On May 06, 2016 we heard from Kari Brandt who told us about “Windsong” which provides Therapeutic Horse Riding.
Mission; Windsong Equitherapy is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality Equine assisted activities to individuals of all ages with varying abilities in a safe and supportive environment.
Windsong Equitherapy is a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) registered Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies program for individuals of all types of disabilities and special needs.
On May 20, 2016 we will hear from Kyle Schneweis, Director, Nebraska Department of Roads. We can look forward to an update on the focus and programs at the Nebraska Department of Roads since his appointment by Governor Rickets in May, 2015.
Congratulations to Kay Wunderlich and Pat Haverty for become Paul Harris Fellows. Lincoln South Rotary Club has a strong tradition of giving to The Rotary Foundation. The Paul Harris Fellow is a designation that is given when members reach the giving level of $1,000.
Thank you to all members for continuing to support The Rotary Foundation.
Another grant opportunity . . . these projects are typically from $2,000 to $3,000. With these projects we are seeking ideas for projects - where we can include active involvement by Rotary Club Members.
Some past activities - supporting the development of a handicap accessible access to the Southern Heights Food Forest, providing furniture and storage for the child care center at Voices of Hope, providing and installing equipment for a theater room at the Salvation Army Resource center and building a portable mini-golf course for the Northeast Family Center.
The Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation is taking applications for grants to be awarded early in June. Applications are due May 20, 2016 by 5:00 PM.
Grants awarded through the Lincoln South Rotary Foundation generally are in the area of youth and education. All club members are encouraged to discuss these opportunities with organizations that might benefit from these grants.
Grants awarded by the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation are up to $1,000 - Click here for the application form.
Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation International Dinner:
Lincoln South will hold hold an International Dinner on June 4th at the home of John & Nancy Herdman. This is a fundraiser for the Lincoln South Rotary Club Foundation which provides grants twice per year to 2 local organizations focusing on youth and education. The most recent grants have been for the benefit of The Penguin Project of The Lincoln Community Playhouse, Girls on the Run of Nebraska and the Down Syndrome Associations for Families. Members are asked to bring ideas forward for future recipients. The LSR Foundation is taking applications now for $1,000 grant funds.
Vickie Williamson, Jenny Cardwell, Gene Swinton, Pat Haverty, Matt Horak, Dick Miller, Tom Cardwell, Ryker Lee, Dave Dietz, Rosita Moore, Lance3 Odom, Scott Delisi and Kay Wunderlich.