Newsletter - Nov 11 2008

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November 11, originally called Armistice Day, commemorated the end of World War I. Later, Congress voted to change the holiday to “Veterans’ Day” when we honor all of our nations’ men and women who have served and who continue to serve this country. Today we honor all of our members who are veterans of the U.S. armed services.

November is Rotary Foundation Month

So, Who Have We Helped Lately?

Served dinner to over 100 at the Emergency Housing Consortium last night. Provided jerseys to youth hockey team. Served “thousands” at Campbell’s October Fest. Enjoyed each other’s company at a “Fall Soiree.”

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Coming Events

The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is the financial engine that runs much of what we Rotarians do in our communities and around the world. Money donated to TRF comes back to local clubs in the form of matching and other grants for projects here in Campbell and around the world--Turkey, India, Latin America, Africa--anywhere where Rotarians seek to make the world a better place.

Of course, the more money that an area contributes to TRF, the more money is made available to it for use on it’s projects.

Dec. 3: TRF Raffle

Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day

Dec. 6: Holiday Party @ Rinconada Hills Club House

Dec. 1: Board Meeting @ Hickory Pitt, 5:30 PM

Dec. 13: Carol of Lights, downtown

The basic idea is to have every Rotarian contribute $100 a year (Sustainer) to TRF. “Every Rotarian, Every Year” is the slogan used to encourage member participation. Our club has made it a goal to have every member contribute $200 a year (Double Sustainer) to TRF. There are other levels of support as well.

So, whether we are helping to provide potable water to villages in Turkey, or bringing the internet to remote areas of India, or putting computers in front of students right here in Campbell, it is your generosity and the strength of TRF that make it all possible. Through TRF we really do “Make Dreams Real.”