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Follow on Google News | Rotary Club of Flagler Beach Dedicates Multi-Purpose Sports Fields in BunnellBy: Rotary Club of Flagler Beach This past July, The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach was awarded a $24,600 grant from Rotary District 6970 and Rotary International (RI) to build two Multi-Purpose Sports Fields in Bunnell. They also received $32,000 in cash donations, as well as in-kind labor from the City of Bunnell. In addition to the Flagler Beach Club, District 6970, and RI, the Rotary Club of Flagler County, Rotary Club of Palm Coast, GW Carver Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Schalit, the Flagler County Sheriff Department, the African American Cultural Society, and the African American Caribbean Heritage Organization also donated to the fields. The grant provided funds for goal posts, irrigation, signage, dirt, sod and everything necessary to have two operating sports fields. The fields were constructed by and will be maintained by the City of Bunnell. The project was led by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach’s Roseanne Stocker. “It’s all about the kids,” said Roseanne Stocker. “Our Rotary Club is committed to having the kids in this neighborhood play on these fields,” she added. Stocker added that it is their hope that these fields, as well as having an organized league in this neighborhood, will change lives, build character, and encourage leadership and responsibility through positive role models for children who are at risk. Flagler American Youth Football has agreed to run the football leagues at the fields and provide scholarships and uniforms for the children who cannot afford to do so. The league was founded by Dr. Curtis J. Shalit, a plastic surgeon with Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in Daytona Beach, and his wife Maria. Those interested in reserving the fields for use can call the Bunnell City Hall at 386-437-7500. About the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach: The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach was chartered in November 1991 and currently has 32 members; we are part of Rotary District 6970. Our membership is a most compatible group of local business and community leaders from the fields of business, law, education, real estate, and government; including those who have retired from successful pursuits in these fields. During the winter, our attendance swells with the coming of our Snow-Birds. All are welcome, of course, and are included in all our social and civic activities. Our Program Speakers typically address a variety of interesting and important topics. Contact information for this press release: Roseanne Stocker, 386-503-1939 or rstocker1@outlook.com. End
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