My new man cave and office is nearly complete, so I spent the weekend moving in and organizing an impressive amount of stuff I did not know I owned, but still cannot bring myself to throw away.
Just as everything found its place, I discovered a roof leak. Because half the building sits beneath and supports our deck, there is now a hole in the ceiling, and part of the deck must be completely removed to reach the sub-roofing beneath it.
I have learned that “nearly complete” is simply the brief period between “almost finished” and “you’re not going to believe what we found.”
Perhaps there is a Rotary lesson in this: No matter how carefully we plan and organize, something unexpected will eventually require us to adjust. The important thing is to keep a sense of humor — and avoid unpacking everything too soon.
Until next Wednesday, may something good happen because you were there.
Ross
Denver/Lake Norman Rotary's Music in the Park Donates to Three Lincoln County Charities
From left to right: Music in the Park Committee members Marty Smith and Joe Lampron, award recipient and Former Child Advocacy Center Executive Director/Consultant Sherry Reinhardt, Music in the Park Chair Hailey Cornwell, award recipients and United Way Board members Kennan Eaddy and Julie Bryne, and award recipient Amy's House Executive Director Crystal Clark.
Youth Services Chair Hailey Cornwell Introduces North Lincoln High School Knights Interact Club
From left to right: Club Treasurer Jackson Grigg, Club President Pierce Messler, Club member Parker Messler, Youth Services Chair Hailey Cornwell, Club Secretary Bailey Dibble and Staff Advisor Steven Hillburn.
Collections Continuing for Operation Warm 2026 - Opportunity to Buy Coats and Hoodies for Foster Kids
This is Denver/Lake Norman Rotary's eighth year working to provide a new winter coat for every child in foster care in Lincoln County. The club purchases coats that keep infants, children, teens and young adults (birth to 21 years) warm all winter. The recipients get to pick the color of the coat that they desire and their Social Worker provides the size for ordering and then, delivers the coat to the child. Older children will receive hoodies since they much prefer them to actual coats.
The committee is headed up by Cathy Smiley and will raise money until the end of September so that orders can be placed with our various suppliers.
Please make checks out to the Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Club Foundation with "Operation Warm" on the memo line, so that your contribution can be tax deductible. Businesses, neighbors and friends are also welcomed and encouraged to donate.
Happy Bucks 8/26/2026
Courtesy of Alacia Tarplay
Andie gave for her fabulous trip out west fly fishing with her husband and she also went to Cordalane Idaho rotary meeting for fun, she brought a token from the club.
Tracy gave in tribute to the late great Dolly Parton.
Jim Minor gave for the friend he spoke about last week - Beth did pass away peacefully at home and at least there is no more suffering.
Craig gave and said his Mom is still in the hospital but his Dad is doing well at home. He will be going to be with them in Rhode Island next week and then return with Jeane the following week for his nephew's wedding.
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