Rotarian Idol 2014

A near capacity crowd at Lenoir Rhyne University’s P.E. Monroe auditorium greeted contestants competing in Hickory Rotary Club’s fifth annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser for local educational initiatives. Auditions in February narrowed the field of contestants to 20 finalists competing for $7,500 in total prize money.  Saturday night’s finalists were McKenzie Anderson, Mary Elisabeth Ballard, Lark…

Carolina Cycle Challenge Raises $50,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research

For Immediate Release November 26th, 2013 Contact:  Bill Shillito 828-320-6410, dg07-08@rotary7670.org The first Annual “Carolina Cycle Challenge” was a great success on Sunday, October 6, 2013. The Carolina Cycle Challenge is a Rotary Clubs project and continuation of Brett’s Ride, an event named for Brett Gosnell, a Hickory teen who died of pediatric cancer in…

Awards Day 2012

Awards Day was the focus of Hickory Rotary Club’s June 21st meeting. Several local non-profits were recipients of checks from Club President, Rich Brown: Hickory YMCA – $1,000 for child care financial assistance. Catawba Science Center – $1,000 for Free Friday program that allows free admission to the Science Center. Hickory Community Theater – $1,000…

Service Above Self Scholarships Awarded May 17, 2012

Hickory Rotary Club recognizes the importance of a good education.  At the club’s May 17th meeting outstanding local scholars were recognized and rewarded. Hickory Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Scholarship rewards students who excel in the classroom, are recognized by teachers as leaders and who volunteer to serve others through community service, church activities and…

District 7670 Awards

At the Thursday, April 26th meeting of the Hickory Rotary Club, President Rich Brown announced club awards received at the District 7670 conference, held April 20-22, 2012 in Concord, NC. Hickory Rotary Club received awards for Governor’s Club of Excellence, total CART donations – 3rd place, District Best Club Bulletin and District Best Club Website.…