News & Announcements

 
  • We were delighted to have John Applegate and Joe Donovan join us for the meeting.  Both had been under the weather lately
  • Shellie Peterson announced that the Board of Directors had unanimously accepted Pat Love into membership - we look forward to an Induction Ceremony soon!
  • Nick Tallent's guest, Janelle Severson joined us again last week.  Janelle owns the Choke Cherry Tree and and she has generously donated the bourbon balls for the upcoming Kentucky Derby!  THANK YOU Janelle!  She will also be assisting with some of the other deserts for the event.
  • We had a sneak preview of the talented performers in Mary Poppins!  This presentation by the high School drama and theater department begins next week.  We should all plan on going for sure, just $10 tickets at the door
  • Jean and Dave Smith have arrived home safely from Senegal.  They will give a presentation early in May to tell us all about their efforts this past trip.  Also, Jean has raffle tickets available for a fund raiser for the Seeds of Learning Center.  The Center has lost some funding from the Secure Rural Schools resource and needs to raise some additional funds to operate.  The prize is $10,000 and the drawing will be on May 20th.  Tickets are $100 each and are available from Jean
  • Roberta Tolan mentioned that it was the time of year to collect applications for the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA)  If you know any sophomores or juniors in high school, this is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and develop their leadership skills!  Every year these kids come back to us and tell us what a meaningful experience it was for them
  • NEW SPONSORS announced for the Kentucky Derby were Wilderness Journeys and Wyndham Resorts!  Both will be providing trips for the experience silent auction,  Wilderness Journeys will also be providing the shuttle service from the parking area up to Keyah Grande