Announcements: Jim Callender said we all owed a big round of applause To
Maggie Callaway for her work on the Indian Springs Retreat bake sale fundraiser. She exemplifies service above self. The bake sale raised $954 plus other donations that are still coming in. We are easily going to match the $1,000 donation from the the club. Maggie in turn thanked everyone who participated.
Mark Richard reminded everyone of the polio concert on October 26. Mark is getting tickets made. Jack Herndon agreed for First Savings Bank to be a ticket outlet, and Mark said he would ask Niel McDonald as well. Art aid he had several invitations out to potential sponsors. Art said the club meeting on October 1 is a social gathering at Scott Park Golf Course Grill at 5:30-7:00 pm.
Art announced he had two sets of concert tickets for the Grant County Community Concert series, and whoever wanted them could have them.
Tom Bates presented Art with a thank-you from
The Commons for Rotary’s support of their recent gala (picture at right). The last item addressed was a formal vote on the grant for computers for SPIN. The board has approved this, so need a motion from the club to support the grant for this and $500 from the club foundation in support of the grant. Philip Schoenberg made the motion; Ray Goellner seconded. After discussion, the motion was approved with Jim Callender abstaining. Art stated
he had received the money for the grant.
Program: Art introduced Diane Le Blanc, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She stated that we are on the
threshold of an important milestone celebrating the birth of our nation. On July 4, 2026, America will be celebrating its 250th birthday. There will be many celebratory events going on. President Obama established a commission to prepare for this
event to plan, encourage, establish, develop and promote commemoration of the history of the United States. It is composed of 36 members, including members of Congress and private
citizens. This commission established the America 250 Commission. It is a nonpartisan commission working to engage every American in the commemorating the 250th anniversary of
our country. Diane encouraged everyone to go to the america250.org website to view inspiring videos. This ties in with the DAR because they are dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who fought for American independence. Their mission is to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. DAR has been given a leadership
position on the commission. The common bond of DAR members is their lineal descent from patrons of the American revolution. DAR is encouraging local organizations to have a project to
commemorate the 250th birthday. Projects could include such things as collecting and documenting stories from community members of what America’s independence means to them, setting up a time capsule, sponsoring a historical marker, tree plantings or other environmental improvements, organizing or sponsoring concerts with patriotic themes, participating in July 4th community celebrations. Their local DAR chapter would certainly consider partnering with us in a project. They are active in the community by awarding scholarships, providing a pollinator hotel in the village of Santa Clara to help educate the community about the value of pollinators, participating in the Toss no Mas program, tree
planting and other conservation efforts, providing activities to veterans at Ft. Bayard Medical Center, and participating in Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Wreaths Across America events. Lucy Whitmarsh passed out flyers about a program they are presenting on September 19 at the Murray Hotel on “Spain and the World War that Resulted in the Independence of the United
States.” Diane closed with some thoughts on patriotism.
After a question and answer period, Art presented Diane with a thank-you gift and the meeting was adjourned.
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