Rotary's primary motto is "Service above Self." We do not participate in projects for the gratitude, but it is nice to be recognized for our efforts. We wanted to share some of them with you.

click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: December, 2011 From: one of over 1,300 students in the Allentown School District Thanks For: 2011 Dictionary Project   Thank you for my free dictionary. [...] I thought it would help me on my report of penguins, and guess what it did! [...] Thank you for those beautiful dictionaries.
click to enlarge will open in a new window click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: December, 2011 From: Allentown Rescue Mission Thanks For: 2011 Community Service Grant
click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: November, 2011 From: Personalized Books Given To Children, Inc. Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant
	Date: August, 2011 From: Volunteers of America Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2011 From: Samantha Hanna, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] "Thank you for your generosity in granting me this scholarship!" read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2011 From: Elizabeth Hayman, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] "This past year at Loyola University was unforgettable and I am truly grateful for your financial support that has afforded me this opportunity" read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2011 From: Chrissy Kaufmann, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] "Thank you so much for your generosity. I am honored to be receiving this scholarship and hope to make the most of my experiences at Bucknell University." read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2011 From: Kim Nguyen, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] "Through your generosity, I have been able to experience countless opportunities at Saint Joseph's University..." read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2011 From: Ronald Nguyen, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] "All of this is possible thanks to you and everyone at the Allentown Rotary Club. I wish to express my most sincere gratitude for everything you have done." read entire letter
	Date: June, 2011 From: Debra Lamb, Vice President of Development Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc. Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] To remind you about the project, our organization purchased the bright red backpacks (imprinted with the Rotary logo and several other logos). Early childhood education students at LCCC filled the backpacks for our children and their families. The LCCC students selected books plus related games or manipulatives for each backpack. They designed literacy activities to go with each book and included tips for parents on a laminated card. The first 35 Literacy Backpacks were presented in April. The early education faculty at LCCC said their students really enjoyed this project and learned a lot from completing it. The results are making our children VERY happy! Children and their parents will borrow the backpacks throughout the year. We hope this will increase the frequency with which our Allentown families read together at home. Thanks again, Allentown Rotary Foundation!!
click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: May, 2011 From: A student from Raub Middle School Thanks For: 2011 Career Day   Thank you for coming to Raub Middle School Today
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Veronica Elias, Chief Executive Officer Allentown YMCA & YWCA Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] This grant allows us to reach more seniors keeping them healthier longer, involved in activities and volunteerism, and mentally adept. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Deborah Fries-Jackson, Chief Professional Officer Boys and Girls Club of Allentown Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] Your grant will be used for our Imagination Station program at Central Elementary School. Imagination Station is an Internet-based supplemental reading instruction and intervention program whose goal is to teach students to read fluently with comprehension. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Karen Huetter, Development Director Center for Vision Loss Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] The gift you gave us is really the "gift of sight" for 10 children and adults who cannot afford an eye exam and / or corrective lenses. Good vision is so important to provide the potential for children to do well in school and adults to do well in their careers or other life endeavors. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Debra Lamb, Vice President of Development Lehigh Valley Children's Centers Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] Your gift will allow us to begin an exciting new collaboration with Lehigh Carbon Community College producing "Literacy Backpacks" for use by our Allentown preschoolers and their families. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Marsha Eichelberger, Director Sixth Street Shelter Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] A great deal of our support comes from the local community. Without ongoing contributions from neighbors such as you, we would not be able to continue the services our shelter has to offer. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December, 2010 From: Rebecca D. Walz, Director of Development and Public Relations WDIY 88.1FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio Thanks For: 2010 Community Service Grant   [...] We thank the committee, and Rotarians, for this generous donation, which will be used for software and consumables associated with the [WDIY 88.1 FM's Youth Media] program. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: November 11, 2010 From: Mrs. Cumello, Literacy Coach, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School Thanks For: Dictionary Project   [...] Thank you for volunteering your time, money and committment to providiing our students with dictionaries. This project is one of great value to our student's education. They have not stopped using them from the moment they received them! [...] read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: November 11, 2010 From: Brian, 3rd Grader, Lehigh Parkway Elementary School Thanks For: Dictionary Project   [...] Thank you for the dictionary. I like the dictionary because it helps me do my spelling and it is a big thing to help me spell when I have trouble spelling. [...] read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: September, 2010 From: Melinda Stumpf, Executive Director SkillsUSA Council Thanks For: Support of the SkillsUSA Council   [...] our past success in preparing students for the workforce has only been possible because of your - our partners in education. Together we are building a better workforce. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: January, 2010 From: Nicholas Butterfield Library Area Neighborhood Association Thanks For: Interact Club Volunteer Participation   It was one person's dream. So many in our neighborhood and throughout the City made it happen. Think of how one seed can sprout and yield a hundred grains. read entire letter
click to enlarge will open in a new window click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: August, 2009 From: The Staff and Residents of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Thanks For: Monte Carlo Night   Thank you so much for yout time and effort (and supplies) put into the Casino Night and making it a success. we appreciate your dedication to our residents every year. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2009 From: Shahnaz Hanna, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] I want to work in a hospital and help people when they can't help themselves. I love the experience I am getting at my school and all of this is possible with the help that you have given me through your scholarship. read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2009 From: Chrissy Kaufmann, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   I just wanted to [...] thank you again for your generous scholarship and to let you know how I have been taking advantage of my time at Bucknell University both in and out of the classroom... read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: July, 2009 From: Caitlin Prozonic, Scholarship Recipient Thanks For: Roger & Louise Mullin Scholarship   [...] Thank you for extending the opportunity for more financial ad this coming academic year. The Generosity of the Rotary Club touches me deeply, and I greatly appreciate it. read entire letter
click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: February 14, 2009 From: The residents of The Episcopal House, Allentown Thanks For: Making Valentine's Day cards for our residents!
click to enlarge will open in a new window	Date: December, 2008 From: Teja Botz, 3rd Grader Thanks For: Pool Pals [...] Thank you soooo much for teaching me how to swim! read entire letter
click to read will open in a new window	Date: December 18, 2008 From: Stephen W. Davis, Assistant Principal Sheridan Elementary School Thanks For: Dictionary Project [...] The best thing about the gift that you bring to our students is that the students use these dictionaries on a regular basis thus verifying their usefulness [...] read entire letter

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