Treasurer's Report: Next quarter's bills will be coming soon. There will be a new Club Dues line item of $25 per quarter to cover the costs of our weekly meetings and keep our fundraised dollars going toward projects. More information on this will be part of our club assembly on December 30.
Honors and Illnesses:
Congratulations to Gillian Feller on her graduation with her doctor of physical therapy!
Announcements:
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Dec. 19 at K-Mart - This list is full, but see Kay if you would like to pair up with someone.
Holiday Meeting Schedule - December 23 - NO MEETING December 30 - Regular meeting
Soup Supper - Jan. 18 - Plans are underway for some delicious soups, sliders and pies. Be sure to save the date to help volunteer at this fun event!
Rotary Radio Auction - Feb. 1. - We already have some terrific items in hand, so we will start promoting the auction items after Christmas! If you have ideas for a bigger featured item or group purchase, let Tammy or Veronica know.
Meal Opt-Outs are due for next quarter -January through June the meals will be provided by Dave's. Please turn in yourmeal opt-out formsby December 30.
Kayak Race Fundraiser - The Fundraising Committee is looking into doing a 'duck race' style kayak race on the Cedar River next summer. See Chris Garden if you would be interested in helping plan.
Fun & Frolic: Santa Dennis Donovan shared some fun facts from the Call Santa event. Thanks to those who made that a successful day!
Program: The Club was entertained with a selection of holiday music by the Charles City High School Wire Choir. Watch the school calendar for upcoming performances from all of our district music students.
The term "Four Avenues of Service" is frequently used in Rotary literature and information. The "Avenues" refer to the four elements of the Object of Rotary: Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service and International Service.
• "Club Service" involves all of the activities necessary for Rotarians to perform to make their club function successfully.
• "Vocational Service" is a description of the opportunity each Rotarian has to represent the dignity and utility of one's vocation to the other members of the club.
• "Community Service" pertains to those activities which Rotarians undertake to improve the quality of life in their community. It frequently involves assistance to youth, the aged, handicapped and others who look to Rotary as a source of hope for a better life.
• The Fourth Avenue, "International Service," describes the many programs and activities which Rotarians undertake to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace. International Service projects are designed to meet humanitarian needs of people in many lands.
When a Rotarian understands and travels down the "Four Avenues of Service," the Object of Rotary takes on even greater meaning.
