LA Rotary Awards Scholarships‏

  

Lewiston Auburn Rotary Club’s  Vocational Service Committee Chair, William Denehy (left) along with President Jennifer Hogan (far right) congratulate the recipients the Club’s local scholarships.  Students from seven area high school seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships.  Pictured (l-r) Hannah Sterling, Karli Taylor Soracco, Meghan Craig, Harley Kerr, Brittany Marshal and Brittany Martin.  Not available for photo, Hannah Martin, Edward Little High School.  Photo by Kathy Becvar. 

Lewiston – Members of the Lewiston Auburn Rotary District 7790 presented seven $1000 scholarship awards during the Club’s Annual Awards Banquet held at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston on May 11.  “Every year, the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club raises thousands of dollars to donate to graduating high school seniors and worthy community organizations,” shares William Denehy, Vocational Service Committee Chair.   “To raise these funds, we carry out several fundraising activities including an annual auction, the Balloon Festival, selling poinsettias, Christmas trees and more.  Thanks to our fundraising efforts, we are proud this year to give back over $10,000 to very deserving students and community organizations.”

Class of 2011 graduating seniors receiving the $1000 scholarships were Hannah Martin, Edward Little High School; Karli Taylor Soracco, Leavitt Area High School;  Brittany Martin, Lewiston High School; Meghan Craig, Lisbon High School; Brittney Marshall, Oak Hill High School; Harley Kerr, Poland Regional High School; and Hannah Sterling, St. Dominic Academy. 

Community donations recipients were introduced by LA Rotary Club President, Jennifer Hogan.  Five civic organizations were awarded donations and recognized for their service to the community:  Maine Autism Society, $1,000; Franco American Heritage Center, $1,000; Museum LA, $500; Trinity Jubilee Center, $500; Book Reach Program, $500. 

The Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club has been serving the Lewiston-Auburn community since it was chartered in 1917.  The Club’s main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.  The fellowship group is committed to helping local organizations and those looking to pursue a higher education.  Internationally, the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club has helped to build a library in the Philippines and is currently exploring a project with an orphanage in Haiti.   

The principal motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self” and the object of the Club and all Rotary Clubs is to encourage and foster this ideal as a basis of worthy enterprise. 

Lewiston Auburn Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston.  FMI contact club secretary, Nancy Brown by emailing brememberedsoc@aol.com.