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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Elect New Board Member

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway to the ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Board of Directors.

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  • ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS), is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway to the ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and ServisFirst Bank Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005112/en/
    “ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Betsy Bugg Holloway as a new Board Member,” states Tom Broughton, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO.
  • She currently serves on the Board of Directors and is a member of the executive committee and chair of the nominating committee for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama and is a member of the Board of Advisors for Founders Advisors.
  • For more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com .

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County (MD) Honors Four Outstanding Members with Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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URBANA, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County recently recognized four of its members with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow recognition. This honor is awarded to individuals who demonstrate exceptional community service and provide outstanding support to the Rotary Foundation's efforts both locally and globally.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County recently honored four outstanding members with their first Paul Harris Fellow recognitions.
  • URBANA, Md., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County recently recognized four of its members with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
  • For more information about the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County and its programs, please visit their website at https://rotarysouthernfrederick.org .
  • Dr. Jon Moles, Club Foundation Chair and Past President, Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County, (301) 555-1234, [email protected]

High School Students Compete in Rotary International 4-Way Test Speaking Competition

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 1, 2023, Eileen Kim of Urbana High School and Pragna Yalamanchili of Oakdale High School advanced as semi finalists representing the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick to the Regional International Semifinal Four Way Test Speaking Contest. Hundreds of students competed this past weekend where the field of contestants was narrowed down to four.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick in Urbana, MD sponsored two students from Oakdale and Urbana High to compete in the Rotary International 4-Way Test speaking competition
    FREDERICK, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 1, 2023, Eileen Kim of Urbana High School and Pragna Yalamanchili of Oakdale High School advanced as semi finalists representing the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick to the Regional International Semifinal Four Way Test Speaking Contest.
  • The Rotary International 4-Way Test is a guiding principle for Rotarians worldwide and is based on four simple questions: Is it the truth?
  • The 4-Way Test speaking competition challenges high school students to apply these principles to their own lives and share their insights with others.
  • Eileen Kim, a freshman at Urbana High School, was inspired to enter the competition after seeing the notice on her school bulletin board.

Nature's Generator Donates $27,500 In-Kind to the Share the Sun Project

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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OXNARD, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Generator, a leader in renewable solar and wind-powered home generators, announced today its in-kind donation of $27,500 to Share the Sun, a public-private coalition coordinated by the Rotary Club of St. Thomas East Eco with a mission to educate residents about renewable sustainable energy. The donations, including $22,500 in product discounts and five 1800-watt Systems, will directly benefit the underserved communities of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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  • "Nature's Generator is proud to partner with such an esteemed coalition to bring reliable renewable energy to more households around the world."
  • Many residents who picked up solar generator systems said they happily participated in the Share the Sun campaign.
  • Zhou confirmed, "Point the panels toward the sun, plug the panels into the generator and you're ready to play.
  • We design all our Nature's Generator products with ease of operation in mind."

John Nicklow Named Next President of Florida Tech

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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“I want to thank the Florida Tech community for being engaged in the search,” Nicklow said.

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  • “I want to thank the Florida Tech community for being engaged in the search,” Nicklow said.
  • “I believe Florida Tech is at an inflection point, and that presents a wonderful opportunity for the university,” Nicklow said.
  • This will also help us become the preferred partner for businesses, industry and government.”
    “I’m thrilled for Florida Tech and the larger community that the board of trustees has selected as its new president Dr. John Nicklow.
  • “Florida Tech is a university with a proud past and a very bright future,” Nicklow said.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Appoints New Director

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Mifflintown, PA, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Christina Calkins-Mazur to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.

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  • Mifflintown, PA, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Christina Calkins-Mazur to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.
  • Mrs. Calkins-Mazur previously served as the Vice Chair for the Juniata River Valley Chamber and is presently a director working to advise the Executive Director to promote Mifflin and Juniata counties, offering opportunities to connect with other businesses, leadership development, advocacy and support, as well as educational opportunities.
  • The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fifteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, McKean and Potter Counties.
  • More information regarding The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at ww w .

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick hosts first annual golf tournament to raise funds for What Would Stew Dew Fund

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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URBANA, Md., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is excited to announce their partnership with the What Would Stew Dew Fund, a non-profit organization that aims to support first responders and their families, as well as advocate for children in need.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick will be hosting their first annual golf tournament on Monday, May 8th at Whisky Creek Golf Club (Ijamsville, MD) to raise funds for the What Would Stew Dew Fund.
  • During a recent meeting, Jennifer Alcorn, the founder of the What Would Stew Dew Fund, and Andrew "Stew" Alcorn IV's brother, Jon Alcorn, were welcomed by the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick.
  • "Partnering with the What Would Stew Dew Fund is a great honor for us, as we share the same goal of making a positive impact in our community," said Kelly McQuillen, President of the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick.
  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is now accepting sponsorships, donations, and registrations for the golf tournament.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Appoints New Director

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Mifflintown, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Steven C. Sliver to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.

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  • Mifflintown, PA, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marcie A. Barber, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX: JUVF) (“Juniata”) has announced the appointment of Steven C. Sliver to serve as a director of both Juniata and Juniata’s subsidiary bank, The Juniata Valley Bank.
  • He also served as Director of Corporate Financial Support for Pennsylvania Blue Shield, and as Controller at Keystone Technologies, Inc., its for-profit subsidiary.
  • The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fifteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Huntingdon, McKean and Potter Counties.
  • More information regarding The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at ww w .

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick Donates $2000 to Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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URBANA, Md., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is proud to announce the donation of four $500 scholarships to the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program. The donation was made during the club's weekly meeting on February 16, 2023, at the Natelli Family YMCA. This marks the second year of a three-year obligation between the two organizations.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick has donated four $500 scholarships to the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program as part of its ongoing mission to support education, literacy, and youth drug and alcohol prevention.
  • URBANA, Md., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick is proud to announce the donation of four $500 scholarships to the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program.
  • "We are proud to support the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program, and we believe in the importance of investing in the education and future of our youth," said Kelly McQuillen, President of the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick.
  • Sonia Amir-Bowie, Co-Chair of the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.

Chicago set to host Rotary's international convention in 2030

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rotary International today announced Chicago as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention at McCormick Place West Building, May 25-29, 2030.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rotary International today announced Chicago as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention at McCormick Place West Building, May 25-29, 2030.
  • The annual Rotary convention was last held in Chicago in 2005 and was attended by approximately 40,000 participants.
  • "Rotary International has deep roots in Chicago and I am thrilled to welcome them back to our great city for their international convention in 2030," said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • The City of Chicago assisted with the proposal, as did Choose Chicago, the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Navy Pier, the Chicago Transit Authority, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and The State of Illinois.