Boat Parade of Lights
August 31 - 2nd annual Rotary Boat Parade of Lights
Entry Fees of $100 sponsored by Visit Big Bear
for Bear Valley residents and Second home owners.
Stories
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Early Act Reports at RotaryThe students from The Early Act Club of Baldwin Lane gave their reports at the November 9th Rotary Meeting. Their reporting was concise and welcome. Here are their photos. No names due to their ages.   |
Maui Relief Fund GalaOn September 13 the Big Bear Community gathered at the Convention center to raise funds for Maui Relief. The event included all of the clubs in Big Bear and 18 of the restaurants. The entry fee was $25 and this raised $13,000+/-. The auction items and other donations brought the total to $46,000 without some clubs tallied. This even was organized by Helen Walsh. Each club member's donation was attached to their club and the funds will be sent to Maui under each clubs name. Marie Morris of the Big Bear Lake Rotary Club contributed the photos for this story. Our thanks to all who participated and contributed to this worthy cause. The Final Total including the $1,000 from Interact was $51,151. I don't have the individual Club totals.    |
Rotary Dental Program for Elementary StudentsThe departure of the Covid restrictions allows the Local Dentists and Rotarians to restart the Dental Program for the Students at the two Elementary Schools in Big Bear Valley. These are North Shore Elementary and Baldwin Land Elementary. Dr. Kristin Yoshida, DDS, and her staff of certified Dental Hygienists were at the North Shore Elementary School, and Matthew Horspool and his certified Dental Hygienists were at Baldwin Lane Elementary. X |
Baldwin Lane Early ActThe program for April 27, 2023 was provided by the officers of the Baldwin Lane Elementary School Early Act. The students were well prepared and provided a power point presentation as well as reporting on their activities. On the left is Leigh Ann Drake, Principal and on the Right is Susan "Dusty" Brown the Director of Early Act.  |
Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest 2023There were four high school students participating. Three students were from the Interact Club. These four students participated in the annual Speech Contest. The winner was Faith Bakhow who took home $500. The Second Place was Kiley Moledo who took home $250. Third Place was Mathew Valencia who took home $150. and the 4th Place was Enrique Marizanterez who took home $50.00.  From Right to Left:1. Faith 2. Kiley 3. Mary Suzuki-School Superintendent 4. Mathew 5. Dawn Hartmeister - Rotary President 6. Enrique 7.Andy Brakebill = Interact Director. |
Feed America Reaches a Million Meals Today, January 28, 2021, Helen Walsh on behalf of The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake, presented a check in the amount of $6,000 to Pastor Eric Hoerger of Believers Chapel Food Pantry. $5,000 of this amount was given to The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake as a grant from Rotary District 5330. The funds were designated for the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake "Million Meals" Food Pantry Program. Helen Walsh has been the Chair of this program since 2015. The reason the program was given the name "Million Meals" is that that is the amount of food they wanted to donate to our local Food Pantries. That goal has been REACHED! Today, the Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake passed the "Million Meals" goal. The total of money raised and donated to date is equal to 1,174,243 meals for those families in need in the Big Bear Valley. The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake has accounts set up for the Food Pantries that want to participate with them at Feeding America in Riverside. As the club raises funds, they deposit the money into the accounts and Feeding America gives the Food Pantries 8-9 meals per dollar. The Food Pantries have to go to their warehouse in Riverside to pick up their food. They have access to fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat, as well as, canned and boxed goods. Pastor Eric opens his Food Pantry every Thursday and hands out food equal to approximately 1,000 meals. During these difficult times with the Covid-19, so many people are out of work, businesses are shut down and funds are difficult to raise for charities. Last year The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake won the Community Champion Award from Feeding America. If you would like to donate to the program, please send your Tax Deductible Donation to: The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake, P.O. Box 615, Big Bear Lake, Ca. 92315. |
