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Wednesday, May 21
Coffee Chat

Join us Wednesday, May 21 at Grassroots anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a casual conversation with fellow Rotarians! Stay long enough to eat breakfast or grab your coffee to-go. No agenda, no requirements.

Thursday, May 22
Marrias' Trip to India

This week at our regular meeting, André and Walter Marria will share details of their trip to India earlier this year to administer polio vaccines. The trip to India fulfilled a life-long dream for the couple and gave them an opportunity to support Rotary's mission to eradicate polio. 

Thursday, May 22
Celebration for Vashti Graduates

Six of Vashti's residential students are graduating from high school this week. According to Rotarian David Sofferin, executive director of Vashti, having six graduates from a program for 20 students is outstanding and comparable to larger residential homes in the state. 

Vashti will host a graduation celebration for these students on Thursday, May 22 at 4 p.m. in the dining hall. Rotary will present each student with a gift and a card. The cards will be available for you to sign at Thursday's meeting. Please attend if you can. We may be the only "family" some of the students have at the event.

LAST CHANCE
Peanut Butter & Jelly Donation Drive

Thomas County Cares – a local organization that supports the homeless community and those in food-insecure households – is hosting a peanut butter and jelly drive. Thursday is your last chance to bring plastic jars of PB&J to Rotary. 

Peanut butter and jelly have long been a staple for food pantries as PB& … [more]

Rotary Youth Exchange
Support Ivan's Study Abroad Year

Ivan Santoyo is still fundraising for his upcoming study abroad program through Rotary Youth Exchange. We are very excited for Ivan, our first-ever Rotary Youth Exchange participant, and our club has committed to help Ivan pay his out-of-pocket expenses … [more]

Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar

Here is a look at the calendar for the remainder of this month.

• TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 21: Coffee Chat at Grassroots Coffee. No agenda, just drop in to get to know your fellow Rotarians a little better. Anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
• Thursday, May 22: André and Walter Marria will share details of their trip to India earlier this year to administer polio vaccines. 
• Thursday, May 29: Several new members will give their introductory talks; we'll have a foundation update, and a fifth Thursday tradition and history brief update. 

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