Bingo Czar is still working up numbers, but the string of bingo crews that worked a total of sixteen hours at the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival did a great time, made some new Rotary friends, and raised a bucket of money. Details to come. But here’s a picture of our Prez Dawn Frank looking all bingoish.
BREAKING REPORT FROM MATT:
Thanks to all of our club members and friends who made bingo a smashing success at the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. As a fundraiser, this was a winner--$2,025 net-net-net. As an opportunity for fellowship, it was even better—33 club members participated along with family and friends. As a chance to showcase our club in Middleton, it worked. Our club was 20+ years removed from bingo and Good Neighbor Festival hasn’t had bingo in years. We heard those festival patrons wanted it back, but it was uncharted waters for us. I am proud to say that everyone involved brought a positive attitude and made the event fun—thanks!
Our club should plan to return to GNF next year and plan to do better. To make that happen we must gather all of your feedback and look for ways to improve our operation and thereby results. I will be at this Friday’s meeting, September 6, at 11:45 and will stay later to hear your ideas for improvement. You are also welcome to send me ideas at matthewloch26@gmail.com.
Rotary Friendship Exchange offers the best in international travel opportunities! If you are available from September 19 - 25, you could host a Rotarian traveler from The Netherlands and help introduce them to life in the Madison area. Ten couples will spend some time in the Madison area and then head to the La Crosse area for another five days.
We have a wonderful itinerary planned to highlight our part of Wisconsin and show it off! Please consider opening up your home to one of the couples for a few days. You can provide them with a room and breakfast only or spend as much time with the whole group as you please. We guarantee that the experience will enrich your life in ways that may surprise you!
The Rotary Foundation recently established a Rotary Disaster Relief Fund to which Rotary Districts impacted by a Disaster can apply for Funds. This includes District 6250 should any of our communities or our region face a future Disaster. If, during this Labor Day weekend, you were thinking about the people suffering through Hurricane Dorian consider a contribution to this Fund. Please follow the link for more information and to make a donationhttps://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund.
Ed Fink reports that our support efforts for the TLC Adopt-a-Cot effort in South Africa are paying off. Kids are growing up healthy and energetic. Some pix:
Discover how new Rotarians have already made an impact in their communities
‘Seasoned’ Rotarians will answer your questions
Vitense Golfland, 5501 Schroeder Road Madison. Includes beverages, appetizers, prizes for new members of one year or less. Donations toward cost accepted.
