From outstanding students to community heroes, The Rotary Club of Edmond recognized several outstanding club members and citizens during our Community Recognition Day on May 10th.
The club awarded $2000 scholarships to each of two students from Edmond Memorial High School, Brooklyn Jenkins, and Kayleigh Shortt for their community and academic achievements. Shortt also received an additional $500 for the Charles Lamb Service Above Self Award.
The club also recognized the amazing success of Langston University Basketball head coach, Chris Wright, with our 4-Way Test award. In his first season, the Lions went 26-2 overall in the regular season. The team made history by being the first HBCU to win the Sooner Athletic Conference season title and the conference tournament title. The team is also recognized for its academic achievements.
We are proud of our member, Mike Sanders, for receiving our club’s version of the Rotarian of the year award, The George Mikesell Award. Mike is a longtime Rotarian and is one of the most service-minded club members. Sanders was also recognized on the district level as the club’s Rotarian of the Year.
Community Recognition Day also honored Edmond Firefighters for their service to the community as part of International Firefighters Day.
The Rotary of Club of Edmond held a Trivia Day fundraiser for our club’s Rotary Foundation on June 7. Members signed up as teams and individuals to answer challenging questions ranging from gangster movies to books that became movies! Players could also purchase mulligans to increase their scores. A big thanks to the Rankin YMCA for hosting our event. Proceeds are still being tallied.
A successful club program called Rotary Rotation takes place during months with a fifth Wednesday. Club members visit other members’ businesses to learn more about them and support the Edmond community. During May, members visited Visit Edmond, Epworth Villa, and Hyberbaric Fitness.
The Rotary Club of Edmond is holding a raffle for the club’s Rotary Foundation to ensure a great spot to watch the KickingBird Golf Fourth on the Hill celebration. The location is the highest spot in Edmond to view the city’s Fourth of July celebration. Winners can purchase a chance to win a place to watch from their vehicles and a gift basket. Tickets are on sale for $15, or two for $20 by emailing rotaryclubofedmond@gmail.com.
Edmond Memorial High School’s Brooklyn Jenkins received an academic scholarship during The Rotary Club of Edmond’s Community Recognition Day on May 10.
Edmond Memorial High School’s Kaleigh Shortt received academic scholarships, including the Charles Lamb Service Above Self Award during The Rotary Club of Edmond’s Community Recognition Day on May 10.
Langston University Basketball’s head coach, Chris Wright, received Rotary Club of Edmond’s 4-Way Test Award during the club’s Community Recognition Day on May 10. His team made history by being the first HBCU team to win the Sooner Athletic Conference season title and the conference title. Pictured from left to right: Chris Vincent, Assistant Coach; Chris Wright, Head Coach; Mike Sanders, Club Member.
The Rotary Club of Edmond’s, Mike Sanders, accepts the George Mikesell Award, the club’s version of Rotarian of the Year, on May 10.