Fellowship at Springfield Cardinals game
Springfield Southeast Rotarians and guests enjoyed a Fellowship event on a chilly night at a Springfield Cardinals game on May 3, 2022. They also enjoyed the 12-5 victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Community Grants, Spring 2022
The Springfield Southeast Rotary Grants Committee recommended -- and the board approved -- five grants to community organizations this spring. This is the second round of Community grants in this Rotary year. The funds come from members' dues.
The grants go to:
The grants go to:
- The Victim Center ---- $1,000 for tablets and protective covers for three of its five child therapist positions;
- Ujima Language & Literacy ---- $1,000 to coordinate parent training and to make sure 25 families are in attendance;
- Foster Adopt Connect ---- $1,000 for Youth Project Transportation Needs;
- History Museum of the Ozarks ---- $1,000 for its Meet Missouri Interactive Program; and
- Mercy Health Foundation ---- $1,000 for a special set of goggles that lets children watch movies during procedures in which they must remain still.
Hands-on Service
Springfield Southeast Rotarians served supper at The Fairbanks on April 21, 2022. The Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks strives to help people in Northwest Springfield improve their lives by offering classes on money management, parenting, resume writing, and other life skills. The once-a-week Thursday suppers resumed in March after being canceled during the pandemic. Springfield Southeast Rotary serves the suppers on the third Thursday of each month. (photos provided by Lisa Blumenstock)
