The community service committee will be collecting cash on Aug. 2, 9, and 16 for the "Stuff the Backpack with Cash" event to help the Skinner Magnet Skyhawks. Skinner Elementary is our partner school through OPS. We will apply for a matching grant from the Omaha West Foundation to purchase clothes, shoes, coats and winter gear, and personal hygiene products for the Skinner Family Room. The administration and support staff at Skinner will share the needs of Skinner families before we spend any money.
Thanks for your generosity!
Rotary built and maintains 11 libraries in North Omaha and we are always looking for volunteers and books. Every 4-6 weeks on a Saturday morning 3-4 volunteers spend an hour changing out books at a couple of libraries. Contact Bonnie Gill (email: bmgjazz@gmail.com) if you want to be added to the list. And if you have any used books, adult, teen or children, they can be dropped off at Bonnie Gill's house or she will arrange to get them at a meeting.
We are looking for Rotary Readers to work with first and second grade students at Skinner Magnet Center September thru May. It involves an hour of your time once a week, and we have a list of subs when needed. Before you say no, think about any friends or family that may be able to do it. Just last week Dwayne Brown's Aunt called about joining the group. You do not need teaching skills just the availability to spend a half hour with a student weekly motivating them to read. Please spread the Word and contact Bonnie Gill if you have any questions or want to be a Reader. See the flyer below for more information!
