2021 Scholarship Application

 
 
4-Way Test Essay Contest
Sponsored by
WILLISTON ROTARY CLUB & ROTARY DISTRICT 5580
 
 
SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES!
Top Williams Co. Student - $750
4 Runner- Ups - $500/each
Top essay will be entered into the District contest
1 District Winner - $1,100
6 Regional Winners - $150 Each
 
This scholarship is open to all Williams County students in their last two years of school.
 
TOPIC:  Any topic may be chosen that will utilize the Rotary 4-Way Test:
 
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
 
The topic may be specific or general; however, the essay must include all four (4) principles of the Four-Way Test and the way these principles relate to the topic presented.
LENGTH: 500-1000 words.
JUDGING CRITERIA:  Judging will be based on utilization and application of the principles of the Four-Way Test, creativity, organization and
language/grammar.
 
For all information and documents please visit www.willistonrotaryclub.org. For questions or to submit your documents please email rotarywilliston@gmail.com
 
 
DEADLINE FOR LOCAL ENTRIES IS: December 16 , 2021.
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Nominate an Essential Worker Challenge

Williston, N.D.- The Williston Rotary Club is asking the public for their help with recognizing individuals or companies who have gone Above and Beyond during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Nominate an Essential Worker Challenge!! 
 
“We encourage the public to nominate a grocery clerk, food industry workers, delivery persons, nurse, police officer, fire rescue person, anyone who you noticed stayed safe and helped others while doing their essential job during this Covid-19 Pandemic in Williston,” said Bruce Conway Williston Rotarian. 
“Rotary is about Service Above Self, and without gathering or doing an activity, we wanted to give back to the community to those who are Serving Above Self,” Conway said. 
 
The Williston Rotary Club, with funding received from Rotary District 5580, will purchase $2,000 in $50 gift certificates from local merchants to award the front-line essential workers. This was the easy part, now is the hard part and the Williston Rotary Club is asking for your help. 
 
You can access the nomination form below.
Nomination forms can be submitted to rotarywilliston@gmail.com
The nomination form only needs a couple items, the name of the individual or company whom you are nominating, their address, your name, and a brief reason why. The deadline for the nomination submission is Monday June 1st
 
If you have any questions please contact Williston Rotary Club at Rotarywilliston@gmail.com or through Facebook @rotaryclubwillistonnd.
 
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Administrative Professionals & Colleague Appreciation Day Marsha Schmidt 2019-03-05 06:00:00Z 0

District Governor Visit

From left to right:  Mark Schneider (President), Blaine Johnson (District Governor), and Tom Rolfstad (Past President & Rotarion)
 
Our new District Governor, Blaine Johnson visited our Club September 17th. He described himself as being "Not Typical". He is one of the youngest District Governors that we have ever had. He said that Rotary is about making connections and giving back to your community. He provided a lot of great feedback and ideas for our club to consider going forward. 
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2018 Miss North Dakota

 
Terry Olson, Williston Rotarion, introducing the 2018 Miss North Dakota, his daughter Katie Olson.
 
It has been tradition for many years now to have the incoming Miss North Dakota attend our weekly Rotary meeting and present her with an honorary membership to our club. This was her first public speech after Miss North Dakota Pageant. Katie Olson is from Williston, ND and is attending NDSU to study elementary education. Her platform is "The Motivation Mindset: Positivity at Every Turn."
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Administrative Professionals' Rose Day Sale 2018

Administrative Professionals' Rose Sale 2018

The Williston Rotary Club is once again preparing for our annual “Rotary Rose Sale”, which is a fundraiser that celebrates the hard work that Administrative Professionals put in throughout the year. It is intended for anyone who helps make the work you do a success. We hope you will choose to be a part of our 6th annual event and recognize the efforts of your staff.
 
Through our partnership with Country Floral, roses are sold by Rotarians, bundled per dozen and available wrapped for $30 or in a vase for $35. A Monster Cookie Bundle is also available for $30.  Schedule a free pick-up or a $5 delivery on Administrative Professionals’ Day for your convenience. Roses and cookie bundles will be available for pickup or delivery to recipients Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
 
To order: please contact as at rotarywillistonnd@gmail.com or by contacting your local Rotarian. Orders must be placed by Friday, April 6th at 5:00pm in time for floral purchasing. If you have any questions please call Mark Schneider, Rotary Events Chair at 701-580-1314
 
Administrative Professionals' Rose Day Sale 2018 Sarah Beckwith 2016-03-13 06:00:00Z 0