 | Boo at the Zoo October 19, 2019 A safe trick or treating experience for ghost and goblins! The Rotary Club sponsors a booth by the Rotary Castle and hands out candy to the kids. Two trick or treating sessions are available. Session one: Gates open at 11:30 until 1:30 Session two: Gates opening at 3:30 until 5:30. Please click here to sign-up for a session. Costumes are optional but are more fun. |
Fellow Rotarian Clarence Hulse who will give his annual update from the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. Hope to see you today at Patrick's Grille for lunch!
The Rotary Club will be presenting the Service Above Self Awards at a breakfast awards ceremony which we hope will become an annual event. Please plan to join us on Thursday, October 31 at The Salvation Army, 1201 S. Franklin Street, for a breakfast buffet as we recognize those who exemplify Service Above Self from the Michigan City Police Department, Michigan City Fire Department, Michigan City Area Schools and the JROTC. Check-in will be at 7:45am and the program will start at 8am. As this is the last Thursday of the month, there will be no regular lunch meeting that day and no Thirsty Thursday evening social. I hope you will all make time for this special recognition to support those doing so much good in our community. Feel free to invite your family and friends to attend as well!
Rotary clubs are taking action to provide immediate relief to those affected by Hurricane Dorian. By mobilizing Rotary’s vast global network, members are able to raise funds, collect essential items, and work with other agencies to meet urgent needs. Our disaster relief partner ShelterBox is sending a team to the Bahamas to assess damage and evaluate recovery options. Rotary also has a Disaster Response Fund that helps clubs support rebuilding efforts where the need is greatest. Learn more about the fund, and follow updates on Rotary’s Facebook page..JPG){kind=small}
Rotary is making a priority to grow and diversifying our membership to make sure we reflect the communities we serve. We're creating an organization that is more open and inclusive, fair to all, builds goodwill, and benefits our communities. In a blog post for Rotary Voices, Kathleen Rose explores the role of women in leadership. Read her post and learn more about diversity in Rotary..png){kind=small}
Rotary clubs all over the world will be raising awareness about polio and our efforts to eradicate the disease during World Polio Day 24 October. What is your club planning to do? Download a toolkit that will help you plan an event in your community, and RSVP today to be notified in advance of Rotary's World Polio Day Online Global Update in your region.){kind=small}
Why Join Rotary?
Rotary is a global network of community volunteers.
Rotary club members are business, professional, and community leaders in your locality who meet regularly to plan and implement community service activities and network with other professionals. For those interested, members can also choose to become involved in international humanitarian service efforts. More than 1.2 million men and women in over 200 countries and geographical areas belong to over 33,000 Rotary clubs.
Rotary club members are business, professional, and community leaders in your locality who meet regularly to plan and implement community service activities and network with other professionals. For those interested, members can also choose to become involved in international humanitarian service efforts. More than 1.2 million men and women in over 200 countries and geographical areas belong to over 33,000 Rotary clubs.
Rotary builds international understanding through scholarships, exchange programs, and humanitarian grants. Throughout the world, Rotary clubs participate in a broad range of educational, intercultural, and humanitarian activities designed to improve the lives of others.
Benefits of Membership
Belonging to a Rotary club provides members with an opportunity to make a contribution to their own communities and to communities around the world.
Belonging to a Rotary club provides members with an opportunity to make a contribution to their own communities and to communities around the world.
Members may join Rotary for many reasons, including community involvement, personal development, professional networking, and camaraderie with fellow members. But perhaps the most important benefit is the satisfaction gained from making a real difference in the world.
Polio Plus
PolioPlus, Rotary’s most ambitious program to date, focuses on global immunization efforts and has played a leadership role with the World Health Organization, CDC, and UNICEF in bringing the world to the brink of polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has contributed US$355 million to Rotary to support PolioPlus activities.
PolioPlus, Rotary’s most ambitious program to date, focuses on global immunization efforts and has played a leadership role with the World Health Organization, CDC, and UNICEF in bringing the world to the brink of polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has contributed US$355 million to Rotary to support PolioPlus activities.
Interested in joining? Send an e-mail to membership@mcrotary.org
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