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TownTalk: Henderson Rotary Scholarships For High School Seniors In Vance County

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The Henderson Rotary Club invites high school seniors in Vance County to apply for one of three $2,500 scholarships that will be awarded in mid-May.

Seniors, take note: spend a few minutes filling out a little background information and then focus on the all-important essay. The application package is due no later than 12 noon on Friday, May 5 and can be dropped off or emailed to D. Rix Edwards, who is overseeing the scholarship process for the local club.

High school seniors interested in taking part should contact their guidance counselors or other school administrators to get details; home schoolers also are welcome to submit applications, Edwards said.

Rotary Clubs across the world adhere to the motto “Service Above Self” and that is the focus of the essay, said Edwards, who joined John C. Rose on Tuesday’s TownTalk.

Specifically, the question reads: “How is the motto of the Rotary Club, ‘Service above Self,’ evident in your life, and how will you continue to uphold this motto through college and beyond?”

The essay should include the applicant’s interpretation of the motto, as well as specific examples that demonstrate how he or she already has put service before self and how they plan to continue do so in the future.

There is no minimum or maximum length for the essay, but Edwards said clarity of writing, good spelling and punctuation are critical components.

A panel of Rotary Club members will review the essays and will select the three winners, Edwards said.

“I gather all the applications and redact names, school names – anything that could be used as a personal identifier,” Edwards explained, “to ensure there is no preference or appearance of preference given to anyone” and to have all applicants on a level playing field.

The Henderson Rotary Club celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, and it prides itself in being a good community partner. The club sponsors a raffle during the annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine festival each year, which serves as a major fundraiser for programs, including the scholarships.

Edwards invites anyone interested in learning more about Rotary to contact him at 252.438.4134. The group meets each Tuesday at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Henderson Country Club. The current president is Greg Etheridge of Gupton Services.

The scholarship applications can be emailed to redwards@sszlaw.net,mailed or delivered to Edwards’s law office, Stainback, Satterwhite & Zollicoffer, PLLC, 115 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536.

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Henderson State of the City Address

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Henderson Rotary Club, has announced a State of the City address and luncheon.

According to a flyer out about the event, it will serve as the first in a series of informative, local agency meetings.

The City’s vision, strategic plan, recent achievements and challenges will be provided by keynote speakers including Mayor Eddie Ellington and City Manager Terrell Blackmon.

Particularly, it is an opportunity for business owners and others engaged in the community to gather.

Reservations required by June 24th for the Thursday, June 30, 2022 address and luncheon — noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club, $30 per person with tables of eight available.

In an email sent to Chamber members, organizers indicated, “You can reserve your seat by calling the Chamber at 252-438-8414…emailing sandra@hendersonvance.org or go to the Chamber website at https://business.hendersonvance.org/events/details/state-of-the-city-address-and-luncheon to register and pay on-line.”

Rotary Day of Service at Local Salvation Army

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The Henderson Rotary Club is sponsoring a food pantry drive for the local Salvation Army during the annual observation of the Rotary Day of Service. The event will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Henderson Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd.

From 9 a.m. to noon, the public is invited and encouraged to bring items like bottled water, cleaning supplies, health-care items, canned foods, toilet paper and other shelf-stable food items, according to Brad Baldwin, president of the Henderson club.

All Rotary clubs in District 7710 are participating in some type of community service project on April 17, and the local club chose the Salvation Army to partner with.

“The Rotary Club of Henderson felt that partnering with the Salvation Army was an ideal way to serve the community,” Baldwin said. “This has been a difficult year for many folks in our area and this is an opportunity to assist those in need. Our goal is to have widespread participation from the people of Henderson in donating items that the Salvation Army needs for their food pantry,” he added.

Baldwin said club members will be on site at the Salvation Army to accept donations. “We thank the folks of Henderson for their support and thank the Salvation Army for the work they do in our community,” Baldwin said.

Cash and check donations also will be accepted.

For more information visit www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/henderson.

Rotary Club of Henderson Accepting Student Scholarship Applications

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Rotary Club of Henderson, NC is accepting student scholarship applications now through Friday, April 19, 2019.

In order for students to be eligible to apply for this scholarship, they must be a current senior in high school and attend any school or homeschool in Vance County, NC.

Applicants must write an essay in answer to the following question:

How is the motto of the Rotary Club, “Service above Self,” evident in your life, and how will you continue to uphold this motto through college and beyond?

Specifically, your essay should be sure to address the following:

  1. What “Service above Self” means to you;
  2. What you have accomplished that demonstrates “Service above Self”; and
  3. Your future plans describing how you will continue to incorporate “Service above Self” throughout the rest of your life.

In addition to the essay, please include the following:

  1. Student’s full name
  2. Grade
  3. School
  4. Cell phone number
  5. Home phone number
  6. Email address

Please submit all completed scholarship information to:

Mail to:

C/O D. Rix Edwards

Stainback, Satterwhite & Zollicoffer

115 N. Garnett St.

Henderson, NC 27536

OR

Email to: redwards@sszlaw.net

Award Timeline:

Friday, April 19, 2019 – All scholarship applications are due to the address or email address listed above.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – Scholarship winners will be notified of awards and invited to the scholarship banquet.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – Scholarship winners should plan to attend the banquet to be recognized for their achievements.

Scholarship Essays will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Clarity of the writing
  • Specific evidence of “Service above Self” in your life
  • Specific evidence of your future plans to continue to incorporate “Service above Self” throughout your life

NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:

Award Winners:

Scholarship award winners will be notified of their awards on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Scholarship award winners will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to apply toward their continuing-education-related expenses.

On notice of award, scholarship award winners will be invited to attend the Scholars Banquet.

Questions regarding this scholarship application should be submitted via email to Rix Edwards at redwards@sszlaw.net.