Monday, April 30, 2007

The Thomson Family

We are extremely grateful for the participation of the Thomson family to help us make this event both a financial success and a great day of entertainment as well. Ellie serves as your 'greeter' on the first tee as well as a member of the William S. Thomson Scholarship committee; Rob serves on the tournament committee and generously supports the tournament financially as a Major Sponsor through Thomson Financial Services, LLC; Bill Jr. contributes his creativity for our tournament graphics (see below); and the entire extended family pitches in to help out at the course on tournament day.

Bill Thomson Scramble poster courtesy of Diane & William S. Thomson, Jr.
Each year, illustrator Bill Thomson, Jr. has graciously created a unique caricature of his father and Diane provides the graphics for our Scramble promotion posters. Below are 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively:

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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Southington Rotary Scholarships

In addition to our many community grants and projects, the Rotary Club of Southington has for many years maintained a substantial college scholarship program for Southington students. At present, we award $13,500 annually in three categories:

  • Six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors; any student who is a Southington resident is eligible. Selections are made by the Southington Rotary Scholarship Committee.
  • Two $1,000 continuing scholarships to current college undergraduate students who were previous Rotary scholarship awardees. Selections are made by the Southington Rotary Scholarship Committee.
  • William S. Thomson Scholarships- $3,000 continuing scholarship to be awarded annually from the same pool of students as our $1,000 continuing scholarships. Selection is made by a committee consisting of 1) the chair of the Scholarship Committee 2) one member of the Golf Committee and 3) one member of the Thomson family.

  • William S. Thomson Scholars
    2007 - Aaron Laviana ($3,500)
    2006 - Aaron Laviana ($3,000)
    2005 - Aaron Laviana ($3,000)
    2005 - Marta Mieczkowska ($2,500)
    2004 - Jillian Oparowski ($3,000)

    We appreciate your support of our scholarship program.