October 10, 2007

I thought that this week I would take the opportunity to explain a little bit about how our Deposit Rotary Club functions with the hope that it might entice some local citizens to take more of an interest in our activities and perhaps even consider joining our club and our cause.

In order to plan all our various fundraisers and manage the club's programs and commitments, we meet every Wednesday over lunch at the Methodist Church on Second Street from noon to 1 pm. While all the traditional tasks of an organization's meetings are carried out, I was amazed at how much fun is had and how great the food was when I attended my first meeting! Birthdays, anniversaries, and achievements of all kinds are celebrated with mock fines and happy bucks, which not only add to the high-spirited atmosphere but helps raise some extra funds for the club's service programs. There is almost always some interesting or entertaining program at each meeting as many individuals or groups can attest to, many of whom have been our guests. In fact, on October 17, I will be bringing some of my dance students--including my adult class!--to provide the entertainment!

What really makes the meetings the most special, however, are simply the great people who are present. The Rotarians invariably greet each other with delight and it's clear that not only are they tied to each other through the business of the club, but that they are actually close and long-time friends. I have such a great time laughing at everyone's jokes and hearing great stories. Of course, no one can miss hearing the latest installment of the epic saga with which Smitty Axtell consistently regales the group!

Stay tuned next week for more Rotary stories and the latest news!