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The Rotary Leaders for the 21st Century is an annual leadership conference organized by the Rotary Clubs of Holland/Zeeland. This event is held at Hope College during the second week of June and is designed for middle school students entering 7th and 8th grades who their schools have identified as emerging leaders.
The conference includes various activities such as mock trials, luncheons with Rotarians, and competitions. It aims to develop leadership skills and foster a sense of community among the participants. The event also features follow-up meetings throughout the school year to continue engaging with the students.
(Counselors for the Leaders For the 21st Century conference.)
Underwriting and monitoring 17 “little book houses” in Holland in partnership with the Herrick District Library. These book houses are located in parks, schools, and other public places to allow year-round access to reading material.
(Rotarians John Helms and Gary Bogle with students/staff of West Ottawa Lakeshore Elementary School.)
Rotary Clubs throughout the world have these seven areas of Focus. Some past projects of the Holland area clubs have been.-
Providing clean water and sanitation facilities to more than 2.5 million people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The Holland Club funded the building of a public toilet in Gore, Ethiopia.
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Supporting peace education and conflict resolution training for teachers and students in 11 countries.
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Distributing mosquito nets, medical supplies, and vaccines to prevent malaria, polio, and other diseases in vulnerable communities. The Holland Rotary has sent numerous “ShelterBox” containers including the above items.
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Empowering women and girls through literacy programs, microfinance initiatives, and vocational training
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Enhancing food security and agricultural productivity for small-scale farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Holland Club recently sponsored a major farming project in Kenya.
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Rotary Youth Exchange program which "trades" high school students throughout the world.
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Installation of park benches at Windmill Island.
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Sponsoring the construction of the Childrens’ Playground at Holland’s Smallenburg Park.
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Farming and water ventures for the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
Rotary works with partners such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to end polio for good..png)
