Rotary Serves – Haiti, Seniors, Orphans

On February 23, 2009, Rotary International turned 104 years old.  Rotary International and its local clubs have weathered everything from mild economic downturns to The Great Depression by maintaining an unwavering focus on its core mission of service; service to our community, our fellow man and ourselves.

In 2010, through a combination of volunteerism and fundraising, your two local Rotary clubs continue this ethic of service above self.

Rotarians collected more than $2,500 during the holiday season through “bell ringing” and collections at downtown and mountain locations.  The money will be used to support various senior citizen activities in the community.

In response to the terrible earthquakes in Haiti, Rotarians raised $6,000 in less than 20 minutes at their January 19th meeting.  The money will be used to purchase Rotary “Shelter Boxes” which contain a tent, cooking utensils and supplies that will accomodate a family of eight for up to six months.  Six of the boxes will be shipped to Haiti as soon as possible.

But the giving does not stop at the borders of Routt County.  Six members of Rotary’s Interact Club traveled to Agua Prieta, Mexico in January to distribute gifts to more than 100 orphaned children.  The Interact Club includes some 40 students at Steamboat Springs High School).