This annual project provides dictionaries to 3rd graders at our adopted school, Scotland Park Elementary School. The dictionary's are the students to keep. We at Wichita Falls North RC recognize that learning to read is paramount to academic success. Prior to 3rd grade students are learning how to read. In 3rd grade and for the remainder of their academic career, students are reading to learn. A dictionary is a wonderful tool for learning. Even with todays digital tools, teachers tell us that using a dictionary is much more effective in helping the students learn. Some students may come from families that can't afford books at home. Club members are making sure all 3rd graders can enhance their learning opportunities by providing dictionaries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bandits pictured with their mask on are (L to R) Phil Waggoner, Clint Wood, Joe Clements Tom Sheriff, Ann Lucas and Mike Crocker. I don't think Mike was smiling! There are two push carts in the picture. Rotary North filled up the carts two times with food! On behalf of the Scotland Park Elementary School, and the local area, Joe really expressed his thanks. He was told that when he ran out, to let us know

This years 2020 Covid edition of Squadron Christmas party will be much different than years past.  The check for $750 was given to Anthony Lankin, president of the booster club on November 12 along with over $300 in gift cards, 25 gift baskets and various other gift items that I collected from local merchants.  Each subdivision (E& E, Communications, Hydraulics,  POL, etc) will be having their only small Christmas Party rather than one big party. 

Anthony was very thankful for everything we did since they couldn't do any real fundraising this year for the Christmas party.

Rotarians have a deep history of service to youth, and we are honored to participate in underwriting music education programs with the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra.

 

As with the rest of the community, we will be observing local and state mask-up and social distancing guidelines and doing our our best to keep everyone safe. Members are encouraged to invite guests. Guests are welcome when meeting at Work Services Offices or if preferred, by joining us online.

 

KHIRSTIA SHEFFIELD is a Mass Communication  Major with focus in Broadcasting at MSU. Currently carrying a 4.0 average, she plans to graduate in May of 2021. She is the feature editor for Midwestern State's The Wichitan with many stories to her credit.

 

Vocational chair, Gary Southard will be making the award and introducing our recipient.

 

About the Scholarship.

Ross Roberts was a charter member of the club way back in the 1980's.  He passed away a few years ago.  His wife, Colleen passed away in January of 2020.  After Ross passed away, the family funded 50% of the scholarship at MSU and Wichita Falls North RC funded the remaining.  They were both huge supporters of education.