ONP holiday backpack update and President’s challenge: Scott reports that $1977 has been pledged as of this week, which puts is far ahead of our goal of funding 90 backpacks over the Christmas break. Jason’s challenge is to meet or exceed last year’s outstanding level of club generosity. Last year’s total raised was $2860; if we did it last year, then we can do it this year. The club has always been very generous in supporting the backpack program, and we know that ONP will use any amount over the number needed to fund the holiday gap later in the school year.
Since the goal is to have all donations presented to Shelly Smith, Our Neighbors’ Place executive director, at our 11/16 meeting, Scott asks that everyone get your contributions to him. And if you haven’t stepped up yet, there is still time. Checks can also be mailed to the Rotary PO Box 311 (check to Our Neighbors’ Place, please).