Find out exciting things our Rotaract Club is doing. Connect with the community, network, and socialize with fellow young professionals! Below is our monthly update to all members.
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Friday, March 8th, 2013
Hey Rotaractors,
Our March meeting is set for 7:00pm on this Tuesday, March 12th at Dock Street Bar and Grill in downtown Annapolis. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month (same time and place. We will be arriving a bit earlier at 6:45PM and meeting directly upstairs for some networking before we start the meeting. Grab a drink at the bar downstairs and head up. We’ll discuss the upcoming month’s events and how you can get involved. Feel free to invite other young professionals. We always welcome guests! Schedule of March events below:
Also, while inductions are still a few months out (June), our requirements for joining our club are that you participate in (3) events in order to be eligible for the June inductions. Attending meetings, social, or community service events, or committee meetings all count. Talk with Sheri Winegardner (sheri.winegardner@heimlantz.com) if you'd like more information about being a member of our club.
Mark Perry has taken the initiative to apply for theRotaract Outstanding Project Award for the “Children of the Philippanes Project, started by a founding Rotaractmember, Keith Villones. We should know if we win this award sometime in mid-March. If you’d like to find out more information about our International Service project, email Bridget Stegman bstegma@yahoo.com. https://rotary.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3CsjFRcZf6zuWu8
Congratulations to Seeds 4 Success, a local Annapolis based charity, for being voted our local beneficiary of 2013. This organization provides children and families living in Annapolis public and subsidized housing communities with knowledge, services, experiences and relationships that help them grow into successful, healthy and contributing adults. With our expected contribution, this will go towards funding a summer reading program! To learn more, visit: http://www.s4sannapolis.org/our-story/mission
| March Speaker | Social Events| Maritime Museum Oyster Fest | Dues | Bar-Bay-Q RotaractCommittee | Rock the Docks | Chartering Ceremony | Inductions/New Board/Huge Party
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March Speaker
This meeting we’ll have Rock Vaughn, a loan officer with Homestead Funding talk to us about the mortgage market and have a Q&A on first time home buying. Rates are super low, so this is a good time to have this discussion!
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March Social
Come out to Acme Bar and Grill for a joint social and fundraiser happy hour on Thursday, March 21st from 5:30PM – 8:30PM $5 at the door gets you drink and food specials. The proceeds of this event benefit our International Service Project, The Children of the Philippians. Come on out and have a drink, or two, or three... for charity! Contact Rob Cannon for more info.robc.cannon@gmail.com
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Maritime Museum Oyster Roast
Every year, our club helps to direct parking during the beginning of this event. We are looking for 8 volunteers to work shifts from 12-4PM on March 23rd (Saturday). You’ll be allowed free admission to the Oyster Roast for your participation. This is a really fun event and is easy volunteering. Contact Bonnie Thaden for more details.bthaden@stmaryofthemills.org
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Dues
Dues are due! Contact Ken Fortier atkfortier5@gmail.com. You can also pay via paypal for convenience. Dues are $30 semi-annually. They are nowoverdue!
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Rotary Bar-Bay-Q (May 4th and 5th)
Rotaract has been offered a fundraising booth at the Bar-Bay-Q event as a sustainable yearly project. More details to follow and contact Winston D’Souza to be a part of the committee. winsouza@gmail.com ; www.barbayq.com
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Chartering Ceremony (May 16th)
We will be having our chartering ceremony at Level on Thursday, May16th from 6-9PM. As the name implies, this event celebrates our chartering. We’ll have extended happy hour and food will be provided. Contact Lauren Braggins for more information. lsbraggins@gmail.com
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Rock the Docks (June 13th)
While this event is still a ways away in summer, this is our signature event for the semester (Cigar dinner in Fall, Rock the Docks in Summer.) It is time to start thinking of our signature yearly fundraiser! Last year we brought in roughly $4000 to FoodLink, which went to help feed local underprivileged families in Annapolis and locally. Dan Haas is officially booked! More details to come as well as the next committee meeting. This is a great event for new members to join! Contact Bonnie to join the committee. bthaden@stmaryofthemills.org
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Inductions / New Board / Huge Party (June 20th)
Each year we initiate new members into our club, while also transitioning new board members. As we get closer more details as to time and place. We are hoping to get our same clubhouse and will let you know! Remember, new members need to have participated in (3) events. Contact Sheri Winegardner for more info on how to get involved or see our Facebook page.
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Friday, November 9th, 2012
Our November meeting is set for 7pm on this Tuesday, November 13th at Dock Street Bar and Grill in downtown Annapolis. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month (same time and place). Meet at the bar or come early for fellowship and happy hour pricing to support Dock Street Bar and Grill. We’ll discuss the upcoming month’s events and how you can get involved. Feel free to invite other young professionals. We always welcome guests!
As always, check out our Facebook page for more information.
| Holiday Party | Rotaract Open House and December Inductions | Salvation Army Volunteering | Annapolis Half Marathon Volunteer | November Social | Navy Game Volunteer | Bar-Bay-Q Rotaract Fundraiser
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Rotaract Holiday Party (December 7th)
Kick back and socialize with our club at Mark Perry’s house. We’ll provide pizza, entertainment, and a roof for you to party. BYOB! For more info contact your President Elect, Mark Perry at rmperryjr@gmail.com
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Rotaract Open House and December Inductions (December 11th)
This is a great event for new members and prospective members to learn about our club how to make a difference in the community while having fun! Guests and first time visitors are encouraged to attend! We’ll provide great apps from Dock Street (their crab balls are amazing), and have a slideshow detailing recent projects and social events while celebrating the success of our club and Rotary International. Meet our club and network with other young professionals. Cash bar upstairs.
TIME: 6PM – 8PM and will take the place of our December meeting at the upstairs of Dock Street (same place as our general meetings.) After the open house we’ll induct our newest members into the club. Contact Sheri Winegartner for more information. sheri.winegardner@heimlantz.com
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Salvation Army Volunteering (November 23rd - December 24th)
Ring in the holiday’s (literally) by volunteering for a shift to ring the bell alongside other Rotaracters and Annapolis Rotarians. Location: Outside of Zachary’s Jewelers in downtown Annapolis. Shifts go from 10AM – 7PM Monday – Saturday, and Noon – 5PM Sunday. Contact Bonnie Thaden and she can send you the link to sign up online for a shift. bthaden@stmaryofthemills.org
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Annapolis Half Marathon (December 1st)
Rotaract will host a water stop along the way during the 2nd Annual Annapolis Half Marathon. Cheer on runners and help them stay hydrated. Contact Bonnie Thaden to sign up or sign up during our general meeting. bthaden@stmaryofthemills.org
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November Social (November 29th)
Come to the general meeting to find out more information. We will either be doing a happy hour or bowling. Details TBD. Contact Rob Cannon for more info. robc.cannon@gmail.com
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Navy Game Volunteer (November 17th)
Easy volunteer work! Help the Parole Rotary with the cone clean-up. It takes an hour and enjoy the free tailgate provided by Parole Rotary afterwards. Currently it is almost full of volunteers so call Bonnie first if interested. Contact Bonnie Thaden with any questions. bthaden@stmaryofthemills.org
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Rotary Bar-Bay-Q (May 4th and 5th)
Rotaract has been offered a fundraising booth at the Bar-Bay-Q event as a sustainable yearly project. More details to follow and contact Winston D’Souza to be a part of the committee. winsouza@gmail.com ; www.barbayq.com
