What a day at The Pirates House! Bill Von Alt received a +4 and +5 Paul Harris Fellow Pin, three members transitioned from Red to Blue Badge, and we inducted a new member. Welcome to the club, Jaime! Once all presentations were complete, Conni Reynolds introduced our speaker for the day, Emily Zeytoonjian with ESP (Extra Special People, Inc).
Emily began her presentation by showing us a short video about ESP. She shared their mission and vision stating that they want to spark confidence and foster friendships. ESP welcomes people with disabilities regardless of their age as well as their families. The program was founded in Athens five years ago. Since that time, they have added 5 more locations with the Savannah office opening in January 2025. ESP offers year-round programming such as family dinner nights and their mobile coffee cart, Java Joy. Every activity has a 1-1 or 2-1 ratio of volunteers to participants. Due to this ratio, Emily says the best way to help their organization is to volunteer. The following paragraph is a message from Emily about volunteering at Friend Friday.
This summer, we are thrilled to have doubled the size of our camp—a milestone we could not have reached without your partnership and belief in our mission. As we prepare for the season, I would like to personally invite you to experience the joy of ESP firsthand during Friend Friday. Friend Friday is a great opportunity to see our impact in person. The morning begins with Welcome Wagon, where we greet campers with music, dancing, and high-fives. We would love for you and any guests you’d like to bring to help us give our campers a warm welcome. Afterward, you’ll join us for Flag, which is filled with ESP chants, skits, and songs. To register to volunteer, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esp-savannah-friend-friday-tickets-1988862497268?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=60aa587aad&mc_eid=36ad17c7dc
Friend Friday Dates at ESP Savannah:
June 26th - ESP's 40th Birthday Celebration
July 17th
Time: 8:30AM - 10:30AM