November 9, 2017 Newsletter
 
The Month of February is Rotary
Peace and Conflict Resolution Month
 
Next Meeting is Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 7:00 AM
CCA Community Room, 200 S. Mill in Lewisville
Buffet Breakfast ready to be served at 6:45 AM
This weeks program will be Brad Wienstien speaking on the Power of Flowers
Breakfast with Santa at Wayne Ferguson Plaza Dec 2nd 
Plan to bring your family to Breakfast with Santa at the Wayne Ferguson Plaza on Dec 2nd from 8 AM until Noon.
 
This event, in conjunction with the City of Lewisville Holiday Stroll provides an opportunity for families to have a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast while visiting with Santa. Lots of photo opportunities, so bring your camera.
 
Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under 
Purchase tickets in advance on-line 
Happenings this Month
 
Rotary: Unite Leaders to Exchange Ideas and Take Action
Upcoming Service Above Self Projects and Events
 
LMR Visioning 2021 - Feb 17 - Wines with an Appeal - 917 N. Mill St., Lewisville
CCA Pantry - 5th Monday Support - Feb 24 - CCA Food Pantry, 200 S. Mill St., Lewisville
 
December is Rotary Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Fighting Disease

We are resolved to rid the world of polio forever. We also educate and equip communities to stop other diseases and expand access to health care.

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Santa needs Volunteers for Dec 2nd Breakfast with Santa
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the Breakfast with Santa Event. Click on Sign Up to view available slots and book yourself directly online.
 
Event:Breakfast with Santa at Lewisville Holiday Stroll
 
Date:Dec 02, 2017 at 8:00 AM - Dec 02, 2017 at 1:00 PM
 
Chair:Francesca Al-Waely 972-467-0933
 
Location:Wayne Ferguson Plaza
150 W Church St
Lewisville, TX United States
75057
Volunteers needed for Feb 10th
We need 7 to 8 volunteers to assist in Saturday's HHW 8:45 to noon.  Rotary members are encouraged to invite family members including family and neighbors (at least high school age). Volunteers must wear long pants and closed tipped shoes. The convenience center is located at 330 East Jones Street.  Drive through the open gate and park in back. E-mail Todd Taylor.
 
Todd
Come join fellow Rotary Members at Nov 16 Chamber Night Out
This is the third year that the Rotary Clubs in the Lewisville are sponsoring the November Chamber Night Out. Chamber Night Out is a monthly social coordinated by the Lewisville Area Chamber to allow chamber members to get to know each other better. As members of the Chamber, the Rotary Clubs have an opportunity to sponsor the event. It is our opportunity as Rotarians to socialize with members of the chamber that may be interested in joining Rotary. Members of our club, Lewisville Noon, Flower Mound and Highland Village are all planing to be at the Briarwood Retreat Center November 16th starting at 5 pm.
Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army
Every year the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club volunteers to help the Salvation Army with their annual fund drive during the holiday season.
 
We volunteering again this year on November 25th at Sams Club on Main St in Lewisville. You may volunteer by clicking here and then selecting "Rotary Family Volunteers for Nov 25th Salvation Army Kettle and selecting your 1 hour time slot.
Belize Aquaponic Grow Bed Project Update
22 Denton area Rotary members & spouses in Belize last Week
The week of Jan 21st, 22 Rotary members and spouses representing Rotary clubs from throughout Denton County were in Belize working to build Aquaponic Grow beds in 5 Belize villages.
 
Last Saturday, Jan 27th, John Pokorny outlined for the community the goals of the Aquaponic Demonstration project at the Rich Lubke Coummunity Organic Gardens. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our project and Rotary.
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Raising money for AWOW Light Up Smiles in Costa Rica
Recently three Lewisville Morning Rotary Club members flew to Costa Rica to take part in the AWOW Light-Up Smiles program. This dental initiative is among the charitable programs and many ways that AWOW International Girls Leadership Initiative participates as an active participant in the communities where it serve. AWOW'S primary areas of focus are education, leadership, health, and human services.
 
Members of Lewisville Morning Rotary Club, Campbell & William Family Dental-Highland Village, and Future Without Poverty-University of North Texas traveled (courtesy of Southwest Airlines) to San Jose, Costa Rica to volunteer in this life changing event.
 
