The Rotary Club of Hickory, North Carolina, the first service club organized in Catawba County, celebrates a century of service in 2021. Although club plans to recognize and commemorate the centennial milestone differ significantly than what was originally envisioned prior to the pandemic, the Rotary club of Hickory will still host events and increase charitable…
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The Rotary Club of Hickory, North Carolina, the first service club organized in Catawba County, celebrates a century of service in 2021. Although club plans to recognize and commemorate the centennial milestone differ significantly than what was originally envisioned prior to the pandemic, the Rotary club of Hickory will still host events and increase charitable…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 27th. Outgoing President Linda Lutz celebrated with the club what was probably one of the most successful Rotary years in recent memory. The first order of business was special memorial…
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On May 17, 2019 an enthusiastic crowd at Lenoir Rhyne University’s P.E. Monroe auditorium greeted contestants competing in the Rotary Club of Hickory’s 10th Anniversary All Stars Rotarian Idol fundraiser for local educational initiatives. This year’s event format featured previous winners competing to advance to a second round of competition where the field was narrowed to five…
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At the May 16th meeting of the Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian Thomas Griffis announced the winners of the 2019 Service Above Self scholarships. Sidney L. Brockenborough from Hickory High School and Marlet Gisel Castillo from Hickory Career and Arts Magnet High School are this year’s recipients of four year college scholarships. This is the…
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Rotary Club of Hickory announces 2019 Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year Award At the May 9th meeting of the Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian Kathy Greathouse announced the 2019 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…
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It’s going to be a night of stars for the 10th Anniversary All Stars Rotarian Idol. The special event is set for Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at PE Monroe Auditorium. “We are thrilled to announce that 10 of our past winners will compete in the Rotarian Idol All Stars contest,” said event Co-Chairs…
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(L-R) District 7670 Governor Elect, Tiffany Ervin; Rotary Club of Hickory President, Linda Lutz; Mayor Hank Guess; Lake Hickory Rotary Club President, Gerrie Reeves and Hickory Sunrise Club President, Donald Hicks.
Rotary Service Day in the City of Hickory On 23 February 1905, the very first Rotary meeting was organized by Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. Paul Harris, an attorney, wanted to create a professional group with the…
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