Being a small Rotary group has its advantages and disadvantages. You know that 80/20 % rule? That doesn't apply to our small group. It is “all for one and one for all.” Then, that constant search for a large room to accommodate a volume of members for one meeting or project?
That doesn't apply here either. We can comfortably meet in a member's kitchen and work a project without an early reservation or any financial cost. Good advantages for our group.
Being small gives us the opportunity to unite with larger Rotary groups in our area and work the big projects. An example is Field of Honor, a Veteran's Day celebration that is spread over an entire week with members working daily. This was the 8th year our group, Sunrise Rotary of Georgetown, has joined the Georgetown Rotary for the opening ceremony Parade of Colors, recruiting speakers, staffing the Dear Hero Station, being on panels during the middle school visits of 1400 children, posting out over 2000 flags and then taking them down, leading tours and just devoting time to make this a repeated success story. Sunrise Rotary supported this activity the entire week.
Being small gives us the opportunity to unite with larger Rotary groups in our area and work the big projects. An example is Field of Honor, a Veteran's Day celebration that is spread over an entire week with members working daily. This was the 8th year our group, Sunrise Rotary of Georgetown, has joined the Georgetown Rotary for the opening ceremony Parade of Colors, recruiting speakers, staffing the Dear Hero Station, being on panels during the middle school visits of 1400 children, posting out over 2000 flags and then taking them down, leading tours and just devoting time to make this a repeated success story. Sunrise Rotary supported this activity the entire week.
Sunrise President Bill Kelberlau recruited and introduced the keynote speaker for the Veteran's Day ceremony at Field of Honor in Georgetown, Texas.
(l—r) Keynote Speaker U.S. Ambassador Siv, Ronda McCauley and CAPT Bill Kelberlau.
Our ability to work small projects is a bonus for us at certain times. For example, Cook Walden Funeral Home, a Rotary member, allows us to use their parking area to collect toys for the Blue Santa give-away. Blue Santa supplies gifts for youngsters who would not usually find a present for them under their tree at Christmas. Our small group advertises, dresses up for the season and collects toys and money that the Georgetown Police distribute. Last year we collected three 50-gallon bags full of toys and accepted nearly $1000 in cash. Sunrise Rotary has repeatedly contributed to some happy times for families in this area and we are again scheduled to collect for Blue Santa on Saturday, December 7.
(l—r) Keynote Speaker U.S. Ambassador Siv, Ronda McCauley and CAPT Bill Kelberlau.
Our ability to work small projects is a bonus for us at certain times. For example, Cook Walden Funeral Home, a Rotary member, allows us to use their parking area to collect toys for the Blue Santa give-away. Blue Santa supplies gifts for youngsters who would not usually find a present for them under their tree at Christmas. Our small group advertises, dresses up for the season and collects toys and money that the Georgetown Police distribute. Last year we collected three 50-gallon bags full of toys and accepted nearly $1000 in cash. Sunrise Rotary has repeatedly contributed to some happy times for families in this area and we are again scheduled to collect for Blue Santa on Saturday, December 7.
This will be a Merry Christmas for local families again in 2024.