Our very own Kelly Cresswell  and Helena College, Kirk Lacey won the "Volunteers of the Year" award for their work on the new WINS program. Congratulations Kelly!

On Wednesday, October 24th, the Rotary Club of Helena will be visiting Carroll College for lunch in the PE Center and then on to a tour of the Hunthausen Activity Center. We meet at noon at the PE Center on Benton Ave, 

 

We will return to the Green Meadow Country Club on Wednesday October 31st. 

 

Danielle Godlevsky is the Program Coordinator of the Foster Grandparent Program run through the Rocky Mountain Development Council.  The program pairs seniors aged 55 and up with preschools, elementary schools, Head Start classrooms, and other educational settings for children.  Foster Grandparents in the program provide academic support and guidance to children in Helena and around the state.  Qualifying volunteers also receive a stipend for their time.  

 

Danielle can be reached at (406) 447-1680.

We had the privilege of hosting our District Governor Joe McBride on January 24.  Joe is a Butte native who returned to his hometown six years ago after living in the Midwest for about 25 years.  

 

Joe has a passion for Rotary.  He and his wife Libby have hosted three foreign exchange students in their home--Agnes from Indonesia, Priya from India, and Chris from South Africa.  He has previously served as International Chair, Club President and Assistant Governor.  

 

Joe explained his goals for his year as District Governor, including strengthening RYLA, Interact and Roteract, and a new program called STRIVE--a mentoring program for students who have faced academic challenges.  

 

After addressing the club, Joe joined Helena Rotary in their Fourth Wednesday event, packing "birthday bags" for Helena Food Share.  

 

Kirk Lacy, the Interim Dean of Helena College, spoke on Wednesday January 17 about the continued growth and changes at the school.  

The Montana Volunteers are a group of supporters of the Portland Thorns and Portland Timbers from across Montana.  While the group hosts watch parties for the Timbers and Thorns around the state, founder Kris Goss detailed for Helena Rotary the various community support projects that the Montana Volunteers have organized in the three years since the group's founding.  These soccer fans:

 

...in addition to other community support projects.  The Montana Volunteers are presently conducting their year end supply drive in support of Helena's Friendship Center.  

 

The Montana Volunteers can be found on Facebook or Twitter.