with matching grant from the Rotary Foundation / District 5810. The presents will be distributed in Addison before Christmas, but will be wrapped next week. Thank you Corky and Cynthia.	Shopping for Santa's Heroes		2019-12-12 06:00:00Z	0
AMRC Donates Bell to Bush Elementary The Addison Midday Rotary Club donated a 'Victory Bell' to the George HW Bush Elementary School in Addison. Students ring the bell when they have a VICTORY. After telling us about their goals, CHAMPION SPELLERS from the 4th and 5th grades the first ever to ring the VICTORY BELL.	AMRC Donates Bell to Bush Elementary		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Toy Drive	Metrocrest Services Toy Drive		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Food Drive	Metrocrest Services Food Drive		2019-12-11 06:00:00Z	0
Vocational Talks Our newest members gave their Vocation Talk on Tuesday Nov. 19. Cynthia Allison and Wade Goodhart	Vocational Talks		2019-12-05 06:00:00Z	0
Service Opportunity Addison Lights December 6, 2019 Run the Lights 5K Vitruvian Park, Addison Grab one of the volunteer slots before they are gone. Two slots available, one with a 4:00 PM arrival and the other with 5:00 PM arrival. Both slots will last for the duration of the race, we just need some of the volunteers to arrive earlier to help with setup. Use this link to sign up as a volunteer: https://alf.ivolunteer.com/runthelights_2019	Service Opportunity Addison Lights		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
November 26 Meeting - Thankful What are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker)	November 26 Meeting - Thankful		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
Holiday Party Dec 15	Holiday Party Dec 15		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive	Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive		2019-11-20 06:00:00Z	0
November 12 Meeting - Service Day Metrocrest Services November 12 Meeting is a work day at the Metrocrest Services Warehouse. Please arrive by 11:45 The Warehouse location: 2244 Havenhurst Street, Suite 410 Farmers Branch, TX	November 12 Meeting - Service Day Metrocrest Services		2019-11-07 06:00:00Z	0
Grant Seminar Foundation Seminary/Grant Certification Training. Are you able to go? A representative from each Rotary club must attend the Foundation Seminar/Grant Certification Training to be eligible to apply for a District and/or Global grant in 2020-2021. Nov 16, 2019 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Escape Expert 2201 Avenue K, Suite A-200 Plano, TX 75074 To register Click to Register or https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=6c5e0640-f1fa-4d36-b72e-10bea3145957	Grant Seminar		2019-11-07 06:00:00Z	0
Holiday Party - SAVE THE DATE - Holiday Party Sunday December 15 At Al's House More information to follow	Holiday Party		2019-10-31 05:00:00Z	0
Donation to the Addison Police and Fire Departments On July 29 at the Town of Addison's council meeting, the Police and Fire Departments received donations from the Addison Rotary and Addison Midday Rotary Clubs in the amount of $800 each. This money will be used towards Santa's Heroes and the Addison Police and Fire Relief Fund. We sincerely appreciate their support of our organization and the community we serve!	Donation to the Addison Police and Fire Departments		2019-10-31 05:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Services - Season of Service Lunch Again this year, AMRC teamed with four other Rotary Clubs to become the Major Sponsor of this event.	Metrocrest Services - Season of Service Lunch		2019-10-24 05:00:00Z	0
Cops and Kids Pancake Breakfast Presentation - SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY - On October 29 at 7 pm at the Town of Addison City Council meeting, a check will be presented to the Addison Fire and Police Departments Cops-n-Kids program from the Addison and Addison Midday Rotary Clubs. This check is the money raised from our pancake breakfast held last summer. Please try to make the meeting to see the presentation.	Cops and Kids Pancake Breakfast Presentation		2019-10-24 05:00:00Z	0
Genesis Woman's Shelter Presentation to Genesis Woman's Shelter at Urban Market	Genesis Woman's Shelter		2019-10-17 05:00:00Z	0
Foundation Moment Rotary Foundation Polio eradication is Rotary’s top philanthropic priority. When Rotary launched the PolioPlus program in 1985, there were more than 350,000 polio cases in over 125 countries. Since 1988, Rotary has worked with its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to help immunize more than 2.5 billion children and reduce the incidence of polio by 99 percent. Rotary has contributed more than US$1 billion to the global eradication efforts.	Foundation Moment		2019-10-17 05:00:00Z	0
