Who
200+ Volunteers – Rotarians, Rotactors,
Interactors, Family, Friends, Children
What
Plant 200 trees in 2017 to advance
Charlotte’s goal of 50% Canopy by 2050
TREE PROJECT
In partnership with
Where
CMS Winding Springs Elementary
6601 Horace Mann Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
(Off Exit 16 on I-77)
“With the cooperation of Rotarians
and local governments, I have
planted friendship trees in the parks
and playgrounds on five continents
of the world and even on some of the
major islands of the seas. Our trees
stood as symbols of international
understanding and good-will.”
Rotary Founder Paul Harris
ROTARY DISTRICT 7680 is
celebrating Rotary’s 112th
birthday in 2017 with a 200
tree planting project at a CMS
school with 200+ volunteers.
To participate, call:
(704) 453-1758
When
February 25, 2017 Saturday
Rain or Shine
From 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
FREE Coffee & Donuts at 9:00 a.m.
FREE BBQ lunch after planting!!
Trees, mulch, tools and water will be
provided. Volunteers should bring gloves
and an extra pair of shoes
Join Rotary To
Plant A Living Legacy
To Volunteer or Contribute contact:
Anna Davis, 704-453-1758
Co-Chair, North Mecklenburg County Rotary
[email protected]
Phil Volponi, 704-574-0439
Co-Chair, Charlotte Rotary Club
[email protected]
www.Rotary7680.org
2016-17 District Governor Tom Smith
Challenge District Grant
Rotary District 7680 and several Rotary
clubs are providing financial support in the
form of a matching grant. The matching
grant amount is $7,500.
Rotary Clubs can help to
match the grant funds and
Rotary District 7680 partners
with TreesCharlotte to restore
Charlotte’s beautiful canopy
The City of Charlotte is known as "The City of
Trees", earned by wise decisions made through
the years to invest in, maintain, and protect the
double the funds for this
wonderful cause to benefit
future generations.
Participation Opportunities
tree canopy. 50% Canopy in 2050 - City
VOLUNTEER
plan, has established a long term goal for
Help to plant trees by
volunteering on February
25, 2017. From 9:00 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
Council, through its Environment Focus Area
Charlotte's overall city-wide tree canopy
coverage. Through TreesCharlotte
(www.treescharlotte.org), this collaborative is
dedicated to planting 500,000 trees.
Rotary District 7680 volunteers, in partnership
with TreesCharlotte, will help to
plant 200-trees at a CMS School,
Winding Springs Elementary located at 6601
Horace Mann Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269 on
February 25, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
CONTRIBUTE
Rotary’s goal is to raise a
minimum of $15,000. Clubs
may make contributions in
any amount.
RECRUIT MEMBERS
A wonderful opportunity for
clubs to invite prospective
members and recruit them
with this hands-on project!
Rotary District 7680 Clubs may contribute
any amount. Suggested levels are:
• $2,500 • $2,000 • $1,500 • $1,000 • $500
Rotarians may also make personal
contributions as honorariums for a family
member or for a special occasion.