We were so fortunate this week to have Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam with us at our Rotary meeting. Not only is it a joy to spend time around him and be in the presence of his warmth and good-natured humor, but he is also a gifted orator and always brings with him such an abundance of information and education regarding what the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is doing to keep us all safe and sound and constantly evolve. Sheriff Beam’s mission for his department is to “Protect Life, Protect Property, Keep The Peace, Tell The Truth, Do The Right Thing.” I was struck by how many aspects of the Sherriff’s mission are in keeping with our ideals in Rotary. Peace, truth, fairness, protection and doing the right and beneficial things for each other, our community and the world – just to name a few. Truly, the women and men of our Sherriff’s Department that I have had the privilege to work with are some of the finest people I have ever met – kind, strong, intuitive, courageous and dedicated to protecting our most vulnerable and supporting our opportunity to live each day in peace. The next time we see one of these brave servants and protectors about our community, I encourage each of us to take a moment to say thank you for what they so naturally and selflessly do for us and our community. I also want to say thank you to each one of you for all you do. We are fortunate to be a part of this community, and I know how lucky I am to be amongst all of you Rotarians. Every day you remind me of what service above self really means and you demonstrate it through your servant hearts and your altruistic actions. Thank you. Truly!
Trudie
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam Speaks at Denver/Lake Norman Rotary
Collections Ongoing for Operation Warm 2025 - Opportunity to Buy Coats and Hoodies for Foster Kids
This is Denver/Lake Norman Rotary's seventh year working with Operation Warm to provide a new winter coat for every child in foster care in Lincoln County. The club purchases coats that keep infants, children, teens and young adults (birth to 21 years) warm all winter. The recipients get to pick the color of the coat that they desire and their Social Worker provides the size for ordering and then, delivers the coat to the child. Older children will receive hoodies since they much prefer them to actual coats.
The committee is headed up by Cathy Smiley and will raise money for approximately one month so that orders can be placed with our various suppliers.
Please make checks out to the Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Club Foundation with "Operation Warm" on the memo line, so that your contribution can be tax deductible. Businesses, neighbors and friends are also welcomed and encouraged to donate.
Happy Bucks 8/13
Courtesy of Alacia Tarplay
Andie gave celebrating that she finished Rotary Leadership Institute training - yea! She gave a talk for CART and low and behold Rich was there in the mountain venue, she was glad to see a familiar face in the audience.
Rich gave to celebrate 11 yrs ago Trudie said yes to his proposal..also he was glad to connect with other Cleveland Brown fans recently.
Charlie gave for his 57 year wedding anniversary… it is a one year renewable contract ☺.
Denny said he was grateful for a great Alaska cruise will be seeing more in coming months.
Panico gave five bucks for Mike Wooton visit recently - he is doing better and cancer free now.
Cindy gave one for winning the Prosecco, and five for the satellite club, Chris and Cheryl took it over and next meeting is on the 28th.
Philip said his wife took him to Costa Rica very nice trip and his grandson’s soccer team won.
Wissam had a recent trip to Lebanon went to the Church of our Lady where he and his family were all baptized …they have three rotary clubs there as well.
Denis came today he is a new American citizen originally from Germany.
