FHV LEGAL/ROTARY CLUB OF WESTON ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT, BEING HELD ON APRIL 27 AT THE CLUB AT WESTON HILLS.
The Rotary Club of Weston’s Scholarship Fund was established 39 years ago to assist local students achieve their dreams of attending college or vocational school. On Monday April 27th the group will hold its 39th Tournament at the prestigious Club at Weston Hills. Over 250 golfers are anticipated to tee off, enjoying a day of comradery, food, drink and silent auction, while helping deserving kids from the surrounding community. With an expectation of raising over a quarter of a million dollars this year, the funds will be distributed at a Scholarship Breakfast on May 7th, where students who exhibited academic leadership, community service commitment, and a verified financial need, will learn of their award.
“We are only able to provide these scholarships to students in need because of the generous donations and support of our sponsors, including Freedland Harwin Valori and Gander, the Golf Title Sponsor for over 15 years, along with major sponsors like, Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, Jim & Donna Inglis, Gillman Homes, Acuderm, Hooters, and Bel Air Maintenance (BAM) .” said Deborah Richman, Scholarship Chair. “It is only because of the generosity of these businesses and individuals and the financial support from members of our Rotary Club of Weston, that we are able to continue to help deserving students with an opportunity to achieve their dreams of higher education. This is a real Community Effort!”
To apply for a scholarship, students from Cypress Bay, Western, HANDY, McFatter Tech, Boys and Girls Clubs, Guardian Ad Litem and Children’s Harbor must complete a detailed application that include scholastic achievement, community service hours, extra-curricular activities, proof of financial need, and reference letters from teachers and administrators. These students are interviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee, who evaluate them using objective criteria and finally, make scholarship award determinations. Not only must the students demonstrate financial need, but also demonstrate qualities of character, reflecting Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.”
For more information on how to get involved as a golfer or sponsor, visit WestonRotaryGolf.com.
The Rotary Club of Weston meets Thursdays at 7:30 AM at The Club at Weston Hills all guests are welcomed.
