Odessa Rotary Club members Rhonda Spykes and Ed Mendez were honored at the club’s December 6 meeting at Odessa College for their support of the Rotary Foundation. This world-wide non-profit foundation is supported solely by voluntary contributions that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
Odessa Rotary Club Foundation Chairman David Austin and Club President Kim Ortega presented Ms. Spykes with her Paul Harris Fellow (Level 4) pin for her contributions to the Foundation over the years. And Mr. Mendez received his first Rotary Foundation pin for his efforts in growing the club’s roster over this past year. Each level represents a minimum contribution of $1,000 to the Foundation.
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary Clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
