Kiwanis Club of Highwoods Fundraising Idea: Bowling Night
Article submitted by: Bill Shelton, Highwoods Kiwanis Club member and Lt. Governor, Division 12, Carolinas District of Kiwanis International It was hot outside, cool inside, but the bowling lanes were scorching as the Raleigh, NC, Highwoods Kiwanis Club conducted its third annual bowling tournament at Pleasant Valley Lanes in Raleigh. The competition was held on Saturday June 13, 2015.The tournament is a fund-raiser held... Read More
Fundraising Ideas: Host a Golf Tournament
The Beacon Elks Lodge #1493 has been a pillar in the community for 90 years. Their goals are to include the principles of CHERITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE and FIDELITY. The Benevolent Order participates in a wide variety of charitable events, including visits to Veterans Hospitals, providing seniors with hot lunches and donating gifts and clothing to special needs children. Education is also a major... Read More
New Vision Pioneers WV Chapter #42 Donates Dictionaries to West Virginia Third Graders
Aiming to promote literacy in West Virginia, the Verizon Pioneers teamed up with The Dictionary Project in 2004. āA natural fit for volunteers who made their careers in the field of communications, the Pioneers gave dictionaries to children to encourage them to read and learn for a successful future.ā Since starting the project, the WV Chapter #42 Clubs and Councils have presented over 9,500... Read More
Pasadena Rotary Fish Fry Family Fun Day scheduled March 28
Article written by Kristi Nix, the Pasadena Citizen The Pasadena Rotary Fish Fry and Family Fun Day is scheduled Saturday (March 28) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature tasty food, music, a photo booth, a raffle and lots of kid-friendly activities. Food service starts at 11 a.m. and will offer food prepared by the cooking team of the Harris County... Read More
Fundraising and Community Involvement Ideas: The Rotary Club of Lafayette, TN
The Rotary Club of Lafayette not only values education, but also the health and well being of people in their community. Each September, with the help of the Wellness Board and volunteers from two local Interact clubs, the Rotary Club of Lafayette puts on Makinā Macon Fit to help fund local projects and give back to the community. Participants can sign up for the... Read More
Fundraiser Helps Rotary Meet Key Community Needs
On Feb. 6, the Rotary Club of Port Huron presented its annual ā3-Grand Slamā fundraiser at the Port Huron Country Club. More than 200 participants attended. Rotary President Marge Kopp performed the welcome. John Adair was master of ceremonies, and Brian Thomas delivered the invocation. Jonathan Meldrum chaired the committee in securing the auction items. The Rotary Club Port Huron meets at noon every... Read More
Rotary Club of St. Bernard Hosted Annual Adult Spelling Bee
Did you know that a flock a finches is called a charm? You would, if you had participated in the Rotary Club of St. Bernard’s 14th annual Adult Spelling Bee. Hosted each year by the Rotary Club, the event is a fun fund-raiser to promote literacy. Nineteen three-member teams representing a array of businesses and civic organizations took part in the event. Each teamsā... Read More