09/10/2026
PROJECT UPDATES
At our club meeting on October 8th our project leaders presented their quarterly updates about the major projects going on at Club Rotario de Boquete (Boquete Rotary Club). It was a meeting jam-packed with information about the following projects:
- MiConexion II – Project Leader Ginny Wooley talked about how all the students at Volcancito School are using computers to support their learning and are working with the teachers to use the technology to improve literacy among the students.
- Mentorship Program (NEW) – Project Leader Matt Lipner talked about the upcoming kick-off of the new Mentorship Program for our university scholarship students and the goals of the program.
- University Scholarship Program – Project Leader Karen Schwartz updated the club on the successes of the scholarship students, talked about the upcoming application for process for new scholarship recipients. She also revealed that they hope to have 3 – 4 new recipients for the 2026 scholarships.
- Casa Hogar Trisker Playground Project – Project Leader Jeff Flynn talked about the roof structure and ground preparation for the new play area. Artificial turf is being sourced and new playground equipment will be provided as funds become available through donations and fundraisers.
- HIV & HPV Program (New Rotary Global Grants) – Jeff Flynn & Dr. Rod Gottula talked about two new Rotary Global Grants to improve healthcare in the Comarca. The HIV program is currently raising funds for Rotary International matching funds. The HPV program is gathering additional Panama partners with the intention to start raising funds next year.
There was more, but you already know about the Halloween Fundraiser on October 31st…
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