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Little Libraries Project  On April 25, a large crew of volunteers including some significant others and prospective members (image above and lead image) sorted about 60 cases filled with over 1500 books at Dave Fowler's Computer Banc warehouse. We sorted books by grade level and age (elementary, middle, and high school, and adult). Staff from IMagicNation (far left in image on left) joined us and selected books for the little library on their property. Some books will be used to stock our little libraries and others will be distributed to other local organizations that serve community literacy needs. Once our four new Little Libraries are installed, we will need volunteers to deliver the books to them. Ridgely School Micro-Pantry  We thank Rod Buffington and Bonnie Styles for continuing to monitor the Ridgely micro-pantry (image on right) during the second half of April. We are looking for more monitors to check the pantry once a week for two week periods and stock items when it is low. Other volunteers are also providing food, and health, paper and cleaning items, and our task is to make sure it is well stocked. United Way Days of Action Check the United Way of Central Illinois website springfieldunitedway.org for information about Spring 2021 Days of Action (April 30 to May 3). Volunteer remotely and make a difference. Beautify our Downtown May 8 we are cleaning up 6th Street and planting wildflowers in the street planters with Downtown Springfield Inc. Wear Rotary clothes and bring a trowel and gloves. Plants and clean up gear will be provided, and fun is assured.  Go the Extra Mile 5K We have some remote work volunteer slots still open to help with the Virtual 5K. These are spots that don’t require work outdoors or in groups. They are a great opportunity to perform service that honors the Front Line workers that have protected our community. Please contact Dave Kromphardt at dkromphardt@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering to help with the Virtual 5K. |
The last several weeks have seen more Club Members attending meetings in person. COVID vaccinations have reduced the risk, and this raises comfort levels to participate more.
Our club was very involved in our online District Assembly on April 24, from leading education sessions and panel discussions to participating in virtual discussions. Rod provided an update from the District Literacy Committee, promoted Rotary Day at the Ballpark, and of course sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" (image on right). Vicki provided an update on the new club model for an International Travel Club. Bonnie provided the qualification training for applicants for District Club Grants. Numerous club members attended the meeting. Thank you to everyone who led and followed this past Saturday. The registration for this event was twice as big as the in person events. Details of the Assembly will be shared at Monday’s meeting.
For curbside users, please place your meal tickets or cash in an envelope with your name and “for Sheila Mack” on the outside of the envelope and give it to the Maldaners staff member that gives you your food. They will get the envelopes to Sheila Mack. Curbside pickup is between 4:45 and 5:15 p.m. To pick up food, turn into the alley behind the building and pick up the food at the back door. It's easy to pick up your food and the meals are delicious.
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