Bell RInging for the Salvation Army

   One of Our Favorite Service Projects!

 

It started a long time ago, the idea of helping the Salvation Army collect money for Christmas.  Back when one of our members, Cholly Capps, was working for the Salvation Army.  They let us work at our neighborhood Publix which makes it all that much more fun!  You can harass your neighbors and they don't dare refuse you - they have to see you all the time! 

And Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is a terrific fellowship event for our members.  You stand around for a couple of hours and there's little else to do (besides embarrass people who won't donate) but talk to your "kettle-mate".  You learn the most interesting things about your fellow Rotarians ... when there's nothing else to to but talk and ring a bell.

And it's fun.  The little kids come up and put money in the kettle for the very first time - a great introduction into a giving lifestyle.  

And it does so much for so many.  The Salvation Army is known to be one of the most efficient, effective organizations that provide work and food and housing for the less fortunate among us.  

So next year, when this Service Project hit's the boards ... sign up.  You'll be glad you did!

Scenes from the Scene

BRUCE IS AN "OLD HAND" AT RINGING THAT BELL!

OBVIOUSLY KEITH WORKED  WITH ALL THE GIRLS!

 THE BOY SCOUTS WERE THERE TOO!!!