Congratulations to the following members who received Paul Harris Fellows this morning. The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. Willis Sutliff (+6), Ron Jeffries (+4), Jeff Meyer (+3), Darla Crown (+3), Cindy Howell (+2), Terri Davis (+2), Bill Spindle (+2), Jim McAnn (+1) and Marcia Whiting (+1).
Tiffany Gikling provided an update on fundraising for The 100 Acre Woods, one of two larger projects Storybook Island has undertaken in the last two years. The goal for the Winnie the Pooh project is $600,000 The park is hoping to finalize fundraising by year end (2023) and made a request to our Club to help meet that goal. Michael Steve announced that the Board of Rushmore Rotary approved a $20,000 contribution to The 100 Acre Woods. Thank you Tiffany for your hard work as President of the SBI Board of Directors.
Football Book Fundraiser: The drawing for members who have turned in/sold at least 8 books was won by Deb Niemi. Congratulations--Keep those sales going.
Social Event Planning: The committee organized a planning event during today's meeting -- encouraging each group to come up with an idea for an upcoming social, including planning and organizing the event. Several great ideas emerged -- STAY TUNED!
