Two Hubcaps ago, I misunderstood Walter Virden's presentation of a trophy he gave to President Victoria. Included below is an explanation by Jim Fulgham of the Champions of Change Award he received in the White House in 2012. In the message at right is Walter's explanation of the trophy he presented.
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Champions of Change
We are sometimes not aware of how significant projects are that we do as a club that make a difference in the world. As an example, on April 12, 2012, our club was presented a Champion of Change award at the White House.
The significance of this is that there are close to 10,000 Rotary clubs in the United States. All Rotary clubs have projects that do good things. The Webb School Rotary Scholarship project was judged by Rotary International to be one of the top ten best projects in the country. The selection was based on sustainability of the project with approximately $1,500,000 dedicated to it in perpetuity, and the fact that it has made a difference in the success of several hundred young people.
The earning of a college degree or a certification in a trade school has given them a helping hand to better themselves. Today, most of these recipients are first generation in their family to receive a post-secondary education. Every student at Webb School qualifies for the scholarship. Although it is an ambitious program that is different from other scholarship programs, it has had a lasting positive effect for over 25 years. The future looks bright for upcoming Webb students because they know a better education will help them achieve financial success and a better life.
PE Barry hobnobing with Rotary royalty, Rotary International president elect Gordon McInally.
PE Barry with RIPE Stephanie A. Urchick.
Parking and access to Rotary sculpture.
Don't forget to sign up for the Installation Dinner.
Photo and caption by Jock Bethune.
Trophy from DG Sharon Miles
Another thing about the Webb Scholarship Program. The award I handed over to Victoria last week was not from the Obama White House, but as tangible recognition from then DG Sharron Miles at the district conference that year. She thought the club’s honor needed to be acknowledged by more than a few politician’s words. Other than verbal recognition at the White House, to my knowledge, no trophy or other memento was awarded.
