These are exciting times. The Rotary Club of Eau Claire now includes the former Rotary Club of Eau Claire Morning and Chippewa Valley After Hours Club Members. The merger of the Morning, Noon, and After Hours clubs bring together members dedicated to "Service Above Self." The merger makes it easier to pool resources from both clubs and focus these resources toward community projects. It also offers greater service and social opportunities for members of both clubs.
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Global Partnerships
Community Speakers
International Youth Exchange
Changing of the Guard 2024-25
The Rotary Club of Eau Claire held its annual "Recognition and Installation Celebration" aka "Changing of the Guard," on June 18, 2024. The evening program included installation of new officers, recognition of Paul Harris Fellows, and remarks by outgoing and incoming presidents. Past President Patrick Thoney discussed the past year while President TJ Atkins discussed the year that will be. Accomplishments from 2023-24 included:
- Merger with Chippewa Valley After Hours Club. With last year's merger with Rotary Club of Eau Claire Morning, we are a now 3-in-1
- Thanksgiving-in-a-Box to more than 50 families in need
- Shipment of blackboards and school supplies to a school in Liberia, Africa
- Scholarships to six area high school students to pursue post-secondary education
- $3,000 in grants to local non-profits
- $1,471 gifts to Eau Claire Area School District Homeless program
Read President TJ Atkins incoming speech here.
Left: President Atkins thanking Past President Thoney for his year of service.
Global Grant to Improve Women's Health in Ghana
Need
Cervical cancer is the second leading cancer death for women in Ghana. New technology has made it possible to screen and treat women for cervical cancer in unserved and underserved communities.
Background
The Rotary Clubs of Eau Claire and Accra-East raised $70,000 to purchase cervical cancer treatment devices for use in rural communities in Ghana. These devices were delivered to the Cervical Center Prevention and Training Centre at Catholic Hospital Battor in September 2023.
Contributors
The project was made possible with grants from District 6250 and Rotary International Foundation as well as donations from Eau Claire Rotary club members and the Rotary Clubs of Chippewa Falls, Menomonie-Sunrise, Tomah, and Accra-East in Ghana.
Progress since September 2023
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Project Goal
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Achieved to Date
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30-60 thermal coagulator devices will be purchased, shipped, and delivered (dependent on final costs)
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50 devices purchased, shipped, and delivered
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Between 50-90 medical and health professionals will be trained
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80 trained to date
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2,500 individuals will report better health care
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*8,000 to date
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50-99 health facilities will benefit
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49 to date
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100-499 health focused events
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100 to date
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2,500 recipients of disease prevention intervention
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*8,000 to date
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*Dr Effah has combined this project with other projects he has initiated to increase the number of recipients receiving disease prevention services.
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September 30, 2023 ceremony officially donating the thermal coagulators to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Training Center (CCPTC) at Catholic Hospital Battor. Shown are members of Rotary Club of Accra-East
These are exciting times. The Rotary Club of Eau Claire now includes the former Rotary Club of Eau Claire Morning and Chippewa Valley After Hours Club Members. The merger of the Morning, Noon, and After Hours clubs bring together members dedicated to "Service Above Self." The merger makes it easier to pool resources from both clubs and focus these resources toward community projects. It also offers greater service and social opportunities for members of both clubs.
The Rotary Club of Eau Claire spearheaded the project to bring lights to the Phoenix Park Bridge in Eau Claire. What a success! The bridge shines every night and every season. Individuals and organizations can also reserve the bridge to shine in colors of their choice.
Select the links below to learn more about the project and how to light the bridge in your colors.
Rainworks Project 2024
American Red Cross Gift, 2024
2023 Holiday social
Cervical Cancer Protection in Ghana Project Update
Dec 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Joint Meeting with Rotary Club of Accra-East
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