LMR team was led by current President D.D.S Jeff Sebiert, Immediate Past President Carolyn Wright and Club Administrator Frances Al-Waely. To continue this initiative, AWOW will host a drawing for 2 roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines; to anywhere in the continental US that Southwest operates. Drawing is Dec 2nd. You do not have to be present to win. Purchase your ticket(s) 1 For $10, 3 For $25, 7 For $50 for a chance to win or Contact Rotary Member and AWOW Executive Director Carolyn Wright.
 
For more information on the Light-Up Smiles program click Read More.
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Lewisville Morning Rotary Club announces Sponsor Opportunities for Dec 2nd Breakfast with Santa Event
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Meet our newest member Thomas Rowe
Tom Rowe was inducted as a member or the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club at our November 2nd meeting at the CCA Community Room..
 
Tom lives in Plano with his wife Judy. He is a Senior VP for the Bank of America. Tom is the Co-Chair of the Collin County Bank of America Community of volunteers.
 
He is the owner of Wines with (an) Appeal here in Lewisville. Stop by his store at 917 N. Mill St some evening or this week-end and meet Tom. 
 
Congratulations Thomas Rowe!
Meet Rotary International President at the 2017 Joint Districts 5790 & 5810 Foundation Festival
Great food, wonderful entertainment and a our own RI President Ian Riseley as our Keynote Speaker. 
Don't miss this once in a lifetime event. Club President Jeff Seibert would like to see as many Lewisville Morning Rotary members attend as possible.
Seating is limited. Register now by clicking here.
Got blood? Dec.9 Blood Drive at Vista Ridge Mall
So, why is President Elect Dr. Jeff Siebert dressed like Dracula? Because, once again, the Lewisville Morning Rotary Club is
challenging the other Area 10 Rotary Clubs to another annual Blood Harvest Challenge. The Flower Mound RC won the 1st challenge in 2013. The Lewisville Morning Rotary club has won the challenge every year since.
 
Our next blood drive is Dec 9 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. at Vista Ridge Mall (Lower Level at the Macy's entrance. All but one volunteer slot is filled. If you are available for a time slot please click here.
Look who is in the News!
Congratulations, Little Elm Rotary Club
Nhi Pham named Lewisville Morning Rotary Student of the Month for October
Congratulations Nhi Pham, October Student of the Month
 
Nhi Pham, a senior at Hebron High School was named the Lewisville Morning Rotary Clubs October Student of the Month. This National Honor Society member maintains a 5.2 grade point average (4.0 system) and is ranked 5th in her class of over 800 seniors. She is a National Merit finalist.
 
She moved to Texas from Vietnam with her dad (Thinh), mom (Mylien) and her 4 siblings when she was 4 years old. This amazing young lady not only adapted to her new country she excelled.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony Story Correction
Editor John Pokorny has corrected the Oct 26th newsletter and website story regarding the Oct 21st Flag Retirement Ceremony. The organization that performed the flag folding demonstration was Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) chapter 920 from Denton, TX not the Purple Heart Vietnam Vets as noted in the story.
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Club Assembly - 2021 Vision, Strategic Plan, Action Items and Timelines
Mar 15, 2018
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Upcoming Events
CCA Pantry Support
Christian Community Action Pantry
Feb 24, 2018
 
Household Hazardous Waste
Lewisville Convenience Center
Mar 10, 2018
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Point Bank
Mar 13, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Family Tour of Water Plant and Picnic
Upper Trinity Water Plant
Mar 22, 2018
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CCA Pantry Support
Christian Community Action Pantry
Mar 24, 2018
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Point Bank
Apr 10, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Household Hazardous Waste
Lewisville Convenience Center
Apr 14, 2018
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Regional 4 Way Test Speech Contest - Lewisville
Christian Community Action
Apr 21, 2018 1:00 PM
 
CCA Pantry Support
Christian Community Action Pantry
Apr 28, 2018
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Point Bank
May 08, 2018 5:00 PM
 
Household Hazardous Waste
Lewisville Convenience Center
May 12, 2018
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
2018 District 5790 Conference & Celebration
Hyatt Regency DFW
May 18, 2018 – May 20, 2018
 
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February 17
 
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March 2
 
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March 11
 
Charlene Dierks
March 13
 
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March 21
 
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