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AMRC Installation Dinner June 30SAVE THE DATE From President-Elect Bruce: I do hope you are all able to join us on the evening of June 30, 2020 (Tuesday) as we show our gratitude to our current team of club officers and celebrate the incoming leadership team. Our incoming District Governor John Moser will be attending to handle the installation of new officers. We will be sending out a link in the next few days so you can RSVP online for yourself and guest(s). Of course we will abide by any social distancing requirements in place at the time, and it will certainly be so nice to see everyone live and in person. Thanks to you all for your service to our Rotary Club and the community. Bruce |
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 4th 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: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
Club vote on Governing DocumentsJune 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. |
June 9 Meeting New Member Vocational TalksVirginia Wolber Jeffery Pearson (if he is not flying) |
Board Meeting Special Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 11:00 am Meeting on Zoom To discuss: Meeting at May Dragon Change to dues structure Corporate membership |
June 2 MeetingCarl 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. |
May 26 MeetingMeeting to begin at 12:00 noon Due to the numerous items to discuss  |
Consider Donating to Education Plus NicaraguaClub President Jerry is asking club members to donate to 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. You can also visit them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EduPlusNicaragua Please make out your check to The Addison Midday Rotary Foundation, put Education Plus on the memo line, and mail it to Treasurer Margie, 14616 Heritage Lane, Addison TX 75001 by June 1, 2020. All the money raised will be donated to Education Plus. |
May 19 MeetingJoel Wallace Assistant Vice President | Wealth Advisor Planner Busey Bank Urbana, IL Joel will talk about the services provided by the Busey Bank Wealth Management, how these services have changed during the pandemic and what he foresees in the future both in his service and the stock market. From the Busey Bank Web Site: "Your Wealth Advisor is dedicated to serving your financial needs through a process centered around you. At Busey Wealth Management, we take a team approach to providing comprehensive solutions for clients."  |
Rotary Monthly Theme 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. |
May 12 Meeting John CravensCraven Brothers Private Wealth Management Financial Advising in the Pandemic - A Private Wealth Management Point of View John will talk about the services provided by the Craven Brothers Private Wealth Management, how the services have changed during the pandemic and what he forsees in the future both in his service and the stock market. |
Flag Schedule for Labor Day We need volunteers to set out and pick up flags. Friday/Saturday May 22, 23 and May 29,30We 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! |
Happy Birthday Addison Midday Rotary ClubMonday, April 20 the Addison Midday Rotary Club celebrated 16 years old as a service club. We were chartered on April 20, 2004.  |
Scott Buzzell - Honorary MemberDuring 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.  |
April 28 MeetingClubMember Kevin Ross “Popular Legal Issues During Covid 19 Outbreak”  |
May 5 MeetingNew Member Vocation TalksDerek Bentley Ben Wolber |
April 21 Meeting April 21 Meeting Lauren Marold Home Schooling when Schools are Closed due to the Corona Virus A Teacher's and Parent's Point of View Lauren Marold is a Preschool/Lower School Technology Coordinator at Greenhill School Dallas, Texas, and a parent of two pre-school children. She will talk about Educating students during the Corona Virus Pandemic.  |
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 Stan Herrin know mrsmherrin@gmail.com |
April 14 On-Line MeetingThanks Jim for telling us about RYLA. |
April 14 Meeting Club member Jim Duffy will up date us about RYLA and show a RYLA Video |
Recent Community Services provided by the Addison Midday Rotary ClubAddison 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. |
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. |
Meetings Cancelled |
Welcome Our Newest MemberThe Board has approved Greg Dean as our newest member and he will be inducted into our club on April 7. Welcome Greg Greg works for Aaron Augustine Allstate Insurance. |
District EventsDISTRICT ACTIVITIES District 5810 is asking everyone to exercise caution during this Coronavirus Epidemic and is listening to national and local health advisors warnings. Roundtable for March 14, this Saturday, is canceled. 2. The Gala may be postponed. New date is unknown. 3. DGE John is seeking an alternative date for District Assembly. A New date will be forthcoming. 4. District Conference in April May be affected as well. The District will send new plans once they have been determined. 5. Regarding our International Conference in Hawaii - it is not until June, and no plans to cancel have yet been announced. |
