Welcome to Greg Stevens, the newest member of the Rotary Club of Blanco County, who was inducted at the June 6 meeting. Greg has a long history as a Rotarian in California and Oregon. We are glad to have him in Blanco County.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County recently awarded six $1000 scholarships to deserving LBJ and Blanco High School seniors. Each student was recommended by a teacher(s) and submitted a Rotary scholarship application to the Club. Each applicant was evaluated on their academic record, extra-curricular and community activities, and their career and life goals.
The outstanding academic scholarship recipients from LBJ High School in Johnson City were:
Maura Ibanez
Rylee Welch
To Blanco High School seniors, the Rotary Club has awarded 2 academic and 1 community service scholarship in the past. However this year, the Club awarded 3 academic scholarships because the 3 recipients were nearly identical in the evaluation or scoring process. These outstanding students were:
Joe Hernandez
Joe Hernandez
Macy Murphree
Valentina Edwards
Named after Lt.Col, USAF, Retired Chaplain, Joe Garcia, the Community Service scholarship was awarded to Macy Murphree for her clearly outstanding contributions to her school and community.
Left to right:
Joe Kustelski (Rotary President), Rylee Welch, Maura Ibanez, Jack Twilley (Rotarian)
Joe Kustelski (Rotary President), Rylee Welch, Maura Ibanez, Jack Twilley (Rotarian)
Left to right:
Jack Twilley (Rotarian), Valentina Edwards, Macy Murphree, Joe Kustelski (Rotary President)
not pictured: Joe Hernandez
Jack Twilley (Rotarian), Valentina Edwards, Macy Murphree, Joe Kustelski (Rotary President)
not pictured: Joe Hernandez
Macy Murphree was awarded the Joe Garcia Community Service Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Blanco County sponsored the annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament May 9th, at Blanco’s Vaaler Creek Golf Course. Over 80 golfers enjoyed a day of sport, camaraderie, and fun as they supported the many worthy projects sponsored by the Rotary. The winning foursome, sponsored by Frost Bank, were Fair Oaks Rotarians David Murrah, Ron Hubbard, John Rogers and Dave Driskell. Prizes were also awarded in contests for closest to the pin, longest drive, etc.
The tournament is the major fund raiser for the Rotary Club of Blanco County. Thanks to the players, many sponsors, and donations to the silent auction, the Rotary Club raised over $25,000. This money is used throughout the year for such projects as scholarships for high school seniors, human trafficking awareness, art supplies for elementary students, drug and alcohol prevention, Project Graduation support, hygiene and save-a-life kits, and many others.
Welcome to our newest club member, Rebecca Lightfoot O'Shea, who was inducted at the club meeting March 21.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County will host the Annual Joe Garcia Memorial Golf Tournament May 9 at Vaaler Creek Golf Course in Blanco. A silent auction will also be held. The golf tournament is the major fundraiser to provide scholarships to graduates of Blanco and Johnson City high schools as well as many other service projects in Blanco County and beyond. The club is seeking golfers, sponsors and silent auction items. To register as a player, a 4 person team or a sponsor complete the registration form on the club website blancocountyrotary,org/sitepage/golf-tournament and mail with payment to P.O. Box 736, Blanco, TX 78606. To donate a silent auction item contact Tracy Barr tbarr54@gmail.com
Welcome to our newest club member, Richard Pankhurst, who was inducted at the club meeting March 7.
Welcome to new Rotarian, Tom Jones, who was inducted at the club meeting February 21.
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