Benevolent Giving Committee
What Is It?
The Benevolent Giving Committee consists of one chairperson and several committee members. The Committee meets on a monthly basis to review applications from individuals or organizations for charitable contributions. The committee is authorized to approve contributions up to $2000.00. If a larger sum is requested, the committee makes a recommendation to the board to either approve or deny the request.
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HOSTS
What Is It?
HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) is a mentor program at Jonas Salk Middle School in Sacramento. It was started seven years ago by Point West Rotary and six or seven tutors. This program has been expanded to approximately 230 tutors serving 60 students. The students are 7th and 8th graders who are reading from 2 to 5 years below grade level. Tutors commit to working with the same student in the same time period once a week for the entire school year. Approximately 30 Point West Rotarians are presently involved in HOSTS.
This program has enjoyed remarkable success in raising the reading levels of these students. It is a "hands-on" program and one of the club's most important activities.
How Can You Participate?
Two co chairs and as many mentors as possible are needed for this program to continue to be a success. There are always children on the waiting list as there are never enough tutors to cover the need.
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Tutoring - Edison Elementary
What Is It?
TA Edison Elementary
PWR Tutors WANTED
(TEES Tutoring Schedules)
Lend me your ears,
and open your hearts,
to help belay the fears,
first learning to Read imparts.
To TA Edison Elem do come,
one & All each by two’s.
We’ll Teach Math to Divide & Sum,
with whom we need but choose.
Please check your Schedules and let Lou Fifer, PWR – TA Edison Elementary - Tutor Chair during what times, morning or afternoon, you would be available to partner with TA Edison Elementary students who need Basic Reading and Fundamental Math help. If you can read the daily newspaper and count your change after buying your dose of “morning ambition” – YOU ARE QUALIFIED.
We have many periods of opportunity to assist in the regular classrooms for the balance of this School year from 0800-1355 Mon-Fri through 30May08 during our “beta Test.
TA Edison Elementary School, 1500 Dom Way, Sacramento, CA 95864 (916-575-2342)
Deserving Minds – Need to know You will be There!
Student Buddy Program
What Is It?
This is a mentoring program which started approximately ten years go at the Jonas Salk School. Volunteer Point West Rotarians commit to spending an hour each week, during the school lunch period, with their student. The mentor is there to listen, be a "buddy" and when appropriate, lend advice. This is a longterm commitment which does not end with the school year.
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to be a "buddy".
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Student Scholarship
What Is It?
Students from Jonas Salk Middle School apply for a scholarship to either a vocational or academic school through the AVID program. A committee of Point West Rotarians interview the applicants and choose the winner based on set criteria. The winner receives a $2000.00 scholarship that is awarded when he or she graduates from high school.
A mentor from Point West Rotary is assigned to the selected student. This mentor meets with the student and his or her family on an annual basis (or as needed) to advise the student.
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Salvation Army Food GiveAway Distribution
What Is It?
Just before Christmas, Point West Rotarians volunteer their time to distribute food to the needy. The Salvation Army organizes the event at Cal-Expo in Sacramento. The food distribution is from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
How Can You Participate?
A chairperson is needed to coordinate with the Salvation Army
Approximately 70-80 Rotarians are needed to volunteer a block of at least 2 hours to distribute food.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
What Is It?
Point West Rotarians volunteer to ring bells for the Salvation Army during the week before Christmas. There are several locations in downtown Sacramento where volunteer Rotarians "ring the bell" between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
How Can You Participate?
One chairperson is needed to organize this event
At least 40 Rotarians are needed to volunteer an hour or two.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly (RYLA)
What Is It?
Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly is a week long leadership training camp conducted by Rotarians for about 100 boys and girls who have completed their junior year in high school. Each year Point West Rotary selects, sponsors and transports two students to Lake Tahoe for the conference.
How Can You Participate?
Volunteers are needed to be part of the RYLA committee which reviews student applications and selects the students.
Drivers are needed to transport the students.
Two co chairs are needed to organize this event.
At least fifty volunteers are needed to work the day of the event.
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Paint The Town
What Is It?
In September or October, Point West Rotary participates in "Paint the Town". Through the Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services, a home in the Sacramento area is selected for exterior painting and minor repairs. A criteria including, but not limited to, financial need is used in selecting the home. Rotarians, spouses, significant others, children and friends of Point West Rotarians spend the day scraping old paint off the home, applying fresh paint and trim, performing minor carpentry, and landscaping and grooming the yard. This project sets the tone for Rotarians' active involvement in the community and is one of our most worthwhile "hands on" projects.
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Interact Club
What Is It?
Interact Clubs are high school service clubs which are patterned after and sponsored by Rotary Clubs. The chairperson for this activity coordinates with the counselor at the high school in an effort to organize the club and involve the students in events such as "Paint the Town".
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Christmas Promise
What Is It?
Christmas Promise is an organization that sends "Santa Claus" to approximately 250 families. Each year teachers, church organizations, and social workers forward "letters to Santa" from disadvantaged children. Christmas Promise fulfills the wishes of these children by sending Santa to the home of the children on Christmas Eve. Point West Rotary has been an ongoing sponsor for Christmas Promise. At the last club meeting before Christmas, members sitting at the individual breakfast tables pledge a donation. A spokesperson for each table tallies the total for that table. Traditionally this event raises at least $10,000 at that one breakfast meeting to give needy children a special Christmas.
How Can You Participate?
Donate money to Christmas Promise
Volunteer to be a Santa or Elf on Christmas Eve.
For more information contact:
Christmas Promise
Gary Wendell at 916 652-7272
Email:garypromis@aol.com
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California Eagles Golf
What Is It?
Several years ago, Haggin Oaks started a golf program for area youth with special needs. On Tuesday evenings from 5:45 until about 7:15, volunteer golfers work with the children at the golf course. Donating time to this project during the spring and summer is fulfilling and worthwhile.
How Can You Participate?
Be a volunteer golfer.
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Mather Lake Rotary Park
What Is It?
This is a district wide project to convert the former Mather Air Force Base to a park which would include playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and picnic areas for community enjoyment. The individual clubs volunteer for certain responsibilities to help complete this project. For instance, Point West might be assigned installing the sprinkling system and grass at the main picnic area.
The chair for this project coordinates with the district and organizes volunteer workers from the club.
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Blood Drive
What Is It?
Each year in the spring Point West conducts a blood drive. Members are encouraged to give blood. This blood is credited to Point West Rotary and available to members and their families as well as to the community should it be necessary.
How Can You Participate?
Become a donor.
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Kids Night at the River Cats
What Is It?
Point West Rotarians volunteer to take students from the Student Buddy Program at Jonas Salk School to a River Cats game.
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Community Service Awards
What Is It?
These awards recognize the work of members of the community, such as police officers, firemen and women, and teachers. The chairperson is responsible for coordinating with those local agencies in selecting deserving recipients for the awards and arranging for those chosen to be honored at a breakfast meeting. A donation is made to the charity of choice in the recipients' name.
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