Projects
Rotarians come together to package and help distribute donated food to families facing food insecurities.
"Attack of the Meth Gator" Preview Showing
Great time was had as we joined together to celebrate our own member, Bruce Peoples who was featured as Sherriff Williams in the movie "Attack of the Meth Gator". Gate City Brewery generously allowed the use of the backyard screen for the viewing by Rotarians and the Public. Pat Rains of Gate City helped promote Roswell Rotary's involvement in the International Polio Project by including the Polio Foundation QR code, allowing any participants to help with the cause.
1st Annual Fishing Derby
In collaboration with the City of Roswell Rec Department we were able to successful host our first Annual Fishing Derby. The whole event was spearheaded by Becky Nelson. The project entailed using a pond at the Roswell Rec Center for the fishermen. Roswell Rec Employee Craig Fuller was able to secure the bamboo fishing rods by harvesting them from the pond. Jim Savage and Rich Austin prepared the poles so that the young fishermen could use them. Each student was provided a rod, fishing line and bait to get started. Any student that didn't have an adult with them were paired with a Roswell Rotarian. The Interact students canvassed the fishing field awarding tickets to participants. Each participant was given a tackle box that they could fill with awards from a table featuring stickers, fishing gear, etc. Nourishment was included for the participants. New Member, Priya Crumpton coordinated the sign up and pairing participants with guidance. Many of the participants caught fish, turtles and were rewarded accordingly. Kathy Igou headed up the public image committee. Jim Savage was lead on the actual fishing and educating the participants on preparing their gear.
1st Annual Friends & Family Fall Extravaganza
North Fulton Senior Services (Roswell location) invited Roswell Rotary to join in the fun of their 1st Annual Friends & Family Fall Extravaganza. Our responsibilities included welcoming guest, distributing gift bags, serving lunch, leading the dance party, among other things. The festivities included magic shows, Pilates classes, art exhibit of members artwork, vendors booths and dance off. Lunch was served. The event was intended to showcase the abundant opportunities provided through the center to the Senior community.
4H/FFA Steer and Heifer Show Banquet
Acworth Police Delivery cooler
We provided the Police department a cooler for drinks during the hot summer months
Alive In Roswell is Alive & Well
The excitement persists at the Alive in Roswell Street Festival, with Rotarians and guests converging at the Roswell Rotary Tent on Canton Street. Al Greensmith takes on the role of Grill Master, skillfully preparing a robust spread of hotdogs and hamburgers. Refreshments are available for sharing among members and guests. The event emphasizes the camaraderie among Rotarians as they gather to unwind, savor the moment, and foster closer relationships.
Annual Father Daughter Dance
ASCEND DINNER
Some of our members who are involved with KSU CARES and ASCEND attended a dinner to provide support to these students and the KSU CARES team. Attendees included the students, Faculty members of the university, mentors to the students and alumni of the program
ASCEND hostel move
Club members helped the KSU CARES team to help new ASCEND students move into the newly acquired hostel for them
Back to School Rally
This event was a Back
to School Rally for Clayton County families to only receive free book bags with
school supplies, attend family fun day and to connect with other community
resources. Our Club, Lake Spivey Rotary partnered with Bread Basket Ministries
and Trinity Community Church for this successful event for the second year. Our
Club provided 504 book bags that includes a flyer about Rotary. The book bags
were stuffed with school supplies from other community partners. The day of the
event, our Club provided additional volunteers to assist with the event and we
had a table where we were able to promote Rotary and the great things we do. We
had XXX volunteers provide XX hours for the entire event including preparation
and actual day of the event. XX families attended the wonderful event and 504
book bags with school supplies were provided to our community.
Bass Fishing Tournament
BSA Troops Sponsorship
The oldest continuous project of the Rotary Club of Bainbridge is the sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 502. With the changes in scouting, the club now sponsors BSA Troop 502 (boys) and BSA Troop 540 (girls). The club owns and maintains the Scout House as well as pays for utilities and taxes. Rotarians serve as advisors and contacts for the troops.
