Month: June 2011

STRIVE Helped Students Succeed

Posted on by Charlene Ribaudo

You might remember that Star News did an article on Devin Waters and Dana McCallum last October regarding their participation in STRIVE. Bob Grawey of the Star News interviews both Devin and Dana and tells their story as to how STRIVE impacted their senior year at Rogers High School. To read this article click here.

 

 

Dana McCallum

 

Dana says she will take what she has learned in her STRIVE involvement and apply it as she moves forward with life beyond high school.
“Where are you going to go in life if you are always thinking negatively about things?” McCallum reasons. “Always thinking you’re not going to finish your goals or even start them.”
Success is within grasp, she adds, and STRIVE will have been a key influence in getting there.

 

 

Devin Waters

 

Devin says success for him is simply doing something he loves, and STRIVE has played a significant role for him, too, in achieving those goals and enjoying the path to get him there.

2010-2011 STRIVE Graduates

Posted on by Charlene Ribaudo

Rotarians, volunteers and parents enjoy an awards/graduation event at Broadway Pizza celebrating students who participated in the STRIVE Program at Rogers High School. STRIVE coordinator, Pastor Ben McEachern awarded scholarships to:

  • Nick Wagner – Most Improved GPA 119% improvement
  • Zack Ponter – 2nd Most Improved GAP 76% improvement
  • Carol Jean Baker – 3rd Most Improved GPA 68% improvement
  • Tawnie Tong – Best Attendance

 

Carol Jean Baker

 

Thank you to all the volunteers who served as traners, facilitators and mentors! For more pictures visit us at Facebook.

Tawnie Tone

 

Klinginsmith reflects on year as RI President

Posted on by Charlene Ribaudo

Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith told Convention attendees in New Orleans that he’ll remember many highlights of his term. These include providing regional assistance for districts and clubs through the new Rotary coordinators and Rotary public image coordinators, developing a more productive relationship with Rotarian Action Groups, moving toward a more uniform size for Rotary districts, and improving the process for selecting and training district governors.
“This year has been a good year for Rotary”, he said. “There has never been a more exciting time to be Rotarians, as we approach the end of polio. Our community service projects around the world are estimated to provide local investments of about $1 billion every year, and our youth and young adult programs are the best in the world. And our Rotary Foundation continues to gain strength”.

Didn’t go to the Rotary International Convention?

Posted on by Charlene Ribaudo
Fun Times at Rotary International Convention May 2011

Rotarians find inspiration, meet new friends, and connect with service project partners during the annual RI Convention. May 2011 attendees in New Orleans enjoyed four days packed with plenary sessions, workshops, and dazzling entertainment. Click on Convention Highlights for links to:

  • Convention Pictures
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Videos
  • Bill Gates’ Polio Update