Awards Day, installation of new officers and charitable giving updates were the focus of a special meeting of the Rotary Club of Hickory on June 28th. Tara Bland was recognized as 2018 Rotarian of the Year for her leadership and dedication securing entertaining and informative speakers and programs for the club’s weekly meeting. Tara also…
At the May 17th meeting of the Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian Thomas Griffis announced the winner of the 2018 Service Above Self scholarship. Kristina Nicole Stuckey is this year’s recipient of the four year college scholarship. Rotary Club of Hickory recognizes the value of a good education. Since 2005, thirty-four students have received SAS…
At the May 10th meeting of the Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian David Moore announced the 2018 Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year for the Hickory Public Schools. The award is given annually in memory of Wilmer M. Jenkins, who served as superintendent of Hickory Public Schools from July 1, 1958 – June 30, 1967…
The Rotary Club of Hickory, in a partnership with the Rotary Club of Arden, the Rotary Club of Asheville-Biltmore, The Light Foundation and the Rotary Club of Bayonnais-Gonaives (Haiti), is undertaking a project to place 1,000 solar lamps in the homes of students in the Bayonnais area of Haiti. A school of 2,000 students is…
On March 24, 2018 an enthusiastic crowd at Lenoir Rhyne University’s P.E. Monroe auditorium greeted contestants competing in the Rotary Club of Hickory’s ninth annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser for local educational initiatives. Auditions in February narrowed the field of contestants to 20 finalists competing for $5,000 in total prize money. Saturday night’s finalists were: Mary…
Local sensation, Johnny White, American Idol 2018 participant, will make a special appearance and perform at Hickory Rotary Club’s 2018 Rotarian Idol, Saturday, March 24, 2018. Johnny White was the winner of Hickory Rotary Club’s 2017 Rotarian Idol and his winning performance was just the beginning of his successful appearances in singing competitions which, to…
The Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory has announced dates for its musical fundraiser, “ROTARIAN IDOL”. The event will be held Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 pm in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory is grateful for the tremendous financial support provided by area businesses for our 2018…
2018 Rotarian Idol Contestants Selected and Ticket Sales Locations Announced Hickory Rotary Club has announced the 20 contestants selected by a panel of judges to compete in the club’s annual musical fundraiser, Rotarian Idol. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne…
Absolute final auditions for Rotarian Idol will be held SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2018, 2:30pm – 4:00 pm at the SALT Block. Look for signs directing you to the former Western Piedmont Symphony Rehearsal room. All amateur signers are welcome! Those under 18 years of age must have written parental consent. $5000 in cash prizes will…
On Thursday, January 25th the Rotary Club of Hickory welcomed William “Brock” Long as our featured speaker. William B. “Brock” Long was confirmed by the United States Senate and began his service as the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in June, 2017. Mr. Long has more than sixteen years of experience assisting…
Calling all vocalists! Auditions are coming up for the big amateur singing competition Rotarian Idol. First place prize is $2500, second place is $1500, third place is $500 and Audience Favorite is $500. Auditions are Thursday February 1, 5:30 PM-7 PM and Saturday February 3, 2 PM – 3:30 PM at the SALT Block in…
January 15, 2018 Headline: Ninth Annual “ROTARIAN IDOL” Announced; Auditions Set. Hickory, NC – The Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory has announced dates for its musical fundraiser, “ROTARIAN IDOL”. The event will be held Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 pm in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Last year’s winner was…