Through the Rotary Ideals Literacy Project, the Springfield Rotary Club has donated a set of books to each second and third grade students at the Elm Hill School and the Union Street School in Springfield.
One book, "Andy & Elmer's Apple Dumpling Adventure”, shares the system of beliefs of The Rotary Four-Way Test: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The other book, “Becky & Lin’s Apple Orchard Park”, is a story that demonstrates the idea of Rotary’s motto, “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”
The Rotary Club of Springfield, founded in 1927, is an active community service club of more than 40 members who engage in community and human service projects both locally and internationally.
PHOTO LEFT: (l-r) Springfield Rotary Club president-elect Sue Dana, Elm Hill School Principal Rachel Hunter, and Springfield Rotary Club immediate past president Emma McGuirk show off the books donated to 94 second graders.
PHOTO RIGHT: (l-r) Springfield Rotary Club president-elect Sue Dana, Union Street School Principal David Cohn, teachers Keelin Dunn, Noelle Kronberg, Cathy Pollard, and Kimberly Farone and Springfield Rotary Club immediate past president Emma McGuirk show the books donated to 85 third graders.