Breakfast with Santa returned to Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 17 after a two-year break during the pandemic. More than 800 people showed up at the community center in San Gabriel Park to enjoy pancakes and sausage served by members of the Georgetown Fire Department and take pictures with Santa.
Firefighters also gave tours of their fire trucks and shared highlights of their job.
Proceeds from the event support a number of Georgetown ISD (GISD) families and local nonprofit programs: -52 families from Frost Elementary in GISD were supported with gift cards to buy holiday food and gifts -Financial donations were made to support Backpack Buddies (who support more than 800 students in GISD with access to weekend food); the Nest Empowerment Center (a program of The Georgetown Project that supports GISD students experiencing homelessness); The Locker; and programs in Jarrell ISD. "As an employee of Georgetown ISD, I am continually humbled by the support that our local nonprofits show for our families," said Melinda Brasher, executive director for communications and community engagement in Georgetown ISD. "The past few years have presented unique and unexpected challenges; yet, we continue to rally together to take care of each other, and The Rotary Club of Sun City is an important partner in that, living out the Rotary mission of service above self. We are grateful!"
Photo IDs Club President Mickey McLaughlin and club member Karen Block (denim Rotary shirt and green elf dress) Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan flips pancakes. (Club members in yellow shirt and vest) Bill Miller, John Chenoweth (BWS Chair) and John Schwebke Bill Rogers as Santa. Bill is a neighbor of club member Connie Clark and provides a Santa service for friends and neighbors. Head Elf Judy Snelson and Asst. Fire Chief Clay Shell taste tests in the kitchen.