TODAY
GARNER HOLT FOUNDATION
The Garner Holt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to increase hope, ignite imagination, and inspire creativity in the lives of young people through hands-on, career- focused learning experiences in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. To bring these experiences to life, the Garner Holt Foundation creates immersive learning opportunities for under served youth throughout the community to explore careers in engineering, robotics, automation, programming, manufacturing, and the visual and performing arts, while simultaneously building in-demand job skills and the self-confidence needed to pursue their own paths to success in the careers of their dreams.
LAST WEEK
MIKE SAVAGE, gave a very interesting presentation on Coarzon’s unique model that builds homes for needy families in Mexico. The unique characteristic of this program is that the beneficiaries of this program contribute before and after they receive their home. The recipients become part of the volunteer workforce. On top of this, Rotary is becoming a big part of the program going forward. He spoke about how our group can contribute
and perhaps plan for an international project going forward.
NEXT WEEK
REDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM
Every year, RHS music department visits us with songs and music to kick off the holiday season. This year is no exception, and we are looking forward to a wonderful experience with these students.
ROTARY NOTES
PURPLE TURTLES – STAN WEISSER announced last week that the program is back on. Save the date December 11 at 4:30 at the Elks Club. It is always a wonderful time, so come, help, and wear something festive.
ROTARY CHRISTMAS SOCIAL – December 15 at LARRY and CHAR BURGESS house from 5pm until 7pm or until CHAR kicks us out. Please come and share the holiday cheer.
BURRAGE MANSIONS CHRISTMAS DRIVE THRU – We need help again this year. So come and join us on December 16 and you might be able to ask Santa for something special.
ATTENTION ATTENTION FINING MATERIAL According to the “Community News,” our own EVAN SANFORD was recognized by Assemblywoman REYES as one of the 30 leaders under the age of 30 (not for long) in her district. Some of his many accomplishments included reviving the “Leadership Redlands” program as well as being a member of our club. For that he gets an award, and we get $100.
ITEMS TO CONTEMPLATE
- I have a lot of jokes about unemployment, but none of them work.
- Why didn’t the toilet paper make it across the street? It got stuck in the crack.
- What do you get from a dwarf cow? Condensed milk
- Do you know why you never see an elephant hiding in a tree? Because they are good at it.
- What are 100 rabbits hopping backwards called? A receding hare line!
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Happy December! With the Christmas Parade, Y Home Tour, and lighting ceremony at Kimberly Crest happening all this past weekend, it certainly feels like the holiday season is well under way. Not to mention the crazy parking lots everywhere – I recommend staying home and having a glass of wine instead. Better for your health, you know! We have some fun meetings ahead of us with musical programs and delicious food, so be sure to finish out 2023 strong at ROTARY and join us!
Editor – AJ Beechko – Edition No. 22, December 7, 2023