It was a beautiful day as Rotarians and friends gathered at Rotary Park for our annual Million Dollar Meal. Anthony Russo was already working the grill and preparing the burgers and hot dogs for the crowd as they arrived. Each person brought their pot-luck offerings and before long we had a wonderful smorgasbord to enjoy. Everyone came with a smile and the good vibes were contagious.
President Jeff opened our informal gathering with the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed by the four way test. Cal Lord offered the blessing and we all retired to the picnic tables. After enjoying the supper, President Jeff introduced our District governor, Nicole O'Brien, to say a few words. She was delighted to be here again in her second year as District Governor. She announced that there would be an Area District Meeting on November 18 with the other clubs in our area to have some fun and fellowship. Then she reintroduced our Assistant District Governor, Nancy for Area 11.
These dinners are designed to strengthen connections encourage collaboration, and prepare for our future merger with District 7910. These gatherings will provide clubs with opportunities to share successes, discuss challenges and concerns, explore member engagement strategies, and learn from one another. Each dinner will also serve as a District Future Fund (DFF) fundraiser. Attendees will be encouraged to contribute a minimum of $5, with proceeds supporting district budget needs, leadership development, District Assemblies, and efforts to keep registration fees affordable for members. By bringing clubs together regionally, we hope the Area District Dinners will strengthen communication, build relationships, and foster a greater sense of community across District 7950.
We closed off our evening with what has become an annual tradition by taking our photograph behind the Rotary Park Sign.
