College Park Rotary Message from the President

Message from Our President

The Rotary Club of College Park has served our local community since 1986. Founded as partnership of the Rotary Clubs of Orlando and Winter Park (Breakfast), our club provides a valuable outlet for service for professionals throughout our local community.

Ever since 1905, Rotary has touched millions of lives with our central motto "Service Above Self." Now, as we move forward more than 100 years later, we look back on our accomplishments and forward toward even greater successes.

Each year, our members give of their time and energy to help our local community by working as volunteers for Meals on Wheels, cleaning up Edgewater Drive, and collecting books for elementary and preschool children.

In 2004, we held our first major fund-raising event called the "Taste of College Park." Now our "signature event," we highlight local restaurants and "wine sellers" during an evening of fun, shopping for finds through our silent auction, and fabulous food.

In addition to the "Taste," College Park Rotary raises money for giving through our Annual Barbecue at Edgewater High School's first home game and our Poinsettia Sale with holiday plants being delivered on the first weekend in December.

The funds we raise are used to give back into our community through various projects, including our unique events that focus on students. Each week, during the school year, we recognize an outstanding student that has been selected by the school leadership. Along with our heartfelt thanks, we also provide a $50 gift to the school given in honor of our "Student of the Month." At the end of each year, we provide valuable scholarships to two graduating seniors. We also sponsor six high school students who participate in Rotary's Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary's training program for young leaders which emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.

We also sponsor a room at our local Ronald McDonald House and donate to other organizations identified by our membership. For more information on these special events, just surf our website.

This year's slogan is "Rotary Shares," and we look forward to joining Rotarians throughout the world to build a better Rotary and better communities, one positive act at a time.

You're invited to join us! We are always looking for professionals who are committed to helping make our community and world a better place.

Join us next Thursday morning and enjoy our warm and friendly atmosphere.

Yours in Rotary!

Steve Cook
President, 2007-2008
Email: steve@collegeparkrotary.org

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Club President Steve Cook and Past District Governor Chuck Pratt