Celebrate Community Cleanup
In recognition of Celebrate Community Week, the Rotary Club of Bainbridge initiated a meeting of the local Presidents of Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary. The leaders identified a collaborative project in which members of the three clubs would work together in a cleanup effort along Hatcher Road. Members from the clubs met and cleaned the area directly across from the holiday display Lights along the Flint .
Celebrating Christmas as a Family of Rotary
On Friday, December 8, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County celebrated with friends and family at the end of the year with a Christmas Party at Pebble Brook Golf Club.
Christmas is a particular time to celebrate and fellowship with friends and family. The Christmas party is an essential milestone in Meriwether Co Rotary Club's calendar because it allows one to relax, unwind, and create a new shared memory.
College Football Fundraiser
Members of the Rotary Club of Griffin were asked to sign up for their favorite college football team either individually or as a team of two. All teams chosen by Rotarians was followed and recorded regardless of conference, wins, or losses. The challenge was based only on the total number of points your team scores in each game during the season. An individual player will pay $1 for each point scored by your team during the season. That amount will be $1.20 for a team of two Rotarians. There is a cap of $400 per individual or $200 for each partner in a team of two. Every two weeks an update was given of college footballs teams with the most points scored and Rotarians.
College Students Build for Habitat for Humanity
On March 10th, a team of St Mary's College students traveled to Meriwether County for the annual college challenge builds for Habitat for Humanity.
The Rotary Club of Meriwether Co. provided dinner with 14 homemade pizzas, fresh garden salads, brownies with whipped cream, and homemade poundcake with strawberries.
Comedy for a Cause
The Roswell Rotary "Comedy for a Cause" event is an entertaining fundraiser aimed at supporting the local nonprofit Giving Grace. This lively event takes place at Rock 'N' Taco, a popular venue in Roswell known for its vibrant atmosphere. The evening features a lineup of comedians, bringing laughter and joy to attendees while raising funds for a meaningful cause. Guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks from Rock 'N' Taco while being entertained by talented performers. The event not only offers a fun night out but also serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and support those in need. All proceeds from the event go to Giving Grace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families facing homelessness and other hardships in the community. The funds raised help support the various programs and services offered by Giving Grace, making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve. Overall, "Comedy for a Cause" is a memorable evening of laughter, community spirit, and giving back, all set against the backdrop of Roswell's vibrant local scene.
Cops & Cars
Spend a delightful afternoon at the annual Cops 'N Cars Show at Roswell City Hall. This event boasts a day brimming with dazzling vehicles and law enforcement entertainment. The Roswell Rotary participates to showcase the advantages of their numerous local service projects to the community. By providing leis, beach buckets, and balls to the children, we successfully engaged adults with the aim of expanding our membership.
Cotton Fair Fundraising Event
Dictionary Project
Disaster relief for Asheville Community
Collected relief items and donations for the Asheville community to be distributed by a club member's daughter who is a resident and business owner in Asheville.
DORCUS Food Ministry Partnership
On Tuesday, August 29, the Meriwether County Rotary Club donated $900 to the DORCAS Food Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Warm Springs.
To raise money for the DORCAS Food Ministry program, the Rotary Club members purchase a ticket for one dollar to win a prize. The money collected from the ticket donation is given to the DORCAS Ministry fund for the food bank.
Dropping Coins for Alzheimer's Disease
The Meriwether County Rotary Club members continue to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's by dropping their pocket change in the CART Fund buckets at their weekly meeting.
The CART Fund was developed to conduct a fundraising project without interfering with other Rotary Club projects. To do this, Rotarians are asked to voluntarily empty their pockets of change or donate whatever amount they want when attending their weekly meetings. This donation
Emergency To Go Bags for Foster Children
To purchase a bag and essential products to put together a "To Go" kit for the Department of Family and Children Services to have available for children taken out of homes and placed into foster care. We have heard of children not having any essential products when they are removed. This also provides the foster parents with essential products when they receive the children.
