Michael Ayers put service above self in Guatemala.
Michael Ayers joined a group of Rotarians on a service trip to Guatemala in February. They began their trip by delivering and building wheelchairs for disabled children who had never had wheelchairs before. They also delivered school supplies, vitamins, medicine and a cooking stove to rural communities, and installed a water purification system in Coban. "It's time to step up. Every one of us in this room can help. Whether you want to go on a trip or not, or whether you can just help financially, every one of us can do something. When you see the impact, the exceptional impact that we were able to do in just one week's time and being able to help literally thousands of people, it's mind boggling."
Get your tickets now for the Jay Begg Reverse Raffle and win your share of $10,000 in prize money!
The Lima Rotary Club's Jay Begg Reverse Raffle will take place during our first four club meetings in May. This is a big fundraiser for the Lima Rotary Club so we encourage you to buy a ticket and sell them to your family and friends. Fifty numbers will be drawn at each club meeting with $500 going to the 50th number drawn each of the first three weeks. Those in attendance whose numbers are eliminated will receive consolation prizes. The holder of ticket 198 will win $1,000. The holder of ticket 199 will win $2,500 and the holder of ticket 200 will win $5,000! Tickets are just $100 and are available from Katy. Join the fun and get your tickets today!
The Lima Rotary Club is collecting items for Love Luggage for our next service project.
During our regular meeting on May 1, the Lima Rotary Club will be filling backpacks for Love Luggage. Love Luggage is a program that collects backpacks filled with personal items for children who are removed from their homes by Allen County Children Services. You can drop off items at our regular Monday meetings. The following is a list of needed items.
The May social is a Kentucky Derby watch party, hosted by Tracie Sanchez and her family on May 6 beginning at 4:00pm. There will be mint juleps, bourbon, food and southern fare. Big derby hats and fun bow ties encouraged! There will be prizes for the best Derby attire. Place your bets with bookie Cat.
The party will be held at Tracie's house at 1418 W. Market Street. RSVP to Demi.
The Lima Rotary Club raised $604 to help purchase a new truck for MESA by passing the bucket.
Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad has two trucks which bring about 99% of the items that we collect to the MESA warehouse. Those trucks are 18 and 22 years old with a combined 600,000 miles of service. They are failing apart. Our large 26 foot truck was rear-ended last year, and declared totaled by our insurance carrier. We bought the truck from the insurance company for $4,000 on a salvage title. After repairs, we have $17,000 in insurance proceeds to start our truck fund. The total cost to upgrade our two trucks (a 16 foot and a 26 foot) to approximately 2017 models would be $120,000. We need to replace both trucks before next winter. Without these tools, it would be impossible to fulfill MESA’s mission to help those in need around the world.
This Rotary year we have made shipments to Mexico, Belize, Panama, St. Vincent, Lebanon, Poland and Ukraine. 99% of those items arrived at our warehouse on our trucks. Please, help us continue to help those in need. We are asking for a special contribution to MESA’s truck fund. Your contribution can be made in this Rotary year or early in the next Rotary year.
Your contributions can be made payable to MESA and sent to:
Jerry Peacock, Treasurer Medical Equipment & Supplies Abroad 1092 Bending Brook Ln. Waterville, OH, 43566-1612
Dear Friends: Thank you for your support of The Rotary Foundation. Because of you, Rotarians throughout the world continue the humanitarian work of fighting disease, bringing clean water and sanitation to villages, supporting crisis relief, and uplifting communities. At a time when taxes are on our mind, I wanted to share an opportunity with you to further support this important work, while saving on 2023 taxes.
A new year has brought more than just resolutions, as new laws related to charitable giving add to the ways that market changes and inflation may impact your 2023 financial plans. Smart Rotarians like you are learning how to increase the impact of their giving with well-timed gifts made directly from their retirement accounts (learn more about new changes here). Join your fellow Rotarians who support The Rotary Foundation with a tax-wise gift from their IRA each year.
Donors over 70 ½ can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from their IRA to The Rotary Foundation up to $100,000
You may reduce income taxes by taking advantage of this gift type, even if you don’t itemize
Make a gift for Paul Harris Society, to fulfill or create a major gift pledge, to become a Major Donor or Arch Klumph Society member, or reach the next level of giving, all while supporting the causes you care most about
Establish a fund in Rotary’s Endowment that provides support in your name year after year
Designate The Rotary Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA - Lessen the tax burden for your heirs and secure your Rotary Legacy with your IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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Whether you’re considering a gift before June 30th, to help your club and District finish the Rotary year strong, or are planning your gift for later in the calendar year, gifts from your IRA could be a tax-wise option.
Your continued support makes lives better in your community and around the world. Please reach out if I can be of help to you or your financial advisors as you explore your giving options.
Sincerely,
Kevin P. Kelly, CFRE Major Gifts Officer Regionally based in Detroit, MI +1.847.866.3205 office +1.248.808.1967 mobile Click HERE for direct access to my calendar to schedule a personal call or virtual meeting
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