October 18, 2023

Oct 4 & 18th 2023 - Recap of Horizon West Rotary Luncheons

HAPPY DOLLARS
Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! On October 4th $260 was donated to go towards the Frankie Valente Scholarship Fund. And on the 18th, $236 was donated to the Rotary International PolioPlus drive.


GUEST SPEAKERS

October 18th - Alex Sacharoff

Rotary Foundation


The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

What impact can one donation have?

  • For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.
  • $50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.
  • $500 can launch an anti-bullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.


Three Funds are Each Focused on Different Levels of Focus:

  • PolioPlus - End Polio Now
  • Annual Fund - for Support Today
  • Endowment Fund - to Secure Tomorrow


Areas the Global Grants make a difference can be seen in the pie chart below and with the slide below Alex shared is a general update of the foundation.


Donations made thru 2026 are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Contributions any members make is credited to the donor's club and applied to the club's Annual Fund goal.

Learn more about supporting Rotary Foundation on their website.

WEBSITE: https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation

October 4th - Maxey Elementary

Sean Brown, Principal
Dr. Urguat, Behavior Specialist

New school year - new opportunity to MENTOR. Timeframe is 10:45 - 11:45 during their lunch - very flexible on frequency and length of time for each mentoring session.


• Teach In, Nov 8 at Maxey Elementary

• Maxey Elementary Fall Festival Oct 26


You can register to volunteer online >>


October 4th - Anthony Valente

FVSF - Frankie Valente Scholarship Fund


Frankie's Dream...


EMT Frankie Valente devoted his life to helping others. His desire to assist as many people as possible inspired our nonprofit organization. FVSF assists students in achieving their dream of working as EMS/EMTs so they can serve you. With your support, FVSF can fund scholarships for students pursuing this formidable and honorable career path. Help us reach as many students as possible.

Learn more about supporting FVSF at the links below...

WEBSITE: https://www.thefvsfund.com/

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

UPCOMING MEETINGS, GATHERINGS & EVENTS


Social & Board Meeting
Wednesday October 27th

Home State Brewing Co.

4pm - Board Meeting for our club - all members are welcome
5:30pm - Social


Fall Festival at Maxey Elementary - October 26, 2023

Teach-In at Maxey Elementary - November 8, 2023

Flavor Fest of Horizon West - November 11, 5-9 pm

Horizon West Golf Tournament 2024 - Morning of May 10, 2024

Future Lunch Meetings at Noon

11/1/2023 - Landra Womack - Orange County Tax Collector


Volunteer Hours - Remember to register hours with Carol when you check in each meeting. Any time you spend at Rotary events and volunteering

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 October 25th - Location: Home State Brewing Co. - Details on Facebook >>

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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