On Sat. night, 11/16, 11 Rotarians enjoyed and helped out at the NPower Services "Night of Gratitude" fundraiser at EOUV Hall in Russell Twp. NPower produces several programs in our local communities, among them: Geauga Joggers & Walkers that provides walking and running opportunities to adults of all abilities; RockAbility, a music platform for musicians with disabilities that practice weekly and provide entertainment at various community centers and social events; FolkAbility, which is similiar to RockAbiliy but perform in smaller groups; Project Kindness, provides self-care and service opportunities for adults who want to contribute to making a kinder world; Athletic Programming including "Power Ups" at the arena at Wembley in Bainbridge that teaches fundamental skills and challenging work outs geared to working towards a more active life style.
NPower Services was founded by Lori Weber a musician and mother who lives in Bainbridge. Her endless energy and dedicated staff have built their program with the goal of providing opportunities for people of all levels of abilities to build themselves a better life. Lori and her staff have reached out to encourage others to establish RockAbility-like groups in other communities, using their great success as motivation.
The evening consisted of great music and dancing and several fund raising activities. Among them were a silent auction, a live auction that was super lively with their great auctioneer keeping the crowd laughing and bidding and bidding and bidding! Their were also very impressive raffle baskets that could be bid on. These received lively support all night. The energy and commitment of the crowd was palpable and contagious and the high level of financial support was appreciated by all.
NPower is one of the non-profits supported by funds raised from The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield's (BMR) Maple Splash Raffle. Over 30 such non-profits receive support from BMR as this highly motivated group of Rotarians strives to make our community and many places around the world a better place to live. Come join us! We are always looking for members who share our love of community and doing good in the world.
Bob Johnson
Secretary, The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield
Secretary, The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield