Rotarians at Work!
Work Party at St Luke's Church
Pete Scott and James Raptis help Sarah of St. Luke's
James Raptis, Pete Scott, Bev and Ray Washburn, and John Mitchell spent over three hours on January 12, 2019 cleaning, scrubbing, painting at St. Luke’s Edible Hope Kitchen in Ballard. We got rave reviews from the staff at Edible Hope.
Ray and John painted one of the two bathrooms, but ran out of paint for the 2nd. Ray purchased paint the during next week and he and John came back for 4 more hours on the 19th to paint the remaining bathroom.
These Rotarians did a fantastic job.
Ballard Food Bank and Food for Kids
The dedicated crew helping bag food on January 7, 2019 at Ballard Food Bank for the Weekend Food for Kids program. From left, Steve Stansfield, David Rice, and Alan Hovland.
The tireless crew of Rotarians helping bag food on January 14, 2019 at Ballard Food Bank for the Weekend Food for Kids program. From left, Steve Stansfield, Alan Hovland, and Erik Gulmann.
Shopping Spree for Kids
Val Gaifoulline, left and John Mitchell are ready to pair each student with a Rotarian
The Shopping Spree at Fred Meyer on December 1st was great fun, as usual, for both Rotarians and kids. Fred Meyer staff put out a nice table for greeting club members, parents and their kids. Fred Meyer staff were also a huge help with discounts and shopping tips.
Community Service Chair John Mitchell reported that four students did not show up--the remaining gift cards will be given to counselor Sue Clauson at Whitman Middle School to disburse to those in need.
Ballard Food Bank and Food for Kids
The date: Monday, December 10th.
The place: Ballard Food Bank
The project: Food for Kids
The workers: Joseph Grief , Steve Stansfield, and Alan Hovland.
The report:
Tonight was a work-out. 4:30 to 7:00. The Food Bank was closed when we left. 480 children in our local neighborhood need the little kind hope we are fortunate to provide.
Dr. Steve, Joseph and I were helped by the wonderful Sofia, a Lakeside Student.
I am very happy that I am able to do this work to help children. When you have completed the peas and are on the 240th of the second item, it helps to pause and remember the children who depend on your effort on a Monday night in a freezing warehouse with the big door open. Dr. Steve took a moment to re-set his back tonight before continuing on. He had no thought of leaving.
Next week yes. And then two weeks off.
I am glad that I am in Ballard Rotary.
Alan
Report on our Guatemala Grant
At the October 16th meeting, Grants Chair Kathleen Davis reported that the computer labs and sanitation projects covered by Ballard Rotary's most recent Global Grant in Guatemala are mostly complete.
Computer labs and trained teachers
Toilets and sinks in primary schools
Ballard Food Bank and Food for Kids
Al Hovland was a trooper at the Ballard Food Bank in August 2018, helping package food for kids' meals.