March 17 MeetingJulie Branson Addison Census Complete Count Committee As of Friday, March 13 we plan on Meeting March 17. However plans can change. Please watch for updates. The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets. After each decade’s census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts. The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities are based on census data.  |
Foundation Gala The District Gala may be postponed, if we can find a new date for it. We are working with the venue and DGE John to see what we can do. So hold on to your feathers and fedoras... we may have a new date, but it probably cannot happen in March. Where: The Edison - located in lower Downtown Dallas, so centrally located |
March 24 MeetingMarch 24 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.   |
March 31 MeetingFifth 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”.   |
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.  |
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. |
March 10 MeetingDr. Philip Haung Director Dallas County Health and Human Services  From the Dallas County Health and Human Services Web site:  A Message from Dr. Philip Huang, DirectorWelcome to Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). It is my honor and privilege to serve you, the residents, of Dallas County. With an annual budget of approximately $117 million, and almost 500 public health professionals, we are there every day to protect and promote the health of the over 2.6 million Dallas County residents. Our work is wide-ranging. You can find us providing childhood immunizations and flu shots, working with community partners to treat and reduce sexually transmitted infections, and assisting low-income residents with repairs to home heating and cooling units. We also have disease detectives who investigate outbreaks of suspicious clusters of illness, and study the trends, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in our neighborhoods. We are committed to improve the health and quality of life for all of our residents, and address inequities and disparities in health. Please join us in our efforts to make Dallas County the healthiest that it can be. Philip Huang, MD, MPH |
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. |
Joint Club Happy Hour March 18 6 - 7 Café Laredo 4546 Belt Line Road Addison 75244 |
Flag Set Out and Pick Up.JPG) President's Day February 13, 2020 Flags will be set out February 15 Flags will be picked up February 22 |
Wanted: Old EyeglassesThe 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.  |
Happy Birthday RotaryFebruary 23 - Rotary is 115 years old  |
Rotary Birthday PartyOn February 22, the Addison Midday Rotary Club joined the Addison Rotary Club to celebrate Rotary's 114 Birthday.   |
February 18 Meeting |
February 11 Meeting February 11Dave Marold The Bohlin Company  Dave Marold, President and CEO of The Bohlin Company, will talk about The Bohlin Company. The Bohlin Brand is as iconic as the famed western stars that wore it. When the Lone Ranger cried “Hi-yo, Silver!” as he rode to the rescue, both he and his white horse were equipped with Bohlin-made silver-mounted gear. Happily, The Bohlin Company that created these products in the 1940s continues today, maintaining original designs and traditions for fancy belt buckles and other jewelry in the mode of the company founder, all while innovating with new and exciting products to serve a contemporary audience. |
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. |
February 4 Meeting Cheryl Isbell President and CEO, Premier Fraud Prevention Fraud Prevention Premier Fraud Prevention was created to interactively educate and empower small businesses to implement controls, foundations, structures and resources enabling them to prevent employee fraud in their business. Premier Fraud Prevention prides itself on their ability to introduce information that is easily understood and can be used immediately and effectively by small businesses to prevent employee fraud.  |
February 25 Meeting Amy Norton Genesis Woman’s Shelter Genesis Women’s Shelter was created to give women in abusive situations a way out. Genesis Women’s Shelter Mission Statement: To provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact. |
March 3 MeetingDr. Julius Sonko Eatbeta Through training and outreach programs, EATBETA is focused on tackling rural unemployment, food and water shortage problems in sub-Saharan Africa while empowering rural farmers with practical skills.  |
February 11 Meeting February 11 Club Assembly Talk about the club, new members and projects. Rotary’s Vision Statement: Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. |
Flag Summit The 2nd District Flag Summit will be held on Saturday February 1, 2020 at Brookhaven Country Club located at 3333 Golfing Green, Farmers Branch Texas 75234. Please consider attending. Register for the meeting on the District 5810 web site. The purpose of the 2nd District Flag Summit is to continue discussion of Best Practices with specific emphasis on Marketing, Record Keeping and perhaps even address the enormous Buying Power we have if we pool resources. Clubs are encouraged to bring examples of Collateral Material such as handouts as well as examples of incentive plans your club may have to sell subscriptions. We will have a couple of demos on Automated Flag Recording Keeping Programs. This is being Hosted by Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary. There will be no cost to attend, but please register as a courtesy to our hosts. |
