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Peacebuilding Month




The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar because it includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, in Chicago. That day is now designated as "World Understanding and Peace Day."

 

Have a Heart - Hygiene Products Collection Drive



Have A Heart Campaign – Hygiene Products Collection Drive
 
Any given day there are hundreds of our neighbors who experience extreme poverty and homelessness.  The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale, in collaboration with the City of Fort Lauderdale and other local partners, is collecting hygiene items to support Fort Lauderdale non-profits who provide critical services to our homeless community all year long.  Your generous donation will be used to prepare care packages that will be delivered around Valentine’s Day and provide the minimum necessities for a dignified, safe, and healthy life.

Here are four ways you, your business or your organization can make a difference:
 
1.     Drop off your donation at the Neighbor Support Office, 101 NE 3 Ave.,
        21st floor, Fort Lauderdale. We also can arrange for a pick-up from your 
        home or office.
2.     Start your own personal collection drive for select new or gently used items.
3.     Create your own  Amazon Wishlist and purchase essential items.
4.     Host a collection drop-off location at your office.
 


For more information and other drop-off options, contact Jorg Hruschka at [email protected].


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Dan Rizzi

2024-2025 Club President

Club President Letter 2024-25

Dear Rotarians and Friends of Rotary:

 

I am honored that you have entrusted me to be your 102nd President of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale. Over the 102 years, we have tried to carry on what our past Rotarians have accomplished using their knowledge to move on to greater things. Rotary International’s motto for this year is “The Magic of Rotary.”

 

“The Magic of Rotary.” Imagine what that means. Imagine eradicating Polio, providing water wells in countries with no fresh water, teaching areas of the world how to grow their own food, and building bridges so families can cross rivers to get to towns to get supplies or have their children get to school. This is what Rotary is all about – helping others.

 

 

As for the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale, some of our local projects are the following:

 

  • Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale partnering with Challenge Air provides plane rides to children with physical and mental challenges. This year we provided flights to 84 families, with 19 pilots providing their time and planes and over 160 volunteers and sponsors.
  • The annual toy drive provides hundreds of toys and gifts to needy children and the elderly.
  • Awarding over $3,000,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students in the Fort Lauderdale school district.
  • Support of the Wheelchair Foundation which provides mobility to those in need.
  • Having monthly socials/happy hours getting our members and guests together to get to know each other and to have fun.
  • Annual Turkey Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
  • Having a Holiday Party to enjoy each other and to have fun.
  • Having a fall picnic for members, families, and guests.
  • When needed we help in hurricane and disaster relief.
  • Working with the homeless.
  • “Rotary Cares” provides clothes, food, toiletry accessories, and school supplies to underprivileged children as well as many other projects.
  • And much more.

 

Some of the new:

 

  • Members weekly introduction.
  • Speakers from the business community.
  • Bringing back Teacher of the Year.
  • Rotarians Honoring Rotations. Rotarians recognizing their peers who have made a significant impact in the community during their years of service.

 

The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale offers individuals many opportunities to serve others while enjoying fellowship and having fun with others.

 

We have a weekly meeting the first three Wednesdays of the month at 12:15 at the Global Event Center at First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and a social the last Wednesday at a local business.

 

Please feel free to join us. We invite you to come to our meetings as a guest and see our amazing club. Please feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected].

 

Daniel Rizzi, Club President 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale

International Projects

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Volunteer With Us

As we begin our Rotary year, here is a quick reminder of the service projects we have on our schedule so far. We do not have exact dates for everything, but please keep these projects in mind and be on the lookout for more information. If you would like to help with any of these projects, please contact the chair directly. If you have ideas for new projects, please contact Kristin LaFleur or St. George Guardabassi.

  • Find Your Way Home – Jorg Hruschka – Select Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Holiday Toy Drive – Linda Cooke – October – December
  • Thanksgiving Baskets – Steve Botkin – Saturday, November 18
  • Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Steve Botkin – December
  • Challenge Air – Dan Rizzi – January 26 & 27
  • Agape Love Breakfast – Gail Auguston-Koppen – February 9 & 10

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