EDMOND —
Edmond Boulevard Rotarians are offering a piece of an Oklahoma City basketball legend as their first fundraiser.
A 24” x 38” signed, framed photo of Kevin Durant, OKC Thunder superstar, NBA All Star MVP and Olympic gold medalist, will be given away to the winner of a raffle.
The proceeds will be used to purchase dictionaries for third-graders at Will Rogers Elementary School, as well as other local and international projects the club has planned.
Tickets prices are one chance for $10, three chances for $20 and 10 chances for $50. The winner will be drawn at a special meeting on Nov. 12, which will be held in a member’s home while watching the Thunder play at Detroit. Those purchasing tickets are welcome to attend, but need not be present to win.
The Edmond Boulevard Rotary club is the newest club in Rotary District 5750, receiving their charter on May 29 of this year.
“We are an innovative, social media driven service club that also actively promotes career connections,” says Hal Stevens, the club’s charter president.
“Our members join 1.2 million Rotarians working to improve their community and their world using the ethical principles of The Four Way Test and the concept of Service Above Self.
The club meets at The Martini Lounge, 505 S. Boulevard, each Monday evening.
Social time is at 5:30 p.m., the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. There is no charge for guests and visiting Rotarians to attend the meeting.
To purchase tickets or get information about Boulevard Rotary, email info@boulevardrotary.com, visit the club’s Facebook page or call Michelle Schaefer at 627-2006.
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