Family of Rotary Under the Lights Event
Rotary Club of Americus hosted a tailgate at GSW's soccer season kick-off event "Under the Lights" on campus. Rotarians and their families were invited to participate and the club provided hot dogs, chips, etc. They also provided balloons and bubbles for the kids. An amazing fireworks show followed the match which ended in a 6-0 blowout by the GSW men's soccer team!Firehouse Dinners 2024
Club members provided drinks, setups, salad & dessert along with donated entrees members brought in from four local restaurants. About 150 fire & police in Sandy Springs were served over three nights. This is an event we have done almost every year since 2006.
First Peace Pole
NCRC installed its first Peace Pole at the Men's Extension. On the same evening, we offered a "football tailgate" type supper that the men thoroughly enjoyed! Installing this Peace Pole was significant at this location, because the Men's Extension offers avenues to peace through health, housing, employment, and dignity.
Free Medical Equipment for those in Need
Roswell Rotary has joined forces with Stone Mountain
Rotarian, Chris Brand and his nonprofit Fodac Medical Equipment and American
Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta. Roswell
Rotarian, Jonathan Crooks, with the intent of making medical equipment more available
to residents of North Fulton, contacted American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta
with the idea of placing a Medical Pod on their property. This will allow an ongoing opportunity to collect,
repair and redistribute medical equipment to the North Fulton community at
large and veterans specifically free of charge.
Friends of the Trail
The Bainbridge River Trail is a six mile trail along the Flint River. The Rotary Club of Bainbridge is partnering with the City of Bainbridge to perform periodic litter pickup efforts including along the trail, boardwalk, campground, disc golf course, and Boat Basin.
Furnish with love
Furnish with Love is an organization that provides families with furniture for new homes. These are normally women fleeing domestic violence or facing human trafficking or survived trafficking. Our volunteer helped to build shelves for the organization
Georgia Laws of Life
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge partners with Bainbridge High School in the Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest. All members of the BHS English Department are involved in the effort, and Department Chair serves as Contest Chair. In addition to the club being a contest sponsor, individual club members and local businesses are state sponsors. Grade level winners are invited to a club meeting, are recognized for their accomplishments, and read their essays to the club members.
Golf 2 Aid Community
The Annual Golf Tournament assists with funds for various projects. Golfers who follow us year after year, enjoy the opportunity to assist us with their funds while enjoying a fun day of golf and food. This year we were honored to have DG Gordon say he too had fun on this beautiful golf course and with some truly great golfers and Rotarians!
Grand celebration to commemorate the centennial of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit to Warm Springs
The Grand Celebration
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Town of Warm Springs prepared for a grand celebration to commemorate the centennial of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first visit to the town. The three-day event schedule began at 6:00 P.M. with a ceremony at the Warm Springs Welcome Center at 1 Broad Street. This ceremony marked the 100th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt's arrival in Warm Springs.
Groveway Community Group Clothing Drive
Groveway Community Group in their quest to serve the needs for clothing in the Roswell Community organized a clothing drive. Realizing the need for transporting the clothing items from the storage facility to Waller Park for the event they contacted Nancy Alterman to fill the need. Roswell Rotary immediately collected a team of members to help in the transportation of the clothing from storage to Waller Park. Due to Hurricane Helene, the logistics had been compromised. The Roswell Rotary Team swooped in at 7:30am and transported all items to the event location. The Team, seeing the need, set up the room and prepared the clothing for proper display. Groveway Community Group was able to have the clothing drive as planned to the benefit of those in need in the community.
GRSP Student Sponsorship
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge jointly sponsors with the Rotary Clubs of Pelham and Camilla a GRSP international student. A Rotarian family serves as the local host, and the club provides funding for the student to attend college in Georgia. This year's student is Max Raitt from Scotland, and he is attending ABAC in Tifton.
Heroes at Work
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County hosted a ice cream social for the “Heroes at Work” at Warm Springs Medical Center and Nursing Home.
The Club provided the healthcare Heroes with a variety of ice cream sandwiches, ice pops, nutty buddies, and much more.
