December 6, 2023

December 6, 2023 - Recap of Horizon West Rotary Luncheon

HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! On December 6th $198 was donated to go towards the Early Learning.


GUEST SPEAKER
December 6th
Dr. Scott Fritz, CEO
Kathy Hill, Office Manager

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County


Dr Scott Fritz, the CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County shared with us that their organization is committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to quality child care, early education, and equal educational opportunities.


To provide the best possible start for children, they connect Orange County families to financial aid, parenting skills training, early learning and child care locator assistance and other services. They also support child care and early learning providers throughout the county with coaching, training, and resources to ensure the highest standards of child care at all our providers' locations.


Highlights of How ELCOC Helps:

  • Connects families and preschool programs to resources
  • Provides child care subsidies and manages Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
  • Serves 30,522 Orange County Families


Learn more about The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County on their website.

WEBSITE: https://elcoforangecounty.org/

TOY DRIVE
We Just Hit Our Goal!

The Kids at Maxey Elementary will be so happy.
You can still donate via cash contribution or by dropping off at the locations on our homepage thru December 8th!



UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly Board Meeting - (no Social for December)

Wednesday December 27, 2023 • 4pm
4pm Board Meeting - no Social for December

Location TBD


2024-2025 BOD & Committee Chairs

Voting on the Nominees for the 2024 - 2025 Board of Directors was held and approved unanimously and Committee Chairs were appointed.


2024-2025 Board of Directors
President - Luis Bidrogo

President Elect - Tricia Embury

Secretary - Terri Hatfield-Full

Treasurer - Jeff Ramos

Service/Civic - Nicholas Harvey

Membership - Matt Brinckerhoff

Fundraising - Bryan Fifer


2024-2025 Committee Chairs

Social - Carl Mataushek

Hospitality - Carol Panico

Public Image - Cynthia Dailey


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2023 HORIZON WEST ROTARY GALA
It was amazing to come together to celebrate the season with our fellow Rotarians. Held at the Overlook at Hamlin clubhouse, we enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, delicious paella and lots of laughs and moves on the dance floor!

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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
Rotary Club of Horizon West Honored with Prestigious Awards 2024
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