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Rotary Club of Yelm

Service Above Self

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Our Mailing Address: PO Box 2534
Yelm, WA 98597
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December 2020 Student of the Month
It is our honor to announce our December 2020 Student of the Month, Mina Siatuu from the Class of 2021.
 
Mina has been a student or ASB leader in some way, since her Freshman year. She serves as YHS ASB Treasurer and the FBLA Vice President and, in spite of the distance learning circumstances, has been able to learn and grow in her responsibilities. Mina is kind, calm and committed to achieving. Mina takes multiple honors and AP courses and, as not a native English speaker, has worked hard to maintain a high GPA throughout high school, especially during virtual learning. She volunteers in the community and has big plans of going to a military school upon graduation.
 
The Rotary Club of Yelm along with our Business Partners wish you all the best:
City of Yelm - Government
Ken McCulloch - American Family Insurance - Yelm, WA
Masonry Cafe Catering
Olympia Federal Savings
Edward Jones -Financial Advisor: Pam Ferris
Pizzeria La Gitana Of Yelm
The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House
Walmart Yelm
Yelm Food Co Op
Grocery Outlet (Yelm, WA)
November 2020 Student of the Month
We are excited to announce our November 2020 Student of the Month, Olivia Perry.
 
Olivia has a heart of service and is always looking to serve others. She is involved with numerous organizations both in and out of school. She is currently the YHS FFA secretary where she spends time taking minutes and works on committee’s such as Adopt a Family. She has been the head of this committee for 3 years, the past 2 of which we have had record collection numbers. Olivia also serves in other ways through her Church. She volunteers in the daycare during service and has taught some of the younger Sunday school classes. She is also an Honor Society member and summer camp leader.
In addition to being an outstanding community member, Olivia is also an excellent student. She is a running start student at Clover Park and attends classes at the High School to stay connected. She is going to school to be a pilot and has already been doing practice flying! She has maintained excellent grades throughout all of high school all while pouring herself into her volunteer activities.
 
She also has a competitive side to her and she loves to compete on the volleyball court as well as in FFA competitions. Olivia has played on the High school and club volleyball teams for all 4 years of high school (except for this COVID year). In FFA she has excelled in her 2 contest sales and nursery landscape. The last 2 years their Nursery Landscape team has taken 2nd place in the State. It is all due to her constant effort and study skills. She will complete this Spring again for another shot at winning first and going to Nationals. We are proud of Olivia and excited for her future!
 
The Rotary Club of Yelm along with our Business Partners wish you all the best:
Ken McCulloch - American Family Insurance - Yelm, WA
Masonry Cafe
Olympia Federal Savings
Edward Jones -Financial Advisor: Pam Ferris
Pizzeria La Gitana Of Yelm
The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House
Walmart Yelm
Yelm Food Co Op
Grocery Outlet
October 2020 Student of the Month
We are pleased to announce our October 2020 Student of the month Paulina Flores Hernadez - Class of 2021
Paulina is every teacher's dream. She is a hard worker and strives for academic excellence. She plays an active role in supporting her family, is responsible enough to hold a job outside of school to pay for the College in the High School credits (which also shows her determination and drive), and helps lead the YHS LatinX club. Paulina is also friendly and always willing to help her peers and teachers. Over the last few months, Paulina has volunteered after school to help several native Spanish speakers communicate with their teachers and help tutor students in both ability to communicate and content area classes. She doesn’t just do her work but she goes out of her way to help others find success. She is a leader in the YHS LatinX club, Tutors peers (both English and in Spanish) and is involved in Church activities where she mentors younger students, participates in cultural dancing, helps put on festivals and more.
She also plays Volleyball, Translates for our Latin Community, and participates in leadership activities during the summer.
Her goal is to become a kindergarten teacher and we have no doubt that this hard working young lady with a huge heart can succeed.
 
