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 Spotlight on SERVICE - Senior Rotarians High School seniors are given the unique opportunity to apply to be a Senior Rotarian early in their senior year of high school. Our club's Board Members and Senior Rotarian committee processes these applications and decides which student applicants best fit the requirements of being chosen as a Senior Rotarian. The committee bases their decision not only on grade point average but also on school, academic, and extracurricular activities and community involvement.
This year, we have selected 16 students as Senior Rotarians. They are scheduled on a monthly basis to attend our weekly Wednesday Rotary meetings and introduce themselves, tell us about themselves and their parents, as well as their future plans, and provide updates about what is going on at their school. They are also invited and encouraged to participate in our clubís service projects.
Not only does being a Senior Rotarian look GREAT on the studentís resumeí and college applications, it provides them with a unique opportunity for public speaking as well as to learn about Rotary and the opportunity Rotary provides for service. Senior Rotarians are also eligible to apply for the annual Rotary Scholarship. For the 2008-09 school year, we awarded a $1,000 renewable scholarship (for up to 4 years of college) as well as a $500 one-time scholarship to well-deserving Senior Rotarians.
2009 Senior Rotarian Scholarship Winners: Laura Heltzen ($500 one-time scholarship) Bailey Moorhead ($1,000 renewable x4 years scholarship) Rod Couch, 2008-09 Vinita Rotary President (photo by Angela Martin)
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The Vinitian Chartered 1919 Vinita, Oklahoma District 6110 Club #2502
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS President Dr. Bob Green Secretary Amy DeVore Treasurer Linda Scott Sergeant at Arms Bob Young Past-President Rod Couch Foundation Bud Ronsse Club Service Joe Gardner Public Relations Angela Martin Club Administration Jim Sellers Membership Dr. Jimmie Ownbey
October 7, 2009 Catered by Shout & Sack
Rotarian of the Day Ken Kidd A native Oklahoman, Ken Kidd graduated from Vinita High School in 1981.
Kidd started working at C&L Supply in June of 1982 where he is still employed and is currently President. Kidd is also on the Board of Directors of the Crosley Corporation based in Winston-Salem, NC. Crosley is a national TV and Appliance brand that is sold through distribution, C&L is one of their distributors.
Ken and his wife Tracie have two children and celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary last July. Holly is currently a 5th year Senior at UCO in Edmond and is married to Brandon Allen of Vinita and Hillary is a freshman at UCO in Edmond as well. His hobbies include golf, hunting and spending time at the lake and he is still trying to learn the Korean language. Heath Owens Rheem Manufacturing
Don't Miss It Rotary Golf Tournament Sunday, October 11 at The Cove Shotgun Start 1:00 p.m.
Rotarian of the Day Schedule October 14 Lowell Hatcher 21 OB Johnston 28 Dennis Jones Happy Birthday!
Chin Yee Chew Dakota Whitworth
Golf Tournament Help is Needed! The Rotary Golf Tournament is our biggest fundraiser of the year and enables us to continue to serve in the Rotary motto of vService Above Self. We need help with acquiring golf tournament hole sponsors. Please see Bob Green to help or if you want to enter a team! This year, the golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at The Cove.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Updates The Salvation Army Food Pantry is extremely low on food donations, especially at the end of each month. We are having a FOOD DRIVE to benefit the Food Pantry throughout the month of October. Each week, please bring canned and/or non-perishable food items to our weekly Rotary Meeting. We will make the presentation at the end of the month. Thank you for your support! New members and all interested in attending Rotary New Member Orientation Mark your calendars for: Thursday, November 5 More details coming!
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