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Williamson Herald covers Downtown Franklin Rotary's record food drive efforts.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 By: Steve Chandler
Competition spurs Downtown Franklin Rotary to pull off remarkable food drive
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DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN ROTARY CLUB RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club (DFRC) has become known for its annual Jockeys & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party held annually at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the club was forced to be creative in still using the Kentucky Derby to drive a fundraiser.Thanks to a sponsorship from Raymond James, the club was able to create and sell 100 special Jockeys & Juleps Party Packs. The packs, sold for $150 each, included either a collectible bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon or three bottles of wine (provided by Moon Wine & Spirits), special Derby party food (prepared by Catering & Events by Suzette), two official commemorative Kentucky Derby glasses and other goodies.
“Like every other organization that raises funds for local charities, 2020 has not been a good year,” said Club President Patrick Shairs. “We were in full preparation for the best Derby party ever when COVID-19 put a halt to all large events. While we won’t raise near the same amount through our Derby party packs, it does bring in some much-needed dollars that we can put back into the community, while also keeping the Downtown Franklin Rotary Club synonymous with the Kentucky Derby. We plan to be back with our party at Harlinsdale even bigger and better next year!”
Through the Jockeys & Juleps Party Packs and the support of Raymond James, the club has raised approximately $7,000 for its foundation. Additionally, Renasant Bank, Peggy Kingsbury/Kingsbury Mortgage, Inc. and Tony and Lynne McAlister contributed to Jockeys & Juleps, bringing the total raised to more than $11,000. These funds will be appropriated by the club to local charities.
“Non-profits in Franklin have also had their fundraising activities curtailed at a time when the need in the community has never been bigger,” said Shairs. “We hope that we can use these funds to help fill the gap.”
Chartered in May 2017, the DFRC was named District 6760 Large Club of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the club met at the Williamson County Enrichment Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The club continues to meet via Zoom and in small gatherings. The club now has nearly 150 members dedicated to service both locally and internationally. More information can be found at www.downtownfranklinrotary.com or on the club’s Facebook page.
Through the Jockeys & Juleps Party Packs and the support of Raymond James, the club has raised approximately $7,000 for its foundation. Additionally, Renasant Bank, Peggy Kingsbury/Kingsbury Mortgage, Inc. and Tony and Lynne McAlister contributed to Jockeys & Juleps, bringing the total raised to more than $11,000. These funds will be appropriated by the club to local charities.
“Non-profits in Franklin have also had their fundraising activities curtailed at a time when the need in the community has never been bigger,” said Shairs. “We hope that we can use these funds to help fill the gap.”
Chartered in May 2017, the DFRC was named District 6760 Large Club of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the club met at the Williamson County Enrichment Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The club continues to meet via Zoom and in small gatherings. The club now has nearly 150 members dedicated to service both locally and internationally. More information can be found at www.downtownfranklinrotary.com or on the club’s Facebook page.
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DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN ROTARY CLUB RACKS UP DISTRICT AWARDS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club (DFRC) continues to be recognized for its community leadership. At the recent District 6760 conference, the club was recognized for:•Best Community Service
•Best Social Media
•Best Membership Increase
•Best New Project
In addition, DFRC club member Jerome Bannister was selected as District Rotarian of the Year and Lawrence Sullivan was honored for District Service as Membership Chair.
“It’s always rewarding for your work to be recognized by others,” said outgoing club president John Reynolds. “Since our founding in 2017, we’ve been fortunate to continue to attract members who are committed to the Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self.’ That comes through in everything we do.”
Chartered in May 2017, the DFRC was named District 6760 Large Club of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the club met at the Williamson County Enrichment Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The club continues to meet via Zoom and in small gatherings. The club now has nearly 150 members dedicated to service both locally and internationally. More information can be found at www.downtownfranklinrotary.com or on the club’s Facebook page.
“It’s always rewarding for your work to be recognized by others,” said outgoing club president John Reynolds. “Since our founding in 2017, we’ve been fortunate to continue to attract members who are committed to the Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self.’ That comes through in everything we do.”
Chartered in May 2017, the DFRC was named District 6760 Large Club of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the club met at the Williamson County Enrichment Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. The club continues to meet via Zoom and in small gatherings. The club now has nearly 150 members dedicated to service both locally and internationally. More information can be found at www.downtownfranklinrotary.com or on the club’s Facebook page.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY ROTARY CLUBS JOIN TOGETHER
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ROTARY CLUBS JOIN TOGETHERTO FEED WILLIAMSON MEDICAL STAFF DURING HOSPITAL WEEK
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The five Rotary Clubs based in Williamson County will provide more than 700 meals to Williamson Medical Center staff, as well as EMS teams, on Wednesday, May 13 as a way to say thank you during the nationally-recognized Hospital Week.
“Our club had been looking for a way to thank the heroes on the front lines at Williamson Medical and one of our members suggested providing a meal,” said John Reynolds, president of the Downtown Franklin Rotary Club. “To get full coverage of both the day and night shifts, as well as the EMS crews, we asked other clubs in our community if they wanted to help. As expected, every club stepped up.”
Rotary members will be delivering more than 500 lunches from Chick-fil-A at noon then more than 200 dinners (also from Chick-fil-A) at 7 p.m. Water has been donated by Twice Daily.
Participating clubs include:
Brentwood Morning Rotary Club
Brentwood Noon Rotary Club
Downtown Franklin Rotary Club
Franklin Noon Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast
Rotary members will be delivering more than 500 lunches from Chick-fil-A at noon then more than 200 dinners (also from Chick-fil-A) at 7 p.m. Water has been donated by Twice Daily.
Participating clubs include:
Brentwood Morning Rotary Club
Brentwood Noon Rotary Club
Downtown Franklin Rotary Club
Franklin Noon Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast
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