Honoring Our Veterans
The Rotary Club of Griffin Veteran's Committee plans a program during the week of Veteran's Day, November 11, to honor Rotarians who have served or serving in the military. Chair Rita Cavanaugh and her committee pick a theme each year. The theme for this year was "The Flags of the United States of America." Rotarian Dr. Phillip Smith, a Vietnam veteran who passed away on June 30, 2023, was also honored. The program consisted of readings about the "Meaning of the Pledge to the Flag", "Meaning of the Colors of the Flag", "I am the Flag of the United States of America", "How Old Glory Got Her Name", "The American Flag", "Birth of the 50 Star Flag" and "Freedom Bridge." The members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 posted the American Flag, flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Dr. Smith was award the Silver Star, the third highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces, for "gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with and armed hostile force" in 1971. In addition to Dr. Smith being honored, all veterans who are members of the Rotary Club of Griffin and Rotary Club of Griffin Daybreak were recognized as well as which branch of the military they serve in.
HONORING THOSE THAT SERVED
A DAY TO REMEMBER THOSE THAT SERVED
The Mission: To honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the good of the country and the American citizens. Thousands of people from Roswell and the surrounding areas join in that honoring those men and women who bravely fought so that we can enjoy the freedom that they fought for. This event is held at Roswell City Hall.
Hurricane Helene Relief for North Carolina
The Henry County Rotary Club participated in a joint effort with McDonough businesses to provide a truckload of needed supplies to the area in North Caroline that was most devastated by hurricane Helene.
Huskies helping Huskies
Putting compassion into action to help students thrive. In this aspect of Huskies Helping Huskies the primary focus is to assist students, families in urgent need with school supplies. We are partnered with Crabapple Middle School to fulfil the basic needs of students. With the collaboration of Temple Beth Tikvah we were able to secure backpacks that included all of the school supplies suggested by the school administration for these students.
Installation of Benches at Chatahoochee Nature Center
Our luncheon meeting was moved to the
Chattahoochee Nature Center to accommodate the building of 6 picnic tables that
were to benefit the Nature Center. 45
members worked on the project. 40 thousand
children visit this center each and will enjoy the benches that were built. This meeting included District Governor,
Gordon Owens. A second Peace Pole was
installed during this event a the Nature Center.
Junior District Attorney & At-Risk Kids
The primary aim of this program is to provide at-risk middle school students with an opportunity to learn about the basic workings of the criminal justice system.
The program transports the students by bus to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, where they received a tour of the park and can observe its natural residents. The Roswell Rotary supplied lunch for the 45 participants. During lunch, Rotarians had the chance to engage with them and discuss the joys of Rotary and the concept of Service Above Self. The Roswell Police explained their role in addressing legal system violations and introduced the students to their service dog.
Kennesaw Police Dept community event
The Kennesaw Police Department organized its community 'National Night Out'. It is an event where the PD provides food and drinks for the community. Our member volunteers cooked the food and served while the police officers had time to interact with the community.
Kids Soccer Camp sponsored by Rotary
The Meriwether County Rotary Club co-sponsors a Kids Soccer Camp for students in the community. Rotarian Bob Patterson works to mentor students and helps them find a passion for soccer as a way to keep them healthy and build peace in the community. At the end of the camp, he presents to the campers a "4-way Test" coin and they have discussions about the meaning behind the Rotary 4 Way Test.
KSU CARES
We partner with Midwest Food Bank to provide a truck load of food for students at Kennesaw State University who are facing food insecurity. We offload the truck and restock their shelves
KSU CARES
Our club in partnership with Midwest Food bank offload a truck full of food and drinks and restock the shelves of KSU CARES. KSU CARES has a food pantry that provides food to students who are facing food insecurity. Our club members volunteer to help unload the trucks and then place the food on the shelves to make it easy for the students to come and get what they need in terms of food and drink.
