Several members of Rotary Club of Edmond spent two Thursday evenings in April to support The Miracle League of Edmond, a baseball program for kids with special needs. Club members stood behind bases and in the outfield to encourage and support the athletes. Members provided some respite for parents of the children, who could relax and enjoy watching their children. It was common to hear how our members were the real beneficiaries of the ballgame. Each hit, run and catch provided inspiration along with the bonus of lots of hugs from the players.
Service Above Self was alive and well during a club favorite community service project. Rotarians enjoyed delivering 270 meals to homebound clients across 100 square miles of Edmond. The volunteer activity helped Edmond Mobile Meals, a nonprofit organization providing improved nutrition, independence, and greater security to elderly or disabled homebound citizens.
Cross Timbers Elementary School in Edmond expressed thanks to the club for supporting its Donors Choose Project, the nonprofit classroom funding website for public school teachers. Our club helped purchase new books for the school.
From outstanding students to community heroes, The Rotary Club of Edmond recognized several outstanding club members and citizens during our Community Recognition Day on May 10. The club awarded $2000 scholarships to each of two students from Edmond Memorial High School, Brooklyn Jenkins, and Kayleigh Shortt for their community and academic achievements. Shortt also received an additional $500 for the Charles Lamb Service Above Self Award.
The club also recognized the amazing success of Langston University Basketball head coach, Chris Wright, with our 4-Way Test award. In his first season, the Lions went 26-2 overall in the regular season. The team made history by being the first HBCU to win the Sooner Athletic Conference season title and the conference tournament title. The team is also recognized for its academic achievements.
We are proud of our member, Mike Sanders, for receiving our club’s version of the Rotarian of the year award, The George Mikesell Award. Mike is a longtime Rotarian and is one of the most service-minded club members. Sanders was also recognized on the district level as the club’s Rotarian of the Year.
Community Recognition Day also honored Edmond Firefighters for their service to the community as part of International Firefighters Day.
The Rotary of Club of Edmond held a Trivia Day fundraiser for our club’s Rotary Foundation on June 7. Members signed up as teams and individuals to answer challenging questions ranging from gangster movies to books that became movies! Players could also purchase mulligans to increase their scores. A big thanks to the Rankin YMCA for hosting our event. Proceeds are still being tallied.
A successful club program called Rotary Rotation takes place during months with a fifth Wednesday. Club members visit other members’ businesses to learn more about them and support the Edmond community. During May, members visited Visit Edmond, Epworth Villa, and Hyberbaric Fitness.
The Rotary Club of Edmond is holding a raffle for the club’s Rotary Foundation to ensure a great spot to watch the KickingBird Golf Fourth on the Hill celebration. The location is the highest spot in Edmond to view the city’s Fourth of July celebration. Winners can purchase a chance to win a place to watch from their vehicles and a gift basket. Tickets are on sale for $15, or two for $20 by emailing rotaryclubofedmond@gmail.com.
Community Recognition Day also honored Edmond Firefighters for their service to the community as part of International Firefighters Day.
The Rotary of Club of Edmond held a Trivia Day fundraiser for our club’s Rotary Foundation on June 7. Members signed up as teams and individuals to answer challenging questions ranging from gangster movies to books that became movies! Players could also purchase mulligans to increase their scores. A big thanks to the Rankin YMCA for hosting our event. Proceeds are still being tallied.
A successful club program called Rotary Rotation takes place during months with a fifth Wednesday. Club members visit other members’ businesses to learn more about them and support the Edmond community. During May, members visited Visit Edmond, Epworth Villa, and Hyberbaric Fitness.
The Rotary Club of Edmond is holding a raffle for the club’s Rotary Foundation to ensure a great spot to watch the KickingBird Golf Fourth on the Hill celebration. The location is the highest spot in Edmond to view the city’s Fourth of July celebration. Winners can purchase a chance to win a place to watch from their vehicles and a gift basket. Tickets are on sale for $15, or two for $20 by emailing rotaryclubofedmond@gmail.com.