August 16 2023 Meeting - Horizon West Rotary
HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! Today $191 was donated to go towards Matt's Mission.
JUNE 21ST GUEST SPEAKERS
Joe Cobb with Matt's Mission
Saving Lives of Cardiac Arrest Victims Through Training and Donations
Matt had cardiac arrest at age of 20 in 2020 and the family's experience led to creating the non-profit, Matt's Mission. Their mission is to increase the survival rate of SCA victims through AED donations, education and training. They teach hands-only CPR and donate AEDs complete with a Save Station for storage and high visibility access.
Cardiac Arrest Claims More Lives than car accidents, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, HIV, firearms, house fires and pneumonia
… COMBINED.
For those experience cardiac arrest, getting a shock from AED in first 10 minutes raises survival rate substantially.
Volunteers and donations are two great ways to help Matt's Mission. Their website and Facebook page have all the details about connecting with them.
https://www.matthewsheart.org/
https://www.facebook.com/mattsmission2020
J.J. Lullen - Rotary District Service Programs Chair
Million Meals
J.J. is with the Rotary Club of
Dr. Phillips and joined us to talk about a variety of programs that Rotary Clubs in our district are involved in and that we can support as Rotary Members as well as club initiatives.
Million Meals
Partners in Education
Gift for Teaching - non-profit store that enables teachers to order supplies at no charge.
Girls on the Run - girls of all abilities learn to embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - district provides club poster at no cost to display during the club's volunteer shifts
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!
BOOKS FOR BABIES - BOARD BOOK DRIVE FOR EIGHT WAVES
Our Books for Babies Drive goal was to collect 400 new or used infant board books by August 1 and we far exceeded it with 515 books.
Local Winter Garden area families in need will receive these books to read to their infants through Eight Waves Children & Family Services. Did you know that around 60% of low-income families in the Orlando area do not own age-appropriate books for their children.
You can still be a part of helping reduce that staggering number!
Keep gathering your gently used or purchase brand new infant board books and get them to a Rotary Club of Horizon West Member.
You can easily drop them off as well at these 3 area locations:
- Bryan Fifer, State Farm Insurance Agent - on 535 near Walgreens
- Axiom Bank N.A. - in Hamlin
- ScribbleSpace - in Summerport Village
Please share the post about this drive to your page and groups on Facebook >>
Volunteer Hours - Remember to register hours with Carol when you check in each meeting. Any time you spend at Rotary events and volunteering
Meet the Teacher at Maxey Elementary - last week several of our club's members volunteered to help at the event passing out snacks and greeting parents and their children. Details for being a mentor will be shared soon!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday August 30th
4pm - Piesanos
Board Meeting for our club - all members are welcome
Wednesday September 6th & 20th at noon
September 6th - Dr. Graddis with Orlando Health
September 20th - District Governor, Don Harris
ROTARY HAPPY HOUR • LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
To further our club's focus on community service, networking & fellowship, save the last Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30pm on your calendar now!
Next Event:
Wed August 30th - Location: Piesanos -
Details on Facebook >>
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SHOWS THEIR APPRECIATION
Maxey Elementary recognizes two of our own for their mentoring services. The experience is one of a kind. Being able to help students become and belong is rewarding to all involved in the process. Service above self!
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SHOWS THEIR APPRECIATION
Volunteer Hours at a Rotarian
expands Rotary's reach by bringing the knowledge and talents of local people to projects in their communities. Our President Francisco
Nieves-Taranto recently volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank.
https://www.feedhopenow.org/
REMINDER OF THE ONGOING CHALLENGE TO OUR CURRENT MEMBERS
Our District Governor Andres Goyanes' challenged us to the 4 Way Challenge so we are ramping up our efforts to invite others to come check out our club:
1) a Family Member
2) a Friend
3) a Co-worker
4) a Customer
And if you can't find one of them to come, ask a Veteran or a First Responder.
