Andrew announced an Art Fest meeting at the Elks club at 6:00 p.m. on 2/9/23
Patty suggested we need more business sponsors with 144 businesses in Bay and 201 in Westlake we need referrals for sponsors while getting artists
Lisa reminded everyone of the speech contest 3/22
Terri invited anyone interested in serving as the club “youth protection officer” that training is available for those interested. Terri currently serves in that capacity and we are open to others who may be interested.
Shelter Box is a Rotary International program currently serving in Syria for earthquake victims. Our club will be sending a check to support Shelter Box
There is an opening for a district governor if anyone is interested
Ray reported that Ames is still closed for serving meals, but Ray will purchase gift cards for Ames to distribute for residents and their families.
Our exchange student Onyx is recovering from her accident and her mother is planning on visiting her in country. Terri will continue to provide updates.
Our club still needs to provide a host family or families for an exchange student
Patty reported that March will be another diaper drop month and that we delivered 2,466 diapers last time and she has challenged our club to beat that number with the up coming “ Diaper Rush”
Blankets for Foster Children will be February 28 at the Porter Public Library at 6; 30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to create the fringe for the fleece blankets with cuts and ties. We will also provide assemble “binder kits” for our “Connecting For Kids” project
Jim Strunk is looking for volunteers to review scholarship applications from high school students. Criteria for scholarship is based on need, academics, activities and not to add to a list of other scholarships already awarded.
Our Featured speakers were from the Star Camp –
The Star Camp is in its 15th year of providing summer day camp activities and learning opportunities for children with disabilities from pre-school through early adulthood. The camp is held in the Independence public park system from July 10th thru 31st and includes 4 different schools by age group. The schools include 3 -5 year olds, 6-12; 13- 22 and new this year is an alumni camp for young adults 22 and over.
The camp employs professionals to address unique disability needs and is focused on both a learning and playing experience for 240-250 each summer. The camp follows state of Ohio guidelines, and works with the Autism Society and developmental and disability non-profits groups. The Camp is a non-profit and relies on donations in order to provide programming, hire professionals and provide scholarships for children who do not have the resources for camp tuition.
Lori and Jim were very grateful for the continued support they have received from the Westlake Bay Village Rotary and suggested that any Bay Village or Westlake students looking for service hours could contact Jim Struck and he will forward to the camp.
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