Marcia Lintz, from The Center at Blackhawk Area Special Education District (BHASED), was our guest speakers. She told us how BHASED is raising funds for a new accessible playground. The Center is the educational center for approximately 150 students aged 3 to 22. The new playground will be completely accessible from the rubber padding to the wheelchair ramps and swings. The Quad Cities has a shortage of accessible playgounds. Once the school installs the equipment the playground will be open to the public after school hours. More about BHASED: Blackhawk Area Special Education District serves 13 area school districts. They provide the skills and confidence students with disabilities need. The students have access to vision and hearing screenings, vocational skills, education, and socialization.

- We said goodbye to our most recent group of Student Rotarians. Be on the lookout for a new group of students next week.

 

Tenfu began selling raffle tickets for his end of year trip to the East Coast with Inbound Exchange Students throughout the district. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.00. The winner of the raffle will get a traditional Japanese dinner for 4 prepared by Tenfu.

 

Kimberly Crane introduced the Gift Tree Basket. Tickets are on sale for $10 each or 3 for $20.00. Rotarians are encouraged to sell tickets. The Rotarian selling the most tickets will win either a quarter worth of paid dues or equal value towards the Paul Harris Foundation.