Announcements:
- Volunteer today to help our club at the Dublin Irish Festival. Just go to www.DublinIrishFestival.org, click on the Sharing O'The Green box and select your shifts! Contact Bonnie Coley-Malir or Andy Keeler with any questions.
- Our Literacy Committee has launched the tenth annual Back To School Supply drive. We will be collecting supplies on July 27, August 3 and August 10. Cash donations are very welcomed! Check your email for a list of the items requested by teachers at the 3 schools we support.
- Register to join us for the ribbon cutting and tour of Dublin's new Emerald Campus on Emerald Parkway. We'll meet up at 9:50 at the school. Check your email for an invitation and registration info.
Meeting Notes:
Brown Bag Lunch Program
Denise Gordan from the Brown Bag Lunch ministry program shared very important information about the group's summer lunch program for children who may not have access to lunch when there is no school. The BBL volunteers make and deliver 400 lunches twice a week through a door-to-door outreach effort. For 3 years they have focused on helping children and families who live in the Bethel-Sawmill area where food insecurity is extremely high. In addition to lunch bags, the volunteers distribute books to children, lunches to seniors and "blessing bags" with non-perishable items to families.
Denise asked for our club support and our members rose to the occasion, passing the basket to make a donation to the BBL program. Learn more about this remarkable program or volunteer your support at www.nwumc.com/brownbags.
Dublin AM Fundraising Opportunities
David Benz, Fundraising Chair, and some members of his committee present six concepts for members to consider and vote on:
- Pro Am Day event – in conjunction with the Memorial Tournament
- Best Legs in a Kilt Contest
- Summer Golf Outing
- 5K Walk/Run & Community Event
- Other Sporting Event
- Dublin Car Show
David will share the members' decision at our next club meeting. The new event will be added to our annual Polar Bear Golf Outing and DIF fundraising efforts.
To learn more or ask questions, contact David Bentz.