Weekly Update

Posted 
on Feb 13, 2015
 
We listened to four very impressive grant proposals this week.  Four finalists for the Sun Prairie Community Grants gave 8 minute presentations about their projects:  Patrick Marsh trail and viewing deck; MakerSpace project in the SP High School library for giving kids a space to create and experiment; Regeneration of soil for the SP Community Garden; and Out of School programming for Westside Elementary school children and families.  After the 4 presentations, the membership were asked to vote for two of the projects to receive a $5K ea grant.  The results will be revealed next week when the two winning organizations will be present to receive their grant check.
 
Other news:
  • The Group Six social has been scheduled for March 10 at Lucky's Bar and Grill on the Lake in Lodi. Mark your calendars and watch for more details in the next few weeks.
  • The Kindness Retreats are finished with a successful outreach to 625 fourth graders.  Be sure to attend the celebration at the Feb 24 Rotary breakfast meeting.
  • Pancake Breakfast is coming on March 1 and ads were due this week.  The sign up sheet was also passed around.  If you haven't signed up, plan on attending on Sunday, Mar 1.  This is the SP Rotary's largest fundraiser and all Rotarians are asked to attend and help. Talk to Rose Freidel for more information.
  • Don't forget to sign up to attend the District conference in May.  See the district website or past articles for more information.
Have a great weekend.  See you Tuesday.