Anne and Dianne put on a great presentation about this year’s Night to Shine event put on by the Crosscreek Church. This event gives people with special needs from age 14 and up the chance to attend and be crowned king or queen of the prom. Participants were able to get glammed up with hair and make-up, jewelry, clothes tailoring and even a shoe shine! Participants loved the red carpet, photo booth, limo rides and even karaoke The photos shown were proof of the joy the program brought to not only the guests, but their volunteer partners as well.
The idea started with Linda Price who has a child with special needs. She contacted the Tim Tebow Foundation and they were happy to have her start the project in Palmyra. Our own Rotrians Anne and Dianne were integral in getting it off the ground. Several Pal-Mac Rotarians volunteered their time as helpers. Around 150 guests attended the special event this year and they are hoping for 170 next year.
The Night to Shine had a rocky, or should I say windy start. The large tent that had been set up to greet the guests was blown down by heavy winds the morning of the event. Not to worry, church and community members rallied around and built a wooden structure in its place in about 8 hours. Because of this the event got more media coverage than they originally thought. A great time was had by all and the group is always looking for volunteers.
Our presenters Anne and Dianne
Guests Marie’s granddaughter Veda Olton, Bob Daly and Maurina’s brother Dan Stella
Thoughts and Prayers Dianne’s nephew’s fiancée has a stage 3-4 brain tumor, Edie Chapman’s father was diagnosed with lung cancer and good news that Gene Bassage is out of the hospital and in a nursing home for rehab from several health issues.
Joan’s daughter Maurine is in the hospital and Pam and Bills grandson just lost his other grandfather
Birthdays: Bob Yost’s birthday was May 6th, Veda’s is May 18th and Leslie’s twins turn 23 on the 16th
Anniversaries: none
Fines and Happy bucks:
Anne was very happy to see “Hamilton” with the Sloans and was happy for a visit yto Vermont where daughter Sarah said “yes to the dress”. She noted that Dave went too and mentioned the “trailer” to the dress. (Meant the train)
Sparky paid a buck for the crew of 7 (Sparky, Kim, Maurina, Bob, Rollo, Bob Sloan and Dianne) who picked up trash Wednesday for our Adopt-a-Highway project
Veda (actually Bob Sloan) was happy to have 4 foursomes signed up for the Camp ONSEWAYA golf tournament on June 8th
Gary was very happy it was not raining
Leslie was happy to see “Hamilton” and for her twins’ birthday
Announcements:
Don’t forget to bring in donations for the Birthday in a Bag project
Remember to donate cans and bottles at Can King and bring in old ink cartridges
Our club earned a Literacy award at the district conference
Joan, Maurina and Dianne volunteered to bring auction items for our assembly
A reminder to sign up for a minimum of 3 shifts at Hill Cumorah! Only 7 slots unfilled
The club will be presenting a check for over $3,000 to amp ONSEYAWA
Sparky passed out ballots for Rotarian of the Year
We will need 3 new board members for next year. Volunteers?
New amendments to our by-laws will be presented to the club soon
50-50 Raffle Kim Clement donated her winnings to Night to Shine
