The Rotary Club of
Springfield
 

October 19, 2020 Newsletter

Springfield Rotary Clubs Launch Joint Literacy Project
Springfield Rotary Clubs provided over $10,000 for white board kits to Springfield District 186 for all the students at four elementary schools as part of a joint literacy project funded through District 6460 Grants. The presidents and other representatives of the five Rotary Clubs of Springfield presented the checks to Springfield District 186 at a virtual press conference on October 14. 
 
Four Springfield District 186 elementary schools (Iles, Lindsay, Marsh and Sandburg) will be receiving brand new white boards, dry erase markers and erasers for each of their students, thanks to generous support from the joint project of the five Rotary Clubs. Rotary volunteers will be packaging the items in individual bags for ease of distribution to each student.
 
The white board kits will aid in both remote, hybrid and classroom learning through the Rotary project. Students will be able to use the boards to practice math and writing, and other skills at home or in the classroom and hold the boards up for the teachers to see the results. Students will be able to erase the boards and reuse them for a variety of exercises each school day and throughout the school year.     
 
The project was spearheaded by our own Vicki Megginson working with representatives from each club and Debbie Thomas from District 186. The Rotary Clubs submitted grant proposals for this joint literacy project to Rotary District 6460, and District Grants to support the project were awarded to each club in September. 
 
Vicki served as the master of ceremonies for the virtual press conference, and Debbie Thomas described the project. District 6460 Governor Maura Donnelly and District Foundation Chair and Past District Governor Brian Barstead spoke briefly about Rotary and the District Grant Program. Rotary Club Presidents presented the checks and spoke about the project. Springfield District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill and Principals from the four schools spoke about the importance of the project for the students and thanked Rotary for their support during tough times.
 
John Montgomery Memorial Citrus Drive
The Rotary Annual Citrus Sale is underway. This year we are naming the drive for long-time Rotarian John Montgomery to honor him as an important Past President and a Rotarian who maintained perfect attendance during his entire tenure in Rotary (over 50 years)! Since it's initiation in 1976, the annual citrus sale has raised over $1.3 million for grants to local charities! Check out the story on our website home page on our 2020 grant awards to see the benefits of this program.
 
We obtain fresh-picked seedless Navel Oranges and Ruby Red Grapefruit from the Indian River Groves in central Florida and bring them to you for the Holiday Season. These Grade A oranges and Grapefruit are a favorite for gifts to family, friends, employees, and business associates.
 
Donors can designate a gift of oranges to the Central Illinois Foodbank or a Food Pantry of your choice through this program.
 
Fruit can be ordered through our members, or by phone or Internet:
 
Phone orders: 217-566-4326
Internet Orders: www.rotarycitrus.com
 
The ordering deadline is November 9. Citrus Pick Up and Delivery Dates are December 4-6.
 
40 lb. cases of Oranges, Grapefruits or Mixed Fruit are $45 per case. 20 lb. cases are $30 per case. Gifts of oranges to the Central Illinois Foodbank or another Food Pantry of your choice may be made for either size.
 
Order your healthful, fresh citrus today for your own family and friends! Please sell as much as you can so we can keep our Foundation Grants Program strong!
October 19, 2020 Club Meeting and News
This is a very short note this week but has a couple of important items. The first is that beginning next week, instead of a separate note from me on Thursday regarding the meals and other items, an email from Barry over the weekend with the link to the Monday meeting, and a note in the Newsletter on Monday morning, these messages will be delivered in the Club Newsletter on Thursdays. Thanks to Neal for suggesting it, and Bonnie and Barry on the implementation. You will get more information on the Newsletter at our October 19 meeting. The Board approved the membership application of Jon Sutter on Monday, October 12. The two week comment period for his membership was announced at the October 12 Club meeting and started on that date. If you have any comments on Jon, please email them to me at dkromphardt@yahoo.com.
 
At our meeting on October 12, Carly Malany Hinkle gave an amazing and powerful presentation on the challenges of working in a Chicago ICU as the COVID-19 pandemic was in its early stages. This presentation was recorded and will be available on the club website.
 
At our October 19 club meeting, we will have committee reports, the Board report, the 50/50 drawing, and the COSTUME EVENT. Whether in person or at home, bring your best. There might even be judging and awards!
 
To join the meeting online, click on the link in the next Newsletter story.
 
And keep selling those oranges and grapefruits!
Club Meeting Link for October 19, 2020
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Meeting number (access code): 162 800 3627
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