Posted by Henry Kammerer

ROTARIANS at work

Grand Island Rotary tried something new this year – G I Chamber of Commerce had Light Up Boulevard parade as holiday season started on December 1. A surprising number of spectators watched us march, including 3 Interactors, with Rotarians at Work banner.  A truck with lighted reindeer followed in the gloom. Yes, it was drizzling, but not bitter cold.  We even received some good comments on our hardiness!
 
Grand Island Rotarians teamed up with their Interact groups at GI High School and Middle Schools, plus younger EarlyAct elementary students, to raise funds for the local Salvation Army. Salvation Army’s fund drive at our local Tops supermarket works best when animated, interested, bell ringers catch the eye of patrons; that takes effort, but the reward is cash in the Red Kettle! Half way thru our weekend sessions this holiday season and about $1000 has been raised. Here Rotarian Kyle Clayton, with Mike Malaney, plus Interactor Allison Hill take a break from interacting with patrons, for a photo!