Our Mentoring Program Christmas Party -- A Time For Recognition & Cheer

Santa presents Travis, a mentee at Vivian Field Middle School, with some Christmas goodies

The annual Mentoring Program Christmas Party took place at the December 20th lunch meeting, and as usual, it served to recognize all whose efforts make the Mentoring Program so successful.  New Generations Co-Director Pete Cross, who has been involved with the Program since its inception fourteen years ago, kicked off the event with some statistics that would make any club proud -- in particular, the 300-plus children that have benefitted from the time, attention and positive influences our Club members have provided over the years.  CFB Rotary members have given over 3,500 hours of their time to the Mentoring Program, leaving a mark on many, many lives. 

The Christmas Party introduced the mentees, themselves, to the Club members.  New Generations Co-Director Victoria Mendoza introduced each mentor/mentee combo, who then took turns introducing each other to the room, and telling a bit about their time together.  Afterward, the children were led to the Christmas tree, where Santa was waiting with gifts for them.

To view photos from the Mentoring Program Christmas Party, please click here.