Jun 1, 2013 | Photos, Programs, Scholarships
Twenty-one scholarships were awarded by the Kiwanis Club of RHE on May 31, at an evening ceremony overlooking the ocean at the Los Verdes Golf Course. High school seniors from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community were selected for their academic achievement, service and what the club calls “heart.” Students may apply for merit or for both merit and financial need. In addition, prior KRHE scholarship recipients who are doing well and who have continued financial need may apply for continuing scholarships. The continuing scholar “Hall of Fame” is impressive. Since the inception of the continuing scholar program 4 years ago, the Hall of Fame includes: a BS and MBA graduate from MIT; a BS and MS graduate from Stanford; and a BA/BS graduate from USC. All three are young women who will carry their Kiwanis mentorship forward. One continuing scholar, who is earning two degrees from Georgetown and Columbia Universities, was a child who attended Project Shoe when she was in the second grade! How time flies! Who knew she would be an international scholar?
The Kiwanis Club of RHE awards ceremony is special for many reasons. One of the most important features is the special recognition of parents, grandparents, guardians and significant others of the recipients. The “families” receive a folder with a letter of recognition for the family’s efforts, a copy of the student’s biography to share with friends and family, and an heirloom copy of the program. It is an evening to remember!
All of the scholarships are made possible by those who donate to our scholarships and to our other club charities. The Palos Verdes Half-Marathon, 5-K and other events provide the majority of funds for the KRHE activities. During this time of fiscal insecurity and economic crisis, it is important to remember that clubs like Kiwanis give back far more to the community than they receive. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS!
Sep 12, 2012 | Photos, Programs
September 11, 2012
Club President Richard presenting a check to Los Serenos Docents.
Aug 24, 2012 | Photos, Programs, Project Shoe
Project Shoe is courtesy of the Kiwanis Club, Payless Shoe Source, our Sponsors Vons Foundation, PV Family Medical Group and PV Dermatology, and the Palos Verdes Library District.
Jun 7, 2012 | Photos, Programs
June 7th — Richard giving $2000.00 to The Jester & Pharley Phund, a nonprofit dedicated to both helping ill children, especially those with cancer, and igniting a love for reading among students nationwide….www.thejester.org
Jun 4, 2012 | Photos, Programs, Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates honored 22 high school seniors and continuing scholars at their dinner and awards ceremony on June 3, 2012. The Los Verdes Golf Course ballroom was the perfect venue for celebration of the recipients’ academic achievement, community service and what the club likes to call “heart.” Parents, significant others and students were congratulated on their past achievements and encouraged to continue their efforts in the future.
High school scholars from Palos Verdes, PV Peninsula, San Pedro, Narbonne, Phineas Banning, and the San Pedro Police Magnet High School were honored. Continuing scholars represented: California State University, Long Beach and San Francisco; Georgetown University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rice University in Houston; Stanford University; the University of California at Berkeley, San Diego, Santa Cruz; the University of Southern California; and Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
The Kiwanis Club of RHE scholarships are made possible by the PV Marathon sponsors and donors in our community, including: The Jacky Glass Family; Unified Western Grocers; Retina Macula Institute; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; The Palos Verdes Medical Group; Village Runner; Johannessen Trading Company; Medawar Fine Jewelers; Beach Cities Orthopaedic Group; California Water Service; Conoco Phillips; Julian and Carolyn Elliott; Peak Performance; Terry and Bill Szymczak, Preservation Partners; South Bay Orthopaedics; Torrance Orthopaedic; Diane and Adam Vancini; Ron and Shelley Johnston; and many others who have given generously to the Kiwanis mission of “Improving the world, one child at a time.”
Twenty-one scholarships were awarded by the Kiwanis Club of RHE on May 31, at an evening ceremony overlooking the ocean at the Los Verdes Golf Course. High school seniors from Palos Verdes and the surrounding community were selected for their academic achievement, service and what the club calls “heart.” Students may apply for merit or for both merit and financial need. In addition, prior KRHE scholarship recipients who are doing well and who have continued financial need may apply for continuing scholarships. The continuing scholar “Hall of Fame” is impressive. Since the inception of the continuing scholar program 4 years ago, the Hall of Fame includes: a BS and MBA graduate from MIT; a BS and MS graduate from Stanford; and a BA/BS graduate from USC. All three are young women who will carry their Kiwanis mentorship forward. One continuing scholar, who is earning two degrees from Georgetown and Columbia Universities, was a child who attended Project Shoe when she was in the second grade! How time flies! Who knew she would be an international scholar?