President Jerry seen around the District President Jerry and Club Member Corky Pledger at the January Happy Hour, Cantina Laredo. |
January 28 Meeting Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer Addison Fire Chief David Jones Chief Spence and Chief Jones will talk about the Fire and Police Departments in Addison and their Santa's Hero's program. |
January Round Table Hosted By AMRC Saturday January 11 THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!  |
Why Rotary ContestWhy Rotary Contest Submit your essay by March 5 Topic: What is it that Rotary can accomplish and inspires each of us to do? Rotary District 5810 has announced a contest to challenge us to reflect “why Rotary?” In 50 words or less, capture your feelings about Rotary. The contest will run through March 5. The winner gets free admission to the Foundation Gala to be held March 28. But we will all be winners, as this can become your new “elevator” recruitment speech. Count your blessings, cherish the memories you’ll make this holiday season, and begin defining in your own words, “Why Rotary? “  |
REAL Leadership Training January 25REAL 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 |
ClubRunner Mobile App The ClubRunner Mobile App is your key to connect to your club and district on the go!Completely, free to download and use, this app will let you access the key info you need while you're on the go. Password protected just like your website, the ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to view your member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to your website, learn more about your upcoming events and speakers, view your meeting details and track your attendance statistics, right from your smartphone or tablet! To download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play, simply type in ‘ClubRunner’ in the search bar. |
Status of Scott BuzzellClubmember Scott Buzzell is in a nursing home - trying to get back home sometime this week. He needs back surgery in the near future and is trying to get that scheduled with a neurosurgeon. Scott is Past-President of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, was an Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 5810 and was Chairman of the District's Awards Committee for two years. Cards can be sent to: Scott Buzzell 14907 Cypress Hills Dallas, TX 75248 |
No Meeting at May DragonNo Meeting at May Dragon, Tuesday Noon on January 21 Our weekly meeting will be at the Addison Athletic Club |
January 21 Meeting Service LunchAddison 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 7 Meeting Derek DeYonge and Karla GarciaDallas County Promise Dallas County Promise is a coalition of school districts, colleges, universities, employers, and communities that have joined forces to help more Dallas County students complete college and begin careers. |
Fantasy Football News The East1 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 |
January 14 Meeting Joe ChowChinese New Year Joe will tell us about the Chinese New Year is the year of the Rat. Preparations for the new year begin on January 17th, 2020, and last until New Year’s Eve. Chinese New Year officially begins on January 25th, 2020, and ends on February 4th. |
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. |
AMRC Donates Bell to Bush ElementaryThe 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.    |
Interact Pins for Jesuit Dallas Interact ClubSome of the student members of the Interact Club at Jesuit Dallas sporting their new Interact lapel pins! Addison Midday Rotary is proud to sponsor this club.  |
Schedule for DecemberDecember 17  No Meeting due to Holiday Party (But you can wrap packages for Santa’s Heros See Bulletin for more details) December 24 No Meeting December 31 No Meeting |
Wrapping Party Dec 17Wrap for Santa's Heros Tuesday December 17 10:30 - 1:15 Contact Mary Jo for more information Stacy Love says "This is the most sought after volunteer duty each year!"  |
Metrocrest Services Toy Drive |
Metrocrest Services Food Drive |
Evening with Santa - Tuesday December 10Evening with Santa Tuesday, December 10 7:00 - 9:30 Where: 2201 Ave K Plano , Tx. (Our new Roundtable Location) Cost - $5.00 Sponsored by Rotary District 5810 This “Evening with Santa” will be for kids of all ages. It is a chance to do a service project by every person attending being asked to bring an unwrapped toy for hospitalized kids and socks for Veterans. Come have a night of fun... and bring those toys and socks!!! If you are inclined, wear that famous Christmas sweater and we will have the Ugly Sweater Contest!! Otherwise: it’s just holiday casual!!  |
Rapping Video |
December 10 - Service Lunch Metrocrest Services Holiday StoreDecember 10 - Service Lunch Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Location: Metrocrest Holiday Site: 2661 Midway Road # 216 Carrollton, Texas 75006. Located in the Bent Tree Shopping plaza on the southwest corner of Trinity Mills and Midway Rd., the suite is to the right of the Nickel Mania Arcade. Attire: Volunteers are encouraged to dress comfortably, for your safety, closed toed shoes are required. Please no flip flops or slide shoes.  |
