november service project - holiday card for senior citizens
For the month of November, our Service Committee has purchased several hundred cards and we'll be partnering with the Meals on Wheels program of Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI) to distribute the cards to homebound and isolated seniors during the holiday season. You can pick up a packet of blank cards at the regular Rotary meetings this month. We hope that each RCSE member will make an effort to participate in this service project and help to lift the spirits of a homebound or isolated senior in our community! It's an easy way to put a smile on someone's face and to live the Rotary motto of "service above self."
November 7, 2025 - no meeting
We will not be meeting on Friday, November 7, due to Veterans Day Weekend. RCSE would like to thank our members who have served our country. We are grateful for your sacrifice and we honor you on this day. We also want to take a moment to thank all the men and women who have served in our armed forces and protected our nation throughout our history.
november 14, 2025 - vira salzburn
“Building Compassionate Communities” invites participants to explore the power of compassion and self-compassion practices as foundational tools for personal and collective resilience. Through interactive mindfulness exercises and guided reflection, attendees will discover ways to transform difficult emotions into sources of strength, cultivate deeper empathy, and strengthen social connections. The session also highlights the Mediation Center’s trauma-informed, resilience-building resources available to Savannah-Chatham residents seeking support, community, and sustainable pathways to well-being.
november 21, 2025 - michael schwartz
The Safety Valve Project, Inc. (SVP) is a Savannah-based nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that students facing expulsion have access to skilled legal support they are entitled by statute. Too often, public school students—especially those from vulnerable families—enter school disciplinary tribunals without representation, risking consequences that can derail their education and future opportunities.
This talk will introduce Rotary members to the student disciplinary process in Georgia, why it matters, and how SVP steps in to fill an unrecognized gap. By adapting techniques from capital criminal defense—particularly a mitigation-forward model that tells each student’s full story—SVP helps school boards see young people as more than their alleged conduct. This approach reduces exclusionary discipline and opens doors to more constructive resolutions.
november 28, 2025 - no meeting - happy thanksgiving!
RCSE wishes you and your family members a joyful and abundant Thanksgiving!
save the date - rcse holiday party - thursday, december 4th!
The Annual RCSE Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, December 4th, at the home of Andrew Cosey from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Please join your fellow Rotarians for a night of cheer as we celebrate the holidays! For every person who attends, we are asking that you bring one unwrapped gift that will be donated to CASA. Toys are needed for children up to the age of 18. Savannah Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) mission is to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The toys collected will be given to these children. Please RSVP for this event in order to ensure there is plenty of food and drink for everyone. Spouses and potential members are welcome to attend! You may RSVP to Kerri at rotarysavannaheast@gmail.com If you are unable to attend the holiday party and would still like to donate a gift, we will be collecting toys at all the December meetings.
