On September 13, we had a visit from two more of the Duck Race dollar recipients – the Relief Nursery and the Child Center. For more info on these terrific organizations, please visit their Web sites. And sell more tickets!!

Rotary clubs are so much more than just another organization doing charity work. With the power of districts and Rotary International behind them, even the smallest club can do great work. Here are a few tips for helping your club build more visibility in your community: Keep your eyes and ears open for good stories. Potential Rotarians, community leaders and the media love a good story. That you raised $10,000 at your annual fundraiser is nice, but how is that money helping people? Who is being affected by those dollars on a day-to-day basis?In our club, we raise close to $30,000 a year that...

Ed Mattson and his wife Elena visted our club on Thursday to talk about the Rotarian Cancer Support Group and services. The organization’s mission: To provide up-to-date cancer treatment information for Rotarians and other along with a discussion forum to help those with cancer gain the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about their treatment options. In furtherance of our mission we will actively promote cancer screening participation in clinical trials, cord blood banking, improved cancer care and cancer research throughout the world. About Ed Mattson Board Chair, Rotary Cancer...