The Scotland County Rotary Club held their annual banquet on June 28, 2023, for the purpose of presenting scholarship recipients with a check and installation of officers. Rotary club members and invited guests enjoyed a meal catered by Elaine Forrester at the Scotland County Rec Plex. The scholarships totaled $3,000 this year and $500 checks were presented to six 2023 Scotland County Seniors. The scholarship recipients are: Lauren Triplett attending the University of Missouri, Abby Doster attending the University of Missouri, Ethan Blessing attending State Tech, Sean Schroeder attending Maryville University, Hanna Anders attending Moberly Area Community College and Elsie Kigar attending the University of Missouri.
Lauren Triplett went home with a check in the amount of $3,000 for the American Patriot Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by an anonymous donor who is a retired career military officer with strong ties to Scotland County. The donor asked the Scotland County Rotary Club to administer the scholarship on the donor's behalf each year. Applicants of the scholarship provide a written essay on the meaning of patriotism and how it applies to their values, etc. Finalists then provide an oral presentation to the Rotary club in May. The public is welcome to contribute to this local scholarship fund to help perpetuate it. If you are interested, contact Bill Kiddoo at US Bank-Memphis Branch.This year's SC Rotary Club officers are: President-Corey Stott, KMEM Studio Manager; Vice-President-Freddie Henderson, Retired; Secretary-Kristal Phillips, Memphis Head Start Center Director and Treasurer-Carolyn Davies, SCH Chief Financial Officer.The club is in the process of purchasing a new BINGO tent for the Antique Fair . The club will be BBQing Pork Chops and Chicken quarters on Saturday, August 26th of the Antique Fair to be served immediately following the parade. The club will be hosting BINGO on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night of the Antique Fair. Additionally, the Rotary club will be hosting BINGO at the August 5th Bike Night on the Memphis Square. Please come out and support your local Rotary Club.