KSU CARES
Our club in partnership with Midwest Food bank offload a truck full of food and drinks and restock the shelves of KSU CARES. KSU CARES has a food pantry that provides food to students who are facing food insecurity. Our club members volunteer to help unload the trucks and then place the food on the shelves to make it easy for the students to come and get what they need in terms of food and drink.
Laws of Life
Little Library
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge established the Little Library in downtown Bainbridge. Community members are encouraged to take, swap, and read books. Members collect and provide books as well as monitor and maintain the library. A concerted effort has been made to keep a supply of childrens and youth books available.
Main Image RYLA 2023
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that brings together youth and young adults, ages 15-17, to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary. RYLAs often take the form of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club, district, or multidistrict level.
Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs, which often cover all expenses. For these young adults, this recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders, and learn valuable information and career skills.
Meals on Wheels
Working through North Fulton Senior Services, Roswell Rotarians deliver nutritious meals Monday-Friday to the homes of older adults who have trouble preparing, accessing or affording food for themselves. For those who need weekend meals, two additional meals are delivered on Friday and may be kept in the refrigerator and heated over the weekend. In addition, all seniors who receive Meals on Wheels will receive 3 “shelf stable meals” throughout the year, which are kept in their pantry for use on days when inclement weather makes it impossible for volunteers to deliver.
Media/Social Website Program Summaries
Each week, the local newspaper provides a summary of the Bainbridge Rotary Club program. A picture of the presenter and information about the program is provided. The story is also posted on the newspaper's website and social media page. Information about our activities and projects are also posted on our club's Facebook page.
Men's extension dinner
The club provides dinner for the 67 residents of the rehabilitation center
Men;s Extension supper
We feed the men's and the women's Extension every other month. This month for the men, we did a "football tailgate" type meal. They loved it! We also planted a Peace Pole which will be sited in another post.
Meriwether Co Rotary Club awarded a $6750 Community Grant
The Rotary Club of Meriwether County was awarded a $6750 grant from the Rotary Foundation and Rotary District 6900 Competitive Grant for 2024-2025 to support the Meriwether County School System Wraparound Care Centers located within the schools.
Meriwether County Rotary Club supports the Furry Friends at the Meriwether County Animal Shelter
George Richmond, the Director of the Meriwether County Animal Shelter, was the guest speaker of the Meriwether County Rotary Club on July 23, 2024. Mr. Richmond spoke about how the Meriwether County Animal Shelter provides care and protection for homeless, abandoned, or neglected dogs or cats. In addition, the Shelter assists in finding forever homes for the animals who come to the Shelter.
Mountain Top Boys Home Peace pole installation
MUST Lunches
North Cobb Rotary purchased items and assembled 102 meal kits to provide breakfast and lunch for one week for 102 children.
New Member Social
New Teacher Lucheon
The Rotary Club of Griffin has sponsored a luncheon for all new teachers in the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) for over 75 years. We were all honored to serve these dedicated new teachers who are going to lead our next generations of Griffinites and hopefully Rotarians. The new teachers had the opportunity to meet Rotarians and enjoy lunch during their orientation week. This welcome provides a great first impression of our school system and community. This year, we welcomed 118 new teachers. At the luncheon, President Kathleen Smith spoke to the teachers about Interact, Laws of Life and Ryla.
North Fulton Garden
Pavement for Polio 5k
Peace pole installation Acworth Community Garden
On International peace day Rotarians, community advocates and the Mayor of Acworth, Tommy Allegood planted a peace pole in front of the garden on School Street. President Wikina read a message promoting positive peace. NCRC gave the Mayor an honorary peace pole that sits in Acworth City Hall.
Personal Care Kits
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge made personal care kits for community members in need. Members donated funds and supplies for the bags. The kits were assembled before/during a regular club meeting and given to the Salvation Army for distribution.
Pine Mountain Middle School
NCRC has committed to keeping the Memorial Garden at the Pine Mountain Middle School beautiful and fresh. Five Rotarians did a clean-up for the fall.
