Rotaract Club of Baltimore Newsletter

District 7620 Rotaract Project Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:45:00 +0000

The Rotaract Club of College Park is raising money to remove land mines in Cambodia as well. They will be holding a 5k Run/Walk in order to raise money for the cause. When and Where? The run is on Saturday, April 12th, 2008. The Run/Walk begins at 11am, with the registration starting at 10am. It will be held on the University of Maryland Campus. It runs from Lot XX1, near the main entrance to the University, continues around Lake Artemesia and then back to Lot XX1. For more information visit: http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/rotaract/Cambodia5k.html

The Wine Event is Coming Soon on May 9th, 2008. For tickets and more information please visit:

http://www.rotaract7620.org/fundraiser.htm

Rotary International Mine Action in Cambodia was initially started by the Seattle 4 Rotary Club in 2003 and currently has 18 Rotary Clubs around the world involved. Rotary International has partnered with The HALO Trust, a non-profit de-mining organization based in Great Britain and the United States. The HALO Trust's de-mining efforts were previously supported by the late Princess Diana and more recently American Actress & Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations, Angelina Jolie. The U.S. State Department has granted The HALO Trust a $50,000 matching grant for mine action in Cambodia - $25,000 to be allotted to Rotary-led projects including the District 7620 event.
U.S. State Department – Office of Weapons Removal & Abatement – Statement of Support for Rotary International Mine Action Efforts – “Recognizes and is grateful for the continued dedication and involvement of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in mine action” - Click here for full press release.

ROTARY CLUB SPONSORS:
Platinum: Rotary Club of Friendship Heights
Gold Sponsorship: Rotary Club of Columbia
Silver Sponsorship - Rotaract Club of Captiol Hill & Rotary Club of College Park

*Platinum- $2,000+, Gold- $1,000-$1,999, Silver - $500-$999, Bronze- $100-$499

The Cork Project Hits the Eateries of Baltimore!

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:32:00 +0000

The Rotaract Club of Baltimore’s Cork Project recently decided to spread the word through the food community in Baltimore. Each active member is volunteering to reach out to their neighborhood restaurants to donate wine corks and have a wine cork holder with the Rotaract logo.

Designed to spark interest in the group and what the corks will be used for, this project has the ability to affect the area in multiple ways! The corks will be recycled and the funds generated will go directly to Rotaract volunteer projects in the community!

What a small step restaurants can make in the process of going GREEN! Remember 1 small step leads to giant leaps, which can bring about change. We need real cork which is sustainable versus synthetic and screw caps that are not.

Did you know that Wine corks could be converted to useful sustainable products? Tiles, installation, office supplies, and more!

Did you know that the Cork Montados, the cork oak savannahs, are the continuation of an ancient practice and multi-dimensional use of land around the Mediterranean Sea? The Cork Montados actually protect the biodiversity and certain wildlife that is endangered or on the brink of extinction and are a hedge against desertification caused by global warming as the Sahara creeps into Europe.

A typical wine cork weighs approximately 0.12 oz. and champagne corks weigh approximately 0.32 oz.

GO GREEN! Wine world! We need a ton! A ton is approximately 250,000 Corks! Can this be done in a year? Yes! With your help all things are possible.

The next time your out to dinner or out for a drink look for the Rotaract Cork Recycle bag/bin or ask your favorite dive if they would be willing to help make change and a difference in their community!

Scrambled Eggs, Mimosas, & More

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:26:00 +0000

We had a wonderful social event on Sunday, March 16, 2008. This event took place at Little Havana in Federal Hill. We had brunch and beverages. It was a nice way for the members to get together and brain storm some ideas of future events and volunteer activities as well as to catch up and find out what is going on in everyone’s lives.

Are you looking for something to do one Sunday a month? Look no further! Each month we will have a Sunday designated social event. Look for advertisements regarding the April Social Event. For details, please contact Social Chair, Richard Williams.

Rotaract District 7620 Event in DC

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:46:00 +0000

District 7620 Mingle Event

March 8th, 2008 at Ozio's in DC
10:00PM
http://www.oziodc.com/

Hosted by Aparna Kothary
Look for it on www.evite.com

2008 RYLA Weekend is Here!!!!!!!!! Feb. 15-18 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:53:00 +0000

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Each participating Rotary Club sends high school juniors and seniors to RYLA weekend at Camp Letts in Solomon’s Island, MD to gain valuable leadership, community service, and service project management skills. Hundreds of high school students come from all over Maryland, DC, and even Delaware!!

Baltimore Rotaractors have 4 participants this year – Way to Go!
Joanna Chaffee, RYLA Committee Rep.
Candace Malone, RYLA Talent Show Head Judge
Emily Jefferies, Group Leader
Rachel Bradley, Cabin Leader
Katie Beltz, Group Leader

Look out for our pictures and report after the event.

Chartering Ceremony 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:52:00 +0000

Our Chartering is finally here!!!!

The Rotaract Club of Baltimore Chartering Ceremony will be held on March 4th, 2008 at the Belvedere. To help sponsor our club please contact Richard Buccheri, Treasurer for details at ricksterb@gmail.com

A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF: Rotaractors MAKING A DIFFERENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:41:00 +0000

Photos from Make a Difference Day: Emily Jeffries & Morgan McKay

From the desk of our Volunteer Chair, Emily Jeffries…

Beans & Bread Center and Sarah's Hope
On Saturday March 15th, 2008, Beans & Bread Center and Sarah's Hope will be holding the 2nd annual "Empty Bowls" Fundraiser. Ticket holders will enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread, and will take a hand-crafted bowl to keep as a reminder of bowls that go empty every day. This event will benefit Beans & Bread and Sarah's Hope- two programs of St. Vincent de Paul that work directly to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Baltimore. Volunteers are needed to help serve soup, sell tickets and assist with the silent auction.
There are two volunteer shifts available: 2-5pm and 5-8pm. The event will be held at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Doyle Hall cafeteria, 4701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, 21210.
Come out and Lend a Hand!!!

The Priceless Gown Project was created in an effort to help young women attend their prom who would not be able to finance the experience on their own. Prom is a significant milestone in the life of a young woman and you can help create this priceless memory. Help us send these girls to prom with elegance and style! Donate your formal attire, volunteer your time or make a financial contribution. Find out more about us here.

You can volunteer on March 1st to help the initiative. They are looking for volunteers from around 12-4 to be personal shoppers. As a personal shopper you will help the girls personally hand pick their dress and fit them. If you would like to volunteer with me please let me know by the end of the week. Email me with your contact information so I may forward it to the director.

On-Going Projects Updates 2007-2008

noreply@blogger.com (Tallein Learning) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:47:00 +0000

We Still Need Corks!!!!!!!!!!

The Cork Project-----------Save Your Corks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Objective: To collect corks from various restaurants, businesses, and entities for recycling.

Purpose: By collecting these corks and having them recycled, we could possibly gain monetary assets to fulfill other goals or for our own club use. Also, we are helping to divert waste that can be recycled in useful ways, for example: floor and wall tiles, insulation, sound proofing, buoys, floats, fishing rods, gasket sealers, joint fillers, building products, etc. The list goes on and on.

Contact us for details.

Our Goal is to collect 100,000 corks over 1 year!!!!!!

How you can help:

Save wine corks

Ask your favorite restaurant

Ask family & friends