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Literacy for Elementary

Marshall Noon Rotary recently hosted a heartwarming Literacy Event aimed at encouraging a love of reading among elementary-aged students in our community. The event took place in conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences at Southview Elementary, where students were invited to select a book of their choice to take home. The excitement on the students’ faces as they chose their own books was a testament to the power of reading and the joy it brings.

In addition to the book giveaway at Southview, third grade students at True Light Christian School and Samuel Lutheran School received personal dictionaries, helping to build vocabulary and support lifelong learning.

This event reflects Rotary International’s broader commitment to literacy and education. Rotary’s global literacy goals include:

  • Strengthening community capacity to support basic education and literacy.
  • Increasing adult literacy through community-based programs.
  • Reducing gender disparities in access to education.
  • Supporting basic education for children and adults alike.

By providing books and dictionaries to local students, Marshall Noon Rotary is helping lay the foundation for lifelong learning and empowering young minds in our community. These efforts align with Rotary’s mission to promote education, reduce poverty, and foster sustainable development—starting with the essential skill of literacy.

Marshall Noon Rotary is proud to support our local schools and students, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to foster a strong foundation of literacy in Marshall.

 

         

 Literacy for Elementary 2025-11-06 06:00:00Z 0

Feeding Families

Rotary Clubs of Marshall, MN - Noon Club received a grant from Rotary District 5610 in the amount of $250 to support purchasing food for families in need during the holiday season. Noon Rotary was pleased to share this donation with the Heart-to-Heart organization who will support purchasing food for several families in need over the holidays.
 
 Feeding Families 2024-01-01 06:00:00Z 0

End of Year Gift Giving

Rotary Clubs of Marshall, MN - Noon Club celebrated their annual donations to local organizations in support their cause.
 
Heart to Heart Campaign
$400 Annual Donation
 
Kitchen Table Food Shelf
$400 Annual Donation
 
United Way of Southwest Minnesota
$1,000 Annual Donation
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End of Year Gift Giving 2024-01-01 06:00:00Z 0

Inclusive Playground Equipment

Marshall Rotary Club of Marshall - Noon pledged to support the enhancement of Marshall City Parks to add inclusive playground equipment for all families and children in our community to enjoy.  With the support of a matching grant from Rotary District 5610, the Noon Club donated $6,000 to the Marshall Parks Department to purchase equipment in support of this initiative.  Thank you to our community for your support and to the Marshall Rotarians for raising funds to support inclusiveness within our community!
 
Pictured left to right (Dave Schelkoph, Bill Archbold, Molly Archbold, Tricia Stelter, Preston Stensrud (Parks Superintendent), Chuck Lindeman, Jeremy Williams, Tony Theissen, Emily Ruppert, Cory Brockman)
 Inclusive Playground Equipment 2023-11-15 06:00:00Z 0

Marshall Noon Rotary Awarded District Grant

Rotary District 5610 has awarded Marshall Noon Rotary with a grant in support of the Marshall Parks department.  The Marshall Noon Club has pledged to donate $3,000 to the Marshall Parks Department as they work to enhance parks in our area to become more inclusive for all children and families.  The District Rotary will be matching funds to increase the total donation from $3,000 to $6,000.  Thank you to the District Rotary 5610 for providing the matching funds.  We look forward to seeing children and families enjoy the new equipment within our community parks.
 Marshall Noon Rotary Awarded District Grant 2023-09-15 05:00:00Z 0