District 6630 Rotarians,
It has been a fantastic Foundation Month!
The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. Visit https://my.rotary.org/en/donate today to learn more about supporting the Foundation and consider a gift the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund.
We kicked off Foundation Month with a fun Topgolf night out (click this link for photos) and raised funds for the Foundation in the process! The month continued with our last Pints to End Polio (here is the link to the photos) at the new Green Valley Brewing co-hosted by the Hudson Club. Check out this new brewery at https://www.greenvalley.beer/
The celebration continued with our Gala where we recognized and celebrated Foundation giving for 2022-2023. Thanks to all who came out to LaVera Party Center for some engaging fellowship with Rotarians across the District. Visit THIS LINK to see event photos.
The behavioral health collection is underway and is still going until November 30th. Use the QR code and ship items direct for the much needed items that help children and adults work through their trauma in creative ways.Finally special thanks to these clubs that hosted me as their guest this past month, Nordonia, Wickliffe, Westlake, Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley, Solon, Twinsburg, Chagrin Valley, Bedford and Geauga West. I also enjoyed the opportunity to welcome Interactors to this year's Shaker Heights hosted Interaction where high school students gathered to share Rotary and work together to serve. Watch for Chelsea Talty's (District Interact Chair) article on this amazing day for youth in our Rotary community.
Thank you all for all your service to our communities!
Wishing you all a happy holiday season.
In Rotary Service,
Julie Brandle, District Governor 6630
