The Rotary Club of Cleveland cultivates a diverse community of informed professionals working collectively to create a positive impact by exchanging ideas, forming meaningful, lifelong friendships, and giving back to our community.
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Club Assembly
Thursday, November 9, 2023
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Windows on the River
2000 Sycamore St. CLE 44113
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Join us for our first club assembly for our 2023-2024 Rotary Year. Your input is the most important part of this meeting. We are asking for your participation in small group round robin discussions covering the following topics:
Membership/Attendance
For the Good of All: Did Well - Do Better
Programming
This is an opportunity to be seen and heard, our members drive the success of the club and your voice is essential as we continue to grow and prosper as the best humanitarian service organization in the city of Cleveland.
Bonus: Every person in attendance will be eligible to win a special one of a kind raffle basket, you will not want to miss this opportunity!
Both the Community Service and Youth Service Committee's will meet after our meeting ~ 1:00 p.m.
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Annual Toy Drive
Our "Rotary Elves" are looking forward to shopping for toys benefiting kids that are less fortunate. Donations this year support the St. Augustine Community Cupboard and their holiday shop. Both this Thursday and Nov. 16th at our Rotary meetings we will "pass the hat" If you are unable to attend you can venmo using the QR code below, or mail a check to RCC 377 Lear Rd. #222, Avon Lake, OH 44012
"Service Above Self" Volunteer Opportunities
Wizard of Oz Volunteer opportunity
Theatre Agape presents an inclusive and adaptive production of the Wizard of Oz. Our Foundation supported Theatre Agape with a $4,700 grant that pays for ASL during 3 production along with the adaptive equipment. We are looking for 10 volunteers to help usher and assist with concession stand sales.
Saturday November 11th, production starts at 7:30 p.m. - Volunteers need to arrive by 6:30 p.m.
Disciples Christian Church - 3663 Mayfield Rd. - Cleveland Heights 44121
RSVP to Sharon at the Rotary Office
St. Augustine Community Cupboard
They are open 2x per week to allow those in need to receive 15 personal & food items, and 15 clothing items in 2 separate rooms. The volunteers help with greeting, checking in & out, and navigating the crowd, carrying items for those who need help, sanitizing the grocery baskets used, and stocking shelves, etc.
Upcoming volunteer dates and times: You can volunteer for as little or as long as you wish - We just want volunteers!
Saturday, December 9th., 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 20th., 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: St. Augustine Community Cupboard, 2486 W. 14th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Please RSVP to the Rotary Office at rotarycle@gmail.com
Painting at the Merrick House - mark your calendars now!
What: Help paint 2 large daycare rooms at the Merrick House
When: Both Friday November 17th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday
November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Merrick House located at 1050 Starkweather Ave. CLE 44113
Details: We will have all of the painting supplies, only thing needed is
disposable gloves if you prefer. Please let the Rotary office know if
you can help!
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Upcoming Volunteer Days Tuesday November 14th and Wednesday November 15th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. if interested email rotarycle@gmail.com or pqua@classicautocampus.com
American Red Cross Blood Donor Day, December 28, 2023
The Red Cross – which supplies ~40% of the nation’s blood – is experiencing its worst blood shortage in 10+ years & has been forced to limit blood products sent to hospitals. Patient care is at risk! Sign up to give ASAP & help overcome this blood crisis: rcblood.org/donate
Rotarians in our community
Support Past President Karen Melton and her love for watercolors as she will be at the following exhibit:
Past President Jerry Smith will be showing "Farewell" a piece that honors a friend who passed away unexpectedly, at the Juried Art Exhibition.
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"Service Above Self" Volunteer Opportunities
