Programs (subject to change)
- Nov. 21: Rotary Foundation promotion and recognitions; speaker is Past District Governor John Horton
- Nov. 28: No meeting (Thanksgiving)
- Dec. 5: MSU Athletics; speaker is Athletics Director Patrick Ransdell
- Dec. 12: No noon meeting [see below]
For Zoom attendees: The formal meeting starts at 12:15 with an invocation, pledge of allegiance, The Four-Way Test, guest introductions, announcements, the sergeant-at-arms report, program, (sometimes) questions and answers, and the drawing for the Polio Plus raffle.
Here are links to join the meeting via Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88962625071?pwd=QTJudDY2QTdTYmxXaVVnTi9NdElndz09
Meeting ID: 889 6262 5071
Passcode: 747107
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,88962625071#
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The weekly Zoom meetings are recorded and available for viewing in a gallery on this website. Click on the “make‐ups” tab, then scroll down to “Recorded SE Rotary meetings” and click on the gallery link. The password to access the gallery is SErotary1.
Other Events
- Nov. 22 (Friday): Hands-on Service Project; Ronald McDonald House Cup O’Cheer Homes Tour. Start time is TBD. We need a group of 6 volunteers for this project who will serve together at one of the decorated homes as hosts, greeters, safety guides and possibly narrators. Link to sign-up as a volunteer, https://www.eventcreate.com/e/ser-volunteer-rmhc-cupocheer
- Dec. 4 (Wednesday): Hands-on Service Project: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, 5:00 - 7:00; Battlefield Mall Main Door, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave.; email genehartley@sbcglobal.net to sign up
- Dec. 5 (Thursday): Hands-on Service Project: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, 5:00 - 7:00; Battlefield Mall Main Door, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave.; email genehartley@sbcglobal.net to sign up
- Dec. 7 (Saturday): Hands-on Service Project: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, 11:00 - 1:00, south entrance of Bass Pro, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.; email genehartley@sbcglobal.net to sign up
- Dec. 7 (Saturday): Hands-on Service Project: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, 1:00 - 3:00, south entrance of Bass Pro, 1935 S. Campbell Ave.; email genehartley@sbcglobal.net to sign up
- Dec. 10 (Tuesday): Board meeting, noon, UMB Bank, 1150 E. Battlefield Road, Springfield; non-board members are welcome to attend
- Dec. 12 (Thursday): Holiday Party, Hickory Hills Country Club, 6:00 - 9:00 [no noon meeting this day] We’ll have live music from Joe Dillstrom, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an Andy’s Frozen Custard dessert bar! Cost is $25/person. Please sign up so we can get a head count for food. Register: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/serholidayparty
- Dec. 14 (Saturday): Springfield Christmas Parade
- Dec. 17 (Tuesday): New Member Lunch, noon - 1:00, Scramblers; experienced members are welcome to join new members to learn about an aspect of club operations
- Jan. 2 (Thursday) - Jan. 17 (Friday): Citywide Rotary Blood Drive; donors may go to the CBCO center on Plainview Road or one of the community blood drive locations scheduled throughout the city during the Rotary blood drive if that is more convenient. All donors will be included in the drawing for a $50 gift card to 4 area restaurants. Any Rotarians who bring a friend will be entered into a separate drawing for a $50 gift card to a restaurant. Please consider starting the new year by giving the most special gift – the gift of life that can only come from donors who make the time and effort to help others in their community. Let’s win the All-Rotary blood drive competition and save a life while we are doing it.
- Jan. 14 (Tuesday): Beer, Bowling & Fellowship; Enterprise Lanes, 1625 S. Enterprise Ave., 65804; gather at the bar at 5:30 for a drink; bowl from 6:00 - 8:00; valuable prizes will be awarded for the first Turkey (3 strikes in a row), and 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for High Team Score! We’ll have 6 lanes for a maximum of 30 attendees, so sign up quickly to save your spot! Cost: $20/person. Registration Link: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/ser-bowling