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Presentation: Bob Chinnock and Sheryl Hough on Strive
Bob and Sheryl began the meeting by giving a big thanks to Ryan Smith, one of the school counselors, who played a large role in the organization of the Strive Program this year. They then thanked the Strive Committee of Rotarians for their commitment to students throughout the year. Overall Strive held 11 meetings this year, many more than last year. During these meetings college tours and visits were conducted, students were taught how to interview in mock interviews, the Strive committee helped students apply for scholarships, and 1 on 1 mentoring took place. A feedback form is planned to be sent out in order to make improvements and help plan for next year. The Scholarships for students were then awarded.
Students with a 2.0+ GPA and perfect attendance to all meetings received $250, these students included Elizabeth Balmaceda, James Gibson, Audrey Grillo, Leif Hagelstrom, Alexander Haider, Yashwin Kadirisani, Jeneil Lee, Hunter Leslie, Christian Orcutt, and Nada Tetekpor.
Students with a 0.1+ raise in GPA received $500, these students included Niman Matan and Yevgenia Zubin.
The Student with the most improved GPA received $1000, this was awarded to Cheska Dayrit.
Students with the Highest GPA received $1000 as well, these students included Taylor Ingram, Vinh Nguyen, and Robert Spannbauer.
Congratulations to all the students who received awards!
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As the Strive students were dismissed the meeting was then transitioned into talking about the goals of next years rotary club and it’s plan for growth including the development of a rotary board with 7 club committees. These committees will include Club Administration, Membership, Public Forum, Community, Youth Services, International Services, and Fundraising. Keith Announced as well that we are doing the Music Fest again for fundraising in 2024.
For the following meeting rotarians are asked to think about the time, talent, interests, and skills they possess and come ready to learn about a committee these skills would benefit at our next meeting on Thursday May 16th.
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