Welcome to Rotary Club of Midlothian

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. We meet Tuesdays at noon at Jalapeño's Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper in Midlothian. You are welcome to join us!
Club News
 
We had a fifth Tuesday social event at Pinnacle Bank on October 29th, hosted by President Don Ellis. Costumes were optional, and here are those who dressed up. 3 for Oktoberfest, 3 for Halloween. Sondra, Chester, David, Pat, Laura and Don. David won the drawing for "best costume."
 
Midlothian Rotary's Pints For Polio Fundraiser was held on October 24th at Jalapeño's. A portion of proceeds from draft beer sales were to be donated to the PolioPlus fund of The Rotary Foundation through Midlothian Rotary. The Gates Foundation would be providing matches for contributions in October, Polio Awareness Month.  We'll report later on the proceeds, or edit this posting to include that report.
 
Several members of our club showed up to indicate our support. I noted Don & Debbie Ellis, John Piper, and Jane and myself at least attended. I seldom drink and I'm not fond of beer, but I did take one for the team here. John Piper and I shown here clicking our mugs. We did have a pleasant evening of visiting, and of course the food is good, even the appetizers.
 
Our program on October 15th was an update on Manna House, and was presented by Sissy Franklin and Norma Belcher. We presented them with a check - our annual gift from the club, thanks to our Flag Program - at the end of their presentation.
 
Emily Heitman, Executive Director of the MISD Education Foundation, gave a presentation on October 8th about the function of ISD education foundations and the MISD's in particular. They do have fund-raisers to get more money to enhance the educational opportunities in MISD, often using small grants.
 
Our RYLA Campers made an enthusiastic presentation at our meeting on June 25th at Beef 'O' Brady's. Addison, Jorja, Jackson, Shelly and Zoe told us all about their experiences and had a presentation as well as a slide show and even a QuickTime movie.
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Upcoming Events
 
Rotary and our volunteer partners will display the flags for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Patriots Day, and Veterans Day.  Proceeds support local Scouting programs, youth leadership camp, scholarships, and local organizations like Meals on Wheels and Manna House.
 
To have an American Flag set up in your yard at a cost of $50 per flag per year
click on the Flag Program link above.
or click below. 
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