It's October, the leaves are changing color and falling off. Gardening is pretty much done. It's time to come indoors and enjoy soups and long evenings. For Rotary, October focuses on mental health, eradicating polio, and the environment. District 6250 is involved with the Operation Pollination project. The “Mississippi River Operation Pollination Partnership” is several organizations collaborating and engaging in pollinator education and restoration along the whole Mississippi River corridor from its Lake Itasca headwaters in Minnesota to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Check out the district website https://rotary6250.org/ for more information. We also have links to the Prairie Enthusiasts Seed Harvest on our club website.
October 24th is World Polio Day. Check out the World Polio Day article and October Meeting Recap for more information on what Rotary is doing to eradicate polio, and how you can help.
Mental Health/Wellness is a priority this year for Rotary International. Our district is working with NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness) this year. They are sharing resources available to promote work life balance and best practices. Visit the district website https://rotary6250.org/ for more information.
Our club's Happy Hour in September was a scavenger hunt, and it was quite fun. We all got to know each other better by discussing the items we scavenged. October will be a Social, discussing a relevant topic. Be sure to read the October Social article. We have homework, although it is not required, it is very interesting.
I am so grateful for all of you. Together we can create hope in the world.
Val