South Baldwin Newcomers’ Club recently announced their 2015 Scholarship/Charitable Services Awards. 

Glenn Briggs of Foley High School and Andrew Novoilski of Faulkner State College each received a $1,500.00 scholarship and 19 Baldwin County charitable organizations received a total of $9,500.00.

“That represents a grand total of $12,500.00 presented to deserving individuals/groups in Baldwin County,” said Connie Conlon, Chairman of Services/Charities Committee.

SBNC is a social club designed to introduce members of the community to each other and to civic and educational opportunities available in South Baldwin County.  SBNC members endeavor to give back to the community with fund-raising activities throughout the year.  “Toast of the Coast” is the Club’s primary fundraiser held at the first of each calendar year. 

It is a festive evening celebrating the delicious dishes available at Baldwin County coastal restaurants with samplings from their menus.  And, guests have the opportunity to bid on items donated by local merchants in a silent auction.  Throughout the remainder of the year monies are raised at the monthly luncheons by the sale of raffle tickets for gifts donated by members.

Membership in the Club is not limited to newcomers; established members of the area join South Baldwin Newcomers’ Club as a means of meeting and interacting with newer residents. Smaller special interest groups provide additional opportunities for experiencing life on the coast.  Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month with a summer break for July.  For further information, see www.southbaldwinnewcomers.com.