This Wednesday, May 31st, we will be continuing our year of Imagine-Rotary.   This will conclude our month devoted to topics of Summer Fun.  Thank you to Jim Lang for coordinating our programming.

Sharon Graper is the Director of Education at Holden Forests and Gardens.  Graper has a master’s degree in science education from the University of Delaware and received her undergraduate degree in environmental science from the University of Virginia.  She has been affiliated with the Holden Forests and Gardens for more than 30 years. Previously she was an elementary science teacher.  

On May 17th, Jan Steer (in the white jacket) gave us an update on what's new to Blossom in 2023,  She is seen above with Jim Lang and Mark Litzler, Director of Institutional Giving for the Cleveland Orchestra.  We had a lively Q&A.  Who knew that a certain Rotarian's first job involved parking at Blossom?

Left to right: Kirra Janecek, Gabrielle Hantzlicek, Kati Babitsky, Maxwell Gyurky, Laurel Williams, Zane Zarges, Anthony Yohos and Alyssa Zumbo.

  

On May 24th we awarded Six College Scholarships and One Vocational Scholarship to deserving Hudson High School Seniors and honored Dan Williams by naming the 202 scholarships in his memory.  We were joined by Laurie Williams who truly understands how important this project was for Dan.  He was a member of the Scholarship Selection Committee for many, mahy years and olften was the chair.  His notes and records were meticuloous and he led with passion and professionalism (as only a College Professor could).  
Each Student introduced an influential Teacher--this is an opportunity to reinforce just how important these teachers are in their guidance and mentoring of our youth.  This is a highlight of our May schedule.