Women's Club awards scholarships, community donations

The following is a release from the Women's Club of Ocean Pines.

During its general membership meeting on June 3, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines awarded four $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors from Stephen Decatur High School.

Donna Potenza, the chair of the Scholarship Committee, presented the scholarships to awardees (from left) Rafe Grant Parson, Brooklynn Pugner, Grace Watson and Kathrine Elizabeth Wrench in recognition of their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and dedication to their community. 

The Women's Club has also announced the award of $1,600 in community donations to the following organizations for 2021:

• Coastal Hospice
• Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Outreach
• Ocean Pines Parks and Recreation
• Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department
• Stories Love Music
• Town Cats
• Women Supporting Women
• Worcester County Humane Society Thrift Store
• Worcester County Veterans Memorial
• Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services

Sponsorship of scholarships and community donations are achievable only through a successful fundraising year.  The donations are limited to organizations that promote the welfare and interests of the residents of Ocean Pines.