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The Rotary Club of SML meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Moosie's(16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA) at 7:30am. The Satellite Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Hot Shots(67 Village View Ln, Moneta, VA) at 11:30am.
Rotarians at Career Day today at Dudley Elementary! đź‘Ź
At this morning's meeting, we heard from Margaret Torrence and Agnew Stathos. Margaret is the Commissioner of Revenue for Franklin County and Agnew is with the Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group who Franklin County uses for all appraisal work. Thank you for joining us this morning!Our Annual Charity Golf Tournament is fast approaching! We still have some amazing sponsorship opportunities as well as player and team spots available. Friday April 26, 2024, at Copper Cove Golf Club.www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/5f20f30d-41c5-48b1-abd2-689660c0e0ed
SML Gives 2024 Surpasses Fundraising Goal, United Community in GenerosityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE[Bedford & Franklin Counties, VA] – March 14, 2024 – The annual SML Gives campaign was a resounding success yesterday, exceeding its ambitious fundraising goal of $200,000. This year's event, held on March 13th, brought together 37 local nonprofits from Bedford and Franklin Counties for a day of online giving and community spirit. A grand total of $218,451 was raised during SML Gives 2024!“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Smith Mountain Lake community and beyond,” said Lisa Lietz, executive director for SML Good Neighbors, the organization leading the SML Gives initiative. “Thanks to the incredible support of donors and sponsors, SML Gives 2024 will significantly impact the vital services offered by our local nonprofits.”The online giving platform buzzed with activity throughout the day, with hundreds of community members contributing to their favorite causes. The event fostered a sense of unity and collaboration as residents rallied behind the vital work of these organizations, both online and in-person, at the SML Gives Nonprofit Fair held at the SML YMCA, which donated the space. “SML Gives is more than just a fundraising event,” Lietz continued. “It’s a celebration of the incredible work our nonprofits do every day. It’s a chance for the community to come together and show their collective strength and compassion.”The SML Gives team extends its deepest gratitude to the following:The generous donors who contributed to the campaign.The dedicated staff and volunteers of the participating nonprofits.The event sponsors whose support made the event possible.The matching donors who chose to double the impact for several nonprofits.The media who helped spread the word to our beautiful community. Together, they have made a significant difference in the lives of countless individuals and families in the Smith Mountain Lake region.About SML GivesSML Gives is an annual online giving event that unites local nonprofits in Bedford and Franklin counties. It provides a platform for these organizations to raise critical funds, gain exposure, and build relationships with potential donors. The event fosters collaboration and strengthens the community’s ability to address its most pressing needs. Visit smlgives.org to learn more, see totals from SML Gives 2024, or to continue to support the SML Gives nonprofits. Contact:Lisa Lietz, director@smlgoodneighbors.org ####smlgives #smlgives2024 #smithmountainlake #bedfordcountyva #franklincountyva