Touching Lives Together

Quota International clubs and members make a difference in so many ways! Enjoy a sampling of success stories about the impact of Quota service in communities around the world.

AUSTRALIA
Two Aussie Clubs Help Kids in Need

CANADA
Orillia Quota Club Provides Trike for Tyke

UNITED STATES
Four Quota Clubs Help Kids Close to Home

• Northside Atlanta, Georgia
• Manchester, New Hampshire
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Raleigh, North Carolina

AUSTRALIA
Two Aussie Clubs Help Kids in Need

The Quota International clubs of Campbelltown and Tweed Heads-Coolangatta, both Australian, helped kids in need during the last Quota Cares Month. The Campbelltown club collected hearing equipment, eyeglasses, batteries, clothes, and books and worked together to knit teddy bears for kids in East Timor, one of the world's poorest countries. Since 1997, the club has supported the Mary MacKillop Foundation in providing aid there, including tuberculosis vaccines. Meanwhile, the Tweed Heads-Coolangatta club helped local children suffering from cancer. The club donated service funds for a family luncheon during a special weekend camp for the kids, and club volunteers prepared and served the meal.

CANADA
Orillia Quota Club Provides Trike for Tyke

The Quota club of Orillia, Ontario, Canada, recently purchased a specially built tricycle for Nik, an 11-year-old boy with Down's syndrome and impaired motor skills. Club member and Canada Area Director Suzanne Prosser observed Nik's enjoyment at play, saying, "The response by Nik's friends when he brings out the tricycle for a ride is overwhelming."

The club plans to pass along the tricycle to another child when Nik outgrows it.

Photo (above, right): Quota's Canada Area Director Suzanne Prosser (left) is pictured with Nik and his mother.

UNITED STATES
Four Quota Clubs Help Kids Close to Home

• Northside Atlanta, Georgia
• Manchester, New Hampshire
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Raleigh, North Carolina

Quota International of Northside Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., sends deaf children from their state to Camp Juliena each summer. This year, they received a huge boost from the Spray Foundation in the form of a U.S.$10,000 grant for the project. Club secretary Jo Martin shared her club's goals with foundation representatives, who were impressed by club service and fund-raising efforts. The foundation wanted to help and promised a $5,000 grant. But when the check arrived in the mail, the amount was doubled to a thrilling $10,000! Noted Club President Margaret Wheeler, "You can imagine how delighted we are in the far-reaching effect this amount of money will have for our deaf youngsters in Georgia."

The Quota club of Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.A., stepped up to the plate to help local kids with disabilities. Nine years ago, the club began sponsoring baseball teams for kids with special needs. The league, organized by parents in 1997, allows kids who aren't able to participate in most organized sports programs to enjoy playing baseball and socializing regularly. Manchester Quota volunteers agree that they reap benefits from their club service for the program. Said Past Club President Pauline Nadeau, "What we as a club can do for these great kids—it takes your heart away!"

Quota International of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A., has helped the children of migrant workers for many years. Through ongoing service to a local school attended by many of these kids, the club provides school necessities, hosts holiday parties, and participates in graduation. When a kindergarten teacher at the school recently told club members that she needed help with the literacy program, which she has long funded with her own salary, Quota volunteers moved faster than you can say "ABC!". The club furnished her classroom with teaching aids, school supplies, puzzles, healthy snacks, and juice boxes.

Quota International of Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A., hosts story time at local libraries, including a sign language interpreter for each session. The fun-filled gatherings feature great books, healthy snacks, and conclude with music and dancing. Deaf and hard-of-hearing children participate while hearing children become aware of their needs and learn sign language.

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