December 7, 2022

Celebrating Our Club's Successes & Future Happenings!

Happy dollars always kick us off on a positive note as members and guests share something they are currently happy about! Today $60 was collected to go towards the Million Meals effort.


With no speaker today, we celebrated all of the amazing efforts that have been happening as well as new ones that are coming up in the future.



THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE


In partnership with Horizon West Cares, we collected food items for the Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive and Rotary donated gift cards for over 40 baskets that a few of our members also volunteered with Horizon West Cares to assemble and then deliver to EightWaves. Pictures and Links at: https://www.horizonwestrotary.com/thanksgiving-basket-drive-2022-a-success



GOLF TOURNAMENT RECAP • HAPPENED FRI NOV 18


Our Inaugural Rotary Club of Horizon West was a big success with 82 Golfers and a day of fun, camaraderie and our goals achieved:

     - Netted around 20k to to support the various programs that our club has adopted

          - Membership and Community Relationship Building

          - More awareness of our Rotary Club in the Horizon West community

          - List of potential Sponsors for 2023



MAXEY ELEMENTARY TOY DRIVE

This year we are helping 140 children at Maxey Elementary and met our goal of a gift for every child! Members and their families are showing with scissors in hand to help wrap all 140 presents tonight, Wed, Dec 7th from 6 - 8pm in our regular Orlando Health meeting room. Pizza and cookies are being provided by our club.



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 Dec 28th - Loop Café in Summerport Village




MAXEY ELEMENTARY STUDENT MENTORS NEEDED


Please contact Francisco to get signed up to be a mentor to one our our Maxey Elementary children that are in need of an adult mentor. Half hour a week is all it takes to make a huge difference in the children's lives and our members that have been doing this for several years share over and over how much it actually has enriched their life as well.


Definitely time worth committing to.



UPCOMING MEETINGS


December 21

Club Assembly

Nominations for Next Year's Officers


January 18th

Sara Meyer

Eight Waves Children and Family Service


February 1st
Cheryl Sharpe

House of Hope



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
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