Announcements

 
CHEERS TO WHITNEY SHEPHARD YATES!
This is the look of someone about to pass the gavel to the next Metro president! Here's a recap on how Metro (AKA Large Club of the Year) did this year with Whitney at the helm:
  • We gave!
    • $296 per person to TRF
    • 80% sustaining members
    • 1 new Bequest Society member
    • 1 new Benefactor
  • We worked!
    • 26 service projects and counting
    • 418 man hours of service and counting
  • We grew! (+1 member net)
  • We bragged!
    • Media stories
    • Newsletters, social media, and website
 
DISTRICT 6920 ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Governor, Margaret Jacob thanks you for your service, your support, and friendship and signs off with our District accomplishments for the year:
  • Saving Lives Through Medicine
    • Opened its 5th clinic on June 13th in Augusta. Map International now supports 37 clinics due to Rotary's Inspiration
  • Global Grants supported by 6920 Foundation giving has provided
    • American farmers in Puerto Rico the opportunity to grow their own food
    • A well for genocide survivors in Uganda
    • Wash stations for girls in India
    • Safe haven for women in Nepal
    • Water in every house in Haiti
    • Women's health support in Guatemala
  • Feeding the Hungry throughout the District with the support of Back Pack Buddy, food banks, food drives, packing events, food baskets, and soup kitchens
  • Tiny Houses for homeless vets first section opened in Savannah and plans drawn for Brunswick
  • End Polio Now campaign has support
  • Effective July 1st, Rotary International will have online Grants Training available for all Rotarians
  • And support District Governor Elect, Mike, in his year with "Rotary Connects the World"
 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR CHANGE IN MEETING DATE!
The first July meeting is July 9th (instead of July 2nd) due to the 4th of July holiday.  It's a new year with a new board and....TACOS! Feliz Ano Nuevo Metro!  Let's TACO about the different committees and how you can help! Also, Bret Bell sent everyone the Bylaws for new membership changes.  A vote is required for that so please take a look at it.  The budget for 19-20 will be also be sent out soon!
 
 
 
LET'S GET SOCIAL ON LITERACY AT MOON RIVER BREWERY - JUNE 25TH @ 5:30 PM!
Come on out to Moon River for our upcoming social for casual conversation and drinks with other Area 1 clubs, including Skidaway, Sunrise, and Savannah clubs!  We'll have a presenter briefly discuss the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education in regards to working together for early literacy.  We'll be set up inside south of the bar.
 
 
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMING UP - JULY 27TH
Coolio once said, "How we gon' git there?  We ain't go no car!" Fret not, Whitney will take you on this fantastic voyage to Dublin, GA.  Just let a sista know.  Shout-outs to Will Gruver and Bret Bell who are planning on attending! Learn more about district service, Saving Lives with Medicine, the 10 Million Meal Challenge, and more!
 
 
DUES ARE DUE - JULY 1ST!
Invoices have been sent.  Don't be that guy.  Pay your dues for the 2019-2020 year so we can pay Rotary International!
 
 
SERVICE:  FORSYTH FARMERS' MARKET
Sam Carroll received this sweet note from FFM Board Member, Laura Seifert.  If you can't read the photo, Laura says," Thank you for your support of the Forsyth Farmers' Market Farm Picnic! We couldn't hold this event without our many fantastic volunteers, and the Rotary Club comes through every year. We appreciate you organizing the team! This year was our best Picnic yet. We exceeded our fundraising goal by about $1,700 and raised $3,300 more than last year. Thanks again for your (and all of the Rotary volunteers) help!"
 
Service dates to look out for:
  • June 29 - Loop It Up's A-Town MiniFest - there'll be 3 PM and later shifts
  • July 11 - Emmaus House
 
JUST YOUR FRIENDLY ROTARY FOUNDATION REMINDER!
Log into My Rotary and see how much you've given.  Hint:  It should be $100.