The Grocery Grab winner is a winner! Nancy “The Shopper” Pohl raced through the aisles of Walmart and after 5 minutes had an overflowing grocery cart. When the cash register finally finished, she had rung up a total of $1024.62.
Nancy’s husband and daughter, as well as 14 Rotarians, were there to root Nancy on. We also drew $2000 in gift cards for consolation winners. Five $100 cards, ten $50 cards and forty $25 cards were drawn. That makes 56 winners in the Grocery Grab Fundraiser.
Last week we welcomed Brad Horky, Foster Care Recruiter for Better Living Counseling Services. He spoke to us about the need for both full- and part-time foster families. The part-time would cover both respite providers needed for only a couple of days, and emergency providers to house children in emergency situations for up to 10 days. Families would need to attend a 10 week training class to become certified. Trainers come to the communities needed and require a total of 30 hours commitment. A family care specialist comes once a week to ensure the match for the children and family continues to be successful.
They have children ranging from infants to 19 years of age needing foster families. In some circumstances, the families can be reunited, but they also have children who are adoptable should the family choose to do so. If you're interested in becoming a foster care family or would like more information, you can email Brad at:
Brad.Horky@blcsne.com.
Birthdays: Chris Duntz--12/17 and Russ Souchek--12/14, Happy Birthday!
Christmas Party:
The Christmas Party is this coming Wednesday, December 14th at 6:00 PM at the Brew House. The cost for the meal will be: $15 for adults and $10 for children. We have 39 adults and 10 children signed up. What a great turnout!
The menu is as follows:
Hearty White Bean & Spinach Soup with Rosemary & Garlic
Chicken Picatta & Rice Pilaf
Sauteed Vegetables
Dinner Rolls & Butter
Peppermint Ice Cream and Cookies
Kids Menu:
Chicken Nuggets and Fries
Ice Cream Topping Bar and Ice Cream Cups
Julie Schumacher will play the keyboard for a Christmas carol sing-a-long.
You can still give contributions to The Rotary Foundation to be credited for the 2016 tax year. Get your contributions to Jim F. as soon as possible.
Drawing: Pot starts at $206.00. Jill McCartney didn’t draw the Queen of Spades. We are down to 24 cards in the deck. Maybe we will have a winner at the Christmas Party!
Crete Cares packing is this Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8:00 am at Crete Schools Bus Barn at 9th & Linden. This is a great community service event.
Members program assignments:
January, 2017: Judy and Geoff
February, 2017: Jack T. and Mariana
March, 2017: Alec and Jack G.
April, 2017: Bob and Barbara
May, 2017: Vicky and Janelle
June, 2017: Tom P. and Cody
Schedule:
Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Christmas Party – 6:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 17 – Crete Cares Packing – 8:00 am
No Meetings Dec. 21/28
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 –5:50 pm -- TBD
