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LISA ARCHER - NEWEST MEMBER

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu

Lisa Archer has been inducted as our newest member of Hawks Prairie Rotary last Friday by President Buddy Stevens. Lisa is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She currently lives in Tumwater and works in Centraila. Her classification is Medical Provider. Lisa's sponsor is President-Elect Marny Bright. With Corey Lopardi, Marny Bright, Lisa Archer,

& Buddy Stevens.

Homeless Backpacks

Homeless Backpacks helps our local children have food for the weekends. We are proud to be a part of their weekly bagging party.

Corey Lopardi NEW ASSISTANT ROTARY COORDINATOR FOR ZONES 26 & 27

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu

5020District Membership Chair Corey Lopardi has been appointed as Assistant Rotary Coordinator for Zones 26 & 27. Corey will join a team of Rotary Coordinators whose goal is to grow Rotary and to strengthen districts and clubs. From strategic planning, community assessments, integration of Alumni and Rotaractors to launching new innovative clubs, he is joining a group that are well prepared with numerous tools and resources. Corey’s accomplishments as District Membership Chair have been instrumental in his selection for this Zone level role. He has been recognized as a skilled Rotarians ready to support Governors, District Membership Chairs and other District Leaders with launching new clubs, increasing engagement and retention, club culture and community assessments, Rotaract support and integration, developing Membership Action Plans and Strategic Plans. This appointment is generally reserved for Rotarians who have served as District Governors so it is high praise to have bypassed

that requirement to have Corey on the team. Please send your congratulations to Corey at pardiman@yahoo.com

President Buddy Stevens highlighted in District Newsletter this Month

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu

UD5020| DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL NEWS | 3130 | DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL NEWS|UD50202019-2020 PRESIDENTIAL SPOTLIGHT: BUDDY STEVENS

“I am the account manager for Elite Cleaning of Washington. We are a local residential/commercial cleaning company based out of Olympia Washington. We have been voted Best of South Sound for 5 plus years, been in business for 8 years! Little known fact, I am second generation Hawks Prairie Rotarian, now second-generation HP Rotary Club President Joined February 14th,

2014(Though I’ve been involved in one way or another for much longer)Rotary is important to me for several reasons, first and foremost is my ability to make a positive difference in the community and world on a much larger scale then if I would attempt to do so by myself! Second, are my fellow Rotarian’s, They have celebrated life with me, cried with me and struggled with me through my life’s challenges. My fellow Hawks Prairie Rotarian’s are truly my tribe, my second family! I love these people! And will be a Rotarian for life!

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu on Dec 14, 2019

Hawks Prairie Rotarians Bell Ringing at Walmart!

Another Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu on Dec 14, 2019

Veterans Day

Posted by Joseph Beaulieu

This is our Hawks Prairie Rotary "Homecoming Statue!" celebrating Veterans and their families on this Veterans Day.

State of the City Address

Hawks Prairie Rotarians Make a Difference

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HP Rotary Helps build handicap ramp

June 15, 2019

Five members of Hawks Prairie Rotary volunteered to build a Handicap Ramp for Pat Neal of Lacey on Saturday, June 15,2019. Along with Coordinators Ann and Dave Drorbaugh with Rebuilding together-Olympia, Terry Taylor, Bob Kagy, Randy Luke, Lynda Zeman and Corey Lopardi put together the ramp in less than 6 hours. A great,fun hands on project to help one less fortunate. this is the second project with Rebuilding together, more are planned for the future. Thanks to all who helped!

HP Rotary "A" Team wins Yelm Bowling Tournament again!

March 26, 2019

For the 8th time in five years, the Hawks Prairie "A" Bowling Team won Yelm Rotary's Spring Bowling Tournament held at the Prairie Lanes in Yelm. Team includes Captain "Marvel" Corey Lopardi, Yelmite Brent Robinson, Splitser Randy Luke, and"Big Anchor" Dan Howard who bowled a 225 the first game to save our bacon. Cheer Leaders Kelimaria Brigham and Richard Bokofsky manned the Peanut Gallery. A fun time was had by all.