Paul Segal lightened up the mood with several examples of the humor of Mae West.
Kris David reviewed plans for Good Works -- hands-on community service activities over the winter months:
- The December project will be to adopt 12 young women (ages 14-18) who live in the shelters for the holidays.
Each girl has a wishlist include such items as winter coats, shoes and boots, undergarments, personal care items and clothing. Most of the girls need long sleeve sweatshirts and sweatpants.
We anticipate that the cost of the gifts for each girl will range from $150.00 to $200. We would like to have several club members work together to adopt each of the young women.
- The Good Works committee is considering holding a diaper drive for clients of Family Service of RI and a food drive to meet increased needs due to the pandemic.
Pres. Bryan reminded members of the need to support the annual appeal of the club foundation. Secure online donations can be made to both the club and international foundations at the club website or by clicking on either of the logos below:
HAPPY BUCKS
Herb Altman was happily enjoying temps in the 80s in Florida.
Don Saracen gave a buck in honor of Steve Hug's pandemic hairstyle.
Pres. Bryan had a buck to commemorate his nephew's first hunting trip, where he bagged his first deer with a crossbow.
Jim Gilcreast gave a buck because he was happy.
If you've announced a Happy Buck, please don't forget to pay up by sending a check to Rotary Club of Providence, P O Box 90, Barrington, RI 02806, or Click Here to pay by credit card.
FSRI: MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT
Guest speaker Margaret Holland McDuff, CEO of Family Service of RI, described FSRI as a comprehensive social service agency that has been an essential part of the Rhode Island community for over 125 years.
"We provide support to children, individuals and families, impacting 20,000 Rhode Islanders annually through 30+ programs and services."
They do this through four service categories: Health, Healing, Hope and Home, with a variety of targeted programs under each.
The Attendance Improvement Matters (AIM) program includes the Walking School Bus staffed by AmeriCorps mentors at our partner Kizirian Elementary School.
Several volunteer opportunities are available; contact Steve Hug if you're interested in helping.