Despite the crazy wind and chill in the air, the event last Thursday night, February 19th, went well and we got lots of feedback from the attendees on our exit survey too.
Sixteen organizations participated in the fair, offering a total of more than $1 million dollars in scholarships to our local High School Graduates. One hundred and seventy eight students and parents came to the fair. Fifty six surveys were filled out and the general consensus was that it was a great event and wonderful to have all these scholarships in one place. Of the several suggestions offered by the respondents, this one stands out “offer jobs and internships.” Something to think about for next year!
I’d like to thank the following organizations for their attendance in this year’s Scholarship Fair: AltaOne Federal Credit Union; Altrusa of the Indian Wells Valley; Cerro Coso Community College Foundation; Daughters of the American Revolution-Panamint Springs Chapter; Desert Area Teachers Association; Indian Wells Valley Republican Club; Kiwanis Club of Ridgecrest; Ridge Writers; Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce; Ridgecrest Elks Lodge 1913; Ridgecrest Lions Club; Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Foundation; Roadrunner Ridge Community Foundation; Rotary Club of China Lake; and Sierra Sands Unified School District for sharing their scholarships.
Thank you also to: SpringHill Suites and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital for the venue; Cerro Coso’s Financial Aid Team for their attendance and support at the event; the principals and guidance counselors from both Ridgecrest and Trona schools for their support promoting this event and for those who stopped by the fair to visit; and last but not least, my fellow Rotarians and members of the Chamber of Commerce who helped me before, during, and after the event.
Thank you also to: SpringHill Suites and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital for the venue; Cerro Coso’s Financial Aid Team for their attendance and support at the event; the principals and guidance counselors from both Ridgecrest and Trona schools for their support promoting this event and for those who stopped by the fair to visit; and last but not least, my fellow Rotarians and members of the Chamber of Commerce who helped me before, during, and after the event.
Photographs courtesy of Linda McCauley.