West Jax Rotary -- Club Projects

WHO: Rotary Club of West Jacksonville solicits applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for creative community service projects directed to the needs and quality of life in Jacksonville.

PURPOSE: From youth to seniors, sports to education, health issues and human services, and beyond - the goal of West Jacksonville Rotary is to provide financial support to creative community service projects directed to the needs and quality of life in Jacksonville.

FOCUS: West Jacksonville Rotary is particularly interested in supporting three to five smaller projects with specific immediate goals.

DETAILS: West Jacksonville Rotary will determine the number and size of grants awarded.
The collective amount to be awarded in 2008 is about $12,000.

Interested parties should complete the grant application available at http://www.westjaxrotary.org/clubinfo/project_details/2008CharityGrantApplication.doc
and provide
o a summary of program objectives,
o expected result of funds requested,
o documentation of 501(c)(3) status
o and a copy of the organization's most recent audited financial statement.

DATES: Applications should be postmarked or delivered by March 31, 2008.

2008 grant recipients will be announced in May of 2008.

2008 grants will be awarded at a Rotary meeting prior to June 30, 2008.

To download an application click here

Officer of the Month

A longtime tradition of the West Jax Rotary is honoring outstanding members of the Jacksonville Sherriff's Office. Monthly award recipients receive a plaque and a savings bond, as well as the opportunity to win the Officer of the Year Award.
Officer of the Month Recipients

Dominican Republic Water Project

Filters ready to ship to D.R. This year's funding will attempt to purchase two thousand filters and we are well underway through the generous contributions of eleven clubs within the district. This year's contributors include South Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, West Jacksonville, Deerwood, Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Southpoint, South Daytona/ Port Orange, Palatka Sunrise, Greater Gainesville, Jacksonville Oceanside, and Mandarin.
Project Update
Puerto Plata trip information

I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless - updated 060828

Once per quarter, the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville cooks and serves a hot lunch at the I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless. The meal is prepared between 9 and 11 am, and served from 11 am until 1 pm. Generally, 12 volunteers are needed for each shift. The next opportunity to participate will be April 28th, 2007.
Sign-up online.

Blood Drive - updated 061201

Jimmy Kelly gives a pint. West Jacksonville Rotarians roll up their sleeves every 8 weeks to donate blood to the Florida-Georgia Blood Alliance. The next blood drive is scheduled for March 21st, 2007
Sign-up online.

Centennial Project

The Rotary Club of West Jacksonville will develop a baseball field designed to allow physically challenged youth the ability to participate in team sports. This will be the first field of it's kind in Northeast Florida. Additional information about this exciting project will be available soon. Craig Hartwig is the chair of this committee. Members of the committee include Barry Allred, Alberta Hipps, Bill Gay, Bob Shircliff, Walter Williams, and Tommy Gower.
www.jacksonvillemiracleleague.org

Rotary Youth Exchange 2003 - 2004

The West Jacksonville Rotary has sponsored two long-term exchange students for 2004 - 2005. Jacob Dobbs is our outbound student to Thailand. Luisa Truemper is our inbound student from Germany. Students spend a year in another country, becoming fluent in the language and immersed in the culture, and developing friendships that will last a lifetime. Participants attend high school, and may or may not get credit back home for courses taken (but colleges often recognize the value of exchange programs, with credit for language ability and greater acceptance rates!). Each student will have up to four (or more) host families through the year, to broaden the experience and see the variations that exist in all cultures.

Keep up with our exchange student's adventures!
Jacob's Journal
Luisa's Journal

Previous Exchange Students
Gwen Dormandy, outbound to Austria (2003-2004) journal
Emma Roux, inbound from France (2003-2004) journal

Rotary Youth Exchange 2004 - 2005

For the 2004-2005 school year, Luisa Truemper is our inbound student from Germany. Please review her application for the exchange program below. As you can see, Luisa is an exceptional young lady who will leave a lasting impression with all who come in contact with her. If anyone is interested in hosting her for one to three months, please contact Kim Lego, Youth Exchange Officer.
Luisa Truemper's Rotary Youth Exchange application
NOTE: File size is large (1.3MB).