July 19 2023 Meeting - Horizon West Rotary - Preventing Human Trafficking
HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! Today $123 was collected to go towards Victim Service Center of Central Florida.
JUNE 21ST GUEST SPEAKER - Hannah Jenarine
Violence Prevention Educator -
Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Preventing Human Trafficking
Hannah joined us today so we could learn more about what we can do to help combat human trafficking.
She shared the stories of several real people who were manipulated and groomed into being in the sex worker industry. We learned that 15-50k women and children are forced into sexual slavery in the United States every year. These victims all have in common, that they are in a vulnerable place in their lives and use trauma bonding to lure them in. Men actually account for 25 percent.
Lies, threats and manipulation are used to recruit people into both sex and labor trafficking.
As shown in the included slides, there are behavioral and physical signs you can be aware of when out and about, especially at hotels. If you see something say something - numbers on the slide "What to do if you suspect human trafficking". Locally in Central Florida, they can be reached at their 24/7 Crisis Helpline at 407-500-HEAL
Hannah is with the Victim Service Center of Central Florida. They serve all victims of sexual assault, violent crime and traumatic circumstance through free and confidential crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy and outreach.
Please connect with them online on Facebook and their website.
https://www.facebook.com/vscflorida
https://victimservicecenter.org/
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!
BOOKS FOR BABIES - BOARD BOOK DRIVE FOR EIGHT WAVES
Our current Books for Babies Drive goal is to collect 400 new or used infant board books by August 1, 2023.
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 be a part of helping reduce that staggering number!
Simply gather 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 >>
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday July 26th
4pm - Hagan O'Reilly's
Board Meeting for our club - all members are welcome
Wednesday August 2nd & 16th at noon
Speakers TBD
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 July 26th - Location: Hagan O'Reilly's - Stoneybrook -
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
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!
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.
