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 - December December is Family of Rotary Month The idea of the family of Rotary is a simple one, and one we celebrate every December during Family Month. Every Rotarian is part of the Rotary Family – but our family is much larger than just our 1.2 million members. The family of Rotary includes every one of the men, women, and children who are involved in our work:
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Rotary Monthly Theme - November November is Rotary Foundation Month Our Rotary Foundation sponsors a broad range of Educational and Humanitarian programs that save and change lives here and abroad including Polio Eradication, District Matching Grants and programs and projects within the realm of Rotary's Areas of focus around the globe. |
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 |
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Next MeetingNovember 3rd - David Pyke - "Ten Mistakes People make in their Wills" |
Dues are DueYour Dues are Due!  |
October Board Meeting Board Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 11:00 am Meeting on Zoom |
From Membership CommitteeHave you used the letter developed by the Membership Committee to invite a new member?  |
October 20 Meeting - District GovernorOctober 20th 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.  |
AMRC meets at May Dragon and on ZoomThe 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     |
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. |
Virtual Food Drive for Metrocrest ServicesMetrocrest 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! |
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.  |
Prime Day Oct 13 - 14Addison 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.  |
October 13 Meeting - Club AssemblyOctober 13th 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.   |
November 17 Meeting - The Rotary FoundationNovember 17th Stan Herrin Rotary International's Rotary Foundation |
Nov. 10 Meeting - Economic DevelopmentNovember 10th Orlando Campos, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Addison The Current state of the Economy in Addison |
November 3 Meeting - WillsNovember 3rd Dallas attorney David Pyk2 The Ten Mistakes People Make in Their Wills.   |
October 27 Meeting - One College ConceptOctober 27th 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 6 Meeting - DISDOctober 6 Edwin Flores Dallas ISD Bond Proposal  On November 3rd, 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. |
Congratulations - Rotary Citation 2019-2020Hats 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 Congratulations to the following 2019-2020 #Rotary Citation recipients: |
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Next WeekSeptember 22nd- Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about how we might offer individual services and mentoring to clients during these times. |
Zoom Meeting Info for OctoberIf you plan to join our meeting via zoom Here is the zoom information Topic: Addison Midday Rotary - Zoom meeting Time: Every Tuesday in October, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 858 8678 4643 Passcode: 893336 One tap mobile +13462487799,,85886784643#,,,, +16699006833,,85886784643#,,,, Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 858 8678 4643 Passcode: 893336 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/  |
September 29 Meeting - Addison Arbor FoundationSeptember 29 Dr. Jay Ihrig Addison Arbor Foundation  Dr. Jay Ihrig will give us an update on the Addison Arbor Foundation. The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and enhance landscaping, public art, public parks and parks and recreation programs of the Town of Addison. The Foundation’s impact can be seen in the trees, landscape and public art installed throughout the Town. The Foundation’s free education programs provide useful information about plants, gardening and art.   |
September 22 Meeting - Metrocrest ServicesSeptember 22 Tracy Eubanks Metrocrest Services  Tracy Eubanks CEO of Metrocrest Services will speak to us about how we might offer individual services and mentoring to clients during these times. Impacting the Lives of Families & Seniors The Metrocrest Services’ mission is providing programs that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence for individuals, families, and seniors living in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Dallas in Denton County.  |
September 15 Meeting - Rotary Youth ExchangeSeptember 15 Mike Pugh Rotary Youth Exchange  Mike Pugh will talk to us about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and serving as a host familyRotary 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 8 Meeting -Stress of a Covid-19 WorldSeptember 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 1 Meeting - Addison Trail SystemSeptember 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. |
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 - October October is Economic and Community Development Month. This is the time of year clubs focus on how we give back to Rotary using our vocations to support our economy and communities. |
Rotary Monthly Theme - 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. |
Report from Flag Lease Program  At the August Board Meeting of the Addison Midday Rotary Club, Jim Duffy reported that the net proceeds of the Flag Lease Program from the fiscal year 2019-2020 was $6,343.92. These funds will be transferred to the Addison Midday Rotary Foundation to be used on upcoming projects. A BIG THANKS to everyone who has participated in the Flag Lease Program. |
Job Fair - a Rotarian Benefit
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
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Dry Erase Markers for Bush Elementary SchoolBack 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.    |
Congratulations to 2019-2020 Award WinnersCongratulations 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. |
August 11 Meeting - Jeff DunnAugust 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.”  |
August 18 Meeting - Ean SullivanAugust 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  |
Rotary Monthly Theme - August August is Membership Month, which means it's time to celebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the good we do in our community and around the world. |
August 4 Meeting - GW BushAugust 4Ms. Crowling, Principal Bush Elementary School Principal Carol Crowling of George H.W Bush Elementary School will talk to us about the challenge of educating during COVID-17 Pandemic and we will collecting money for dry erase markers for the school as a service project for the month. .JPG) |
July 28 Meeting - RYLeadJuly 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. |
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. Members made cash donations thru Hope Supply's home page. For donations, Hope Supply supplies face masks  |
July 21 Meeting - Club AssemblyJuly 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. |
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. |
July 14 Meeting - Hope SupplyJuly 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! |
Thank You from Education Plus Nicaragua
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New Rotary YearThe 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. |
AMRC Donates to Education Plus NicaraguaClub 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. |
June 9 Meeting - New Member Talk New Member Vocational TalksVirginia Wolber Jeffery Pearson (if he is not flying) |
June Board MeetingSpecial Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 11:00 am Meeting on Zoom To discuss: Meeting at May Dragon Change to dues structure Corporate membership |
AMRC is Meeting On-LineAddison 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/ (Note this is the new address as of June 16)  |
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 2 Meeting - Carl FlowersCarl 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 Meeting - Club AssemblyMeeting to begin at 12:00 noon Due to the numerous items to discuss |
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. |
Flag Schedule for 4th of JulyWe 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! |
Flag Schedule for Memorial DayWe 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.  |
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 |
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. |
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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. |
March 24 Meeting - Easter Baskets for Hope SupplyMarch 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 Meeting - Bitter SistersFifth 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. |
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 |
February 18 Meeting - Club Assembly |
Flag Set Out and Pick Up - Presidents Day.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.   |
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. |
January 28 Meeting - Fire and Police 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. |
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. |
January Round Table Hosted By AMRC Saturday January 11 THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!  |
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 |
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 - Addison Athletic Club 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. |
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 |
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 |
Metrocrest Services Toy Drive |
Metrocrest Services Food Drive |
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  |
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
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November 26 Meeting - ThankfulWhat are you Thankful for? We will talk Turkey about being thankful. (No Speaker)    |
Holiday Party Dec 15 |
Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food Drive |
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 |
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! |
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). |
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. |
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/ |
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. |
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! |
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!   |
Pictures from Flag Set-out/Pick-up  |
Metrocrest Season of Service Lunch |
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 |
August 13 Speaker - RYLA.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! |
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 |
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 |
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 Services.JPG) 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.    |
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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