At the Thursday May 8th meeting of the Hickory Rotary Club, the 2014 Teacher of the Year for the Hickory City Schools was announced. This award is given in memory of Wilmer M. Jenkins, who served as superintendent of Hickory Public Schools and was a member of Hickory Rotary Club. Teachers nominated for this year’s…
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…
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…
The Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation is in the process of restoring the home to its condition in 1947 when the Harris’ lived there. Once completed, the residence will be open to the public for tours. The residence will display historical and educational information about Rotary International. The Paul and Jean Harris Home will…
After a sampling of the Hickory Rotary Club’s renowned vocal “talents” and a rousing rendition of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” Rotary District 7670 Governor Ronnie Thompson regrouped and spoke to the club’s membership, outlining his goals as District Governor for District 7670, July 2013- June 2014. Highlighting Rotary’s theme of “Engage Rotary –…
Barbara McAnulty, a rising junior at Hickory High school, spoke to the club today about her experience at RYLA 2013 in Brevard, NC, for a week in June representing Hickory High Interact club and Hickory Rotary Club. At RYLA, Barbara participated in a community service car wash and completed the high ropes course as well…
Bill Biddle, from the Rotary Club of Asheville-Breakfast, has been asked by PDG Frank Dean to accept the responsibility of leading a team to the Philippines to distribute 560 wheelchairs. He is both happy and privileged to do so, but will need four individuals who would like to serve on the team from District 7670, to help…
Awards Day was the focus of Hickory Rotary Club’s June 20th meeting. Several local non-profits were recipients of checks from Club President, Jill Patton: Dolly Parton Imagination Library – $15,000 for Imagination Library in Catawba County presented to Kim Holden Hickory Community Theater – $2,000 for Rug-Bug Theater program at HCT presented to John Rambo…
At Thursday’s meeting, the Hickory Rotary Club heard about this year’s Carolina Cycle Challenge from speakers Bill Shillito, Mark Childers, John Link, Tom Lilly and Mike Johnson. The Rotary Clubs in the Hickory Metro will take the lead in continuing a bike ride that was created by Brett Gosnell and his family and friends in…
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, The Hickory Rotary Club conducted its annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser to benefit local educational initiatives. The singing contest was held at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne University. The twenty finalists who competed for the top prize of $2500 were: Contestant Song Contestant Song Elisabeth Ballard Sittin’…
Hickory Rotary Club has announced dates for its 2013 musical fundraiser, “ROTARIAN IDOL”. The event will be held Saturday, March 16, at 7 pm in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Auditions will be held at The SALT Block Auditorium January 31, 6-8 pm and February 2, 2-4 pm. There is no…
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…
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…
At the Thursday May 10th meeting of the Hickory Rotary Club, the 2012 Teacher of the Year for the Hickory City Schools was announced. This award is given in memory of Wilmer M. Jenkins, who served as superintendent of Hickory Public Schools and who was a member of Hickory Rotary Club. Teachers nominated for this…
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.…