Rotary Club of Emmett presented checks to many local youth organizations during a gathering at Blaser Park on Wednesday, May 21.
Rotary Club of Emmett presented checks to many local youth organizations during a gathering at Blaser Park on Wednesday, May 21.
The Rotary Club of Emmett awarded $15,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors and distributed $48,750 to 25 youth and community groups during an event held Thursday evening at Blaser Park. The funding was made possible through proceeds from the Flip Flops and Flamingos Youth Benefit Dinner & Auction and community donations.
Foundation President and Scholarship Chairman, Marilyn Knighton, reports those receiving Rotary Foundation Scholarships are:
Emma Burr — $5000
Amina Smajic — $3000
Annastyn Kunka — $3000
Jeni Hammon — $1000
Brady Low — $1000
Rachel Winegar — $1000
Alongside the scholarships, 25 local youth and community groups received an additional total of $48,750. This year’s recipients include:
4-H — Gem/Boise 4-H Exchange Club / U of I Extension Gem County
4-H — Gem/Boise 4-H Leaders Association
4-H — Gem/Boise Youth Livestock Sale (Fair)
American Heritage Girls ID Troop 1199
An Event Barn
EHS Cheer & Dance
EHS Sophomore Student Council
EHS Senior Student Council
EHS Boys Soccer
EHS Girls Soccer
Emmett Baseball Association
Emmett Basketball Boosters / EHS Boys Basketball
Emmett Community Playhouse
Emmett Little League
Emmett Middle School — Ski/Snowboard Club
Emmett Mountain Bike Team
Emmett Public Library
Emmett Trap / Clay Target Club
Gem County Recreation District
Interact Tailgate Club
Keeping it Country 4-H
Shop with a Cop Christmas Event
Trail Life Troop ID-1199
WICAP / WICAP Youth / Head Start
Groups also had the chance to earn additional money by selling raffle tickets, keeping half of their total sales. The top three ticket sellers were:
Emmett Middle School — Interact
Idaho Shorthorn Juniors
The Rotary Club expressed appreciation for the continued generosity and support of the Emmett community. Those interested in learning more about the Rotary Club are welcome to attend meetings held Thursdays at noon at Idaho Pizza on Highway 52. They can also go to their website at https://www.emmettrotary.org/, visit the Rotary Club of Emmett on Facebook, or call David Little at 208-365-4611.
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