Columbus Day reduced the ranks of Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians but the Rotary spirit carried on. Discussions covered the following topics :
*Dictionaries are here to be distributed on Thursday to third graders at James A. Garfield Elementary
*The organization needs to update and improve its presence on digital media. To that end, G-H Rotary will be trying out the services of “ClubRunner”, a commercial operation that has a base integrated with Rotary International and the capabilities to handle photos and directories, planning and calendars and much more. The investment could help broaden local appeal as well as promoting outreach and connectivity.
*The possibility of a Cash Mob/Flash Mob inviting the fifty-three clubs of District 6630 to come to Garrettsville for the Christmas Walk sponsored by the James A. Garfield Historical Society on the first two weekends of November could be a real boost to the local economy and spirit. The horses will be there for rides around town, on November 8 and November 15—Thank you, Sam, thank you, Pete. Diners will want to scope out the possibilities. Entrepreneurs will want to scope out the opportunities of coming to a historic village making a comeback.
*The Reverse Raffle is rolling. Anyone interested in being a sponsor or donor for the occasion should contact Trish Danku or any other Rotarian to get in on the good karma…and good advertising. Tickets are available now; get your table companions NOW, look for a good time with a great bunch.
*Tom Collins gave an update on the application for a district matching grant focusing on the enhancement and promotion of the Headwaters Trail as a community asset for health and economic activity. Looking good…specifics are working their way through the planning stages.
*Ideas concerning a Community Christmas Tree downtown at the Chic & Shabby lot or the Buckeye Block space are being floated. Things will begin to sort themselves out when there is more input.
Things are happening in Rotary. Join them at noon on Monday at Cal’s II in Sky Plaza.
