volunteerism: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month :: What Will YOU Promise? - 10/18/10 09:44 AM
OCTOBER: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is challenging the world, "What will you promise?" to help breast cancer research. Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been committed to immediate patient assistance and is in its 26th year in the race for a cure.
The Foundation has committed over $550 million to research scientists alone, to establish a cure! This is the largest commitment to breast cancer research funding by a single nonprofit organization, targeting 81 universities and hospitals in 27 states and five countries, EVER! These grants represent research with the highest likelihood … (7 comments)
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volunteerism: Charlotte's Mecklenburg-South Rotary Club Teams Up with The Carolina BrewMasters for Another Successful Event... - 09/30/10 03:01 AM
Charlotte's Mecklenburg-South Rotary Club Teams Up with The Carolina BrewMasters for Another Successful Event...
...Charlotte Oktoberfest 2010 - A HUGE Success!Charlotte Oktoberfest 2010, held last weekend at The Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, was wildly successful. The festival was held on the outdoor grass fields with tents pitched and a vast array of beer flowing for the entire afternoon and into the evening! It was an absolutely amazing day at the Expo!Charlotte Oktoberfest featured some of the finest breweries in the world, including a large number from right here in the Southeastern US. Charlotte Oktoberfest was completely SOLD OUT in advance, as it has been for … (12 comments)
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volunteerism: GOLD RUSH TRIATHLON | Register Today for Door Prizes! - 03/12/10 02:29 AM
GOLD RUSH TRIATHLON | Sponsored by Mecklenburg-South Rotary Club | Raffle Prizes are Coming In! As we continue to gear up for the first annual GOLD RUSH Sprint Triathlon in South Charlotte, here is a list of sponsors and the raffle prizes that they're donating - More to come! Raffle tickets may be purchased at online registration or during packet pickup.
A big thank you to our sponsors! We're looking forward to a successful event for ALL!South Charlotte Sprint Triathlon AnnouncementSouth Charlotte Sprint Triathlon Press ReleaseGold Rush Triathlon RegistrationGold Rush Triathlon on Facebook
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volunteerism: Simmons YMCA Has A New Playground, Thanks to Local Rotary Club Volunteers - 07/13/09 10:33 AM
Charlotte NC's Meck-South Rotary Club 'Pitches In' Again! Simmons YMCA in Charlotte NC (6824 Democracy Drive) needed a new playground and many area volunteers didn't think twice about helping to build it! Some of the volunteers included those from my own, Meck-South Rotary Club. Bill Woodruff, our Service Projects Chairman, did a wonderful job of rising to the challange of a late call to help! He coordinated many of our members to plan and oversee much of the playground's new construction. We're proud to say that the project is complete and now Simmons YMCA has a new KaBoom! playground!
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volunteerism: DrumsForCures Drumstrong Event Continues Through Tomorrow (Sun. 5/17) - 05/16/09 08:51 PM
DrumsForCures, Inc.
presents...
The planet's longest continuous rhythm drum•a•thon ¡BEATing cancer! drumSTRONG '09
Continues tomorrow, Sunday, May 17th, 2009
drumSTRONG '09
WEBCAST '09
The world famous, signature event, continues this weekend and is being held in the beautiful rolling pastures of Misty Meadows Farm.
Festivities began at noon today and drumming will continue (non-stop) through tomorrow, Sunday, May 17th, till 5:00 pm. Bring your friends, bring the family. Join in on the drumming or watch the amazing artists. Vendors with drums, food, beautiful souvenirs, and onsite instruction.
Come out and play; drum, learn, dance, eat, camp and … (0 comments)
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volunteerism: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefits From Charlotte's Mecklenburg-South Rotary Club - 03/06/09 09:48 PM
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefits From Charlotte's Mecklenburg-South Rotary Club
Rotary International is a worldwide organization comprised of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service both locally and internationally. Rotarians encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, help build goodwill and peace in the world and enjoy the fellowship of likeminded individuals who have united to accomplish these objectives. This mission is exemplified in the official Rotary motto, 'Service above Self.'
Charlotte's Mecklenburg County is home to 14 Rotary clubs, each of which plans their own focus and community service projects, sometimes partnering with other … (8 comments)
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volunteerism: Not-So-Silent Auction-Charlotte NC's Spirit Square 2/6/09 - 02/05/09 08:04 PM
Not•So•Silent Auction to Benefit The Levine Children's Hospital Join us Friday, February 6th, 2009, 6 p.m. for a DrumsForCures event at Spirit Square that you'll not soon forget! This event will benefit the new Levine Children's Hospital (on the Carolinas Medical Center campus). So, come on out and PLAY!
DrumsForCures presents their ‘Not•So•Silent’ Auction with music by the world renowned Brubeck Brothers Quartet (Dave's sons), Jim Donovan (Rusted Root), Jim Brock & Jim Roberts and other musical surprises (join the JimJam). Be prepared for a 'knock-yer-socks-off' opening act by internationally acclaimed Vinx. Enjoy the magnanimous Larry Sprinkle as … (8 comments)
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volunteerism: A Day to Remember--Paying it Forward - 12/19/08 10:33 PM
A Day to Remember--Paying it Forward Saturday I participated with my Rotary club's traditional 'bell ringing' for the Salvation Army at our local Harris Teeter store at the Arboretum. It was a chilly afternoon but, my friend Pat and his son and I, dressed in layers and drank plenty of hot coffee & hot chocolate from the coffee shop next door. The people came in droves into the grocery store (why I never go on Saturdays)!
What impressed me was that this year, unlike the others that I've done this, we had people donating large bills and many more … (38 comments)
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volunteerism: 'Tis the Season... - 12/18/08 10:34 AM
'Tis the Season... ...To share your hearts and souls with those in need. I have been blessed with good friends who always encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing and never look down OR back! I have to say that one of the best things that a good friend did for me a few years ago was to introduce me to Rotary International. I visited, participated in a couple of their club's events and decided to join. The main focus for our club is to help children in need. (We have a great time too!) During the summer, we … (14 comments)
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volunteerism: Charlotte NC--Helping Hands in the Community - 11/01/08 07:30 AM
Charlotte NC--Helping Hands in the Community Charlotte's Race Playce and Volunteerism
I am proud to say that my Rotary club participated in the building of an 11,000+ square-foot NASCAR-themed adventureland for the disabled this month. The playground had its official opening this week and it is truly a sight to behold.
The playground was built by 3,700+ volunteers with varying skill levels! 3,700+! Now that's a powerful number of volunteers who came out and worked countless hours to help build the community! The Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation was granted $400,000 to complete the project. This is part of … (7 comments)
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