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The Curry Health Foundation is dedicated to supporting health care in Curry County. Many of the health services that you receive in Curry County have been made possible by help from the Curry Health Foundation. Here are just a few of the results of the Foundation's grant program, that have assisted in making better health care possible throughout Curry County:
- Cardiac Rehab Program
- Time-out Respite Program in Brookings
- Cancer Screening and Education
- Child Abuse Program
- Numerous High-Tech Equipment Donations to Curry General Hospital
- Exam Equipment for Curry Family Medical, Port Orford
Each year, the Curry Health Foundation and the Rotary Club of Gold Beach work together to assemble a fundraising benefit dinner - High on Health. In 2010 the theme is "An Evening at the Golden Globes". There will be a red carpet, "Best of" Awards, entertainment, great food, and silent and live auctions! Proceeds from the silent and live auctions will be matched by the Oregon Community Foundation to help fund an important dental treatment program for children in grades K-3 on Curry County without dental insurance.
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One of the Rotary Club of Gold Beach's most popular events is the "Party at the Park". This event has benefited the Gold Beach Library Building Fund in the past. Through 2009, the club raised more than $2500 for the new library but equally important, it has brightened the eyes of so many of our community members - children, parents, and grand parents too!
The event centers around activities for the kids as well as a great bar-b-que, all sponsored by the Gold Beach Rotary Club. Face painting, pony rides, circus acts, music, lawn games, etc are just some of the fun things we do. |
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The Rotary Club of Gold Beach works closely with the High School teaching staff and administration to determine deserving candidates for recognition. The winners are invited to attend a a club luncheon meeting and asked to speak briefly about themselves and their goals and are awarded a certificate and a gift of appreciation. |
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The Rotary Club of Gold Beach's Scholarship Committee works closely with the local high school in soliciting applications for scholarships and evaluating the applicants. Scholarships are awarded annually near the end of the school year.
The minimum scholarship amount is $500, maximum $1000. The scholarships are earned by students who meet the following criteria:
- Students are eligible in the year that they graduate
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or above
- Submit a Resume
- Type (12 font) a 500-word essay describing how you will contribute professionally and personally to your community in the future
- Be available for an interview
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Each year, the Rotary Club of Gold Beach works closely with the local school district to not only present each 3rd grade student with their own dictionary but also visit the school and instruct the students in their use. It is a fun occasion for both the youth and the rotarians!
The Rotary Club of Gold Beach participates each year in The Dictionary Project. The goal of this program is to assist all students in completing the school year as good writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing students with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come.
Reading is the most important skill of all. It is the starting point for all the economic and social opportunities this world has to offer. Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn. Every year we watch The Dictionary Project grow by expanding our pool of sponsors, so more children can enjoy the benefits of owning their own personal dictionary. |
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Each year, the Rotary Club of Gold Beach has the opportunity to sponsor both an inbound and an outbound exchange student.
The inbound student arrives sometime in August and spends the school year with at least three Rotary families in the community while attending Gold Beach High School. Recent exchange students have come to us from Ecuador, Brazil, and Columbia.
The purpose of the exchange program is to promote the understanding of different cultures. Our exchange student attends our weekly meeting and shares their week's experience with the club. During the year, the student also regularly meets with the other exchange students in the District, often forming lasting relationships.
The student often prepares a presentation about their home country for the club.
Recent Outbound students from Gold Beach have traveled as far as Brazil. |
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The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is awarded to two deserving high school students annually. Consequently, the students participate in a 'Leadership Camp' and gain valuable leadership skills and experience.
Many prior attendees have gone on to become leaders at their school and beyond. |
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