SPRING 2017 SEMESTER First City Rotary Memorial Scholarship People don t remember what you say but how you make them feel are words Alice Rocke kept close to her and captured the essence of Alice s life. First City Rotary is committed to helping others, to service above self. This scholarship is dedicated to Alice and other Rotary members who have passed away. Their dedication to helping others has endeared them in our hearts and our minds. Rotarians are 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. We are part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization. To be awarded this $1000 grant, the recipient must: 1) attend University of Alaska Southeast Ketchikan Campus part-time; 2) be enrolled in course work leading toward acquiring or changing employment; 3) include with the application at least two letters of recommendation from someone who can evaluate the student s potential for success. Financial need and motivation are important factors in the awarding of this scholarship. Award recipients not completing course work funded through this grant may be asked to refund all or part of their award. Deadline for application is 5 pm Monday, December 5, 2016
First City Rotary Memorial Scholarship PART I. PERSONAL DATA Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Mailing Address: City State Zip Telephone: (h) (w) SSN: Birth Date: Marital Status: Do you live with relatives? Yes No Number of Dependents: Age(s): Employer and your position with company: PART II. EDUCATION AND OTHER EXPERIENCE List schools attended and any in which you are currently enrolled: Not Working School Location Dates Attended Field of study Graduation Date/Degree Summarize work experience to date: (include an attachment if necessary) Note Community Interests: Activities, offices held, etc.
PART III. VOCATIONAL PLAN What is your employment goal? (include an attachment if necessary) Which classes are you planning on taking? (include an attachment if necessary) How will they help you get desired employment)? (include an attachment if necessary) PART IV. FINANCES Financial need is an important consideration in making this award. Please describe why you are requesting financial assistance. If you have any special or extenuating conditions that impact school financing please indicate. (include an attachment if necessary)
PART V. REFERENCES The attached employer reference letter(s) are written by these people who are not related to me: Name: Address: Name: Address: PART V. AGREEMENT I understand that if given any award under this scholarship, all applications and supporting information including publicity become the property of the Ketchikan Campus and the First City Rotary, and they shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to the award. I understand that this award may be taxable in the United States. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I will notify the Scholarship Committee if there is any change. Date: Signature: Completed applications must be received by 5 pm Monday, December 5, 2016: UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST - KETCHIKAN CAMPUS ATTN: SCHOLARSHIPS 2600 SEVENTH AVENUE KETCHIKAN, AK 99901-5798
What is Rotary and First City Rotary? First City Rotary is part of a world-wide organization called Rotary International. We are most famous for nearly eradicating Polio throughout the world. This is done through a foundation that Rotarians feed. Bill Gates has been a partner with Rotary for years. Our local funds for scholarships and local projects come from our Famous Rotary Duck Race on 4 th of July. Why do we provide scholarships? Because it supports one of our six areas of focus Supporting Education. For more than 100 years, our guiding principles have been the foundation upon which our values and tradition stand. The Four-Way Test, Object of Rotary, and the Avenues of Service express our commitment to service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. AREAS OF FOCUS We direct our efforts in six areas to enhance our local and global impact. Our most successful and sustainable projects and activities tend to fall within the following areas: Promoting peace Fighting disease Providing clean water Saving mothers and children Supporting education Growing local economies HISTORY OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Paul P. Harris, an attorney, wanted to create a professional group with the same friendly spirit he felt in the small towns of his youth. On 23 February 1905, Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. This was the first Rotary club meeting. They decided to call the new club Rotary after the practice of rotating meeting locations. Within five years clubs had formed across the country, from San Francisco to New York. In August 1910, Rotarians held their first convention in Chicago. The 16 clubs that existed at that time united to form the National Association of Rotary Clubs. In 1912, the name changed to International Association of Rotary Clubs to reflect the addition of clubs in other countries. The name Rotary International was adopted in 1922.
By July 1925, Rotary had grown to more than 2,000 clubs and an estimated 108,000 members on six continents. Rotary s reputation attracted presidents, prime ministers, and a host of other luminaries to its ranks among them author Thomas Mann, diplomat Carlos P. Romulo, and composer Jean Sibelius. As Rotary grew, members pooled their resources and used their talents to serve their communities. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its motto: Service Above Self. Of the things we think, say or do THE FOUR-WAY TEST Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?