Well we're not quite cleared to going back to in-person meetings yet.  But to get all warmed up for it, we are going back to the old time of 7:30AM starting with this Thursday's Zoom call.

According to our club bylaws, the first meeting in June is where the club votes in the officers for next Rotary year which starts on July 1.  The slate nominated by the Board was emailed out two weeks ago.  In addition to those names, any club member may nominate themselves or someone else for any office except Past President.

The billing for dues should go out shortly.  Please note that the monthly amount billed during the state of emergency will be significantly reduced since we are not incurring the breakfast expenses at Cherry Valley Country Club.

Although the state of emergency restrictions are starting to be eased, we are not out of the woods yet.  Restaurants and businesses aren't fully open and hospitals are still operating with little or no cafeteria service.  So the Grab & Go Program is still vital to help our local mom & pop restaurants make it through to the other side of the lockdown while providing an important service to our frontline healthcare workers. 

 

We still need donations and we still need drivers.  To donate, visit the webpage www.montgomeryrotary.org.  If you want to volunteer to be a driver, CLICK HERE 

Past District Governor Julie Ann Juliano is heading up District 7475's Polio Plus efforts.  In normal times, the money raised from Polio Plus is used for research, technical assistance, social mobilization, operational support, and surveillance.  Right now, however, the infrastructure which Rotary has in place is being directed to combat COVID-19 around the world. When this is all over, we will need to resume our Polio efforts.  The elimination of polio is Rotary's signature effort but only 9% of all Rotarians donate to this cause. 

 

In an effort to recoup some of the shortfall in donations, there will be a Zoom-A-Thon held on June 10th at noon.  Each attendee is asked to pledge the amount of a typical Rotary meal (which we aren't being billed for since we aren't having regular in-person meetings) with a minimum of $10.  Please mark you calendars - details will follow via email.

 

We all have pre-set emotional reference points that develop within us over the years. We subconsciously install them as we travel through our life. They are based on a series of beliefs that are in line with our philosophical make-up.   Our reference points reflect what we believe and what rings true in our hearts. For me, there seems to be a collection of metaphors, quotes, and life experiences that I’ve gathered over the years. 

June 6th  - Installation Dinner  (will be rescheduled)

Sept 20th - Montgomery FunFest