1. ALZHEIMER’S PROJECTS
.. A look back at how we met DG Matthew Kane’s Challenge

2. ANGIER CLUB GOT
RIGHT TO WORK..
• A three hour seminar for caregivers at
Angier United Methodist Church
• Tools and resources as well as
communication techniques were taught
and role played
• Tables were staffed by Alzheimers/NC,
Harnett Division of Aging, Harnett
Home Health, Area Respite Care
Facilities, Damsels in Defense,
Transitions Lifecare...

3. MORE THAN 30
CAREGIVERS ATTENDED

4. THE CARY CLUBS WORKED TOGETHER
TO ESTABLISH A MEMORY CAFÉ

5. MONTHLY MEMORIES

7. CARY CENTRAL HOSTED A
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION

10. CART MONEY WAS RAISED
THROUGH GIFT WRAPPING

11. FIVE DURHAM CLUBS
 Organized an event in honor of caregivers who give so much
selfless care and love everyday
 Over 46 caregivers and loved ones were treated to a catered
lunch with music, fellowship and fun
 Wonderful raffle prizes were collected to add an element of fun
and suspense

12. FIFTEEN VOLUNTEERS GAVE UP THEIR
SATURDAY TO MAKE THE DAY SPECIAL

13. WENDELL & ZEBULON
Had an ice cream social with Gospel Singing at local Alzheimer’s Unit

14. MUSIC TOUCHED EACH ONE

16. WAKEFIELD & NORTH RALEIGH
spent an afternoon at Abbotswood, an
assisted care living facility for seniors –
some with Alzheimer’s.

17. Bingo, ice cream, a live band and dancing
were enjoyed by residents & Rotarians alike!

18. WAKE FOREST HELD A
FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER
 The Wake Forest High School Interact Club participated!

19. WAKE FOREST INTERACT
CLUB PARTICIPATED

20. AND THE LIST OF CLUB
PROJECTS GOES ON...

21. HILLSBOROUGH CLUB
Assembled Various Activity Interest Kits for a Memory
Care Unit at Carillon Assisted Living of Hillsborough

22. DURHAM SUNRISE
Volunteered at the Memory Café at the Jewish
Community Center

23. APEX SUNRISE
Coordinated the showing of the movie: “Alive Inside” with
plans for the Area 8 clubs to embark on a music and memory
offering to Wake County care facilities

24. HOLLY SPRINGS
Started passing the CART bucket at their meetings
for the FIRST time

25. CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF
RESPONDING TO A
CHALLENGE
...In one year new programs began, hundreds of
volunteer hours performed, commitments were made
and relationships formed. Rotarians got involved and
made a difference!