We spent a Saturday ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at the King Soopers on Broadway in Englewood. The shoppers were generous, and we gave away a lot of smiles. Like Rotary, the Salvation Army is an international organization, operating in 134 countries around the world. Locally, the Corps has a food pantry, delivers food to seniors in need, and has multiple programs for children and teens. Englewood Rotary has been ringing the bell for perhaps as many as 25 years, mostly under the leadership of Dawn Shepherd, above, with Shawn Lewis, a recent club president.
Also doing two-hour shifts recently were longtime Rotarian Gary Sears, left, a former Englewood City Manager, and Pastor Jeff Rainwater of Hope United Methodist Church, also a Rotarian. Right, Bob Burdick and Patty Burnett are one of the club's married couples. The club offers a special rate for the second participant.
KayeCee Lindley, Rotary's most recent volunteers, joined another newish member, Chris Forrest.