Projects
Back to School Bash - School Supply Giveaway
Americus Rotary Club partnered with the Americus Police Department and other area organizations to participate in a Back to School Bash with distribution of school supplies, information and resources.
Rotarians assembled 100 clear packets with folder, notebook paper, composition book, colored pencils, a message from the club, along with the four-way test challenge. School supplies were procured off the supply list for grades 2nd through 12th.
Monthly Second Harvest Food Distribution
Monthly distribution at the Plains Community Center to assist low income families with groceries (protein, vegetables, etc). Americus Rotary Club has pledged to provide volunteers for this monthly service opportunity in Sumter County.
Family of Rotary Back to School Bingo Night
Rotary Club of Americus hosts an annual Family of Rotary Back to School Bingo Night at Roman Oven Pizzeria prior to school starting for our Rotary kiddos. We reserve tables at our local pizzeria, enjoy dinner together and then play bingo! We get to reward the kids (and adults) with "prizes" and introduce our littlest Rotarians to bingo, helping them find the numbers on their cards and yell "bingo!" when they win.
Adopt-a-Street Campaign - Clean-up Glessner Street
Clean up Glessner Street from Lee Street to GSW Perimeter Road in preparation for welcoming students for Fall Semester. Meet and park in the GSW Nursing Building parking lot.
Freshman Move-In Day at GSW
Rotarians showed up to welcome new students to campus and to assist families by unloading cars and helping students move into the residence halls
Thirsty Thursday at The Spot
Each month, Rotarians, spouses and guests (potential members) pick a restaurant to support and have an evening of fellowship.
GRSP Conclave
Conclave is the kickoff event for GRSP and allows the international college scholarship students to interact with one another as well as Georgia Rotarians. District 69100 with the help of Athens Area Rotary Clubs hosted the event, held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. The Rotary Club of Americus sponsored Philipp Hub from Germany who is now attending Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus for the academic year. Philipp's host family, Mark and Julie Scott, and his GRSP Trustee Angela Smith were in Athens for this year's GRSP Conclave. The Scotts are first-time hosts and attendees. The weekend was a combination of learning and fun with workshops on Rotary, the GRSP program, Georgia laws and tips for how to make the most of the year. Students were introduced individually and by district at a dinner on Friday evening and put on a show for all Rotarians and guests on Saturday evening, beginning with the emotional parade of flags. The Sunday morning highlight was a behind the scenes tour of UGA's iconic Samford Stadium in which guests were treated to a tour of the teams locker room and Dooley Field before heading home. Philipp enjoyed the weekend immensely and has fallen in love with the GRSP program. It was a wonderful weekend for the Scotts and Smith who enjoyed meeting all of the students and watching them bond for the first time.
Monthly Second Harvest Food Distribution
Each month, Rotarians serve families at the Harvest of Hope food distribution (started by former first lady, the late Rosalynn Carter) in Plains, GA. The beneficiary number represents FAMILIES that were provided food which varies each month, but includes protein, dairy, vegetables, etc.
Family of Rotary Under the Lights
Cookout tailgate, potential member engagement, service, soccer and fireworks at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Tasty Tuesday
Rotarians bring their spouse or partner and a guest or potential member for fun, food and fellowship after-hours at one of our local cantinas. Some join us for drinks and chips and/or others stay for dinner. It's a great way to BUILD BETTER FRIENDSHIPS!
END POLIO NOW - World Polio Day Awareness Campaign
Americus Rotary will deliver a social media campaign for a week prior to World Polio Day highlighting Rotary's involvement in the eradication of polio and the steps taken to ensure we have zero cases reported...we are THIS CLOSE!