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High school seniors are invited to apply for Reading Rotary's Service Above Self Scholarship. Download application here.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SERVICE ABOVE SELF SCHOLARSHIP
Service Above Self Scholarships from Reading Rotary will be awarded to selected outstanding high school seniors who demonstrated the following:
• Leadership and volunteerism that personify Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self, whether in the school or other areas of the community.
• Consistent effort and commitment toward improving the quality of life for others.
• An awareness of and action toward raising awareness or addressing humanitarian needs in the immediate community or elsewhere in the world.
• A commitment to dedicating him- or herself to these ideals even into college and professional life.
• Interest in Interact and Rotary throughout high school.
Our own Jenniffer Rogers will be participating in a fundraising walk for pancreatic cancer research. Jenn's dad, Paul, was recently diagnosed with this terrible disease. The Board voted to donate $1,000 to Jenn's walk.
It's that time of year that our President Elect Phil Stewart will be constituting his leadership team for 2024-2025. Phil will be attending PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) in March. PETS is required for all Club Presidents and is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity. And it's a lot of fun, too.
On January 22, Reading Police Chief David Clark was the speaker at our dinner meeting at RCTV. Chief Clark gave a comprehensive overview of the RPD and how they are adapting to changing times and needs. 
March is Read Across America month and we will be doing our Rotary Readers program with the kindergarten classes. We will be preparing the literacy bags at our February 26 meeting, that is, stuffing the bags with books etc.
The Reading High Interact Club is organizing a drive to benefit homeless families. See the items they need in the attached photo. While doing your holiday shopping, consider picking up items on the list.
As we observe Thanksgiving this year, may we stay focused on the objectives we have for the world: Peace. Tranquility. A true Family of Humanity. Freedom from hunger, from oppression, from sickness. The freedom to choose our own destinies.