Phew! I am still recovering from the fabulous Cigar, Bourbon, and Benefactors extravaganza that Ross Bullahosted to grow funds for our beloved Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse - The Child Advocacy Center. My muscles hurt from moving a bagillion pieces of furniture and dozens of trips around the event space helping in any way possible. BRAVO my dear friend - thank you for your months of dedication to this, and many other, charitable organizations.
Looking ahead to this week’s club assembly - In years past members (MYSELF INCLUDED) would sometimes think “I can just skip this Wednesday’s meeting.” I don’t have anything to report on or my input is not valuable. We cannot have that mentality. For one, we owe it to our new members to help mentor them in all ways Rotary. Sharing experiences and answering questions as to what we do is vital to a new member really emerging themselves in our Rotarian family. Second, we owe it to Rotary. This great organization does so much good in the world and our time/talents are useful in furthering this. Lastly, WE do so much in our group and in our lives. It is not only important to give something back but to give of our time and talent so the burden does not fall on one or two people alone. So please join me, the board and committee chairs this Wednesday to get a brief description of the role each committee plays to further the Mission and Vision of Rotary. This is not a meeting to give the history of Rotary or its areas of Focus - we will save that for a future meeting. My hope is that you will get more involved in projects within those areas of focus to do more good in our world and to also bring home a few more awards from the District Assembly next spring! (I’m slightly competitive but it is all for a great cause right?!) Rotary forever!
See you this Wednesday!
Andie Taylor
Karen Anzola, Executive Director, Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties Speaks at Denver/Lake Norman Rotary
Karen joined the Partnership for Children of Lincoln/Gaston Counties, Inc. in 2017 serving first as the Program Manager before her selection as the Executive Director in April 2021. With over 25 years in nonprofit management, Karen trained as an early interventionist. She has worked as a classroom teacher, a state project coordinator for the University of New Mexico, and as the Co-Director of the National Center for Family Professional Partnerships for a national advocacy organization. She is passionate about ensuring that young children and their families have access to support and services that strengthen families and equip children for lifelong learning and success. She spoke at the October 11th Rotary meeting.
At Denver/Lake Norman Rotary meetings from now through Wednesday, November 16th, the International Committee will be accepting shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items and school supplies for its annual Operation Christmas Child project, a terrific way to help less fortunate children outside of the United States. Please see Trudie Crawford for shoeboxes and instructions on how to pack them. For additional information or to make a cash donation, please go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
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