SPRING GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET BACK IN THE ACTION! We would encourage all our members to commit to at least one of these worthwhile efforts. Check your calendars now!
ROTARY CARES BOOK DISTRIBUTION BIG SPRING BOOK HAS 3 EVENTS to hustle product out to 22,000 local kids! Take your pick of time slots, tasks, and Light, Medium, or Heavier Duty. We aim to please!
Easy Task - FRIDAY, MAY 6, from 9-2 help us start sorting our substantial inventory of books for delivery. Lifting only perhaps 10-15#. KCStar Warehouse, 1601 McGee KCMo 64108. Parking: enter garage on west side of bldg, signs will be posted. And remember, NO BATHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE.
Harder Task - MONDAY AND TUESDAY MAY 16 and 17, 8 AM till done, 3:00? PENNIES FROM HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO CAN BRING A PICKUP TRUCK! Lift and move boxes of books and drive to schools to be met for delivery. A morning run and an afternoon run.(Also need volunteers to keep track of inventory per school, no lifting for this one.) Same address as above,
Light Task - THE CELEBRATORY KICKOFF!! No excuse to miss this one, MONDAY, MAY 23 from 4 to 7 PM, KCK Community College, 7250 State Ave KCK 66112. Weather permitting it will be outdoors.
Agenda: Partnering with Home Field KC in their KICKOFF event. Home Field KC will provide hot dogs, chips and water for 1000 people. Face painting, cotton candy, pop corn and a firetruck for the kids. Rotary Cares will provide household products (toothpaste tooth brushes, deodorant, cleaning products, etc.) to families in need. Families will receive a canvas shopping bag displaying the Rotary and Home Field KC logo. Requesting 12-15 Rotarians to dispense product to the families (easy work).Volunteers should arrive at 3pm to prepare for the event. Bring a box cutter to facilitate access to household products.
RSVP with a quick text stating shift you will work to Brad Vaughan, 913/302-0809.
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HUMANITARIAN DAY, sponsored by Heart to Heart International, is SATURDAY, MAY 14. Do a good deed by packing hygiene kits for an hour and bring the kids! They can Tour a Truck from the emergency response team, Donate Some Coins for a good cause, eat lunch at the food trucks and listen to some music.
Thank you for rolling up your sleeves!