Speakers for the meeting from Big Brothers/Big Sister: Darlene Carlson &
Sheri Chancey.They gave an inspiring talk about the children who need a role
model t o help them develop and a friend who is there when they need advice
and help. The commitment to the children is for one on one over at least a year
or longer. They meet once a week for an hour or more which involve serious
and many fun activities. Couples can be both supporting the same child.
At the meeting they had 10 children needing Big Brothers or Big Sisters
from ages 6 to 15. You can contact them at:
Darlene Carlson  352-464-4470  [email protected]
Sheri Chancey  352-410-4442   sheric@bbbstampabay
website: bbbstampabay.org

Roger, Darlene & Sheri

There was a large turnout of eager volunteers at the Crystal River High School
to do their part to “Stop Hunger Now”. Over 36,000 packets of food were filled.
A lot of fun was had by all and there was  real competition between the 3 teams.
Several of our Club members were helping make it a success to eliminate hunger
in the world: John Clardy, Eric Hoyer, Anthony Kopka, Mike Busler, Lis Busler,
Lou Newman, Roger Carlson and Lovisa Hansson.

The 4th Annual Citrus County Spell-A-Rama was a great success with teachers
and students from 11 elementary/primary schools competing. There was a big
crowd of parents and school personnel cheering on their favorite team. Teams
consist of 3 teachers or 3 students that compete against other teacher or student
teams. One missed word and the team was out. The winning teams were:

Teachers                                                          Students
1st Inverness Primary                                      1st  Citrus Springs Elementary
2nd  Central Ridge Elementary                      2nd  Hernando Elementary
3rd  Peasant Grove Elementary                     3rd  Homosassa Elementary

Please click the link for Spell-A-Rama Photos

The program for the meeting was about Habitat for Humanity’s home building in Citrus County.
8 homes are under construction in the 30 home project off of South Apopka in Inverness.
George Rusaw and Paula Anspach gave us a lot
of information on what Habitat contributes to the local economy.
Home buyers are carefully screened with a financial commitment and
500 hours of sweat equity required when purchasing a Habitat built home.
Several businesses and organizations have financially sponsored homes.
Rotary is not one of them, yet.