AMRC Holiday Party Addison Midday Rotary  Holiday Party Sunday, December 15, 2019 Home of Al and Lynn Angell 14540 Winnwood Road Dallas, TX 75254 6pm BYOB Cocktails 6:45pm Dinner Gift exchange to follow dinner – Bring a gift, not to exceed $25 in value for newly purchased items, but the sky’s the limit for re-gifts! This is a one for one gift exchange (couples need to bring 2 gifts if both want to participate). Dress: Holiday attire RSVP by December 10 to Stan Herrin mrsmherrin@gmail.com or 217-741-9559  |
Vocational TalksOur newest members gave their Vocation Talk on Tuesday Nov. 19. Cynthia Allison and Wade Goodhart  |
Congratulations Jim DuffyCongratulations Jim Duffy Paul Harris + 6  |
Service Opportunity 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
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Holiday Party Dec 15 |
November 26 MeetingWhat are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker)    |
Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive |
November 19 MeetingNew Member Vocational Talk  Our newest members, Cynthia Allison and Wade Goodhart, will talk about themselves, their vocational and what ever they would like. Come learn about our newest members.  |
November 12 Meeting - Service Day Metrocrest ServicesNovember 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  |
Grant SeminarFoundation 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. Escape Expert |
November 5 SpeakerNovember 5 Paul Gorman Learn about Rotary Global Grants.  Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. By working together to respond to real community needs, clubs and districts strengthen their global partnerships. What global grants support Global grants can fund: ● Humanitarian projects ● Scholarships for graduate-level academic studies ● Vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about their field or to learn more about it themselves |
Holiday Party - SAVE THE DATE -Holiday Party Sunday December 15 At Al's House More information to follow |
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! |
October 29 SpeakerOctober 29 Jewel High “The Queen of Laughter” Could Laughter Be you Superpower?  Jewel High is a Laughter Coach who specializes in laughter therapy. Her mission is to improve lives and evoke the feeling of joy by presenting the possibility of freedom through laughter. It's a state of being. Individuals who embrace the laughter lifestyle begin to heal themselves, free their minds from unfavorable life events, improve their performance, and experience true happiness. At ‘I Decide Yes’ we don't rely on humor to laugh, instead we Decide Yes to laughter even when we don't feel like it. |
Metrocrest Services - Season of Service LunchAgain this year, AMRC teamed with four other Rotary Clubs to become the Major Sponsor of this event.    |
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. |
Genesis Woman's ShelterPresentation to Genesis Woman's Shelter at Urban Market    |
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. |
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). |
October 15 SpeakerDonald Wesson will talk about the historic White Rock Chapel, the only church in the Town of Addison.   |
Flag Work Day - Tuesday Oct 15Flag 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.  |
REAL TrainingThere 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. |
Genesis Women's Shelter / Urban Market - This Saturday |
October 1 Speaker Beverly GroganDistrict 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  |
Pill Jars No Longer AcceptedThe 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. |
Bring Potential MembersSeptember 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/ |
September 24 Speaker Ken MalcolmsonNorth Dallas Chamber of Commerce Ken Malcolmson, President and CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce will speak to the club on September 24. Click to hear his AMRC greeting and vision. The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses and individuals who come together to make Dallas a better place to live, work, raise a family and build a business. The NDCC is focused on promoting a better quality of life for ourselves and our kids, creating a unified voice of local business to affect positive change, developing positions and taking action on vital issues, and continuing the 63 year history of leadership and relevance in our community.  |
October 1 SpeakerBeverly Grogan District Governor, Rotary District 5810 |
Rewards ProgramsHave 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 |
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. |
September 17 Speaker DeBorah Whaley-Stephenson50plus Program @ Brookhaven College The Students 50+ Education Program provides opportunities to develop new skills, keep physically fit and intellectually stimulated, and stay connected through classroom and social events. DeBorah Whaley-Stephenson coordinates the 50plus Program at Brookhaven College Campus and will discuss courses designed for the mature student, as well as the services provided through her office. She has worked in the 50plus program for more than 15 years and coordinates with faculty and department staffs to create fun and educational courses for Brookhaven’s 50plus students.  |