Polio Raffle The Addison Midday Rotary Club is raising money for Polio As of October 17 we have raised $170. Tickets are 1 - for $10 or 3 - for $20 No other combination of tickets. If you would like 6 tickets the cost is $40. Drawing is October 22, you do not need to be present to win. Write you name on the back of the ticket to be eligible to win. Third prize – a $25 gift card plus 1 Foundation Recognition Point for each dollar (170 points minimum) raised up to 500 points Second prize – a $50 gift card plus 2 Foundation Recognition Points for each dollar (340 minimum) raised up to 1,000 points. First prize – a $100 gift card plus 3 Foundation Recognition Points for each dollar raised (510 minimum) up to 1,500 points. The Foundation Recognition Points will be submitted to the Rotary Foundation in the winner’s name. You could become an instant Paul Harris In addition, donations to Polio Plus will be accepted at the meeting. For each check put in the donation container, one additional Foundation Recognition Point, for each dollar on the check, will be donated in the persons name to Polio Plus/Paul Harris. A maximum 1,000 points will be donated for all the checks in the container. If more than $1000 is raised the 1000 Foundation Recognition Points will be pro-rated between donations. Example: A donation of $100 will get a person 200 points (one point per dollar donated and one point from AMRC).	Polio Raffle		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
Flag Work Day - Tuesday Oct 15 Flag Work Day - Tuesday October 15 8:00 am till done or time for lunch. Jim Duffy and Ivan Hughes will be at the storage unit next Tuesday morning to put together 25 more flags and make more sleeves. They would like 2 more people to help. If you can, contact Jim at jfdgroup@flash.net or 972-998-5078 The club will buy lunch at May Dragon for all who help out.	Flag Work Day - Tuesday Oct 15		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
REAL Training There will be a REAL Leadership Training - Basic workshop on October 19 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Escape Expert, 2201 Ave K Suite A-200, Plano 75074. Lunch is provided. The workshop is $75 and is open to all Rotarians. To register, talk to President Jerry. REAL Basic utilizes The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner, 2012. Much has been written about leaders and leadership. The following leadership practices framework is based on research around the world. The research shows that this framework works in all kinds of organizations, large and small, for profit and not for profit, and in different cultures. Have confidence that the framework is sound. The five practices combine to produce a powerful impact within organizations by creating environments in which ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.	REAL Training		2019-10-09 05:00:00Z	0
October 1 Speaker Beverly Grogan District Governor (DG) Rotary District 5810 DG Grogan will share her vision for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. DG Grogan is an experienced Event Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Government, Sales, Event Management, and Volunteer Management. Strong community and social services professional with a Graduate Studies focused in Organizational behavior, telecommunications from St. Mary's University, San Antonio - Webster University, St. Louis. Board members please remember to arrive at 11:00 to meet with DG Grogan	October 1 Speaker		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z	0
Pill Jars No Longer Accepted The AMRC is no longer collecting Pill Jars. The cost to send one pill jar to Malawi is $0.45. Our club has sent about 400 pill jars overseas. Originally the cost was free, but no longer. The Board has decided to no longer participate in this project.	Pill Jars No Longer Accepted		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z	0
Bring Potential Members September 24 Meeting - Bring Potential Members to Hear this Great Speaker! Ken Malcolmson from the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce (which includes Addison) will speak to us. A good day to invite a guest For more information on the North Dallas Chamber: https://ndcc.org/	Bring Potential Members		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z	0
Rewards Programs Have you signed up for Kroger's and Tom Thumbs Rewards programs? A percent of your grocer's cost will come back to our Club Tom Thumb Rewards and Giving Program DA Kroger Community Rewards Program	Rewards Programs		2019-09-19 05:00:00Z	0
Thanks for the Markers! Thanks to everyone who donated markers to George HW Bush Elementary School. Thanks Club Member Nancy for organizing this event. Pictured with Nancy is Principal Crowling from Bush Elementary School.	Thanks for the Markers!		2019-09-12 05:00:00Z	0
What should be on our new banner? We would like a new banner that represents our club. What should we put on it that represents Addison? A clock showing noon would be nice, but Addison does not have a clock. Let Stan Herrin know what represents Addison!	What should be on our new banner?		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z	0
