2019 Scholarship Luncheon Presentation
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2019 Scholarship Luncheon
Scholars with Joyce Campbell (right side)
This year’s scholarship luncheon was held at the Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes on June 2nd 2019. One hundred and eleven scholars, family, guests, and Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates members attended the event.
This was the twenty first year that the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates gave out scholarships to deserving high school graduates and continuing students. Thanks to our many sponsors twenty six scholarships were given out.
The Kiwanis luncheon is unique in that it not only honors the students but the parents. The scholarships were awarded to deserving students who have shown special “heart” and performed to the best of their ability in high school. The students came from our local South Bay high schools and included Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro, Phineas Banning, Port of Los Angeles, LAUSD Harbor Teacher Prep Academy, and Mary Star.
Joyce Campbell, Kiwanis member and chairman of the scholarship program presided over the event and gave out three special presentation awards in the name of Jacky Glass, a long time sponsor of the program, In Memory of Connie Sherman, a community supporter and wife of Richard Sherman past president of the Kiwanis, and the Cliff Welsh Youth award.
Richard Sherman presented the scholarship awards on behalf of his wife Connie.
The Keynote speaker for event was Ben Carter, past president and board member. Ben emphasized that the goal of the scholarship program, as well as the other Kiwanis programs, was not just to provide funds but to help the next generation become independent productive citizens and the recognition that by receiving these scholarships they take on the obligation to help those that follow.
Dignitaries at the event included Ken Dyda, RPV City Council and past Mayor and Susan Brooks RPV City Council and past Mayor.
Project Shoe 2018
On Saturday September 8th the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates held their annual Project Shoe Program at the local Payless Shoe Store in Torrance.
Seventy Five children ages 2 through 6 years, from the local Harbor City Boys and Girls Club, Volunteers of America, and children from military families, received a pair of shoes and a backpack containing school supplies.
Supporting the Kiwanis were high school students from the two local high school service clubs, Peninsula and Palos Verdes High Key Clubs and KIWINS.
The children were provided snacks and entertained with music and dancing. The program is unique as the children are asked to perform a task at home in return for receiving the shoes and backpack so that they understand that this is not just another free give away program.
News from Scholarship Recipient
Dr. Joyce Campbell received this from Danielle, a continuing scholar who was selected as 1 of 12 FIDM students this year for a very special international program.
Hi!
We’re only 1 month into the program, so “family” might be a stretch, but we do see each other a lot and text in the group chats daily! There’s been a certain amount of passive aggression and a struggle for leadership, but we’re doing our best to all get along and work as a team.
So far, the only travel has been field trips in the LA/Hollywood area, and to Texas for a weekend. We will be in Europe in September, while the Denim program will be visiting Japan (I’m jealous). We will have a full schedule of meetings with designers, manufacturers, and contractors, attend Paris Fashion Week and possibly Herbalife Paris 2018 or go to their Paris headquarters. Then, We’ll be in China in January for Hong Kong fashion week, a trade show, and more meetings with suppliers.
That’s cool! I studied some of those practices when I took a color class last year. I’ll keep that in mind haha. I personally love the natural/garment dye look. We have thought about sustainability, but I think we’re going to focus more on innovative finishes, fabric constructions, and versatile design. I’m planning on designing men’s wear-to-work with professional and performance fabrics, inspired by Ministry of Supply and Lawrence Hunt, merchandised for Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors (or partner this year).
Hope all is well! Thanks for thinking of me!
Danielle
Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates 2018 Scholarship Program
The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates values academic achievement, service and “heart” in selection of scholarship recipients. A perfect grade point average is not required. For 20 years, the student AND their parent(s) or guardian have been honored at the annual Scholarship Awards Celebration. Among the recipients are Continuing Kiwanis Scholars who achieve in academics, service, and “heart” throughout their undergraduate experience.
This year, high school seniors from Palos Verdes HS, Palos Verdes Peninsula HS, Phineas Banning HS, San Pedro HS, and Mary Star of the Sea HS were honored. Continuing scholars represented; CSU Dominguez Hills; the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing; Marymount California University; Stanford University; and West Virginia University.
The Kiwanis of RHE Scholar Hall of Fame includes graduates of MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Los Angeles, USC, Georgetown, Columbia, Pepperdine and other top tier universities across the nation. The scholars’ resumes reflect their early achievement and contributions in engineering, science, medicine and rehabilitation professions (including physical therapy and nursing), social work, government, diplomacy and in the arts.
For further information please go to www.kiwanisclubrhe.org.
Scholarship Committee: Joyce Campbell, Richard Sherman, and Laurie Younggren.
2018 Kiwanis Club of RHE Scholarship Program recipients
Spring 2018 Kiwanis Scholarship application period is closed.
Continuing scholar questions or communication should be directed to Dr. Joyce Campbell [email protected].
If you would like to donate to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund click here for the Kiwanis of RHE General Donation Application.