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The Ronnie Campbell Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Rockbridge Breakfast Club, is hosting its second annual fundraiser.
This scholarship aids young adults who want to learn a trade and acquire practical skills that lead to rewarding careers. The scholarship is dedicated to supporting young adults from Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista in attending local trade schools and programs.
The reception will be held at Art on Magnolia, 2067 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista, on Dec. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The catered event includes music by the Lexington String Quartet and “live art” with artist Lisa Floyd during the event consists of painting a picture in real-time and offered for auction to the guests for bidding. Floyd is a fine art and commercial artist who painted over 20 murals in Buena Vista, the Smith Mountain Lake Destination map, and much more.
The tickets are $25 and can be obtained by mailing a check, made out to Rockbridge Breakfast Club, to 1223 North Lee Highway, Lexington. For more information call (540) 460-3240 or email rockbridgebreakfastclub@ yahoo.com.
The Rockbridge Breakfast Club, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization, awarded the first Ronnie Campbell Memorial Scholarship in 2024 to Tristan Brown, a graduating high school senior at Rockbridge County High School. The recipient is currently attending Byers Welding in Buena Vista.
Named in memory of Ronnie Campbell, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, retired Virginia state trooper, dedicated public servant who served on the Rockbridge County School Board and the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors, this scholarship reflects his lifelong commitment to community service and education.
In 2023, the first fundraiser was held at the VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics and raised several thousand dollars for the scholarship program.
