May 1, 2024

May 1, 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 May 1st, $126 from today's collection was donated to go towards the 2nd Harvest Food Bank!


GUEST SPEAKERS

Sam Worrell
District 6980 - Assistant Area Governor

Eddie Fernandez
Rotary Youth Leadership Academy

Sam introduced us to Camp RYLA - District 6980 and Eddie Fernandez. Camp RYLA is a 5 day event for teens across central Florida to come and obtain leadership and life skills through various team building activities/ events. Here are the details at a glance!

What:
4-day leadership camp Where: Florida Elks Youth Camp, Umatilla, FL

Why: Because Rotarians care about the skills our youth have as they prepare to take leadership roles that will impact the future of our community and our world

How: Only through sponsorships by a local Rotary club Eligibility: 10th, 11th, 12th graders age 16 or 17 and currently attending a high-school in our Rotary District (or participating in the Exchange Program)

Cost: No cost to the student. If a Rotary club selects a student to attend, the club will pay the attendance fee. Usually around $400/student. 

Brochure for Camp RYLA - District 6980 >>

Video Overview:

UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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

Get Details on How to Sponsor & Golf >


Monthly Social

Wednesday May 29, 2024 • 5:30pm - right after our board meeting
Location: TBD


Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday May 29, 2024 • 4pm - just before our social!
Location: TBD
All members are invited

Carol  Panico and Luis Bidrogo attended the recent Rotary Assembly!

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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