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David Newton Named Paul Harris Fellow
L to R: David Newton, his father Spud, LNR club president Dirk Dahlke, and David's brother, Matt.
 
Rotarian Spud Newton made a donation to the Paul Harris Foundation in honor of his son, David, who received his Paul Harris Fellow certificate at last week's meeting. 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.
Imagine Rotary - What Is My Club?
President-elect Dennis Song spearheaded a creative program for last week's meeting, exploring the purpose and role of the Lewisville Noon Rotary in the local community. Under the title, “Imagine Rotary: What is My Club?” Dennis shared a few of the ideas gathered during discussions with fellow Rotarians, and also insights he heard while attending President-Elect Training and talking with Rotarians from around the country.
 
Some might say we a fundraising club, while others would categorize our group as a networking club or service organization, Dennis explained. But the heart of our club is about caring for our community, he said. The Lewisville Noon Rotary also was the first Rotary club in the area. All the other local clubs—including Flower Mound, Highland Village, Cross Timbers, and Pilot Knob—were initiated as a result of the positive impact the Lewisville Noon club was making in the community and the club's rapid growth.

LNR club president Dirk Dahlke (left) and president-elect Dennis Song.
 
As part of the program, Dennis also invited other club members to explain how Lewisville Noon provides both volunteer and financial support to local schools and non-profits. Angie Cox detailed briefly how our club applies to the district for matching grants, based on monies raised from club dues. Lewisville Noon Rotary was able to get a $4000 matching grant that helped fund our efforts to stock food pantries at seven school campuses in LISD last year. The club also obtained an additional $9000 matching grant, which was used to build a frisbee golf course at a local park. Steve Cox then shared how contributions to the Paul Harris Foundation are used, and the purpose of the DAF. Outside of our local community, our club also has supported global initiatives through Rotary International, including purchasing water filters for those living in a poor community in Honduras.
 
In looking at the big picture, Lewisville Noon strikes a balance of service, fundraising, and networking, but most of all, we're family, Dennis said. He added, “Rotary is men and women in a club who gather together to do projects that help those who need help, and we have fun.”
LNR Blood Drive on March 30th
Lewisville Noon Rotary will be holding a blood drive at the Flower Mound YMCA on Wednesday, March 30th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Visit the Red Cross Blood Donation website and enter zip code 75028 to find the blood drive for March 30th and reserve a time to donate a pint. Donating blood usually takes about an hour. Please contact Dr. Michelle Martz with any questions.
MISSED A MEETING?
If you want credit for a make-up, contact LNR Membership chair Terry Russell to let him know when and where you attended another Rotary club meeting, or the date and service activity that you participated in to count as a make up. You have two weeks before and two weeks after a missed meeting to make up for your absence. Make-ups are a great way to meet Rotarians from other clubs and become more engaged with the outreach activities we do in the local community!
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Lewisville Noon
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
2300 Highland Village Rd.
Highland Village, TX 75077
United States of America
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Mar 09, 2022
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LNR Club Meeting
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
Mar 09, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
LNR Club Meeting
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
Mar 16, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Regular Board Meeting
The Grotto at Bistecca – An Italian Steakhouse
Mar 16, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
LNR Club Meeting
Bistecca - An Italian Steakhouse
Mar 23, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
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FAMILY OF ROTARY
 
Please pray for Penny Glover and her husband Mark, as they mourn the sudden loss of their son, Nick, who passed away on January 25th. A diabetic since age 10, Nick was a long-time supporter of Camp Sweeney summer camp for diabetic children. Those who want to remember Nick can make a donation to the camp in his name.

For any other prayer requests, please send to Audrey Stansbury at audreystansbury@gmail.com.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Melissa DeWitt
March 3
 
Carol Longacre
March 4
 
Leslie Thompson
March 9
 
David Seaman
March 15
 
Join Date
Carol Longacre
March 7, 2012
10 years
 
Terry Russell
March 8, 2017
5 years
 
Keith Neff
March 11, 2015
7 years
 
Jay Agarwal
March 14, 2012
10 years
 
Melanie Robinson
March 23, 2016
6 years
 
Alex Buck
April 1, 1995
27 years
 
Dirk Dahlke
April 1, 2009
13 years
 
Mary Jennings
April 1, 1996
26 years
 
Randy L. Shuffield
April 1, 1985
37 years
 
Audrey Stansbury
April 11, 2012
10 years
 
Leslie Thompson
April 21, 2010
12 years
 
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