RC Berea awards Scholarships, participates in food drive

Rotary Club of Berea, Kentucky                                            January 14, 2013

Scholarship Program

The Rotary Club of Berea has made tremendous strides in increasing educational scholarships to graduating seniors in the Berea area.  In 2011, we were privileged to provide one student at each of our local high schools, Berea Community Independent High School and Madison Southern High School, with a $500 scholarship toward direct higher education costs at the higher education institution of their choice.

Thanks to increased fund raising and a deep commitment to this project, we were able to provide thirteen (13) scholarships in 2012, six (6) to students at Berea Community and seven (7) at Madison Southern.

The scholarship committee encouraged applications from college-ready students who were well rounded, having engaged in activities, work, and service both within their school and in the larger community. 

All of the 2012 award recipients are now enrolled in college.  Last year’s winners were:

Berea Community Independent High School                   Madison Southern High School

 1.       Mr. Jordan Roberts                                                         1.   Leanna Marie Rowlett

2.       Mr. Benjamin Miller                                                        2.   Nicholas Rogers

3.       Ms. Sibyl Galloway                                                          3.   Lauren Alyssa Dolen

4.       Mr. Braden Mills                                                               4.   Brandon Vincent McGuire

5.       Ms. Jessica Paige Harris                                                 5.   Larry Matthew Lake

6.       Ms. Mary Jefferson                                                        6.   Rhiannon Christine Rutherford

7.       Cody Brandon Baker

 It is our goal to continue and expand our commitment to assist in the educational pursuits of our local students.

 Dennis Jacobs, Scholarship Committee

 

 

Pancakes, Pancakes, Pancakes!!!

Come one, come all! Enjoy pancakes without having to cook! Election Day, November 8th, provides three opportunities for pancakes in Central Kentucky. Support your local Rotary Club and have a great meal, too!

RC Berea Pancake Fry, 7 am - 11 am, Church of God
RC London Pancake Fry, 6 am - noon, Community Center
RC Somerset Pancake Fry, 6 am - 6 pm, First United Methodist Church

Meet a Rotarian!

A new feature of the newsletter will introduce you to your fellow Rotarians. This month, meet Craig Loftis, RC Berea. Thank you Craig for participating!

When did you join Rotary? 1998 in Somerset, KY as a charter member of the breakfast club.

Why did you join Rotary? I was invited by another Rotarian, Tom Elswick and became involved immediately.

 What is your favorite Rotary memory? We just did a Rotary Fish Fry with our club and it was a big success for fundraising and building team with our club. The WEG was a close second place.

What is your favorite Rotary activity? Working and actually doing things in the community. Not so much giving money, but giving time.

Another fun fact - Craig inducted DG John Adams into the Rotary Club of Somerset-Pulaski.