In the Rotary Year 2011-2012, we have many projects planned to expand the reach and future of Rotary and to serve our community. Here are some of the things we're working on....
BLOOD DRIVES: We sponsor and serve at several community blood drives throughout the year. TOGA TROT/RUN: In collaboration with other local Rotary Clubs and Phi Mu Sorority we volunteer at this annual charity event to raise funds for college scholarships and End Polio Now. FOOD DRIVES: We collect food for local food pantries including Fayette Samaritans and The Real Life Center. KID CARE ID PROGRAM: At Tyrone Founder's Day each year we assist local law enforcement with fingerprinting and information services for parents. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: We offer free refreshments at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Tyrone and collect donations for the Rotary CART Fund (Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust). FAYETTE CARE CLINIC: Throughout the year we provide support to this non-profit clinic which offers primary medical and dental services to the under insured and uninsured in Fayette County. POT OF GOLD FOR LITERACY: At our weekly meetings, members drop $1, $3, $5, etc. into the "Pot of Gold" and share wishes, recognitions, or thanks for each dollar they add to the pot. All proceeds are then donated to the Tyrone Public library to support their literacy efforts including GED training, summer reading programs, and more. PAWS FOR A PURPOSE: This annual charity dog walk and fundraiser is our signature event each year. Proceeds benefit Rotary causes and animal-related non-profits. Each year half of the funds benefit two dog-related charities (2011 recipients were The Good Shepherd Pet Rescue and Canines for Combat Veterans). One quarter of the proceeds are donated to Fayette County Humane Society, and the other quarter is donated to READing Paws literacy program. For more information about this event click on "Paws for a Purpose" under this Projects menu.
APPLES FOR TEACHERS: We present apples and pocket calendars each year to the teachers and staff at all public schools in Tyrone to show our appreciation for their service to our children. TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION BREAKFAST: Each year we invite the Teachers of the Year (and their Principals) from all Tyrone area public schools to a special breakfast. The teachers are honored and given gifts and supplies from Staples, the Bank of North Georgia, Stallings Frame and Plaque Shop, and our Fayette Daybreak Rotary Club. POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION BREAKFAST: Every year we invite the Police Officer of the Year, selected by the Tyrone Police Department, to join us for breakfast. SOLES FOR SOULS SHOE DRIVE: During the month of August we collect new and gently used shoes to donate to this non-profit that distributes shoes to people in need throughout the world. BEANIE BABY COLLECTION: Our members collect small stuffed animals and donate them to American troops who hand them out in Iraq and Afghanistan to encourage feelings of trust and goodwill. EYE GLASS COLLECTION: We collect new and gently used eye glasses to donate to organizations that deliver them to people around the world who cannot afford the eye care they need. GEORGIA ROTARY STUDENT PROGRAM (GRSP): With other local Rotary clubs, Fayette Daybreak co-sponsors a GRSP international college student. This year we are pleased to co-sponsor Nuzair Nuwais, a young man from Sri Lanka who will be studying at West Georgia College.
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