Local sensation, Johnny White, American Idol 2018 participant, will make a special appearance and perform at Hickory Rotary Club’s 2018 Rotarian Idol, Saturday, March 24, 2018. Johnny White was the winner of Hickory Rotary Club’s 2017 Rotarian Idol and his winning performance was just the beginning of his successful appearances in singing competitions which, to…
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…
2018 Rotarian Idol Contestants Selected and Ticket Sales Locations Announced Hickory Rotary Club has announced the 20 contestants selected by a panel of judges to compete in the club’s annual musical fundraiser, Rotarian Idol. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne…
Absolute final auditions for Rotarian Idol will be held SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2018, 2:30pm – 4:00 pm at the SALT Block. Look for signs directing you to the former Western Piedmont Symphony Rehearsal room. All amateur signers are welcome! Those under 18 years of age must have written parental consent. $5000 in cash prizes will…
On Thursday, January 25th the Rotary Club of Hickory welcomed William “Brock” Long as our featured speaker. William B. “Brock” Long was confirmed by the United States Senate and began his service as the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in June, 2017. Mr. Long has more than sixteen years of experience assisting…
Calling all vocalists! Auditions are coming up for the big amateur singing competition Rotarian Idol. First place prize is $2500, second place is $1500, third place is $500 and Audience Favorite is $500. Auditions are Thursday February 1, 5:30 PM-7 PM and Saturday February 3, 2 PM – 3:30 PM at the SALT Block in…
January 15, 2018 Headline: Ninth Annual “ROTARIAN IDOL” Announced; Auditions Set. Hickory, NC – 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. Last year’s winner was…
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…
At the May 4th meeting of the Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory, Rotarian David Moore announced the 2017 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,…
Thirty-five Hickory High School (HHS) Interact Club students were guests of the Hickory Rotary Club for the Thursday club’s annual Career Day on March 9. Four seniors, nineteen juniors, and twelve sophomores were introduced to a variety of arts-related careers through member Rotarians: John Rambo, Executive Director of Hickory Community Theatre and current Hickory Rotary Club…
Hickory Rotary Club has announced the 20 contestants selected by a panel of judges to compete in the club’s annual musical fundraiser, Rotarian Idol. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Competing for $5,000 in total prize money will be:…
Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory’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 more. Applications are now being accepted for the Thursday Rotary Club for Hickory’s 2017 Service Above Self college scholarship for eligible…
The Thursday Rotary Club of Hickory has announced dates for its annual musical fundraiser, “ROTARIAN IDOL”. The event will be held Saturday, April 8, at 7:00 pm in PE Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University. Auditions will be held at The SALT Block Thursday, February 9th, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm and Saturday,…
Apparently 3 hours ringing the bell in sub-freezing weather will cause Rotarians to do some crazy things. This is Hickory Rotarian John Olson with the knitted beard to keep warm on a VERY cold day. Nobody in the club knew that John was so talented with knitting needles and yarn. By the way John said…