ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

EL SALVADOR PROJECT

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In December 2009, Mid-Columbia Rotaract made a donation towards the construction of a gravity fed pipeline and water tank to serve 10 households in the rural mountain community of Las Mercedes in El Salvador.  These rural Salvadoran mountain communities have a history of not having access to clean water. As a result of undernourishment and water-born diseases, community members formed their own advisory board to address the issue. To read more about the project including the projects timeline, photos and history, please click here.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Provided funding and 3 members participated in Canstruction, a nationwide program that benefits 2nd Harvest.
  • More than 10 members helped clean up during the last night of cool desert nights.
  • Numerous members conducted west-end parking services during the entire 3-day Lamb Weston Columbia Cup (Boat Races).
  • Approximately 10 members helped to complete Will Pitts' Eagle Scout Project.
  • Continue to exceed local business-owner expectations picking up trash at the Richland Parkway.
  • Organized 15 volunteers to serve food and beverages at the Columbia Basin Racquet Club's Oktoberfest.
  • Organized first-ever club food drive in October; food donations were given to 2nd Harvest.
  • Sold over 150 Duck Race Tickets in support of the Richland Rotary's philanthropic activities.
  • 5 members volunteers at the Pasco-Kennewick Rotary's Elephant Ear Booth at the Benton-Franklin County Fair and Rodeo.
  • Made Christmas Cards for Alzheimer patients and distributed them in person.
  • President served as 2008-2009 Rotaract Representative


CLUB SERVICE/MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
  • Recruited an alumnus from another Rotary-sponsored program.
  • One member participated in RYLA.
  • One member was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for their service to the club and community.
  • Club membership grew by more than 10%.
  • Significantly enhanced the club website.
  • Developed professional club stationary.
  • President Elect attended President Elect training.
  • 5 members attended the District 5080 Fall Assembly.
  • 5 members attended the District 5080 Spring Assembly.
  • 2 members attended the District 5080 Conference and provided a presentation on "how to form/grow/develop Rotaract Clubs and why".
  • 5 members participated in the Disctrict Rotaract Retreat.
  • Recruited and elected a full slate of officers and committee chair persons.
  • Established a relationship with the Red Lion Hotel in Richland (free place to have business meetings).
  • Received the Presidential Citation for the 2nd year in a row.
  • Developed monthly club newsletter.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
  • Continued to raise funds and support for Water Project, Project "Well"ness.
VOCATIONAL SERVICE
  • 5 members attended the Future Leaders Conference in conjunction with the zone institute.
  • Established monthly speaker program for professional/personal development.
  • Members participated in E-Week, a program where engineers visit local schools to promote careers in engineering and pursuing higher education.
  • Members participated in a 2 area-wide planning session regarding economic development and growth for the Tri-Cities in order to recruit and retain young professionals.
  • 2 members sit on the Young Professionals Community Roundtable to provide input and represent Rotaract.