The Rotary Club of Allen has moved to a new location for its weekly meetings. The club will be meeting at the TRU Hotel in Allen (1553 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013). The hotel is located north of the WalMart and Cracker Barrel Restaurant on the southbound side of the highway. This is the club's new location. Meetings will continue to held at noon on Wednesdays. The club previously met at the First United Methodist Church in Allen. We appreciate their hospitality and support through the years. TIP: The TRU Hotel parking lot can be accessed from the WalMart lot just before the southbound access road).
Registration is now open for the 2022 Allen Rotary Christmas Parade. The parade, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise and Rotary Club of Allen (Noon), will be held on Sunday December 4, starting at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Home for the Holidays.” (See links below for entry rules and entry forms)
Local youth groups, schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations are welcome to march or enter a float in this year’s parade. Entry fees are $40 for non-profit organizations and $50 for commercial businesses through November 10. Entry fees increase by $10 on November 11 with the final entry deadline on Monday November 28 at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the parade fund charitable Rotary projects in the Allen community.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Allen Rotary Christmas Parade. The parade, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise and Rotary Club of Allen (Noon), will be held on Sunday December 4, starting at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Home for the Holidays.”
Local youth groups, schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations are welcome to march or enter a float in this year’s parade. Entry fees are $40 for non-profit organizations and $50 for commercial businesses through November 10. Entry fees increase by $10 on November 11 with the final entry deadline on Monday November 28 at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the parade fund charitable Rotary projects in the Allen community.
Registration and payments can be done online or downloaded. Entry forms are available online at the Allen Rotary Club (www.allenrotary.org) or the Allen Sunrise Rotary Club (www.allensunriserotary.com) websites. The completed forms should be delivered or mailed with payment to the Allen - Fairview Chamber of Commerce, 110 W. McDermott Drive, Allen, Texas 75002 (972) 727-5585. Forms will be accepted in person Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You should receive a confirmation email once your registration is received.
The parade will begin at North Cedar Drive and St. Mary’s Drive and proceed south to Main Street. The parade will then turn left, heading west on Main Street to Allen Drive. The parade will then turn right on Allen Drive and end at Allen Drive and St. Mary’s Drive at the traffic circle. A grand prize will be awarded along with “best of” awards in eleven different categories. For more information visit http://www.allenrotary.org/.
For more information about the 2022 Rotary Christmas Parade contact Amy Gnadt, chairperson, at 817-863-7248 (amygnadt@tx.rr.com) or Regina Taylor at 972-727-0362 (regina.taylor@allenisd.org)
IMPORTANT 2022 PARADE LINKS
Several opportunities are currently available for members interested in providing time, money or assistance to local organizations.
Amazon Wish List For Restored Hope Ministries:
For our Club service project this month, please remember to buy personal hygiene products (full sizes) at your local Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or on your next trip at the grocery store so we may assemble into kits benefitting Restored Hope Ministries, which help restore trafficked and sexually exploited women and children to normal lives. Please feel free to drop off items at my office located at 333 E. Bethany Dr., Bldg. H, Suite 100, Allen or Randy's office at 201 W. Main St., Ste. A, Allen 75013. For an Amazon Wish List, please see https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I75HYOIP7F4F?ref_=wl_share.
Concession Stand
We need 25 dedicated and selfless volunteers to help work the concession stand at Allen Eagle Stadium on Friday, 10/28, 4:30 p.m., which is one of the largest fundraisers for our Club and can help increase scholarships and community grants this year! You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BABA82FA6F4C34-allen1.
The club Facebook page is: Rotary Club of Allen | Facebook.
LaSheila Yates has been approved as a new associate member for the club. LaSheila is the owner of Cultural Perspectives, LLC and recently moved to Allen with her husband Christopher from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We welcome LaSheila as a new member.
Albert Bryant has been approved by the club executive board for associate membership. Bryant is a client relations specialist with Dawson Private Wealth. Bryant's office is located in Allen. He lives in Plano with his wife Erma. Welcome Albert!
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