Joan Smith, President The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek (GYPC) values strong schools and strong communities. This thriving service club prioritizes partnerships with Avondale, Litchfield, and Agua Fria school districts, with emphasis on Title I schools where children from low-income families compose at least forty percent of enrollment. Most recently, GYPC Rotary donated 27 ChromeBooks…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Rotary Club of Surprise Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Local High School Seniors
Jay Lickus, Public Relations Chairman The Rotary Club of Surprise is excited to announce they have awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to two Surprise students, graduating seniors Kyra Horton and Angelina Minice. Kyra recently graduated from Valley Vista High School and will attend the University of Southern California. She is the immediate past president of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Save the Date: Rotary Foundation to Host Race for Relief
Joan Smith, President Who: The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation What: The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek Foundation will present the first virtual Race for Relief fundraising event. Participants will have the chance to see if their race car zooms to the finish first, to win up to $1,000! Proceeds will benefit low income children…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Rotary Club Launches New Program Year; Reflects on Major Community Contributions
Bob Charlton, Publicity The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek recently inducted new officers to lead the club for the 2020-21 operating year, marking the start of its fourth year since chartering in 2017. “During our recent virtual induction ceremony via Zoom conducted by our District Governor, we installed a strong slate of new officers to…
Generals, June 2020
Local Rotary Club Provides Face Shields to Goodyear and Avondale Fire Departments
The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek responded in a very meaningful way to the COVID-19 crisis. Evaluating the need and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) for local first responders, the club invested in supplies to make 500 protective face shields for the Goodyear and Avondale Fire Departments. “Our first responders are out in the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Rotary Club Sets Record with Golf Fundraiser
Bob Charlton The Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation increased its proceeds by 40 percent over last year following the outstanding response from its third annual Charity Golf Tournament and Ball Drop recently held at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls East Course. “We are truly grateful for the outpouring of support from tournament sponsors, raffle donors, and, of…
Front Page, April 2020
Annual Food Drive April 13-24
Teri Sellers The Kare Bears are excited to announce that once again we are partnering with the Rotary Club of PebbleCreek to sponsor a community-wide food drive April 13-24 benefitting the Agua Fria Food Bank. Each year the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts and volunteer energy help improve the quality of local lives. When you donate to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Fourth Annual Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation Golf Tournament and Ball Drop
Joan Smith The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek has announced plans for its fourth annual Charity Golf Tournament and Ball Drop on Feb. 21 at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament fund charitable good works that make a difference in the lives of our local community. “This has been an especially…
Front Page, January 2020
Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament set for February 16
Bob Charlton The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek has announced plans for its third annual Charity Golf Tournament on Feb. 16, at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Golf Club. “Our Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Club of 35 members is excited about this fundraising opportunity to support local community charities and needs,” said Charlie Miller, club president. The 18-hole…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Rotary Club Tournament exceeds target for charities
The second annual Charity Golf Tournament and Ball Drop sponsored by the Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation generated nearly $20,000 in proceeds for supporting local community charitable projects. One hundred twenty-eight golfers participated in the 18-hole golf and lunch event at the Tuscany Falls Golf Club in PebbleCreek. “We are grateful for the generosity of our…