Rotary Projects in Bear ValleyRotary Projects in Bear Valley 1. The Santa Program: for three nights, five Santas deliver over 500+ stockings and presents to the children of Big Bear Valley 2, The Senior Christmas Lunch: On the first Wednesday of December the Rotary Club Hosts 400+ seniors at Pine Summit Salvation Army Camp. There is music and presents. The only requirement is that you are over 55 years of age. 3. Free Dental Screening: in conjunction with the Dentists of Big Bear Valley, Elementary School Children are screened for dental problems. Parents are notified of the result. 4. July 4th BBQ and Fireworks: One of the five best Fireworks Shows in Southern California is produced by Rotary in association with the City of Big Bear and the Visitor's Bureau. The Rotary BBQ is a major fundraiser for each (normal) year. 5. Halloween in the Village. Two stations are set up in the Village. One for the High School and one for the Middle school. Both are stationed by students of the Interact Club and Rotarians. 6. The Sweetheart Ball: Each year a special group is chosen to support. The Sweetheart Ball is held close to Valentine's Day. Funds are raised for the group selected. It is a major event for Valentine's Season. 7. The Eagles of Excellence: Rotary recognizes outstanding contributors to our community who demonstrate excellence in their personal giving of time, energy, and influence to others with the community. 8. Feeding those in Big Bear Valley: Through the efforts of several Rotarians in the Club, we have raised over $20,000 for Feed America. Three churches in the Valley distribute the food that this provides. It is estimated that each dollar donated provides 8 meals. So our Club has provided 160,000 meals in the last year to our community members. |
Big Bear Lake Rotary - eBulletin
ROTARY BULLETIN Thursday, June 4, 2020 2020 Rotary Theme: Rotary Opens Opportunities
ZOOM MEETING #5 √ Meeting called to order @ 6:32 p.m. ZOOM TIME: 21 in attendance √ Pledge of Allegiance and DYNAMIC 4-Way Test led by our president √ Special Guests: · McKinley Warren · Julann Warren · Ty Warren · Margo Penardi $CHOLARSHIPS: $21,750 to our 2020 Seniors √ Margo Penardi presented McKinley Warren with the Paul Penardi $cholarship. Congrats to McKinley and Margo √ Dawn Hartmeister thanked her committee and announced that $10,000 worth of scholar- ships will be awarded to our 2020 graduating seniors. √ In addition to the above scholarships, $11,750 of Steven G. Mihaylo Rotary Scholarships will be awarded to deserving graduating seniors. PROGRAM McKinley Warren was our program. McKinley was an Outbound Exchange Student to Thailand last year. She shared her experiences, challenges and successes. McKinley chose Thailand because she wanted to be challenged knowing that the language and customs would provide an opportunity for her personal growth. Club members submitted many questions and McKinley did a great job of answering the varied questions providing us insight into her wonderful experience. She plans to a Performing Arts Conservatory in Los Angeles in the fall focusing on her voice and instrumental skills. CLUB DISCUSSION (next page) President Page reminded everyone that the Annual Rotary July 4 BBQ has been CANCELLED. Should the July 4 Fireworks Show be rescheduled, a Rotary BBQ/fundraiser would be considered but for now we can focus on the Fireworks Show. Everyone is encouraged to sign up to prepare the barge for the extravaganza. The city will make a final decision on the July 4 event at a Special Meeting on June 19th. Interact: the Interact is still planning to provide parking @ the FFB. In addition to this event, the Interact Club is assisting with the DISTRIBUTION OF FACIAL COVERINGS in the village (Copper Q & the Christmas Tree Lot) on Sat and Sunday (10-5) through June. The plan is to have 2.5 hour shifts each day. Andy Brakebill asked that Rotarians volunteer to chaperone the students. Andy can be contacted @ (760) 409-8156 or andy@paprinter.net Million Meals: Helen Walsh shared that she has submitted a Grant Request to supplement on the ongoing need to supply food for our local families. District 5330: Dick Shaw shared that some Inbound and Outbound exchange students thave not been able to travel to the U S or from the U S to their home countries. Meeting adjourned @ 7:41 p.m |
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