Thank you to our business partners. We all wish you the very best!
City of Yelm - Government
Ken McCulloch - American Family Insurance - Yelm, WA
Masonry Cafe Catering
Olympia Federal Savings
Edward Jones -Financial Advisor: Pam Ferris
Pizzeria La Gitana Of Yelm
Scotty Brown - Windermere Real Estate - Yelm
The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House
Walmart Yelm
Yelm Food Co Op
Grocery Outlet
September 2020 Student of the Month
Congratulations to our September 2020 Student of the Month from Yelm High School, BreAnna Short
 
BreAnna is an outstanding YHS Senior and very deserving of being honored by the Yelm Rotary Club. She overcame a rocky start to her high school career and has risen to the top, serving her school and her community in many important ways. She is involved in school leadership, FFA, helped create blankets for the homeless and fundraised for local charities just to name a few things! She is a true servant leader who cares about the outcomes of her peers and enriching their high school experiences. She also challenges herself academically to support her dreams and will pursue an Agricultural Education degree at WSU next year.
The Rotary Club of Yelm along with our Business Partners wish you all the best:
 
10 Weeks of Summer Lunch Program - 2019
Posted by Sandi Hanson
10 Weeks of Summer Lunch Program - 2019

As we finish 10 weeks of Summer Lunch Program we are reminded just how generous this community is.  Our faithful volunteers that come out each week and help us bag is amazing.  I can't say enough about them.  They all show up ready to help in any way they can.  It is truly community connected!  

THANK YOU!

 

Bagging the food.

The Rotary Club of Yelm is bringing their community together to serve a need in feeding children this summer.  This will is our 3rd summer of the summer lunch program, nicknamed the “10 Weeks of Summer”. 
 
The target is to reach children who are receiving free and reduced lunches during the school year. When school is out, their need for nourishment continues. So, each week through the summer you will find Rotary members, and other community volunteers, busy packing about 200 bags of food for the kids. Last summer they distributed over 1800 bags and they expect to do even more this year!  We have added a distribution point in Rainier this year and it is proving to be popular.
 
 
 
Each Sunday afternoon begins by picking up their load of food from Walmart.  Walmart is a great partner in this program and has also awarded a $5000 grant to the club.  

The truck then makes the 1 mile trip to the Yelm Senior Center, where the food is unloaded by community volunteers and Rotarians.  We couldn't do it without all the community support.  This is truly a community project!

An assembly line is formed to bag the food in re-useable grocery bags donated by local business partners. The club has it down to an art and can have all the food unloaded and bagged in less than 2 hours!

Each Tuesday morning the teams pick up the bagged food and head out to meet the kids and parents at their distribution points. We are serving many new families this year as well as those we served last year. The need is there and they are grateful for the extra help
 
The total estimated cost of the summer program is $20,000. The club was approved for a $3,500 district grant from Rotary International, and The Nisqually Tribe awarded another grant of $5,000. Walmart of Yelm awarded a $5000 grant and provides a discount of the weekly food purchase and helps with the shopping and loading.   The remainder of the cost is covered with Club funds and other donations from supportive community members.
 
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It’s easy to get started. Start by telling us about yourself and come to our next weekly Rotary meeting, we meet every Thursday at 7:30am. 
 
April 2019 Student of the Month
April 2019 Student of the Month
The Rotary Club of Yelm is proud to announce our April Student of the Month, Hannah Jenny. Hannah, another outstanding YHS class of 2019 soon-to-be graduate, embodies all of the best of YHS. Her always upbeat outlook and beaming smile are not only reflective of her attitude towards life, but are contagious and truly make her a stand-out among her peers. Her dedication to school, FFA and her community comes easy to her as she truly enjoys helping others. Portland State University is lucky to have her next year. Thank you to our business partners Walmart Yelm and Olympia Federal Savings and City of Yelm - Government. Hannah will be honored at an upcoming City of Yelm City Council meeting. #serviceaboveself#yelmrotary
 
