Projects
College Football Fundraiser
Members of the Rotary Club of Griffin were asked to sign up for their favorite college football team either individually or as a team of two. All teams chosen by Rotarians was followed and recorded regardless of conference, wins, or losses. The challenge was based only on the total number of points your team scores in each game during the season. An individual player will pay $1 for each point scored by your team during the season. That amount will be $1.20 for a team of two Rotarians. There is a cap of $400 per individual or $200 for each partner in a team of two. Every two weeks an update was given of college footballs teams with the most points scored and Rotarians.
Honoring Our Veterans
The Rotary Club of Griffin Veteran's Committee plans a program during the week of Veteran's Day, November 11, to honor Rotarians who have served or serving in the military. Chair Rita Cavanaugh and her committee pick a theme each year. The theme for this year was "The Flags of the United States of America." Rotarian Dr. Phillip Smith, a Vietnam veteran who passed away on June 30, 2023, was also honored. The program consisted of readings about the "Meaning of the Pledge to the Flag", "Meaning of the Colors of the Flag", "I am the Flag of the United States of America", "How Old Glory Got Her Name", "The American Flag", "Birth of the 50 Star Flag" and "Freedom Bridge." The members of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2 posted the American Flag, flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Dr. Smith was award the Silver Star, the third highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces, for "gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with and armed hostile force" in 1971. In addition to Dr. Smith being honored, all veterans who are members of the Rotary Club of Griffin and Rotary Club of Griffin Daybreak were recognized as well as which branch of the military they serve in.
New Teacher Lucheon
The Rotary Club of Griffin has sponsored a luncheon for all new teachers in the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) for over 75 years. We were all honored to serve these dedicated new teachers who are going to lead our next generations of Griffinites and hopefully Rotarians. The new teachers had the opportunity to meet Rotarians and enjoy lunch during their orientation week. This welcome provides a great first impression of our school system and community. This year, we welcomed 118 new teachers. At the luncheon, President Kathleen Smith spoke to the teachers about Interact, Laws of Life and Ryla.