A ShelterBox HERO is a Rotary Club that has committed to making an impact in worldwide disaster response by giving. The Rotary Club of Hickory has been designated a ShelterBox HERO at a Bronze Level. ShelterBox is a global organization made up of people who believe in shelter as a human right – that shelter from…
Charitable giving updates, club awards and installation of new officers was the focus of a special, socially distanced meeting with masks of the Rotary Club of Hickory held on the lawn of the SALT Block on July 9th. Outgoing President Gerry Knox celebrated with the club what was no doubt a challenging, but nevertheless successful,…
The Rotary Club of Hickory and Chick-fil-A teamed up recently to show support and appreciation to the dedicated first responders in the Hickory community. While continuing to support our primary mission of early childhood education with our annual support and recognition of teachers, students, and public schools, the Rotary Club of Hickory and Chick-fil-A thanked…
The Rotary Club of Hickory’s Service Above Self Scholarship Committee announced the two recipients of the 2020 Service Above Self Scholarships presented annually by the club: Tamia Larius Sloan from Hickory High School and Luke Matthew Alvarez from Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School. This is the second year the Rotary Club of Hickory…
The Rotary Club of Hickory has named Jana Kaylor, a media specialist at Oakwood Elementary School, the 2020 Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year. One of nine outstanding educators nominated for the prestigious award given annually by the club, Ms. Kaylor is a digital teaching and media facilitator at Oakwood Elementary School. A native of…
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of…