Today was our new president, Michael Steve’s first meeting. Welcome to the new Rotary year.
The Rotarian of the Year award was presented today to Mary Kenner. Mary is the club secretary and also volunteers with numerous projects throughout the year. Congratulations and Thank you for all your hard work!
Today was Rotary day and we received an update on Storybook Island from the Executive Director, Jackie Laws. The park has a new mission statement, “We commit to making Storybook Island a fun, inclusive family park which awakens the imagination through literacy and engagement”. They have also updated the bylaws, created a new handbook for staff and are undergoing a financial audit. The park had it’s most successful year in 2022 bringing in $1.4 million in revenue, and the gala in February netted $26.8k for the Pooh Tree. Currently the board is currently looking at developing the additional 6 acres the park owns with in the next 5 years. Storybook Island also received the Brennan & Scot award this year which honors businesses that enhance tourism. Many sets have been redone and added forever lawn. There is a new Cinderella’s castle and the all ability play area was added this year. The park also has a community garden maintained by the Master Gardeners. Lot’s of great new things to experience!
Upcoming dates to watch include:
Dollar Days 8/16/23-carousel & train rides only $1 ea.
Volunteer Day- 9/6/23- 9:00-5:00 cleanup & paint. Lunch provided.
Safe n Sweet Trick or Treat 10/28/23. 2:00-5:00 and 6:00-9:00.