STRIVE & STRIVE 2B:)

 
Neenah Rotary's Strive program provides a middle and high school students the benefit of positive adult interaction with Rotary members. We have developed and continue to offer two programs designed to assist students: Strive and Strive 2B:).
 
The Strive Program is offered to Juniors and Seniors of Neenah High School who have been identified by teachers and counselors as a student who would benefit from additional assistance with navigating their future after High School. Monthly programs, which generally include breakfast or lunch, are sponsored by Neenah Rotary and facilitated by High School counselors/teachers and include such topics as:
  • Introductions to youth programs offered by local non-profit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Brigade, Youth Go and the YMCA
  • Tours and orientations to local, post high school educational programs at FVTC, UW-Oshkosh and/or UW-Green Bay
  • Volunteer opportunities at various non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and the Boys and Girls Brigade
  • The Strive alumni panel, where previous program graduates share their post high school experiences
Scholarships are available for graduating Seniors who meet program attendance requirements and have managed to improve their grades. Since its inception in 1997, Strive has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to qualifying students. Scholarship recipients are invited to attend a Rotary lunch. 
 
Strive 2B:)
The Strive 2B:) Program is offered to 8th grade students of Neenah Middle School who have been selected by their teachers and counselors as having leadership potential. Monthly programs, which generally include breakfast or lunch, are sponsored by Neenah Rotary and facilitated by Middle School counselors, and include such activities as:
  • Team building activities and programs offered by local non-profit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Brigade, Youth Go the YMCA and the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Art.
  • Tour and an orientation at FVTC.
  • A tour of the Neenah Police Department.
  • A Milwaukee Brewers game, with lunch at American Family Field.
  • A family dinner hosted by Neenah Rotarians
All participants receive Strive 2 B t-shirts.