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Nov 19, 2022
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Dec 04, 2022
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Nov 14, 2022
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWHIP OF ROTARIANS
Nov 21, 2022
EXPERIENCES AND BENEFITS OF BECOMING A ROTARY PIECE FELLOW
Nov 28, 2022
UPDATE ON GROWTH & PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL IN JINJA , UGANDA
Dec 05, 2022
FOLLOWING HOLIDAY PARTY ON DEC 4
Dec 19, 2022
MEMBER GIFT EXCHANGE
Dec 26, 2022
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Jan 02, 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Stories
ROTARY WINE FELLOWHIP - CONRAD C HEEDE
 November 7, 2022 - Conrad C Heede, President & PDG, is a member of the Grape-vine, Texas Rotary Club where he served as president in 1980/81. He has enjoyed 40 years of perfect attendance.  He has had a long tenure with Rotary and held several offices. Conrad told us about the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship as well as various other Rotary Fellowships around the world. The work and financial contributions of these Fellowships is extensive and impressive. Readers can learn more about the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship by clicking HERE 
His presentation to the club can be seen by clicking HERE
 
About Our All Volunteers Club

If you are a busy person who wants to have fun while making a difference, then be our guest for lunch on Monday (not holidays) from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Olive Garden.  Currently our meetings are in person and via Zoom. We are men and women in ages from 30's to retired. Check our Facebook page - Kyrene  RC as well. The URL for this page is KyreneRotary.org

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KYRENE ROTARY MEETING - STEPHEN HAPPEL
 October 24, 2022 - Stephen Happel gave us an overview of where we are today, financially, and what we might expect for the coming decade. He was cautiously optimistic but indicated that world wide conflict and demographic conditions could have a negative effect on the financial performance. His presentation  can be seen HERE
MAGGIE'S PLACE

 
 October 10, 2022 - Whitney Thistle, the Philanthropy Director of Maggie's Place, gave us an excellent overview of the organization which provides shelter for pregnant homeless women. They have several facilities around the valley and their Mission states that "Maggie’s Place welcomes pregnant and parenting women and their children into a safe and loving community, providing life-changing programs and ongoing services to help them to become self-sufficient." AmeriCorps members serve as 24/7 hour support at the Maggie’s Place homes. More than 1,100 moms and 650 babies have called Maggie’s Place home since it began is 2000. They have a thrift shop to help raise funds and are always looking for volunteers in a number of capacities. Whitney's presentation generated many questions.  Interested readers should check out their web site. Our club donated $100 to help support their efforts.
PICKLEBALL - KEN POLLOCK
 October 3, 2022 - Ken Pollock, Webmaster for the Kyrene Rotary Club, shared his Pickleball Perspectives with the club. He told us about the size and growth of Pickleball in the USA - 5 million players, average age 38, youngest  7, oldest 90. He described the court (1/4 of tennis court), the basic rules of play, explained the differences in paddles, and why the sport is growing so rapidly. He began to play in March of this year and has found the game to be fun, provide conditioning, and provide many new friendships.  Interested in playing? Check out the Ahwatukee Recreation Center (ARC). Ken challenged members to try something new in their lives to increase excitement, learning, and friendships. His presentation can be seen HERE
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