Greene County Community Foundation President Tom Wind (left)
Greene County Community Foundation President Tom Wind (left)

The Jefferson Rotary Club met Monday.

The meeting started with the Rotary Club continuing to hand out grants to several organizations.

The Scranton Betterment Committee received $1,479 to replace a water fountain and install a refillable water bottle station in the community center. The City of Scranton received $1,000 to help renovate the City’s park. New Opportunities also got $1,000 to help purchase items for their Back to School Supply Drive and Toys for Tots programs. The Webb House received $2,548 for new computer equipment.

Dawn Rudolph receiving check for Scranton Betterment Committee
Dawn Rudolph receiving check for Scranton Betterment Committee

The guest presentation was made by Greene County Community Foundation President Tom Wind. The organization started in 2004 and he joined the board in 2010. Since it started, the organization has given away 331 grants to 83 groups in 12 years for a total of $1,195,000.