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…
On April 8, 2017 an enthusiastic crowd at Lenoir Rhyne University’s P.E. Monroe auditorium greeted contestants competing in the Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory’s eight annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser for local educational initiatives. Auditions in February narrowed the field of contestants to 20 finalists competing for $5,000 in total prize money. Saturday night’s finalists were:…
All Photos Courtesy of Rose Mary Cheek Photography On March 12, 2016 a near capacity crowd at Lenoir Rhyne University’s P.E. Monroe auditorium greeted contestants competing in the Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory’s seventh annual Rotarian Idol fundraiser for local educational initiatives. Auditions in January and February narrowed the field of contestants to 20 finalists…
RUSSIAN LEADERS EXAMINE SOCIAL ISSUES IN HICKORY Six Russian leaders participating in the Open World program will spend February 28-March 8 in Hickory examining social issues related to substance abuse. The Hickory Rotary Club will host the delegation. Managed by the Open World Leadership Center, a support agency of the United States Congress, the Open…
On November 8, 2013 super typhoon Haiyan, described as one of the strongest storms in history to strike landfall, ravaged the islands of the Philippines. With maximum sustained winds of 195 mph and gusts to 235 mph, the storm cut a path of destruction leaving residents without shelter, food, water and sanitation. Rotary International President,…
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…
This past year was one of major accomplishments for Rotary and your Rotary Foundation. Extraordinary progress was made toward the eradication of polio. We made history when India was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries — leaving just Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. A difficult road lies ahead, but thanks to the commitment and generosity…