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First Annual Rotary Jam a Great Success

The first annual Rotary Jam on Saturday, May 17th 2014 was a fun evening for all, thanks to the music of the amazing Harris Brothers and the outstanding barbecue prepared by Hickory Sunrise Rotarians. The event netted over $4,000 to provide scholarships for deserving students wishing to attend Catawba Valley Community College. There was a show of paintings by local artists, a silent auction and prize drawings throughout the evening.

Our thanks go to the Harris Brothers for a great performance and especially to all who supported the event by their generous donations for the silent auction – Charles Lisk, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Dan Green, Highland Unfinished Furniture, Lexington Homebrands, Designmaster Furniture, Active Edge, Century Furniture, Patricia A. Warfield, MSE, NCC. NACE Career Coach, Tracy Reece, Southern Furniture and Marriott Hilton Head Resort and Spa. A special thanks also to Sarah Frisbey and Warehouse 18, not only for providing such a wonderful venue, but also for the generous last-minute donations to the silent auction.

We look forward to doing it all again next year!

Rotary Jam Benefits Local Students

The first annual Rotary Jam, taking place this Saturday, May 17th 2014 will not only provide a fun evening for all, thanks to the music of the amazing Harris Brothers – if you haven’t heard them yet, you really should – wine and craft beers and barbecue, but will also provide scholarships for deserving students wishing to attend CVCC. There will also be a show of paintings by local artists, a silent auction and prize drawings throughout the evening. So come on down to the Warehouse in downtown Hickory from 4 to 8 and join in the fun, while making a $25 contribution to a worthy cause. There are still tickets available, and these can be purchased at the door. See below for full details.

As part of the preparations for Rotary Jam, Hickory Sunrise Rotary member Ric Vandett visited Hickory High School to explain the scholarship opportunities.

When: May 17th 2014, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: The Warehouse, 18 2nd Street SE in downtown Hickory

Why: To raise money for scholarships for deserving local students – and enjoy good music in a great atmosphere

Tickets available from: Any member, or call Gavin at 828-464-1565828-464-1565 or Bob at 828-303-0057828-303-0057. Or email us, tell us how many tickets you need and we’ll hold them for you at the door. Tickets are $25 each and cover a barbecue dinner and, of course, the music.

Hickory Sunrise Rotary Donates Backpacks of School Supplies to Classroom Connections

On April 16th 2014, Hickory Sunrise Rotary Club visited Classroom Connections and presented the organization with backpacks full of school supplies. From premises within Bethel United Church of Christ in Mountain View, Classroom Connections provides local teachers with school supplies which they obtain through donations and bulk purchases. The service is much appreciated by educators who often find themselves digging into their own pockets to make sure their students have the supplies they need.

A big thank you to Donald Hicks of Classroom Connections for hosting us and providing an interesting program about the workings of Classroom Connections.