We were updated on Prosper Lincoln on February 23 with Bryan Seck, Developer of the Prosper Lincoln Employment Skills initiative. It is difficult to hear about the poverty and underemployment in the City, but we are encouraged by the work being done to connect employees with employers.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in District 5650 is a weekend camp program April 6 (noon) to April 8 (noon) at Camp Kitaki in Louisville. RYLA programs focus on leadership and provide an opportunity for the participants to practice what they have learned. Click here for the District 5650 RYLA Website Page. Clay Ehlers announced that they are looking for participants (Sophomores and Juniors) for Rotary Clubs to sponsor.. Contact Clay Ehlers for assistance.
Members are asked to present ideas of potential projects for us to support - non-profit organizations needing help. We have two opportunities for grants for $1,000 and $2,000. Please bring your ideas to Clay Ehlers or Lance Odom.
Lincoln South Rotary Club has many activities, special events and holidays coming up the next couple of months. Watch the website calendar closely for meeting changes. We will not meet at The Venue March 23, March 30, April 20 or April 27. But, we will meet most of those weeks - at an alternate location, time, and/or day. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy Rotary outside of a regular meeting!
Kay announced that we would like to step-up our donations to Polio Plus in order to reach our $32 per capita goal. Thank you to all who helped toward reaching that goal this week:
Bob Vrana, Joyce Michaelis, Rich Morris, Dick Miller, Don Anderson, Tracey McLain, Dave Dietz, Audrey Richert, Brad Carter, Kay Wunderlich, Tom Hyde, Jim O’Hanlon, Clay Ehlers, Nicki Klein, Maxine Moul
It is time to sell (or buy) tickets for the Annual Grocery Grab with Russ's. The Grocery Grab is our major source of funds for the Scholarship awards.
Last year the winner was a single mom who filled the family freezer and pantry with $1,000 in food! A couple of years ago the winning ticket benefited Saint Mark's Food Pantry - a great way to support the needy in our community.