Rotary Club of Roseburg
Rotary Youth Exchange
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Rotary Club of Roseburg Rotary Youth Exchange
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Duck Race for ChildrenThe first annual Douglas County Duck Race for Children was held in 1998 at River Forks Park near Roseburg. The Duck Race is a joint service project of the three Rotary clubs in Roseburg and the Sutherlin Rotary Club. All proceeds from the race are earmarked for donation to local non-profit organizations whose focus is on the prevention of child abuse in Douglas County. The proceeds are split between First Step, Family Development Center (nee Parents Relief Nursery), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Safe Haven, and Douglas CARES. The 2007 Duck Race goal is raising $125,000 to help in the battle against child abuse. The first-place winner receives $25,000 toward the purchase of a car from one of the Clint Newell Auto Group. All prizes and operating funds are donated so the entire proceeds from ticket sales is distributed to the selected organizations. Here is the prize list for the 2007 race. First prize - $25,000 toward a new car. Second - $2,000 "As You Wish" family travel credit from Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Third - $1,500 Toward tuition at Umpqua Community College courtesy of UCC. Fourth - $1,295 Fax/Printer/Copier/Scanner machine from OCE Imagistics. Fifth - $1,000 32" LCD TV and Game package from State Farm Agents of Roseburg. Sixth - $1,000 Gift certificate at any Roseburg merchant from Century 21 - The Neil Co. Real Estate. Seventh - $1,000 Shopping Spree from Roseburg Fred Meyer. Eighth - $999 Premium Queen mattress set from West Harvard Furniture. Ninth - $700 Portable air conditioner unit from South Stephens Appliance. Tenth - $500 Shopping Spree from Macy's Roseburg.
Sign-up sheet for the Duck Race booth at Douglas County Fair: Get Sheet
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