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Rotary in Action
Community Service is comprised of varied efforts that Rotarians make, sometimes in conjunction with others (e.g., a Rotaract or Interact club), to improve the quality of life for those who live within the club's territory or municipality.
The Community Service club committee structure incorporates a wide range of community issues and needs under the following subcommittees: human development, community development, environmental protection, and partners in service.
Community Service News Scholarship Winners for 2007 5-21-07
The Rotary Club of Gettysburg has announced the award of five $1,000 scholarships to senior students at the Biglerville and Gettysburg Area High Schools, according to B J Small, 2006-2007 Club President. Those awards include one award for a vocational major and four awards for students majoring in a business or professional career.
Christopher Warden, son of Robert and Joan Warden of Carroll Valley, has been awarded the Rotary Club's 2007 Vocational Scholarship. Christopher, a senior at Fairfield High School, plans to study at Garrett College located near Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland where he will major in natural resources and wildlife management. Christopher has been active in the FFA and Archery Club in high school and is an avid hunter. Matthew Beamer, son of Richard and Judy Beamer of Gettysburg, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007. Matthew, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at Dickinson College in the fall of 2007 where he will major in Biology and Chemistry. Matthew has been a standout player on the high school swim team. He has been active on the marching and concert bands, Interact Club, Students Against Drunk Driving and is a member of the national honor society.
Braeden Eastman, son of Janet and Harry Eastman of Biglerville, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007. Braeden, a senior at Biglerville High School, plans to study at Dickinson College in the fall of 2007 where he will major in Language Studies. Braeden has been a standout player on the high school tennis team and the high school soccer team. He has been active in high school musicals and is a member of the national honor society. He also serves as class treasurer.
Melanie Kammerer, daughter of Richard and Deborah Kammerer of Gettysburg, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007. Melanie, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at the Pennsylvania State University in the fall of 2007 where she will major in Agroecology. Melanie has been a standout player on the high school soccer and field hockey teams. She has been active in high school Interact club, Students Against Drunk Driving, Student Council in which she has been president and is a member of the national honor society.
Jessica Bennett, daughter of Michael and Shelle Bennett of Littlestown, has been awarded an Academic Scholarship for 2007. Melanie, a senior at Gettysburg High School, plans to study at West Chester University in the fall of 2007 where she will major in Elementary Education. Jessica has been active in high school FFA club, Orchestra, Chorus, French Club and is a member of the national honor society.
The Rotary Club's scholarship program traces its origin back to 1956 when a bequest by former club president Charles Eicholtz provided initial funds for a scholarship fund.
Community Activities
Facilitated establishment of National Trust for Historic Gettysburg which is now a viable organization
Participate in Adams County Bicentennial Celebration Activities
Deliver bakery goods from Giant Foods to local Food Pantry and shelter on a weekly basis
Assist Gettysburg Fire Department with parking at its Carnival during July 4th week
Regular Adopt-A-Highway pick-ups
Participated with other civic organizations in Join-Hands-Day
Participated in project involved recovering, cleaning, and recycling from a makeshift "Dump" in Adams County
Assist Holiday Bureau during Christmas Season
Assist Salvation Army with Kettle Drive
Offer breakfast with Santa at Gettysburg High School, participating with our Interact Club
Implement revised scholarship/loan program
Assist Strawberry Hill with clean-up tasks
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