Rotary seeks project for annual auction

Van Wert Rotary Club news

For more than 20 years, the Van Wert Rotary Club has provided resources to community organizations, government entities and other not-for-profit groups under the auspices of the Van Wert Rotary Foundation, a charitable organization.

The 25th annual Rotary Club Charity Auction funded the lighting project in Fountain Park that replaced a deteriorating system that had been in place for many years. Past auction proceeds funded the building of the food stand and restrooms in Fountain Park. The food stand continues to help other non-profit organizations raise money. Additionally, the Foundation awards $15,000 in scholarships each year to local college students.

Projects to be considered must meet certain criteria. The project must respond to a real issue, must improve the lives of community members, aim for specific goals and objectives with measurable results, conform to the purpose, mission and intent of the Van Wert Rotary Foundation and be completed within a measurable and realistic timeframe.

Generally, auction proceeds are between $20,000 and $25,000.

Van Wert Rotary Club is now accepting applications for the project or projects to be funded by its annual charity auction. Applications can be obtained from club members or by contacting Jim Stripe at jstripevwdd@bright.net.