February 7, 2024 - 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 February 7th, $357 was donated to go towards the Teen Challenge, Drug Recovery Program, who were our guest speakers today!

GUEST SPEAKERS
Brian Buchanan, Dean & Roy
Teen Challenge, is a non-profit 501c(3) that works with participants on underlying needs and issues, allowing them to rebuild from the inside out. They learn to “own” their mistakes, solve them, and not repeat them. Addiction and bad behavior always start as a way for the individual to fill a void in their life that only God can fill, so a strong relationship with the Lord is foundational to our entire program. Along with the mentoring and counseling from their experienced staff (many who once had similar issues themselves), the more advanced residents in the program are also a critical force in showing the way to the newer residents who arrive. These individuals who have been in the program for months naturally mentor and lift up the newer residents, and in doing so, it strengthens their own resolve.

On the 3 acre Orlando Men's Facility in Sanford, currently 52 residents are part of the program and their housing can accommodate up to 70. The daily program provides a lot of structure with the day starting at 5:30am with full days of scheduled activities. Upon completion of the program there are Internships within the organization available as well as re-entry into normal life including job placement assistance.

Teen Challenge is national and has locations that serve Men and Women (of all ages) as well as Boys and Girls (ages 12-17).

Learn more about Teen Challenge Southeast Region Orlando on their website and Facebook page.

WEBSITE: https://teenchallenge.cc/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TeenChallengeSoutheastRegionOrlando

UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Friday May 10, 2024
Location: Orange County National Golf Course

Monthly Social

Wednesday February 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - right after our board meeting
Location: Simply Capri

Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday February 28, 2024 • 4pm - just before our social!
Location: Simply Capri
All members are invited

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.