by Di Saunders | Oct 2, 2018 | Updates
Every summer for 16 years, Through a Child’s Eyes, or TACE, has positively impacted the lives of women inmates at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, as well as their children and families. This past July more than 800 people were involved in the TACE event, including female inmates, their children, caregivers, community volunteers, CCCF staff members, and inmate volunteers. Many members of the Wilsonville Rotary and often their spouses and other family members volunteer each year to run the games, crafts and food booths.
by Di Saunders | Oct 1, 2018 | Updates
The Rotary International Youth Exchange Program is in full swing in Wilsonville with WHS students returning to school from a year abroad in a foreign country, or having spent this past summer on a short term family-to-family exchange abroad. Several prior year WHS exchange students have just graduated and are now embarking on their college careers.
by Di Saunders | Oct 1, 2018 | Updates
Almost every Thursday, the Rotary Club attracts compelling speakers from different industries, with unique perspectives, and often for a great cause. Recently the Club welcomed a doctor who has spent many years assessing the healthcare system in the U.S. In Dr. Tom Vogt’s estimation, the current problem with the American health care system has nothing to do with political alignments.
by Di Saunders | Jul 22, 2018 | Updates
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville recently installed its new Board of Directors for 2018-19 at an ceremony and banquet on June 30. The 40-plus member club will be led over the next 12 months by incoming president, Dr. Laura LaJoie Bishop, a Wilsonville resident and business owner of Joy of Life Chiropractic.
by Di Saunders | Jul 1, 2018 | Updates
Guest speaker Peter Pringle told members about the great work of Honor Flight of Oregon on June 21. This organization flies World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. several times a year to honor their service and take the men and women to sites honoring veterans in the city and surroundings.
