November 2, 2022

Congressman Daniel Webster Vistited, Flavor Fest is Around the Corner & Our Inaugural Golf Tournament is Right Behind It!

HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! Today $73 was collected to go towards the Million Meals effort. 


GUEST SPEAKER - CONGRESSMAN DANIEL WEBSTER

At our 1st Wednesday Rotary Club of Horizon West noon meeting on November 2, 2022, Congressman Daniel Webster joined us to update on many things happening in Washington that effect the state of things here in Horizon West in SW Orange County.


He shared that his team and colleagues are determined to bring change to get America back on track with goals to create an economy that's strong, a nation that's safe, a future that's built on freedom and a government that's accountable.


To get more information on how Daniel Webster is representing his district of our state - visit: 


DANIEL WEBSTER - Serving Florida's 11th District:

https://webster.house.gov/

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION

Scott Kuhn with Chase Bank was welcomed into our club officially. Welcome Scott!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE RECAP!

Drive to help Eight Waves Children and Family Services was a huge success. We received 79 costumes to help the kids in East Winter Garden!

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

In partnership with Horizon West Cares, we'll be collecting food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Donations can be given to Terri Hatfield Dull directly or brought to our November 16th meeting to be delivered to EightWaves that afternoon.

4 WAY CHALLENGE

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.

OUR CLUB WILL BE AT FLAVOR FEST ON SATURDAY NOV 12TH

Tickets are on sale now for anyone not volunteering at the Rotary tent where we'll be selling all the non-alcoholic beverages to guests as a fundraiser.


Special Rotary Discount Code is: ROTARY50


Reach out to tricia@keybella.com to sign up to volunteer


And for all the details and tickets for FlavorFest visit: HWFlavorFest.com


Members Stacey and Emily having a great time!

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ROTARY HAPPY HOUR • LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

To further our club's focus on community service, networking & fellowship our much missed monthly happy hour events are back!!! 

Save the last Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30pm on your calendar now!


Next Happy Hour: Wed Nov 30th - Ford's Garage


MAXEY ELEMENTARY TOY DRIVE

Signup Genius to be sent out by 11/14 so we can each select specific children to buy for. Gift should be valued around $25-30 and should fit into their backpack to be taken home easily. 


Wrapping event where you can bring your family to help is happening Wed, Dec 7th from 5:30 - 8pm in our regular Orlando Health meeting room. Pizza and cookies will be provided by our club.



GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATE • HAPPENING FRI NOV 18!


Stacey Sellaro, provided an update on our inaugural Golf Tournament.

Individual & Foursomes are still open for registration and there are only a few spots left - open thru Mon, Nov 7 - please share the news on social from our public Facebook page and by sending anyone interested to: https://www.horizonwestrotary.com/golftournament



STILL SOME ROOM FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS!!!!!

Signup is easy via the links below...


DAY OF EVENT

(Morning and Afternoon Time Frames)

Volunteer signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4da9a82ea5f85-volunteer


DONATION OF GIFTS FOR SILENT AUCTION BIDDING

 Individual Member or Businesses

 Items value from $25 - $500+

 Please get creative with gifts to entice bidding!


DONATION OF CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ITEMS (Items listed on signup page)

Silent Auction and Breakfast Donation Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4DA9A82EA5F85-silent


We are expected to net around $15k to support the causes our club has adopted with such as Apple-a-Day • Maxey Elementary School • Horizon West Cares • One Heart for Women & Children.


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. 

Horizon West Rotary donates $2,500 to Matthew’s Hope Ministries

April 14, 2025
At Horizon West Rotary, one of our core values is supporting those who are making a real difference in the lives of others. We believe that when we come together as a community, we can uplift and empower those who need it most—and the organizations that serve them. One group that truly embodies this spirit is Matthew’s Hope Ministries . When the temperatures dropped earlier this year and many in our area were struggling to stay warm and safe, Matthew’s Hope didn’t hesitate. They stepped up in a big way, providing shelter, supplies, and support to over 100 individuals experiencing homelessness. Their dedication and compassion during such a critical time was nothing short of inspiring. As a club, we knew we wanted to do more than just say “thank you.” We wanted to take action. That’s why we’re proud to stand beside Matthew’s Hope Ministries and lend our support to the amazing work they do every day. When people care enough to make a difference, it deserves to be recognized—and reinforced by a community that believes in them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more compassionate Horizon West.

Rotary Club of Horizon West Partners with Observer for The Reading Reindeer Book Drive

November 14, 2024
Give the gift of reading this holiday season by donating new books for children from birth to age 17 now thru December 4th to The Reading Reindeer, returning for its 27th year to put books into the hands of local children. We at the Rotary Club of Horizon West have partnered with Observer this year, and are collecting books at our upcoming November 20th and December 4th meetings. Other Horizon West donation sites include, Sunset Park Elementary School and Bridgewater Middle School. Monetary donations made out to Reading Reindeer can also be mailed to the Observer Media Group office at 661 Garden Commerce Parkway, Suite #180, Winter Garden, Florida 34787.

Rotary Club of Horizon West Honored with Prestigious Awards

June 13, 2024
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