Support RYLA Help support the RYLA 5810 Foundation this NTGD! September 19, 2019 Every year, Camp RYLA 5810 has the opportunity to impact 185+ juniors in high school, from all over District 5810 for 6 days of camp. All Rotarians know that the impact of those 6 days, last the other 359 days of the year and beyond. The RYLA 5810 Foundation, was created to not only support Camp functions, but to help us build towards our greater mission of becoming a global leader in alternative, highly effective leadership training for leaders from youth to executive level. The RYLA 5810 Foundation asks you to consider giving on North Texas Giving Day! You can also preschedule your gift starting September 9th. Your gifts will support the continuation of the excellent programming currently offered by our organization, with the support of District 5810 Rotary clubs, and help RYLA 5810 keep an eye to the future. Dana Mackison Director, RYLA 5810 Foundation gifts@ryla5810foundation.org Get Up and Give! Read more...	Support RYLA		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z	0
Camp RYLA continues after Camp RYLA is over Our 2019 Camp RYLA camper, Colton Zink, with his Camp RYLA friends. A Camp RYLA Pool Party! The Camp RYLA experience does not end when Camp is over!	Camp RYLA continues after Camp RYLA is over		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z	0
Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up	Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up		2019-09-05 05:00:00Z	0
Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch Metrocrest Seasons of Service Save the date! Celebrate the power of volunteerism at the 7th Annual Seasons of Service Luncheon on Monday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m . to 1:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, Carrollton Conference Center. If you are interested in going, contact Linda.	Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch		2019-08-29 05:00:00Z	0
Help on the Membership Committee Corky is forming the Membership Committee. Contact Corky to join. Present members and more welcomed: Corky Lori Kevin Doug Jerry	Help on the Membership Committee		2019-08-14 05:00:00Z	0
August 13 Speaker - RYLA Our RYLA camper will talk about 'his BEST week ever!' Fresh from camp and pumped up!	August 13 Speaker - RYLA		2019-08-08 05:00:00Z	0
RYLA Thank you From the mother of our RYLA Camper: Hi Linda, I wanted to take a minute to share with you my thoughts on RYLA this passed week, that my son attended. He came home beaming and saying that it was the BEST week ever! He could not even share his experience fast enough as he was still on a “high”. The relationships he made were clearly life changing. Last night he went thru the pictures with us, each picture was a story to be shared. Needless to say he/they are working on a reunion soon. Thank you for putting up with my uncertainty and questions. You really made me feel at ease and comfortable with the whole experience. Thank you again RYLA!	RYLA Thank you		2019-08-08 05:00:00Z	0
President Jerry's Message for 2019-2020 President Jerry's Goals for 2019-2020 1. Increase Membership 2. Increase Social Media Presence - Get the Rotary Brand into the Community 3. District Level - Club Members to be more active at the District Level 4. Rotary Family - Our club is a Rotary Family	President Jerry's Message for 2019-2020		2019-07-17 05:00:00Z	0
Congratulations to Award Winners Congratulations to the Award Winners at our Installation Dinner on July 10 Rotarian of the Year - Lori Ward The Rotarian of the Year award is presented to a member who has exhibited outstanding achievements for the Club during the past year -- and including basic Rotary activities such as attendance, committee work, Foundation support, new member proposals, etc. Spirit of Rotary Award - Al Angell The Spirit of Rotary Award is presented to that Rotarian who through sustained, outstanding and unusual dedication to the ideals of “Service Above Self,” has contributed in a significant way to the established work of Rotary. Perfect Attendance Jim Duffy - 28 Years Greg Hanson - 25 Years Stan Herrin - 10 Years Linda Groce - 9 Years Thanks Bruce Arfsten for being a great host and ententainer	Congratulations to Award Winners		2019-07-11 05:00:00Z	0
2018-2019 Rotary Year at a Glance Posted by Mary Jo Cater The 2018-2019 Rotary Year was a great success for the Addison Midday Rotary Club. A Summary of the year: 2018-2019 Goals: A Service Project Every Month Ongoing Service and Fundraising Efforts Expand our Presence on Social Media Working Together with the Addison Rotary Club Rotary Internal Efforts Read more...	2018-2019 Rotary Year at a Glance	Mary Jo Cater	2019-06-27 05:00:00Z	0
Work Day Benefiting Metrocrest Services On June 18 we met at the Metrocrest Services Warehouse were we unpacked bags that were not distributed during the previous Sack Summer Hunger Distribution. Metrocrest Services distributes over 1,000 meals each week during the summer. Additional pictures found in the Album Section on this homepage.	Work Day Benefiting Metrocrest Services	Stan Herrin	2019-06-21 05:00:00Z	0
Newest AMRC Member Welcome to our newest member of the Addison Midday Rotary Club Cynthia Allison - Household Membership Cynthia was recently seen helping our work day at Metrocrest Services	Newest AMRC Member	Stan Herrin	2019-06-12 05:00:00Z	0
District Award The Addison Midday Rotary Club received the District 5810 Literacy Award at the District's Award . The Literacy Award is presented in Honor of P.D.G. Paul Yeager by the Rotary Club of McKinney Sunrise Club. The Literacy Award recognizes the club, which through its actions, has done most to increase the literacy level of people either locally and/or internationally.