Projects
Annual Club Wreath Sale Fundraiser
Fresh Christmas wreaths were sold to raise funds for club purposes.
Food packing and distribution for low income children
Working with Will Doss of Backpack Foods for Kids, weekend food supplies were packed and distributed to low income level public school children.
Give out fee popcorn at city-wide concert
United Bank donated popcorn supplies so we could give out free popcorn at an outdoor concert.
Hippo Rollers for African villagers
Purchased 3 Hippo Rollers through Unity Water Foundation to help African villagers transport more clean water without having to carry it.
Personal Care Collections for Veterans Shelter
Gathered personal care products to donate to the Military Affairs veterans shelter in Griffin, GA. These products will be held at the Griffin Spalding Chamber of Commerce until the shelter is complete later this year.Purchasing Books for Book Vending Machines
Over 1000 books were purchased for free distribution in low income schools and public areas to support literacy. Books were placed in book vending machines.
Recognizing 5th graders as "Mighty Acorns"
One 5th grader from each of 11 public elementary schools is recognized for leadership skills as a "Mighty Acorn" that will grow into a Mighty Oak. Families are invited to a breakfast meeting in the summer.
Ringing Salvation Army Bell
Rotarians participated in the Salvation Army Kettle Drive, ringing the bell, for a week in the evenings prior to Christmas. We were located in a local grocery store.
Social for Rotarians and Guests
Rotarians and guests met for a social at Myrtle's Plot Twist Book Store and Bar to encourage fellowship and membership
Socks and T-Shirt Drive for Veterans Shelter
Gathered Socks and T-Shirts to donate to the Military Affairs veterans shelter in Griffin, GA. These products will be held at the Griffin Spalding Chamber of Commerce until the shelter is complete later this year.Welcomed public school students on the first day of school
Rotarians welcomed students to school at several locations, along with other community organizations.