Upcoming Meetings Reminder: We're back to Main Event!
Sept. 7: Board meeting at Main Event
Sept. 14: GPISD Superintendent Linda Ellis
Sept. 21: Pumpkin Run
Sept. 28: Adult Library Programs - Peter Sime and Josh Rudd
This Week's Races to Cover
Another busy weekend of races to cover. Three of these races are on Saturday and one is on Sunday. If you can cover any of these races, please contact Glen McCrary ASAP!
NOTE! The Arlington and Grand Prairie runs will be large races that will require 2-3 person teams!
1. Honor the Fallen; Saturday, September 11 @ 7:30 AM
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie 75050
2. Freedom Run; Saturday, September 11 @ 8:00 AM
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge - Trinity Groves
109 Continental, Dallas 75207
3. Arlington Heroes Run; Saturday, September 11 @ 9:00 AM
Veteran's Park, 3600 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington 76016
4. SMU Theta 5K; Sunday, September 12 @ 8:30 AM
Mustang Plaza and Mall, University Park 75205
Dates to Remember
Sept. 25: Adopt-a-Street project
October 9: Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run (for more info or to register, click below)
Reminder, if you have perfect attendance from last year, please contact Marilyn and let her know at 214-502-6927 ormgonsiorek@allstate.com.
Rotary Youth Exchange
We have a meeting for anyone interested in Rotary Youth Exchange. This will be a virtual meeting. Both parents and students are welcome. Meeting dates & time are: September 9 and October 12. Both at 7:00 pm.
Haitian Relief Effort
A group of well experienced Disaster Relief Rotarians have once again come together to organize relief supplies, medical assistance, shelter and other necessary commodities for people in Southern Haiti to survive and rebuild after the August 14th earthquake. Haiti is part of Rotary District 7020 which includes 10 countries and 16 islands in the Northern Caribbean.
“It is our responsibility to let Rotarians in our District 7020 and anyone that wants to donate the easiest and most secure way to do so,” said PDG Haresh Ramchandani, Committee Chair. “We are working with the Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group (DNARAG) to collect funds and then ensure that immediate aid is received by those with the greatest need.”
Cash is always the easiest way to get aid to those who need it now. We also have a list of needs, of which many can be sourced locally. This will not only help with relief, but also will support the local economy.
Donations from USA are tax deductible.
The Rotary team has already reached out to partners within and outside of Haiti to coordinate and increase the effectiveness of the response. Organizations’ members have already reached out include ShelterBox US Disaster Aid, CDEMA, US State Department, Rotary Caribbean Disaster Response Team and others. Outreach to other aid organizations is ongoing.
