Projects
As well as supporting Rotary Internationals Foundation, Pensacola North performs several projects on a local level.
Polo's for Polio
All proceeds go to the Polio Plus fund!
Military Care Packages
The Military Care packages Project was an extreme success! Our club was able to send out 97 care packages to deployed military personnel! Special Thanks to Wal-Mart, Sacred Heart School, and all the other unsung heroes!
Reading is Caring
Literacy is high on Rotary International’s service agenda and in our local district. Illiteracy is not just a problem in the developing world. Even in wealthy countries such as the U.S., many people are functionally illiterate. Being able to read and write is crucial in almost every job. Pensacola North Rotary was excited to be involved with Children’s Services Center in the promotion of reading.
The Reading Is Caring (RIC) project brought “Rotary Readers” into five (5) designated child care settings (Children’s Services Center helped to identify centers with disadvantaged children) once a week for a period of six (6) months. The readings were with the 4 year old age group for a 15 – 20 minutes of reading time, plus a few minutes to tell about ourselves, our jobs, or Rotary.
Coloring Books
Yearly participation in going into second grade classrooms with the "Four Way Test" coloring books and CD. The project helps introduce young children to the concepts of Rotary.
THE FOUR WAY TEST
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all CONCERNED?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL TO ALL CONCERNED?
Taxi Stands
In conjunction with the Downtown Improvement Board, The City Public Works Department, Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, five taxi-stands have been placed in Downtown Pensacola. Prior to the project, taxis were not allowed to park downtown to await potential riders. Now there are four nighttime locations and one daytime for taxis to queue. The Rotary Clubs brought this idea to the table and paid for the taxi-stand signs.
Bell Chasse & Port Sulfur Library
Bell Chasse & Port Sulfur Libraries in Louisiana were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. PNR raised and donated $4,656.52 for the rebuilding of these libraries.
Santa, Children, and Bicycles!
PNR was able to give 30 new bikes with all the accessories (water bottle, helmet (Courtesy of THINKFIRST of NWFL), & lock) to deserving children of Oakcrest Elementary.
More projects to come soon!
