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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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 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…
Awards Day and charitable giving updates were the focus of a special meeting on June 22nd of the Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory. Honored were two Rotarians whose service merited special recognition: Mark Seaman was recognized as 2017 Rotarian of the Year for the mentorship, guidance and assistance he provided to Club President John Rambo,…
At the June 15th meeting of the Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian Thomas Griffis announced the winner of the 2017 Service Above Self scholarship. Darian Shekinah Abernathy is this year’s recipient of the four year college scholarship. Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory recognizes the value of a good education. Since 2005, thirty-three students have…