Local leaders passionate about improving Desoto County, and about helping our Desoto county children succeed through local projects.
Youth Programs
We are passionate about helping our local youth succede!
Two out of 3 DeSoto County youth can not read at grade level.
Ready.Set.READ!
This initiative benefits children from birth to third grade through original programs like Star Readers and Growing Readers, as well as through national programs.
According to Ashley Chambers, United Way’s Senior VP of Community Impact, “There is a large focus on third grade reading levels because once students enter fourth grade, they are no longer learning to read, they are reading to learn.”
After School Activities
Sarasota & Desoto County Boys & Girls Clubs
After School Programs for kids are a continuing project in partnership with Sarasota & Desoto County Boys & Girls Clubs. Currently they are conducted at Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club with hopes we can add a second location once the local YMCA opens.
Scholarships
Interact Club
Annually we sponsor Interact and give out 4 scholarships. Historically these were funded by a Historic 5K fundraiser as the ongoing support of our Interact Club.
Exchange Students
Exchange students both inbound and outbound enhance our club. Currently one of our members has a daughter in Spain and we are hosting an exchange student from Japan.
Youth Activities
Youth activities include RYLA, book distributions, helping coaches, and helping teachers.
Round Up for Rotary
According to The Florida Policy lnstitute’s Child Well-Being Index, DeSoto County children rank 66th out of the 67 Florida Counties. Education, health, economic well-being and family & community were identified as areas of concern. We can do better, DeSoto! Your Arcadia Rotary Club is ready to take the challenge and raise money as well as awareness to improve the future for our children. As a service club, Arcadia Rotary is also stepping up to provide hands-on assistance. You’re invited to join us as we focus on early childhood education.
Local Civic Activities
Other Local Civic activities supported include local help at theRodeo, helping Catholic charities after hurricane or other disasters, assisting the city with park & historic renovations, funding downtown Main Street Arcadia events, supporting our local Sheriff, and occasionally helping individuals. We always contribute to Habitat for Humanity.
Supporting Local Youth Agencies
Upon request we support local agencies youth activities such as Digital Literacy at Desoto County Library.
Team Arcadia
Team Arcadia is a non-profit dedicated to the economic progress and development of Arcadia. The Mcswain Cultural Arts and Learning Center is our most recent project.
LEARN MORE aboutTeam Arcadia and The McSwain Cultural Arts and Learning Center Programs
Round Up for Rotary
According to The Florida Policy lnstitute's Child Well-Being Index, DeSoto County children rank 66th out of the 67 Florida Counties. Education, health, economic well-being and family & community were identified as areas of concern. We can do better, DeSoto! Your Arcadia Rotary Club is ready to take the challenge and raise money as well as awareness to improve the future for our children. As a service club, Arcadia Rotary is also stepping up to provide hands-on assistance. You're invited to join us as we focus on early childhood education.
Remember 2 out of 3 Desoto Co, kids cannot read at grade level!
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Round up for Rotary Goal: $100,000
- Our Progress 4.5%
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Team Arcadia
Team Arcadia is a non-profit dedicated to the economic progress and development of Arcadia. The Mcswain Cultural Arts and Learning Center is our most recent project.
As a member-managed community non profit organization, Team Arcadia relies on volunteers and donations to support our projects: including the Mcswain Park Center project.
Your membership, $35-$2,500 annually, in Team Arcadia is a requirement to participate in Mcswain Center events and programs. Whether or not you live in Arcadia we welcome your investment in the community’s future. If you are interested, Membership applications are available.
The Annual Membership, renewal in January, helps to promote events and cover the cost of operation, insurance and utilities.
The McSwain Cultural Arts and Learning Center Programs
Cultural Programs:
- Dance classes for children and youth
- Dance classes for adults
- Art shows and exhibits
- Concerts featuring specific musical genres.
Ticketed events:
- Movies, & Dances
- Entertainment (musical and dramatic)
Educational Programs:
- Reading and tutorial programs for children
- Life enrichment lectures and classes for adults
Social meetings and clubs:
- Clubs may meet monthly if at least 50% of those at the meeting are TEAM Members
Economic Development:
- Market events (farmer’s market craft and art vendors, etc.).
- Team Arcadia Corporate members bring economic benefit to the community and are entitled to special access for meetings.
- Small event trade shows and exhibits