March 2019 Student of the Month 
March 2019 Student of the Month
We are pleased to announce our March 2019 Student of the Month, Megan Powell. Megan is a senior who is involved in Yearbook and has also been involved in Leadership on campus. Outside of school, Megan spends time at camps for children battling cancer. Megan has attended several camps, most recently as a camp counselor. Megan has a positive attitude and wants to make Yelm High School a safe and welcoming place for all students. Megan's plans after high school include a career in the medical field as a paramedic or trauma trained medic. Megan is currently undecided on attending Central Washington University or enlisting in the Army. Megan will also be honored at the City of Yelm - Government City Council meeting on April 23rd. Our behalf of Rotary Club of Yelm and our business partners Olympia Federal Savings, Walmart Yelm and City of Yelm - Government we congratulate you, Megan! #yelmrotary #serviceaboveself
Rotary Club of Yelm received Grant
We are excited to announce that we have received a grant for our Summer Food Program from the Nisqually Indian Tribe.  It is an honor to be a recipient again this year.  We appreciate all the support that they give back to our community.  Thank you so much!
January 2019 Student of the Month
 
Congratulations to our January 2019 Student of the Month, Cody Johnston.  Cody is the Yelm High School ASB secretary, National Honor Society member, an Eagle Scout and a Varsity Cross-Country member.

Cody is good student (3.8 GPA) who has continues to take challenging classes. Cody has been very involved in school from Athletics (3 sports) to ASB officer as well as the NHS.  Outside of school Cody has kept himself busy as well!  He recently earned his Eagle Scout designation, completing many hours of service in order to do so.  He also volunteers with the local Lions club.  In addition he has volunteered at the food bank in Thurston County a few times and was a Page the Washington State House.  He also participated in the Evergreen Boys State program.  Cody recently received an appointment to the Naval Academy! Huge honor.
 
On behalf of our business partners City of Yelm - Government, Walmart Yelm and Olympia Federal Savings we wish to say - Congratulations Cody! 
December Student of the Month
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our December 2018 Student of the Month, Erin Connally. 

Erin embodies the best of YHS students. She can always be counted on to help with community events such as the blood drive, color run, CPR classes and more all while maintaining a good GPA and taking challenging classes. A varsity athlete herself, Eric has dedicated over 650 hours to athletic training in the prevention and care of injuries for fellow athletes at YHS. She will be attending Centralia Community College next fall where she will continue to study athletic training and play soccer.
 
On behalf of our business partners City of Yelm - Government, Walmart Yelm and Olympia Federal Savings we wish to say - Congratulations Erin! 
November 2018 Student of the Month

The Rotary Club of Yelm is honored to announce our November 2018 Student of the Month, Bekah Hume.

Bekah has her eye clearly on her future and is blazing a path towards it. She is respected by peers and staff alike at YHS where she played varsity soccer for 4 years of and has contributed well over 400 hours in community service just through her sports medicine program alone all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She has already been accepted into Whitworth's 5 year master's track program for sports medicine and is excited to attend next fall.

Along with the certificate she was presented a gift card from Walmart Yelmand a savings bond from Olympia Federal Savings. She will also be honored on Tuesday, December 11th at the City of Yelm - Government City Council Meeting. #yelmrotary #serviceaboveself #betheinspiration

 

Pictured above are Shey Pope, manager of Yelm Wamart, Rotarian Sandi Hanson, Bekah Hume, Rotary president Tess Faughn and YHS principal Ryan Akiyama

October 2018 Student of the Month
Addyson Wilson-Heid is an outstanding YHS senior who has made an incredibly positive impact on not only her high school, but her Yelm community as well. She is an excellent student who participates in numerous school activities and community service programs.  She has big dreams for after graduation and there's no doubt she will accomplish whatever she sets her mind to and make a big impact on the world around her.  Along with the certificate she was presented a gift card from Walmart Yelm and a savings bond from Olympia Federal Savings. She will also be honored on Tuesday, November 13th at the City of Yelm - Government City Council Meeting. 
 
