We truly are getting socked for December after a nice, calm Fall! Now that the ski slopes are open for business and have a decent base, it can stop any time!

As you all know, the A’Cappella Concert scheduled for Rotarians on Monday, December 2, had to be cancelled due to a snow day for JPS students.

Marion quickly rescheduled with the school and the church for Weds. at noon and luckily was able to engage our dear Vicki McGraw of Elegant Edibles to provide lunch.

This dress rehearsal presentation by the choir has been a long-time tradition for the Rotary Club of Jamestown, when we welcome in the holiday season by including spouses, friends, neighbors, and business associates at the festive holiday luncheon in the church parlors.

This year, the choir will present 15 performances in and around the community including their special Alumni Vespers performance on SATURDAY, December 14 which already has over 300 registered alumni intending to participate.

Lauren Scharf is the Choir’s Director, and she will be assisted by former directors Norm Lydell and Brian Bogey, who will also accompany the choir together with Gail Espinoza.

Imagine the singing with a choir of nearly 400 voices – it should be truly magical!

RED KETTLE BELL RINGERS NEEDED

This editor sends you a special reminder from Bob Anderson to PLEASE sign up to ring the bell to benefit the programs of the Salvation Army!!!!

I personally took a two-hour shift at Washington St. TOPS on Tuesday afternoon and had so much fun and brought in many, many donations.

This too has been a long-time tradition of our Club. We sign up for 1 ½ or 2-hour shifts and greet our friends and neighbors in the community with special cheer and thanks for their contributions big or small. Many parents would have their children drop coins or dollars in the Red Kettle and then I would invite the children to try their hand at ringing my bell. The smiles were plentiful.

Please contact Bob Anderson at Rba7874@gmail.com or call his cell phone at 716-450-2809 and VOLUNTEER – you will feel better I promise!

JAMESTOWN NY WINTER FESTIVAL & HOLIDAY PARADE produced by the Collaborative Children’s Solutions.

Volunteers are needed to decorate the tree and car on Friday, December 6 at 4pm and volunteers are also needed to walk the parade route and hand out candy or ride on the float during the parade Saturday, December 7.

Please contact Paulette Kline at pkline09@gmail.com or 330-351-8902.

OUR CLUB DONATES TO CRECHE

Diana Meckley, our Club’s Literacy Committee Chair delivered 50-plus books purchased by Rotary Club members to donate to Creche for the Creche newborn and infant Welcome Packages that are delivered by the amazing staff at the Chautauqua Center. Pictured are: TCC Ramona Soto, LPN; TCC Cynthia Rodriguez; Creche member, Beth Snow; TCC Sophia Tallon; Creche member Dawn Columbare; and our very own Diana Meckley.

ROTARY HOLIDAY PARTY

Our annual Christmas holiday party is scheduled for SUNDAY, December 15 at the beautiful Marvin Community House. Festivities will begin at 5:00 with appetizers and drinks and dinner will be served at 5:30. Your choice of red or white wine will be provided by the Rotary Board of Directors. After dinner there will be a festive sing-along and a white elephant gift exchange (PLEASE BRING A GIFT VALUED $10-15 IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE).

Tickets are $40 each. Spouses/guests are welcome. Please register by December 9. Call/text Emily Cama at 720-581-1433 with questions. You may pay at the door with $42 by credit card or $40 by cash or check.

ROTARY CLUB OF JAMESTOWN ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2024

QUORUM ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY!!!!

Changes proposed for Club bylaws.  Click below:  

Attendance By-Law Revision 2024

Organizational Membership By-Law Revision 2024