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Reaping Rotary Rewards | Jerry Moore
Written By: Deena Bouknight | Issue: 2021/10 – October | Photograph By: Susan Renfro
Highlands Rotarian Jerry Moore’s spirit of generosity and compassion finds its expression in the club’s local and global projects.
Jerry Moore
Jerry Moore of Main Street Payments, LLC, joined the Rotary Club of Highlands in April 2014 for the same reason many are drawn to the organization: “To get more involved in the community.
“The Rotary Club of Highlands is made up of so many interesting people and it’s been fun getting to know them and getting involved with the many community service projects.”
Just a few years into his role as a Rotarian, Moore entered into his first leadership role, serving on the board as the leader of Vocation and Youth Services. Then he served as president in 2019/20. He has also overseen the Duck Derby fundraiser for the past three years. Currently, he is the club’s treasurer.
“I think Rotary’s involvement with Highlands School is our greatest impact,” he noted. “From supporting our teachers with a stipend each year and providing scholarships to our college-bound seniors, Rotary can serve as a catalyst for education in Highlands. The funds raised from our Rotary Twilight 5K has allowed our Highlands students and teachers to have some of the best technology available in the classroom. I firmly believe that investing in our students will have the greatest impact on our Highlands community.”
Like many Rotarians, Moore would like to see more people become involved in the organization that has done so much globally to assist people and groups in a multitude of ways.
And being involved, volunteering, provides as many rewards to givers as receivers, he pointed out.
“I would say whether you join a Rotary Club or get involved with your church or other non-profit, giving back to your community offers the greatest rewards,” he said. “The beauty of giving back in Highlands is that you really get to see the impact of your efforts.”
For more information about Rotary Club of Highlands, visit highlandsrotary.org. The two other local Rotary Clubs are Rotary Club of Highlands-Mountaintop (@mtntoprotary on Facebook) and Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley cashiersrotary.org).
