Exeter Rotary to hold Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

EXETER– The Exeter Rotary Club’s Annual Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Friday, September 26th 2014 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.  This one day only event will be held rain or shine at the bandstand in the center of Exeter.

The fundraiser is an apple sale that has been a staple of Exeter Rotary’s commitment to the community for decades. In the 20+ years the sale has taken place over $60,000 in scholarships have been awarded to students of Exeter High School, the Seacoast School of Technology and Exeter Adult Education. Over the years, the dollar amount of the scholarships has increased in consideration of the rising costs of education.

This year’s bill of fare will include fresh picked bagged apples, crisp apple cider by the bottle or cup, freshly baked apple crisp, apple strudel and an all-time seasonal favorite, cider donuts. All proceeds from the sales go directly to fund the scholarships. “We’re hoping for a beautiful fall day,” says President Leigh Willett. “Keeping with our 2014-2015 Rotary Year Theme of Light Up Rotary, this is another way we as Exeter Rotarians let our light shine in our local community by helping students of all ages further their education. We are excited to continue our partnership with local businesses; all apple products and cider donuts are brought to us by our local grower, Applecrest Orchards of Hampton Falls and other baked goods are being baked fresh by St Anthony’s Bakery of Exeter.”

The Exeter Rotary Club has been a non-profit member of our Exeter Area Community since 1959.   Rotary is one of the largest international humanitarian service organizations in the world, with more than 1.2 million Rotary members worldwide. Rotary promotes peace and international understanding through its educational and humanitarian programs.  In addition to providing thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students from local high school systems, the Exeter Rotary Club conducts many community projects and supports local non-profits who’s work benefits those that live and work in Exeter area. 

For more information about our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser or to place an apple pre-order request, visit our website at www.exeterrotary.org.