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Royal Oak Rotary Club Newsletter – November 12, 2024
Meeting Overview: President Kelly Auckland kicked off our meeting with a warm welcome!
Major Steve Woodard shared a heartfelt invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-Way Test. A great start to another Rotary gathering!
Attendees: In person: Kelly, Ryan, Madison, Bruce, Fred, Don, Steve, Barbara, Tony, Nathan, Simon, Andy, Ray
Via Zoom: Carolyn
Guests: Christina and Vickie from Oasis, Nicole from the City of Royal Oak
Lunch: Provided by Chartwell
Announcements from President Kelly:
- Website Updates: Our website is looking better than ever! It's updated regularly—go check it out.
- Chamber Events: As a proud member of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, let's attend their events and keep Rotary visible in the community!
- Rotary Auction: Mark your calendars for March 27, 2025 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market! Kelly and Mary Beth are heading up the committee, so stay tuned for more exciting details.
- Prayers and warm thoughts for Mary Beth's Mom as she recovers from a recent stroke
Upcoming Events:
- Rotary Holiday Party: Madison and Mary Beth are planning our holiday bash at Lockhart BBQ in Royal Oak on December 16. Keep an eye out for your invite!
- Forgotten Harvest Volunteer Day: Fred reminded us of the volunteer opportunity on November 16 at First Presbyterian, working from the 8 Mile warehouse. Reach out to Fred if you’d like to help.
- Scholarship Committee: Fred also shared that our scholarship committee is diving into discussions about the number, value, and criteria for scholarships this year. More details coming soon!
Salvation Army Events – Major Steve's Updates:
- Thanksgiving Concert: November 16 at 7 p.m. – Free concert at the Salvation Army on Main Street. All are welcome.
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Bell Ringing Season: Sign up online and help spread holiday cheer with a ring while collecting much needed $ to support local families.
- Toy Drive: Drop off donations at the Main Street location to support local families this season.
Lunch Survey Sneak Peek!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent lunch survey! Carolyn will share the full results at our next meeting, but here’s a quick preview:
- The majority of members feel that sharing lunch together is an important part of fellowship during our meetings. Most members indicated they would be willing to pay between $10-$15 for a meal, with many open to contributing even if they don’t eat. There was also a strong preference for hot meals or soup and sandwich options.
New Member Induction: A warm welcome to Andy Meisner from Community Unity Bank, our newest Royal Oak Rotarian! We’re thrilled to have you with us, Andy!
Happy Bucks:
- Ray – Happy to be a Bell Ringer
- Andy – Excited to be a new member and for a recent family trip to Disney
- Nathan – Celebrated his daughter’s birthday and honored Veterans Day
"Why did they let the turkey join the Thanksgiving band?
Because he had the drumsticks!" 🥁
No 50/50 this week, so hold on to that luck for next time!
Upcoming Dates to Remember & District News:
- Next Royal Oak Rotary Meeting: November 26 at 12 p.m. Are you bringing a guest???!!!
- Board Meeting: November 20 at 6:30 p.m.
- New Member Orientation: November 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Online)
- District Governor Visit: Sharna Hatcher will join our December 10 meeting, with a Board meeting beforehand.
- Foundation Celebration Dinner: November 14 at 2GATHER in Auburn Hills – REGISTER TODAY!
- Rotary Day of Giving: December 3 – Mark your calendars!
- Lake Orion Sunrise Ice Golf Outing: February 1, 2025
"Service to others is rooted in gratitude—a thankful heart that inspires us to lift up our communities." unknown
n.b. errors, omissions and news to cgraham@tutordoctor.org
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