Project Gifts for Elk County was the topic at the Rotary luncheon meeting May 28th. Bob Roberts from the St. Mary’s Rotary Club spoke about a project their Rotary Club has been participating in for years with all the police agencies in Elk County. Christmas gifts are collected from local businesses and industries for children in Elk County. Kids are eligible who receive a free or reduced lunch program through the schools. Each child receives a bundle of toys valued between $70.00-$80.00 delivered by Santa and a policeman sometime around Thanksgiving.
This project has been a way for the police force to gain and respect of the local youth. Also pictured is Emporium Rotarian, Denny Neal.
Bob reminded the club that the St. Mary’s Rotary Club was sponsored by the Emporium Rotary Club back in 1950.
Guests of the club were 4 CCHS students, Dalton Ball, Emily Richnafsky, Hannah Shaffer & Eliza Farabaugh who will be attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
June 23rd – 26th at Juniata College.
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