​Shoeboxes for the Children of the Dump – Need to get the 50 shoeboxes ordered and in progress by June.  In need of two people to put together the shoeboxes.  This is headed by Stew Buchanan and Jack Young.  They both traveled to Nicaragua the first week of December to deliver shoeboxes to children in need between the ages of 4-17.  This is done in 7 days by 17 Rotary members across the US.  The Shoeboxes will need to be assembled by August of 2015 for the trip in December. Stew said they had a wonderful time and were very well received by the children.  
 
 
Salvation Army After School Program – There is one more week for the after school program, then the summer program will start which is on Mondays from 1-3 pm.  This program is headed by Barbara Hunsicker, Julie Brandle, and Julie's daughter, Kimberly. It takes place at the Salvation Army on Maple St. in Akron every Monday afternoon from 4-5. One thing mentioned about this program is that they could use more men working with the children.  
 
 
United Way Day of Action in June - Mark Seward will be heading this project.  It will be taking place on June 19th this year.  E-mails will be going out to sign up.
 
 
 
Rotary Camp Projects:
  • Sunday registration throughout the summer
  • Container gardens
  • Thursday night cookouts throughout the summer
 
 
 
Dictionary Project   This project is completed and we had a great success yet again. This project is headed by Samantha Coldwell and Karen Meek.  Beginning the week of January 12th and continuing throughout February, we will be handing out dictionaries to every 3rd grade student in the Akron Public School system, totaling 1,635 dictionaries.
 
 
 
 

Youth Exchange and Interact Clubs – We will be hosting a weekend event for students at the Haven of Rest.  Brian Chima will have details on this event.  Headed by Susan Colville-Hall and her committee.  They are working to strengthen the program for incoming exchange students. 
 
 
 
Mobile Meals – This project is headed by Matt Johnson and takes place one Saturday per month (usually the second Saturday).  It is from 8:30-11:30 and meals are delivered to people’s homes who are involved in the program.  You can sign up on the website or during Tuesday lunch meetings. 
 
 
Keep Akron Beautiful Landscape Awards – Stew will be heading this project and will give details once we get closer to the date.  Takes place near the end of July and first week of August
 
 
ShelterBox – We are in the process of figuring the best way to raise money for a Shelterbox as they need these sooner rather than later. Keep posted for an update.  
 
 
 
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