(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Jadyn Reid on receiving the 2023 Silver Cord Scholarship. The Silver Cord Program is a graduation incentive program to promote volunteerism in the Atlantic Area. Atlantic High School seniors who volunteered a minimum of 200 hours throughout their high school career graduated this year with a silver cord and were eligible for a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. The program encourages volunteer opportunities with all Civic Organizations and benefits the entire community.

“The Silver Cord program was started as a way to educate students about the importance of community service. It gives students the opportunity to see firsthand how investing their time can enhance and grow their community,” Bailey Smith, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said.

Chamber Exec. Director Bailey Smith and Jadyn Reid

The 2023 Silver Cord Scholarship recipient was Jadyn Reid. Reid volunteered her time towards the Downtown Beautification, the Chamber of Commerce Nine and Wine program, and other various community engagement activities.

“By volunteering, I have found that I enjoy being involved in making decisions that have a positive effect on community events, fundraisers, and the general benefit of the people and the community I live in. Having the opportunity to volunteer for a variety of organizations has enriched my knowledge of community and business affairs and has opened relationships with adults who conduct important decisions in my community. By participating from the creation to the completion of an event, I feel great satisfaction knowing the impact my involvement has on the people surrounding me,” Jadyn Reid, Silver Cord Scholarship recipient stated.

Chamber officials say they “are happy to recognize this student for her dedication to our community, and we wish her all the best as she heads to the University of South Dakota this fall.”