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**Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Will be Meeting at Rescue Squad Park This Wednesday, June 19th.**
President's Message
 

Happy Monday, my beloved Rotarians! Did you miss me last week? I’m sure that Craig did an outstanding job in my absence. I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend.We hear so much in the past several years about equality for women, and all people, but I would like to take a second to recognize the importance of dad/men. There is much research and a great deal of evidence of the benefits a child receives when they have a father-like figure in their life. It is said that girls in particular do much better in school and are more engaged in learning when they have a father figure who interacts with them in reading, and in play, from very early ages. We learned a few weeks ago when Kat Varner gave her program for Books on the House, of the great impact a male figure has on boys reading abilities. So here is a plea - If you have the opportunity to be involved in a child’s life as a father-like role model please volunteer. No kids? Team up with your nieces and or nephews or best friends kiddos. Don’t have those Volunteer in a school or other program to engage kids in more than their phone. Their lives, and ours quite honestly, depend on it. And a super shout out to all those cool Dads, Step-Dads, Uncles, Fun-cles, and all around good people for everything that you do to help foster self awareness and conscientiousness in kids!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at Music in the Park this weekend! Cat 5 was great and we raised over $700 for CART through parking donations and the 50/50 raffle! High-fives all around!

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!  We will NOT be meeting at unity Presbyterian Church this Wednesday 6-19-2024 due to its vacation Bible school schedule. We WILL be meeting at Rescue Squad Park on Galway Ln. at 7:30. Chillin and Grillin will be there. Look forward to seeing you then and maybe we can all get a picture by that beautiful clock that has been installed.  

Lastly, June 23rd (next Sunday) is our end of year celebration taking place at Trilogy Lake Norman’s event center.  (Enter through the main entrance and go down the corridor to your left.)

Make it a productive week!

Andie

Polio Survivor Phillip Knoll Shares His Life Story with Denver/Lake Norman Rotary
From left to right: PolioPlus Chair Debbie Perry, Phillip Knoll, International Chair Trudie Crawford and President-elect Craig Buhrendorf.
 
Denver/Lake Norman Rotarians Honored as Members of the PolioPlus Society
 
 
Happy Bucks
Courtesy of Alacia Tarpley

Jim led the way in celebrating the beautiful sunrise today, he let us know that June 14th 1775 was the birth of the US Army, June 14th 1949 was Flag Day, June 14th 1970 he married his high school sweet heart (June 14th 1979 may have been his son’s birthday wasn’t clear on that).

Bud put in to acknowledge his 38th year anniversary.

Thomas put in for his son turning 16 yrs. old today and starting his first job at Publix. He is “becoming a man.”

Rick wanted to celebrate the upcoming presentation and honor his in-law’s 51 years together.

Andy Busch celebrated his 18th year anniversary, and spoke of their recent Roanoke 8-mile hike, that hosted some unexpected guests...a black bear mother and her cubs!

Mike held up his favorite drink, Dr. Pepper making it # 2 favorite spot as listed by Washington Post this week. He also put in some for his granddaughter’s 8th grade graduation.

Paneco was just glad to be in the same time zone at our Rotary.

Kate celebrated the upcoming presentation

Trudie also contributed in honor of her parent’s 51-year anniversary. They taught her what true love, friendship and partnership should be like. She thanked Debbie for her friendship and support, and confirmed what we all know, “Dr. Debbie is a gift to our community.”

Michelle officially quit working for the Lions, so she is all in for Rotary. She also put some in for her son’s graduation obtaining his degree.

 

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Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Foundation Grant Application
2024 Music in the Park Sponsorship Appeal - Contract
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Books on the House Returns to Rotary Following the June 26th Meeting
The Books on the House book mobile will be in the Unity Church parking lot and available for tours. Donations of children's and adult's books will be accepted.  Monetary donations will also be accepted. Come on out and support this worthy endeavor.
 
Milestones
 
Attendance (6/12)
36 Rotarians
4 guests
 
Member Birthdays
Mike Bagwell
Marty Gilmartin
 
Partner Birthdays
Shelly Bagwell (Mike)
 
Wedding Anniversaries
Jerry and Gayle Park (58 years)
Jim and Yvonne Minor (54 years)
Bud and Peggy Tschudin (38 years)
 
Happy Bucks
$172
 
Alzheimer’s Research (CART)
$16.00
 
Speakers
Jun 19, 2024
TBD
Jun 26, 2024
Recap: 2023-2024 Rotary Year
Jul 03, 2024
July 4th Week
Jul 10, 2024
Goals for 2024-2025
Jul 17, 2024
Skin cancer
Jul 24, 2024
Alzheimer’s association
Jul 31, 2024
District 7890 Chair - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Projects in Guatemala via Zoom
Aug 07, 2024
Emergency Preparedness
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Social (Changing of the Guard)
Trilogy Lake Norman
Jun 23, 2024
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Denver/Lake Rotary Board Meeting
TBA
Jul 12, 2024
 
Music in the Park - The Chain
Rescue Squad Park
Jul 20, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Music in the Park - Chris Taylor & the Rumor
Rescue Squad Park
Aug 17, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Music in the Park - Bailey Marie Band
Rescue Squad Park
Sep 21, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
ELBA & Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Christmas Parade
Dec 07, 2024
 
ELBA & Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Tree LIghting
Dec 08, 2024
 
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