The Little Signs...

You see them entering and leaving places. The little signs are along the highways and on community welcome gateways. We have expected their presence and often are not aware of their true meaning.

They are icons — Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Rebecca’s and others. These are markers of distinction. They note groups  and individuals taking pride in their community and dedicating their time and money  “to do” good for their community.

The Rotary Club of Dexter is one of these civic minded groups. You may know us best for our annual playhouse raffle. It’s always cute and always won, but its most important purpose is to raise funds to enhance the community — whether it’s our scholarships to Dexter High School students, a therapy dog (Dexter) for the middle school, civic tree planting and contributions to Dexter Daze, the Dexter Community Garden, Dexter Library reading program, Dexter Chamber of Commerce music series, Faith in Action, Ronald McDonald House, etc.

Our members our women and men drawn form diverse backgrounds, but we have one common interest: helping our community thrive. We are your neighbors and friends. You find us in your church, at your kids sporting events, bands concerts, anywhere you are in the community. We are a fortunate club. We are intimate with our community.

While some of us work here, we all live, eat, sleep  and go to church here. Our kids go to or have gone to Dexter schools. Education and children are important to us and to the future of the Dexter community.

Were looking for a few good woman and men seeking to experience the beauty of “Service Above Self." Come join us at one of our breakfast meetings at Terry B's every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. to see who we are and what we do. For more information, visit http://www.rotarydexter.org/

Playhouse raffle tickets are available at Bush’s, Dexter Pharmacy and other fine Dexter merchants or from any Rotarian. The drawing is at Dexter Daze on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.