Vancouver Rotary News
Vancouver Rotary Foundation Awards $48,000 in Community Grants
The Vancouver Rotary Foundation has awarded $48,000 in community grants to support the local work of non-profit organizations. The Vancouver Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Vancouver. The grants will be distributed at the annual Rotary Club of Vancouver Community Grants Luncheon on September 25.
Community Programs Fund grants were awarded to 16 community organizations:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest ($2,500)
Boy Scouts – Cascade Pacific Council ($2,500)
Celebrate Life ($3,500)
Children’s Center ($5,000)
Community Mediation Services ($2,400)
Council for the Homeless WHO Shelter ($3,000)
Daybreak Youth Services ($3,000)
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools ($3,800)
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington ($2,250)
Friends of the Children ($3,250)
Innovative Services NW ($4,000)
Lelooska Foundation ($2,500)
Lifeline Connections ($4,000)
Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation ($3,000)
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra ($2,500)
211info ($800)
The Vancouver Rotary Foundation exists to foster, develop, promote, and encourage the health, education and general welfare of the residents of Vancouver and Clark County. The Vancouver Rotary Foundation is funded by contributions and proceeds from the annual Rotary Festival of Trees and other contributions. The Foundation has given more than $3 million in scholarships to local students and grants to community organizations since its creation in 1972.
Rotary Club of Vancouver Elects New Officers and Board
Susanne Cox, Administrator, Columbia Land Trust, was installed on June 5 as the 2013-2014 President of the Rotary Club of Vancouver at the club’s 92nd annual banquet at the Red Lion at the Quay. Other officers are Elson Strahan, President-Elect: … Continue reading
Rotary Awards $78,000 in Scholarships
The Vancouver Rotary Foundation awarded $78,000 in college scholarships to 23 Southwest Washington high school and college students at the Club’s annual scholarship luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay on Wednesday, May 8. In 40 years, the … Continue reading
Rotarians Cycle for Scholars on May 4!
Our club members will be raising scholarship funds at the 30th Annual Ride Around Clark County on Saturday, May 4. You’re invited to participate by riding (18, 34, 65 or 100 mile loops) or pledging. ALL riders and pledgers will … Continue reading
Restaurant Owners Chuck and Sandy Chronis Receive 2012 Vocational Service Award from Rotary Club of Vancouver
Restaurant owners and community supporters Chuck and Sandy Chronis received the Vocational Service Award of the Rotary Club of Vancouver today at a noon luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay. The Vocational Service Award recognizes an individual … Continue reading
Golfers Raise More than $9,000 for Children’s Home Society at the Rotarians Fore a Cause Tournament
The Rotary Clubs of Clark County of Clark County presented proceeds from the annual Rotarians Fore A Cause golf tournament, which was held at Orchards Hills Country Club, to the Children’s Home Society of Washington on October 10. A $9,038 … Continue reading
Vancouver Rotary Foundation Awards $52,651 in Community Grants
The Vancouver Rotary Foundation awarded $52,651 in community grants at a Club’s luncheon on September 19 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay. The Vancouver Rotary Foundation, which has given more than $3 million in scholarships to local students … Continue reading
Rotary Club of Vancouver is Seeking Nominations for 2012 Vocational Service Award
The Rotary Club of Vancouver is seeking nominations for the 2012 Vocational Service Award. The purpose of the annual Vocational Service Award of the Rotary Club of Vancouver is to recognize an individual in our community who exemplifies outstanding commitment … Continue reading
Clark County Rotary Clubs Join “Panhandling for Polio,” Take to the Streets on Saturday, Sept. 8
Members of the seven Clark County Rotary Clubs, the Rotaract Club and their helpers will take to the streets on Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise funds that will help eradicate polio. All proceeds from … Continue reading
Rotary Club of Vancouver and Foundation Officers and Boards Installed for 2012-13
Eric Olmsted, President of On Line Support, was installed as the 2012-2013 President of the Rotary Club of Vancouver at the club’s 91th annual banquet on June 27 at the Red Lion at the Quay. Other officers are Susanne Cox, … Continue reading
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