Projects
Chili Cookoff in Downtown Camilla
The Camilla Rotary participated in the Downtown Camilla Chili Cookoff. We placed third in the event. There were probably 150-200 people that came through the area and we had our banners up and talked about Rotary.
Construct a Pergola at the Tennis Association
On this date we constructed a Pergola at the tennis complex in Camilla. We partnered with the Camilla Tennis Association, Rotary Club of Pelham, the District Governor, and the Georgia International Students.
Emergency To Go Bags for Foster Children
To purchase a bag and essential products to put together a "To Go" kit for the Department of Family and Children Services to have available for children taken out of homes and placed into foster care. We have heard of children not having any essential products when they are removed. This also provides the foster parents with essential products when they receive the children. We packed and delivered 40 bags to the Mitchell County DFCS Office.
Peace Pole Installation
The Camilla Rotary Club with the help of the District Governor and the Georgia Rotary International students installed a Peace Pole at the Desoto Trails Regional Library in Camilla.
Rotary Rocks the *0's Casino Night
This was the Camilla Rotary annual fund raiser. We support a local organization every year. This year's recipient was the Mitchell Baker Service Center. The Club hosted a casino night with a band for entertainment. We were able to raise over $14,5oo.00 dollars. We also had a 50/50 raffle to support our local library which netted them a minimum of $1050.00 but that could double. We are able to donate $10,000.00 to the Mitchell County Service Center.
Rotary Rocks the 80's
The Rotary Club of Camilla hosted our annual fund raiser event where we give proceeds to a local non-profit organization. This year we sponsored the Mitchell Baker Service Center. We also did a 50/50 raffle to support the Desoto Trails Friends of the Library.
Sponsorship of Mitchell County 12U Football Team
Camilla Rotary gave $1000.00 to the travel expenses for the 12 U recreation football team to go to the state tournament. this allowed te kids and the parents to travel and stay overnight. This was a joint venture with other businesses and individuals. The kids finished 2nd in the state.
Summer Buckets for Foster Kids Prep
Camilla Rotarians spent time searching for and purchasing items for a summer Bucket for Foster Kids in Mitchell County.
Tent Set up at Sanders and Company
Rotarians set up tents at Sanders and Company to assist with a non-profit sale where the proceeds are given back to local charities
Tent Set Up for Sanders and Company
The Rotary Club of Camilla members set up tents for Sanders and Company for a sale of goods with the proceeds being shared with local non-profits to help the community.
Tent take down at Sanders and Company
Rotarians gathered to take down tents after a two-week sale by a non-profit that provides proceeds to local organizations
Tent Takedown at Sanders and Company
Camilla Rotarians took down the tents at Sanders and Company after a community sale to benefit non-profits in the community.