Playing Santa for Seniors
December marks the enchanting arrival of the Christmas season in Warm Springs, a time filled with cheer and celebration. However, not everyone has the opportunity to partake in the lively holiday festivities or enjoy the warmth of family gatherings, especially those residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Nonetheless, this circumstance does not mean they are overlooked or forgotten during this special time of year.
Pole Installation
PolioPlus Awareness
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge is focusing on the PolioPlus effort during this Rotary year. PolioPlus was the focus of the October 15 regular club meeting. Information about the effort was shared with members, and videos were shown including RI President Stephanie Urchick's address. The club honors weekly program speakers with a donation to PolioPlus. In recognition of FDR's polio fundraising efforts, the club is collecting dimes for PolioPlus.
Power Lunch Mentor Program
Prevention and Responsible Choices (PARC) Program
On September 10, Quardez Warrior gave an update on one of the projects that is a cornerstone of the Meriwether County Rotary Club.
The Prevention and Responsible Choices (PARC) Program, established in 1991, stands as a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping the futures of at-risk adolescents. This powerful program emerged from a collaboration between Roosevelt Warm Springs' Brain Injury Program, the Rotary Club of Meriwether County, and the dedication of the late Juvenile Judge David Turner and Probate Judge Idus Robertson. With deep roots in community service and youth rehabilitation, the PARC Program has become a cornerstone in the lives of many young people in West Central Georgia.
Recognizing the great things the Rotary Foundation does
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Meriwether County Rotary Club had the honor of hosting Bob Patterson, the respected Chair of the Meriwether County Rotary Club Foundation, as their guest speaker. Mr. Patterson captivated the audience with his enlightening discourse on the profound impact that the Rotary Foundation has on both local and global communities.
River Social
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge had a social for members and guests at Ono Kine Local Grindz, an Hawaiian restaurant at the Bainbridge Marina. Members and guests were given boat rides on the Flint River. The location of several club projects were viewed from the river.
Road Trip Home
The Lake city Animal Hospital is a rescue facility for pets. Our volunteers help them to 'pet' the dogs as they prepare to be transported up north to homes that are willing to adopt them
Roswell Art Festival
This year, the Roswell Rotary contributed to the event by funding the security expenses. Additionally, we set up a tent in a prominent location to demonstrate our support and to showcase the extensive outreach of the Roswell Rotary to the community. Our tent was manned by enthusiastic members ready to provide information about our club and to extend an invitation to attendees interested in joining the Roswell Rotary.
Rotarians sharing Vocational Moments Monthly
Rotarians' weekly gatherings are about more than just companionship, community service, and professional interest. They are a vibrant community where you belong, share, and grow together.
Rotary Santa's Delivering Gifts & Singing to Seniors
On Tuesday, December 13, the Meriwether Co Rotary Club played Santa by giving out over ninety-six (96) gift bags to Warm Springs Nursing Home and Mountain View Assistive Living Facility residents.
The Rotary Club and friends were a part of the magical afternoon by adding holiday cheer through various Christmas songs sung for the Warm Springs Nursing Home residents and the staff.
Rotary Friendsgiving Luncheon
As the festive season approaches, we look forward to the joyful occasion known as Friendsgiving. The Meriwether County Rotarians are embracing the spirit of togetherness and culinary delight. On Tuesday, November 12th, the club came to life with laughter and conversation during their Friendsgiving luncheon, where current Rotarians and cherished friends gathered to enjoy a variety of delicious dishes and celebrate their friendships.
Rotary Volunteer day at Solidarity Sandy Springs Food Pantry
Stocked shelves, helped customers with food selections, miscellaneous tasks.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Summer Camp
In June, Rotary District 6900 hosted a five-day Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) leadership summer camp at Georgia Southwestern University. The camp was open to young leaders aged 15 to 18 from West Georgia. The event brought together 96 students and 45 staff members from diverse backgrounds.
Salute to Veterans
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge honored its members who are Veterans of the United States Armed Services. Veterans were recognized for their service and presented a gift and US flag. At Ease Campground presented the program. At Ease Campground is committed to providing services and support to Veterans.
