Jim Glines Memorial Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Noontime is proud to offer the James 'Jim' Glines Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 annual award established through the Allan Hancock College (AHC) Foundation. This scholarship provides support to a student in the AHC Rodeo Program, continuing Jim’s legacy of dedication to education and youth development.
Jim Glines, affectionately known as "Mr. Santa Maria," was a beloved friend to many of our members and a revered community leader. His generosity, passion, and commitment to service positively impacted countless lives. A pivotal figure in the Allan Hancock College Booster Club, Jim played an essential role in founding the AHC Rodeo Program, ensuring students had the opportunity to pursue their academic and rodeo aspirations.
Through our member Erin Krier’s close ties to the AHC Rodeo Program, we are honored to pay tribute to Jim’s lasting impact with this scholarship, celebrating his unwavering commitment to education, youth development, and the future of rodeo at Allan Hancock College.
Santa Maria Rotary Noon Donates $13,500 to YMCA RiseUp
Members of The Santa Maria Rotary Club Noon gathered Thursday after a check presentation to the YMCA RiseUp program in the amount of $13,500. The money was raised during the club's Sips n' Sombreros fundraiser in November.
The club also purchased gifts for the 55 children in RiseUp, a program designed in partnership with Allan Hancock College to bridge a large educational and social wellness gap, particularly in single parent and larger families. The youth are handpicked by their school educators.
From left are Rotarians Terrilyn Carr, Richard Batalla, Tamara Vodehnal, Nancy Crawford, Marga Cooley and Alain Pincot.
Roses for Peace
We had the opportunity Saturday for reflection and a dedication to peace in the garden at Rotary Centennial Park.
Pastor Jeff Nellermoe, of Bethel Lutheran Church, blessed the two new rose bushes we planted, and Peace Committee members Virginia Souza, Laura Mohajer, Mayor Alice Patino and member John Henning spoke about the significance of the roses, named for Pope John Paul II, the importance of peace in Ukraine, and the Rotary mission to promote peace throughout the world.
In September 2024, in celebration of International Day of Peace, our club's Peace Committee planted the first three rose bushes in the garden.
The act honored the three Santa Maria Rotary clubs and symbolized their collective commitment to peace.
The garden's Peace Pole and plaque were ordered by member Fred Donati and placed in 2022, to commemorate our club's centennial year.
International Day of Peace reminds us that promoting peace is a daily endeavor. We were proud to recognize that effort.
