On February 17, 2017 at 6pm the fun will begin. Membership Chair Kay Whitaker is opening the doors to her business, Ceronix, to host this fabulous family fun event. 13350 New Airport Blvd. Auburn CA, 95603 is the location. This event is open to you, your family and some friends, so please invite anyone you think would enjoy some laughter. The registration is done through https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/dzoajuaj#  Click on the link or go to our Facebook page and see event there. The cost is $40.00 per person. Kay wanted something different and unique to a Rotary Club fellowship event and we think she has a winner here. Please register today!! If you have any problems, contact Stacy at stacylg68@gmail.com and she will be happy to help.

 

Community Service Chair: Shanna Leslie

 

Shanna gave us an update on the Grant that we applied for and was approved. This is how we make a difference in our community and for the future.

 

Mission: Give underprivileged children the opportunity for a movie experience of a lifetime.  These children have either spent their entire lives in crisis or are currently in a moment of crisis.  Many likely have never had a break from the stress and anxiety that is in their lives.  This movie experience is a chance for them to have an opportunity to have pure joy and fun in their lives.  It exposes them to something new and different than they see every day.  The Rotarians that will be volunteering at the event will be modeling of a life in service and promoting peace in their community.  It is so much more than just a day at the movies.  Star Wars characters will be there for a meet and greet and pictures with the children.  Pizza will be served and each child will receive a themed goody bag.  The children sponsored for this event will be from Unity Place and Stand Up Placer. There are two primary roles for Passport Rotary of the Sierra Foothills.  First, sponsor children to attend the event, $50 per child.  

 

Second, we will be volunteering at the event.  

 

 

 

 

Stand Up Placer

“Stand Up Placer is a private, non-profit 501(c) (3) (Tax ID 94-2578871) community-based organization providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Placer County. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors, and currently have 25 paid staff members and over 30 volunteers working together to provide around the clock services to victims of abuse and their families.”

 

Unity Place – 501(c)3 - 

 

“Unity Care is a minority-led, strengths-based, family-focused, and culturally proficient youth and family development agency.  Since 1993, our mission is to “provide quality youth and family programs for the purpose of creating healthier communities through lifelong partnerships.”  Each year, Unity Care advocates the most effective form of care for 3,500 at-risk foster children and families to improve their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being.  Unity Care offers innovative community-based, mental health and housing programs with offices in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Placer counties.”  The office this event is supporting is in Auburn, CA. 

 

Each ticket will be $50.  We are asking to sponsor 20 children with a $500 District grant and $500 club match.  The total number of children attending the event will be 120.