PROJECTS
DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY​
The Club is a Local Affiliate/Partner of the program and works to enroll children within the area, as well as promote the program through area events.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
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Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write Dolly started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Today, her program spans five countries and gifts over 2 million free books each month to children around the world.
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To learn more about the program, click here.
NEW TEACHERS' DINNER
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Each year, just before the school year commences, the Club, in conjunction with another local organization, coordinates and co-sponsors a dinner to welcome new educators and administrators to the community. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new faces, inform them of Rotary's close relationship to the public school system and invite them to learn more about the service-oriented opportunities in their new community!
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In 2023, more than 90 individuals attended the Friday evening cookout!
THE DICTIONARY PROJECT
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Each year, dictionaries are given to third-graders at every elementary school in Louisa County. Rotarian Judy Seaton, says, "We know that the third grade is a pivotal year in education since it's when most students start learning about research and searching for answers to questions. The reference books provide children with a tool they can use at their own discretion. They can use it at home or in the classroom." To date, nearly 4,000 dictionaries have been distributed through this program.
CHILDREN'S BOOK DONATIONS
Each time a speaker or special guest visits the Club to present on a selected subject, a children's or youth-appropriate book is selected by the Club for donation to the Louisa County Public Library. A label is affixed to the interior front cover to note the speaker/guest, date, and Club.
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To date, over 250 books have been contributed through this program.
YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
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​Contestants must be students in grade 7 or 8 within District 7610. Clubs may submit only one entry. The length of the essay must be between 500-1500 words, typed (12 pt font), double spaced, and submitted by e-mail. Entries must be received on or before the deadline. First, second and third place winners of the District Finals receive cash awards.
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TO BE POSTED LATER - Click here for Essay details!
YOUTH SPEECH CONTEST
Contestants, who must be in grades 9 – 12, speak for 5-8 minutes on the Rotary theme or a selected prompt. Club first place winners advance to the area contest held by Assistant Governors. Each first place winner in the Area contests will advance to compete in the District Final Contest. First, second and third place winners of the District Finals receive cash awards.
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TO BE POSTED LATER - Click here for Speech details!
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TO BE POSTED LATER - Click here for Speech entry form!
SCHOLARSHIP
​Each year, the Club's Scholarship Committee reviews applications to evaluate and select one accomplished high school senior to receive a $1,000+ scholarship to be used in the pursuit of continued education at a college or university. The application process begins in February and ends in April. The 2024 packet, including guidelines & application, are available at the below links.
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TO BE POSTED LATER - Click here for Scholarship details!
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TO BE POSTED LATER - Click here for Scholarship entry form!
THE BARTER PLAYERS
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For over 20 years, the Rotary Club has sponsored an appearance of the Barter Players in Louisa County, offering area youth an opportunity to experience live theatre. Each year the Players tell us the Louisa students are one of the most attentive and appreciative audiences they have on their three-month winter tour throughout Virginia and neighboring states.
The 2025 performances are as follows:
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Elementary - To Be Announced
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Middle & High School - To Be Announced
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Public Performance of (To Be Announced) at the Louisa Arts Center on _________ 2025 at _____ pm. Tickets will be available at www.LouisaArts.org