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The Rotary Club of Sugarmill Woods is the newest Rotary Club in Citrus County and in Rotary District 6950. Our club was established in November 2008 and received its Charter in January 2009. The club's primary focus is literacy and we proudly support the Lecanto Primary School which includes working with disadvantaged youth at the school.
Our membership is growing but we are still looking for people like you, with an ardent desire to "make a difference", to join us. Individuals who enjoy getting involved in projects that benefit our community. We meet at Sugarmill Woods Country Club every Tuesday at 4.45 pm for fun and fellowship. We have fabulous speakers most weeks covering an array of diverse topics. Even if you don't want to join Rotary at this time you are always most welcome to come and listen to the speaker. For more information about becoming a member call George Meadows on 352 503 6173
Some of our many community service projects and fundraisers:
- Partnered with Lecanto Primary School with a focus on Literacy and the unmet needs of children.
- We sponsor Rotary Interact Club at Lecanto High School.
- Homosassa Public Library ~ we conduct book and DVD drives for the library.
- We actively participate in supporting "Stop Hunger Now"
- We directly support the Dolly Parton Book Club in Citrus County which presents a book a month to all children from birth to 5 years old!
In conjunction with other Rotary Clubs in Citrus County, we support the Annual Children's Christmas Shopping program in Crystal River which helps hundreds of children in our area.
- Arts & Crafts Fair - Saturday August 18th, 2012
- Actively involved with the enormously popular "Stone Crab Jam" in Crystal River - November 2012
- An Annual Golf Tournament - December 2012
- OSCAR NIGHT 2013, a black tie event celebrating the 85th Academy Awards - Sunday Feb 24th 2013
We hope some of the above has tempted you to come and check us out - we really are a friendly bunch and love meeting new people!
A Rotarian from Tyneside in England, John Bower, and his lovely wife Linda attended our meeting on November 15th. John and Linda are seen here being presented with our clubs' pennant to take back to their club in the UK. The fellowship of Rotarians around the globe is what makes membership in Rotary so rewarding. To see what they do "over the pond" click this link, Tyneside Rotary, to visit John's club website.
As a surprise to the members of the Rotary Club of Sugarmill Woods, President Ken Steidel and Rotarian Barbara Reedy arranged for Shriners clowns Roustabout and Doodles to arrive unannounced at last weeks’ meeting. Beginning with a few of their repertoire of clown behavior, the members were smiling and trying to figure out what it was all about. At that time, Roustabout who is Lt. Col of a Virginia unit presented a history of Shriners and their best known charitable project, the Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The nearest hospital is in Tampa located adjacent to the campus of University of South Florida, allowing them to share world-class doctors and provide unique teaching opportunities. Shriners Hospital for Children focus on treating children with a host of orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal conditions in an environment designed to put children at ease. Every member of our staff, from surgeons to therapists, nurses to orthotists, is focused on providing the highest quality care for the child and the family.
Rotarian Barbara Reedy told us that Roustabout doesn’t clown much anymore and is responsible for the lineup in the parades. Doodles is a member of the Shriners Circus and takes part in parades. He states that it is a joy to bring smiles to children of all ages. Members were delighted with this program as they learned more about Shriners hospitals for children.
Aaron Johnston & Autumn Gardner with our President, Ken The presentation about Fort Cooper state park
After their report on the S4TL (Seminar for Tomorrow’s was fascinating. It is well worth a visit. Leaders) program on August 23rd
The Rotary Club of Sugarmill Woods Arts & Crafts Fair, Saturday August 18th
We are now accepting applications for space both inside and outside.
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some pics from last year...
Linda, Barbara & Carol greeting visitors The Main Vendor Hall Paul & Ken "take 5" with a visitor!
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We meet Tuesdays @ 4.45pm at:
Sugarmill Woods Country Club
1 Douglas St, Homosassa, FL 34446
(352) 220-1296
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