The next service project will be the MLK day of service on January 21, 2019. Mike Stroz is chairing the Rotary's service project at this event. Volunteers are needed.

 

 

Our guest speakers from Northwood Junior High (HP) are members of Northwood Gives Back, which is a service club located at the school. The club's mission is "Community + Service = Service Learning". The students shared information about each service project, various club activities and impact on the community.

 

The club's 7 guiding principles are: Respect, Learn Service, Communicate Love, Unplug, Be Gumby (flexible in work), Little by Little (every step and action matters) and finally, Bring it Home (reflect on how you can make a difference in your own life)

 

The reflection process is an important part of the program. Each student member has a journal which they use to discuss their feelings about the activities and track their own personal growth.

 

One recent event the club participated in was D112 "Day of Giving". This event found their gym filled with necessities and goods that helped over 500 people! So far, the Northwood Gives Back program has tallied over 500 hours of service, had an economic impact of over $10,000 and has 71 members and currently growing.