Send Club Phots to the Club's emailIf you take a picture of our Rotary Club, please send the picture to addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com and put "photo" in the subject line. .JPG) This was suggested by our Nov 3 speaker, Lynne McNamee. The board had been talking about club pictures and her suggestion is a great suggestion! addisonmiddayrotary@gmail.com "Photos" |
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!  |
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! |
Aloha - September Roundtable Dear Rotarian, ALL September Roundtable attendees are being asked to wear Hawaiian Shirts or Hawaiian attire as we get in the spirit thinking about our Rotary International Convention next year! The September Roundtable will be held Saturday, September 14 from 9:30am to 12:00PM at the iHeart Media Center in Dallas. The Rotary Club of Dallas will be hosting. This event is open to all Rotarians. Hope to see you there! Pam Blankenzee/ South Austin Rotary pblankenzee@ca.rr.com/818.367. Rotary District 5810 - North Texas Webmaster/Social Media Manager Public Image Team  |
What should be on our new banner?We are designing a new banner that represents our club. What should we put on it that represents Addison? A clock showing noon would be nice, but Addison does not have a clock. Let Stan Herrin know what represents Addison!   |
September 10 Speaker  September 10Ms. Crowling, Principal Bush Elementary School Ms Crowling will tell us ‘What’s new’ at the school. Club members are encouraged to bring dry erase markers for the teachers. (If you are unable to make the meeting and wish to donate dry erase markers, contact Nancy Williams) |
Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up  |
Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary School.JPG) On September 10 Ms. Crowling, Principal Bush Elementary School speak to our club. Again this year we are having a Dry Erase Marker Drive. Bring dry erase markers for the teachers. If you are unable to make the meeting and wish to donate dry erase markers, contact Nancy Williams. |
Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch |
September 3 Speaker September 3Lynne McNamee President at Lone Armadillo Marketing Agency and Public Image Chair, Rotary District 5810. Rotary’s Public Image is how Rotary is perceived by the world. Rotary’s “Voice” is the unique tone and style in which we communicate. There is no organization quite like Rotary. By using a unified "voice" in all our interactions, we ensure our communications capture our distinct character — and how people experience Rotary. By speaking, writing, and designing in one voice, our communications will look, feel, and sound unmistakably like Rotary. Lone Armadillo Marketing Agency is passionate about providing honest and ethical marketing advice to business owners and professionals that will have a real impact on their bottom line. Lynne is also a member of the Plano East Rotary Club. |
August 27 Speaker August 27Logan Nevonen Suggestions on How to Grow Membership, Especially Among Millennials/ Digital Marketing Tips. Specializing in public relations, content marketing, social media, and strategic communications planning, Logan Nevonen brings years of experience working for non-profits, political groups, and electoral campaigns both nationally and internationally. Her expertise is in partnering with organizations to analyze their audiences and communication channels, develop strategic goals, and execute plans that inspire action through an integrated marketing communications approach. A Texas native, Logan holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Westminster, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Saint Mary’s College and International Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. |
August 20 Speaker August 20Mike Romig Managing Director –Participant Outcomes at VisionPoint Advisory Group Mike Romig is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® Designee and joined VisionPoint Advisors in May, 2018. Mike is passionate about transforming the 401(k) experience both for the companies sponsoring the plans and the participating employees. |
Flag Sign-UpTime to Sign up for Labor Day flag set out and pick-up.Set-out Flags August 31 Pick-up Flags September 14 Please let Darcy know when you are helping! |
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 |
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Mary Jo Back (pun intended).JPG) Mary Jo is off the disabled list and finally received her Past President's award and pin. |
August 13 Speaker.jpg){kind=logo} Our RYLA camper will talk about 'his BEST week ever!' Fresh from camp and pumped up! |
RYLA Thank youFrom 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! |
August 6 MeetingClub Assembly Kevin Ross, Club Membership Chairman, will lead a discussion on membership  |
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 |
