At our meeting on Monday, we heard from a group of Clarkston Middle School students who are a part of the RoboWolves robotics team. They explained the game and demonstrated the robot that they will be taking to the World Robotics competition in Houston in April. They each spoke about the role they play on the team. It was great to see these young people so knowledgeable about the various aspects of teamwork! We’re looking forward to hearing how they do at the competition!
At Monday's meeting, DGE Lee Halsted helped us welcome our newest member, Shannon Carter. Shannon, a mental health professional, is no stranger to Rotary having spent time in Ukraine as a Rotary Peace Fellow. We're looking forward to hearing details about her unique personal experience with a program we've only read about. Lee was joined in the presentation by sponsor Jeff Lichty and President-elect Stephanie Banks. Thanks to Lee and his wife Lois for helping us Clarkston Rotarians celebrate!
Early in January, Waldonwood, a retirement community in Rochester, hosted 30 guests to raise funds for our Dolly Parton Imagine Library. They invited their residents, prospects, professionals and other local community members to attend. The attendees were greeted by a life- size Dolly cut out and a poster explaining that for a small donation, they could provide a book a year to a preschooler in our zip codes. The community staff was on hand and very helpful. Sommelier Jean-Jacques Fertal guided attendees through a curated selection of wines, perfectly complemented by lite bites prepared by Chef Aaron Nash. Together the efforts resulted in the sponsorship of 57 preschoolers who will each receive a book a month for a year.
Thank you Waldonwood!
Please tell your friends about a chance to help us support The Dolly Parton Imagination Library. All proceeds will go to help our local preschoolers.
The weekend of November 8 was our annual Shoes For Kids program. Around 340 kids were signed up to receive new shoes, boots, hats and gloves from the Clarkston Rotary club. Students at Renaissance High School brought the boxes of shoes to the staging area to be set up for the event. Members and volunteers spend Friday evening arranging the shoes and boots by type and size. It was a rewarding day for all concerned, and after storing the leftover inventory, club members met for a dinner celebration of a job well done.
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