Rotary announces student essay
contest
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[December 02, 2020]
Every year, Rotary District 6490 sponsors an essay contest. The
first prize is $500, and the second prize is $250. Literacy and
Education are core values of Rotary and central to our global
mission.
High School Students are invited to participate.
The contest is now open.
The deadline date for submissions is January 31, 2021.
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This will allow students ample time to prepare their essays, under
the challenging conditions of the pandemic.
Rules for the essay contest are available on the Rotary District
6490 website:
https://www.rotarydistrict6490.org/new-generations-service.php
During this challenging time, Rotary International, District 6490
expresses gratitude for the devotion and professionalism of school
administrators, faculty, and support staff for keeping our students
safe and engaged.
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Rotary District 6490, led by District Governor Michael D. Step, comprises 51
Rotary and Rotaract clubs in the following towns and cities: Arcola, Arthur,
Atlanta, Bloomington, Casey, Champaign, Charleston, Clinton, Danville, Decatur,
Dwight, Effingham, Eureka, Fairbury, Germantown Hills, Gibson City, Hillsboro,
Hoopeston, Lincoln, Mahomet, Marshall, Mattoon, Metamora, Monticello, Newton,
Normal, Paris, Pontiac, Rantoul, Robinson, Savoy, Sullivan, Tuscola, Urbana,
Vandalia, and Villa Grove. There are more than 1900 members. Beyond literacy and
education, Rotarians focus their philanthropic and service efforts on disease
prevention; maternal and child health; peace; clean water; community
development; and supporting the environment.
[Elizabeth Palma
Executive Assistant
Julie Dobski
Rotary District Governor 2019-20,
Director of Rotary Public Relations 2020-21]
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