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Our Rotary spotlight on September 18th was the presentation of a check to the South Haven Public Schools Foundation. Dene Hadden presented a check for $4,000 designated for the foundation’s endowment fund. Since we have added this organization to our educational fundraising events we have donated $27,581. In addition, their endowment has grown another $6,229.00 through other contributions and investment income and they now have $33,820 in their endowment. Twice each year the foundation awards five grants of up to $500 to classroom teachers for new and innovative projects. One of those grants is a named Rotary Grant. Leaders of our educational fundraising efforts, Deb Davidson, Scott Mark and Rhonda Wendzel, joined Dene in presenting the check to Fundation representatives Barry Skuza and Fred Leavitt.

Peace Through Understanding

On Tuesday, August 28, we heard from Jackson Beck-Calvert who we sponsored to attend the World Affairs Seminar in Waukesha, Wisc. The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) is a unique interactive educational program for high school students. The week-long experience provides an opportunity for international students from a variety of backgrounds to discuss issues in a non-threatening environment. They experience new and different ideas and viewpoints brought forward both by their colleagues and by world renowned experts. Dene Hadden, Chair of our Youth Committee, introduced Jackson.

A Good Time for All

A good time had by all at our annual club summer picnic hosted by Jerry and Ann Gruber. Enjoy photos

Rotary Pancakes a Delicious Success

South Haven Rotarians served-up breakfast in record numbers on Sunday, August 12, during the National Blueberry Festival's Fly-in at the South Haven Airport. Here's a photo gallery from the event.

South Haven Rotary and Rotary District 6360 are partnering to support a project at the Pilgrim Haven Nature Preserve. The grant of $5,000 to the SW Michigan Land Conservancy will support the construction of an educational kiosk at the preserve. The grant was announced at our August 7 meeting by District Foundation representative Jim Sullivan and District Governor Jim Cupper. Representing the Conservancy were Janice Varney, Bob Burr and Brian Bosgraaf. They are pictured with President Mark Odland.

We are pleased to welcome new South Haven Rotarians Steve Miles and Tom Noverr. They were welcomed into membership on August 7 by their sponsors, Don Kitchin and Dene Hadden, and President Mark Odland.

We were pleased to host District Governor Jim Cupper at our August 7 meeting. He delivered an inspiring message focusing on the accomplishments of Rotary and the challenges that lie ahead. President Mark Odland presented Jim with a gift basket highlighting South Haven's claim as the Blueberry Capital of the World!