September 2018 Student of the Month
The Rotary Club of Yelm is honored to announce our September 2018 Student of the Month, Britney Alvarez - 
 
Britney is an outstanding Yelm High School senior who embodies many wonderful qualities.  While maintaining her own good grades, she is an advocate for others and is a volunteer in a program for helping freshman who are facing challenges. Her kindness and maturity make her an effective advocate for these students. She has applied to be a volunteer at the Yelm Library and hopes to volunteer at a Senior living facility as well.  She is an exemplary Yelm citizen. Along with the certificate she was presented a gift card from Wal-mart and a savings bond from Olympia Federal Savings. 
 
Pictured from left to right are YHS principal Ryan Akiyama, Rotarian Larry Hanson, Britney Alvarez, Co-Manager at Yelm Walmart LiAn, Rotary Club of Yelm president Tess Faughn, and Jane Walker with Olympia Federal Savings. 
 
Britney was also be honored on Tuesday, October 9th at the City of Yelm - Government's City Council Meeting. 
Pictured from left to right front: Rotary Club of Yelm president Tess Faughn, Britney Alvarez, Mayor JW Foster, Rotarian Kim Lyle
Back row: Council members Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood and Joe DePinto
12 Weeks of Summer
Posted by Sandi Hanson on Jul 10, 2018
12 Weeks of Summer
Our annual Summer Food program, 12 weeks of Summer, has begun.  Today marks our 3rd weekly distribution.  We really appreciate all the volunteers that give of their time to help us with this project.  We have received tremendous support from the community including monetary donations, re-useable grocery bags, food, and more.  We have several businesses that are hosting PB&J Food Drives (Peanut Butter & Jelly) and we appreciate you all!
 
Food delivery with help from our friends at Walmart, Shey & Luke
2017-2018 Student of the Year
We are proud to announce Kaylee Logan as our Student of the Year, 2017-2018.  With this honor goes a scholarship to aid in her future education.  
 
Kaylee is an outstanding student in addition to a community service super star.  She is a passionate, committed member of FFA.  She is talented in writing and winning grants, coordinates a program with our local food bank and the garden, as well as raises animals of her own.  Her philanthropic endeavors don’t end there as she has countless community service hours of which she is incredibly proud. Besides her outstanding dedication to community service, the other thing that truly makes Kaylee stand apart is that she is a member of the US Women’s Roller Hockey Team and has traveled internationally to compete in three World Championships.  She is extremely proud to represent our country and is working to help make roller hockey an Olympic event.  In addition to these amazing activities, she is a member of the Equestrian Team and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  Kaylee is a senior at Yelm High School and looks forward to continuing her education towards a degree in Chemical Engineering.  
 
Congratulations on representing what Rotary is all about, Service Above Self.  
 
May 2018 Student of the Month
The Rotary Club of Yelm​ is honored to announce our Yelm High School​ May 2018 Student of the Month, Matthew Tolar.  Drama club President, talented thespian, stage manager and athlete, Matthew Tolar is another shining example of our outstanding YHS seniors. This Rotary student of month will be attending PLU in hopes of studying law and has a very bright future ahead of him.  Along with the certificate he was presented a gift card from Walmart Yelm​ and a savings bond from Olympia Federal Savings​.

Matthew will also be honored on Tuesday, June 12th at the City of Yelm - Government​ City Council Meeting. 
 
Pictured are left to right, YHS principal Ryan Akiyama, Rotarian Kim Lyle, Matthew Tolar, Rotarian Ken McCulloch and Jane Walker with Olympia Federal Savings.
Kindness Matters
Kindness Matters
Rotary Club of Yelm was excited to participate and help sponsor the Lackamas Elementary Kindness Week. Several of our members served root beer floats during lunch to around 300 students. Then we went to the Kindness station and saw how the students were completing their tasks. With a goal of 3000 kind acts this week they will be busy!
 
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