HEART 2 HEART PROGRAM Updated 3-12-2020
Heart 2 Heart is a cooperative partnership between Rotary clubs, districts and individuals in the US and in Mexico Districts 4170 and 4140. The partnership was formed in 2005 to provide humanitarian services to those in need in central Mexico. District 6780 clubs joined the partnership in 2008-09. More information on the Heart 2 Heart program, including project descriptions and a power point presentation, can be found on the Zones website: www.rizones30-31.org/news/heart-2-heart
In addition to several other positive aspects of the Heart 2 Heart program, clubs can participate financially at any level, without any paperwork or long term commitments. Interested clubs and individuals should contact DGE Ron Appuhn for more information (rappuhn53@ yahoo.com, cell 865-567-9576).
The Heart 2 Heart program has an advisory committee in the Zone and within the district. Members of these committees are available to do club programs and to present project options for clubs.
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Suzie Cutshaw, Maryville
Bobby Davis, Kingston
Jason Day, Manchester
Roy Diatikar. Bearden
John Downs, Sparta
Anne Dunthorn, Oak Ridge
Brian Frye, Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Carol Hamblen, McMinnville
Abe Ibrahim, Pigeon Forge
Rosa Mar, Bearden
Jody Mullins, Knoxville
Greg Sandlin, Tullahoma Sunrise
John Solomon, Monteagle-Sewanee
Jerry Wear, Pigeon Forge
Ron Appuhn, Maryville
DISTRICT 6780 HEART 2 HEART PARTNERS IN 2019-20
Fifteen clubs are partners in the Heart 2 Heart program in 2019-20 as of this update. The partner clubs include the following:
Bearden
Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Crossville Breakfast
Fairfield Glade
Farragut
Kingston
Maryville
Monteagle-Sewanee
Morristown
Oak Ridge
Rogersville
South Campbell County
Sparta
Tellico Lake
Tullahoma
These clubs have contributed $18,900 to projects during the year. In addition, individuals have contributed time and money for projects. District Treasurer Jenifer Campbell provides important financial assistance to the program throughout the year.
DISTRICT 6780 HEART 2 HEART PARTNERS IN 2018-19
Twenty six clubs were partners in the Heart 2 Heart program in 2018-19. The partner clubs included the following:
Bearden
Chattanooga
Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Clinton
Cookeville
Cookeville Sunset
Crossville
Fairfield Glade
Farragut
Harriman
Kingston
Knoxville Breakfast
Knoxville Volunteer
Livingston
Maryville
McMinnville
Monteagle-Sewanee
Morristown
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Sunset
Pigeon Forge
Rogersville
South Campbell County
South Pittsburg
Sparta
Tellico Lake
These clubs contributed $34,350 to projects during the year. In addition, several individuals and Interact clubs contributed time and money for projects. District Treasurer Jenifer Campbell provided important financial assistance to the program throughout the year.
