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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:06 am
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The annual “build day” at a local Habitat for Humanity home has long
been a favorite community service for the Rotary Club of Blue Bell.
This year, however, Rotarians are stepping up their commitment to
Habitat of Montgomery County by raising funds for a Rotary-sponsored
Habitat home.
“We’re out to raise $25,000,” says Blue Bell Rotary president, Dale
Rubinkam. “That’s a major undertaking for a 35 member group, but
with over 5400 families living below the poverty line here in
Montgomery County, the need for decent housing is essential, and we
can help.”
To tee off their fund-raising efforts, the Rotary will partner with
Habitat to stage a golf outing at prestigious Blue Bell Country Club
on August 22nd. The morning will begin with a continental breakfast,
followed by a “shotgun” start in a scramble format on the
challenging Arnold Palmer-designed course. As the tournament
progresses, refreshments will be served along the way. Raffles,
giveaways and a couple of surprises will add to the fun. A full BBQ
lunch is included, to which golfers may bring interested guests for
$35 each.
Rotarian John Dougherty, an experienced golf outing organizer, will
run the event. “It’s just the kind of occasion this community
likes,” he says. “We’re looking for 140 golfers at $150 each –
that’s before August 1st and $160 after that. The camaraderie and
good vibes of charity golf start one’s week on a high note,
especially on a course like Blue Bell Country Club’s. And next on our
Rotary/Habitat fundraising agenda is their 6th Annual Chefs of the
‘Burbs coming up on October 27th. That one’s all about great food and
fun, and all proceeds from the live auction will go to Habitat!”
Kim Delaney Tobin, Montgomery County Habitat’s Associate Director of
Development, is delighted with the Blue Bell Rotary partnership. “We
worked together last year on Chefs of the ‘Burbs, and the whole thing
was a great success. To be expanding our relationship with Rotary is
such an easy call. Habitat and Rotary are both committed to
community service, and we both work worldwide. But more specifically,
here in Montgomery County, both of our organizations know that the
need for affordable housing is real, especially now with the economy
in a rough patch.”
Habitat for Humanity is ranked as the sixth largest homebuilder in
the United States. Rotary International consists of business,
professional, and community leaders dedicated to providing
humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all
vocations, and helping to build goodwill and peace in the world.
For Blue Bell Rotary and Habitat of Montgomery County, building a
house together is a natural fit.
For tickets and information on the golf outing, visit
bluebellrotary.org or contact Dale Rubinkam at 267-664-567 or
lenape4@verizon.net or call John Dougherty at 215-872-3390.
photo caption:
Blue Bell Rotarians take a break at a recent Habitat for Humanity
"build day" in Upper Dublin. First row from left: Rotarians Dave
Shoemaker, Joe Sickles and Dale Rubinkam. Second row from left:
Rotarians Randy Brock and Rusty Beardsley. Third row from left:
Habitat Construction Manager Josh Gieske and Rotarian Tom Wynn.
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