BIG NUMBERS FROM THE GALA!
The numbers are in from the Legends for Literacy Gala and they add up to an unmistakable success:

Imagination, participation and support from many club members, led by co-chairs Pete Brock and Susan Kearney-Kaplan, made it possible.

 

Teaching materials purchased by our Childhood Literacy Initiative are already in use at Harry Kizirian Elementary School (as you may have seen in the video) and the foundation is sponsoring a professional training session for Kizirian teachers on Nov. 6.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Etc.
The district is holding a Vibrant Club workshop Sat., Oct. 26, with tips and tactics to up the club’s game in Membership, Foundation, Rotaract, Youth Programs, Public Image & more. Starts at 8:00 am, ends 1:30 pm at White’s of Westport. $20 cost includes continental breakfast and box lunch. Register at https://rotary7950.com/event/vibrant-club-workshop/

 

Blustery wet weather took Thursday’s after hours meeting indoors at the new Plant City, where the manager told us about the concept for the totally vegan eatery. Attendees got a view of the pedestrian bridge through the window but no one ventured out. Thanks to Connie Donnelly and Mary Brewster, who were responsible for everything except the weather.

 

HAPPY BUCKS
Margaret Kane for Pete Brock’s work on the gala.

 

Pete Brock for the entire club’s support of the event and for Susan as co-chair.

 

Jim Gilcreast for the committee members, especially Connie Donnelly, who procured great auction items.

 

Kris David to congratulate Susan Kearney-Kaplan for her work on the gala.

 

Paul Segal in memory of PDG Jim Rassol.

 

Holly Applegate for Susan, Wendy and everyone else who worked on the event.

 

Randy Dittmar offered Hats Off to all who took part in the club’s biggest fundraiser ever.

 

Pres. Geoff for a great job by all.