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President's Message
 
 

Dear Rotarians,
 
Happy Holidays, my friends.
 
It’s amazing how quickly December, and all of the festivities that accompany it have arrived.
 
Thank you so much to all of you who volunteered your time and your energy to support the Denver Christmas parade and tree lighting last week. It is so special when our community comes together to support one another and provide opportunities for connection and joy. 
 
And speaking of that, a big thank you to Ross Bulla for the fantastic presentation that he gave our club last week on our newest club event and fundraising opportunity that has the potential to bring so much good and joy to our community.
 
This week the Angel’s Christmas program for foster kids is Thursday, December 11th. Please join the Sherry Reinhardt and the CAC as they bring the magic of Christmas to some very special, kids and families.
 
And next week we have opportunities to celebrate Christmas and our friendship at the Rotary Christmas party on Thursday, December 18th and the Daar’s Christmas party on Saturday, December 20th.
 
I am so looking forward to sharing in the joy of the season with you.
 
Cheers,
Trudie

Denver/Lake Norman Rotarians Unanimously Approve Ross Bulla's Proposal for a "Race for Philanthropy" Fundraiser
The Race for Philanthropy will be held May 2, 2026 and will be a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser. It will benefit the Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Foundation which provides grants to programs and organizations to improve life in western North Carolina.
 
 
2025 USO "Helmet Fund" Campaign Concludes on December 10th
We are so grateful to announce that Denver/Lake Norman Rotary is once again supporting the USO in its Holiday for Troops Campaign.

Our own Jim Minor, is collecting donations for the 2025 “Helmet Fund.”  


Week 3 of our USO Helmet Fund brought in $169, bringing our total donation to $876.  Our last day for donations will be December 10.  Checks can be made out to “The USO”.  Thanks for remembering our men and women serving far from home and Family  this Holiday season!!  
 
 
Shoe Donations for "Shuz for Santa Cruz 2026" Start This Wednesday 
Jim and Ash Minor will be going on a Building Mission trip to Guapiles, Costa Rica in January with the Men's Mission Team from the Weddington UMC. They will once again carry any donated shoes for distribution to the underserved rural communities surrounding Guapiles, notably Santa Cruz. Jim will be collecting donated shoes at our weekly meetings through January 7th. Any and all "gently used" shoes for infants, toddlers, adolescents, men and women are welcome. This area is 700 miles north of the Equator and it's HOT there year-round, so no winter footwear please!! Thanks to our Club for their perennial support of this great humanitarian shoe donation program!!
 
 
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Board Meeting 7:30 am, This Friday, 12/12 at the Denver Fire Department
 
Milestones
 
Attendance (12/3)
32 Rotarians
1 guest
 
Member Birthdays
Scott Gardner
 
Member Anniversaries
Philip Titlestad (12 years)
Mike Wootton (8 years)
 
Wedding Anniversaries
Sherry & Roger Reinhardt (43 years)
 
Happy Bucks
$26.00
 
Alzheimer’s Research (CART)
$4.21
 
Speakers
Dec 10, 2025
WELLNESS
Dec 17, 2025
Defending the Nation from the utlimate high ground: space via zoom
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Jan 07, 2026
Hospital at home
Jan 14, 2026
Alzheimer’s
Jan 21, 2026
Stand Firm Warrior Foundation
Jan 28, 2026
Cart
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Upcoming Events
Christmas Tree Lighting
Lake Norman Lutheran Church
Dec 07, 2025 5:00 PM
 
Angels' Christmas Party for Foster Children
First United Methodist Church
Dec 11, 2025
 
Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Board Meeting
Denver Fire Department
Dec 12, 2025
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Satellite Club Meeting
Trilogy Lake Norman
Dec 12, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Rotary Social - Christmas Party
4985 Grassy Creek Rd
Dec 18, 2025
 
Rotary Social - Charlotte Checkers
Bojangles Coliseum
Jan 18, 2026 4:00 PM
 
Asbury Academy Valentine's Luncheon
Asbury Academy
Feb 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
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President Nominee
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Membership Co-chair
 
Membership Co-chair
 
Social Committee
 
Welcoming Committee
 
Program Chair
 
Community Service
 
International Service
 
Youth Services
 
Public Relations
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
CART Chair
 
PolioPlus Chair
 
Club Foundation
 
Lake Norman Hogfest
 
Christmas Parade
 
Music in the Park
 
Sunshine Committee
 
Sergeant-at-Arms