Continuing Programs
Continuing Programs
Our club has always focused on the needs of children
everywhere. Programs vary over the
years, but these are the programs that have continued over the years:
Dental Program. For
over thirty years, our club has provided free or low-cost dental servicer for Conroe
school children whose families are financially unable to obtain dental care necessary
to relieve the severe pain their children have to endure. As a result, these children are unable to
participate in their classes or in school activities. School nurses know to “Call Rotary” when they
encounter a child suffering from such pain.
Mentor Program. Each
school year, Rotarians volunteer to serve as mentors for students attending
Runyon Elementary School. This school
serves one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in Conroe. Each participating
Rotarian meets privately with a child who requested a mentor. Each mentor may talk with, read to or just play
a game with their assigned child to help that child meet and handle his or her
problems. At least once each year, the mentor’s children visit the Rotary Club
at one of its weekly meetings. The Club
also supports the School Library at Runyon Elementary with weekly donations of
books.
Interact Club at Conroe High School. This club is now one of the largest and most active
clubs in the school. As often as
possible, the Interactors visit the Club at its weekly meeting, and Interactors
and Rotarians work together on service projects.