District 5810 NewsAugust Roundtable August 10, 2019 iHeart Media Center 14001 Dallas Parkway Suit 425 Membership Seminary August 10 11:00am - 12:00 pm iHeart Media Center 14001 Dallas Parkway Suit 425 There is a MEMBERSHIP seminar on Saturday, August 10th right after Roundtable at 11:00AM at the iHeart Media Center, 14001 Dallas Parkway Ste. 425. Club presidents, club membership chairs and club trainers are especially encouraged to attend. We will be discussing INNOVATIVE ways to recruit, orientation, and member engagement. EVERY Rotarian is invited to attend to help us recruit quality members, ready to serve our community and the world. |
July 30 MeetingA Tour of the oldest house in Dallas Co. on its original foundation. This is a 'heads'up' of a change in time and location Club member Stan Herrin will be our tour guide for tours at the Farmers Branch Historic Park - 5:30 pm No lunch at May Dragon Meet at the Gazebo We will tour the Gilbert House and the Queen Anne Victorian Cottage Bring a Friend   |
Congratulations to Award WinnersCongratulations 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 |
Spelling Mistakes If you find a spelling mistake, please feel free to let me know.I am a terrible speller. I have many excuses why I can not spell, the best one is "I inherited the ability". Stan |
Did You See?Did you see in the District 5810 Newsletter the article "Addison and Addison Midday Serve Up Pancakes"? |
Update on Mary Jo Mary Jo is resting at home and resting following her back surgery on June 26. She sends her thanks for the flowers and card. |
New Rotary YearThe Rotary Year is from July 1 to June 30. These dates coincides with our tax year.  Beginning July 1, 2019, the Rotary International President is Mark Maloney and the year's symbol to the left. For more information on what this symbol means, listen to RIPE Mark Maloney's talk at Texas PETS. (This is the video Stan Herrin tried to show at our last meeting.) Start listening about 31:30 into the program. |
2018-2019 Rotary Year at a GlanceThe 2018-2019 Rotary Year was a great success for the Addison Midday Rotary Club. A Summary of the year: 2018-2019 Goals:
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Work Day Benefiting Metrocrest ServicesOn 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.    |
Newest AMRC Member Welcome to our newest member of the Addison Midday Rotary ClubCynthia Allison - Household Membership Cynthia was recently seen helping our work day at Metrocrest Services |
Camp RYLA DriversDrivers are needed to drive one camper to Camp RYLA on July 28 and return Aug 2. Lind has volunteered to be one of two club members to transport the camper, but she can not drive. If you can help, please contact Jim Duffy. Camp RYLA is July 28 to Aug 2 |
District Award.jpg) 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. |
Fun at Bush Elementary School  The Addison Midday Rotary Club volunteered at the George H W Bush Elementary School's PTA Carnival - 2019 Patriot Fest. We helped set up the games, sold tickets and manned the games. Great seeing so many smiles! More pictrues can be found under Photo Album. |
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1) Is it the TRUTH? 2) Is it FAIR to all Concerned? 3) Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSIPS? 4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned? |
Two New Membership CategoriesAt the May 14 meeting of the Addison Midday Rotary Club two new membership categories were approved 1) Household Membership : Be a spouse, family member or partner of an Active Member living at the same address. 2) Under 40 Membership: (a) Is under the age of 40 when applying for membership in this club, and (b) Expires upon the beginning of the next quarter after the member’s 40th birthday, at which date the membership automatically become an Active Membership. Please tell friends, relatives, and household members of these new categories and see if they are interested in joining Addison Midday Rotary Club! |
Bush Elementary CarnivalThe Bush Elementary Carnival is Friday May 17. If you can work and have not signed up, contact Nancy Williams TODAY! |
AMRC Supports the Ebangweni Mission HospitalAMRC Supports the Ebangweni Mission Hospital After Rev. Webster Kaisi and Mark Harris of the Medical Benevolence Foundation told us of running a Hospital in Malawi, a country where over 90% of the electricity is generated hydrelectricly. In time of drought, electricty is difficult to obtain. The Addison Midday Rotary Club donated to their drive to obtain solar power for the Hospital.  |
Easter Baskets for Hope SupplyAMRC Supports Hope Supply
Again this year, the Addison Midday Rotary Club made 50 Easter Baskets for Hope Supply. Hope Supply told us that they were about 200 Easter Baskets short of requested baskets. This is a good project for a Rotary Club, group or individual. We make the baskets for less than $10 and we assemble them in 20 minutes.  |
REACT in the NewsDid you see this story in the Dallas Morning News about REACT in Addison? In 2018 the Addison Midday Rotary Club supported REACT with a scholarship to REACT's "No Athlete Left Behind" program and a scholarship to REACT's "Legacy Project". Funds for these scholarships came from our Flag Lease Program. |
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