Senior Luncheon and Bingo
The NCRC served the meals to 90 Senior Citizens in Kennesaw, and helped with the bingo game. A good time was had by all!
Sneaker Recycle
Partnering with Recycle Sneakers as a means to provide sneakers to those in need and to avoid adding unwanted sneakers to landfills
Sponsorship/Support of Marietta Adaptive Games
Provided support of $10,225 to sponsor the Marietta City Schools Adaptive Games, which included a parade, noncompetitive activities and games, and lunch at Marietta High School Track for over a hundred special needs students from throughout the school system. Twenty-three volunteers from the Rotary Club of Marietta assisted with the parade, the noncompetitive games and activities and served lunch to the students and staff.
Squares for Polio
SS Rotarians at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market
Tent & club information displays at the Farmers Market. Engaging with other non profits, educating people about Rotary and inviting prospective members to our club meetings.StoryWalk Cleanup
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge has committed to a monthly cleaning of the panels at the Bainbridge StoryWalk. The StoryWalk was established through a partnership between the Southwest Georgia Regional Library and the City of Bainbridge. It consists of a series of panels that contain pages from childrens' books. It encourages parents to walk with their children and read the book. Due to the elements, the panels become dirty and covered with mildew/algae. Our club has committed to regularly clean the panels.
Student Report Card One-on-One Conference at MHS & GHS
Meriwether Co Rotary Club Participates in High School Report Card Conference
On October 18th and 21st, Meriwether County Rotary Club members participated in one-on-one report card conferences with students from Manchester High School and Greenville High School. Rotarian members and other community leaders met with each student during the conferences to review their report card grades, provide career advice and support, and discuss their personal and school interests. This event aimed to offer students positive feedback and encouragement to excel academically.
Summer Buckets for Foster Kids Prep
Camilla Rotarians spent time searching for and purchasing items for a summer Bucket for Foster Kids in Mitchell County.
Supper on Scott
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge partnered with the Bainbridge Salvation Army for Supper on Scott. Supper on Scott is a monthly initiative in which hot meals are provided to members of the community. Rotarians assisted in food preparation, plating, and distribution of the meals. 675 meals were distributed.
Tent Set up at Sanders and Company
Rotarians set up tents at Sanders and Company to assist with a non-profit sale where the proceeds are given back to local charities
Tent Set Up for Sanders and Company
The Rotary Club of Camilla members set up tents for Sanders and Company for a sale of goods with the proceeds being shared with local non-profits to help the community.
Tent take down at Sanders and Company
Rotarians gathered to take down tents after a two-week sale by a non-profit that provides proceeds to local organizations
Tent Takedown at Sanders and Company
Camilla Rotarians took down the tents at Sanders and Company after a community sale to benefit non-profits in the community.
The Women's Extension Dinner
The Women's Extension is a residential facility for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. The club provides dinner for them once every month. We have Volunteers who cook and serve dinner to the residents. We also engage with them during supper .
Unloading the Truck
NCRC has partnered with the Midwest Food Bank to provide a truck full of food for the students with food insecurity.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Bainbridge Rotarians are very involved in our community's Walk to End Alzheimer's activities. Members serve on the organization's steering committee and volunteer at the ALZ Golf Tournament, ALZ Pickleball Tournament, and the actual Walk. A weekly Rotary meeting focused on the disease, and the club had a team in the Walk.
Waymaker Women's Center Clothing Sorting
Our volunteers sorted clothing for needing women at Waymaker. Waymaker is an organization to help needy young women giving birth. Clothing was donated from many organization.
We also donated $1000 for Amazon orders based upon a wish list which had been set up by Waymaker.
Weekly and Monthly Member Updates
Two initiatives designed to keep members updated on club activities and projects are Bainbridge Rotary Update and Rotabain. The Bainbridge Rotary Update is forwarded to members before the weekly meeting. The update previews the program for the week as well as provide information about club activities. Rotabain
World Polio Awareness Day
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