Rotary Club of Statesville inducts new members, announces opportunities for grant funding

Posted on by Mike Fuhrman
Pictured (from left) are Debb Corbett, District Governor; Olivia DePriest, new club member; Jeremy Grant, new club member; Anna Campbell, new club member; Carole Johnson, new member sponsor; and Shannon Viera, Club President.

Special to Iredell Free News

The Rotary Club of Statesville inducted three new club members on March 12.

Club members, club officers and District Governor Deb Corbett were present to welcome Jeremy Grant, Anna Campbell and Olivia DePriest into the club.

DePriest is the director of corporate analytics at Kleinhenz Holdings and account manager at MWK & Associates.

Grant is a partner and wealth advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Group.

Campbell is the development director for Pharos Parenting of Iredell and a Realtor with NextHome World Class.

Each of these individuals will bring exciting new ideas and a commitment to serve our community as newly inducted Rotarians.

Inducting new members into Rotary is a tradition that embodies the spirit of fellowship and service. The induction ceremony symbolizes the commitment of each new member to Rotary’s ideals of service above self and ethical leadership. It’s a moment of celebration and unity, where seasoned Rotarians welcome fresh faces into the fold, eager to share experiences, knowledge, and a passion for making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Through the induction process, new members not only join a global network of like-minded individuals but also embark on a journey of personal growth and meaningful contribution.

Endowment Committee announces details for the 2024-2025 grant program

Each year, the Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment Committee manages a grant program to provide support to nonprofit organizations within the Statesville Communities. The committee is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. Application deadline is April 30, 2024.

Established in 1991 by Dr. Ralph Bentley, Chester Middlesworth and other club members, this Endowment Fund grants money to local non-profits annually through an application procedure. Since its inception, more than $376,000 in funding has been awarded to local nonprofits. This Fund is made possible through the donations of its membership.

LEARN MORE

If you are interested in applying for a grant during the spring 2024 grant application period, email rotary.endowment2024@gmail.com. If you would like to learn more about Rotary, visit www.rotarystatesville.org.