Account Established - 2003

Purpose...
  To assist a graduating high school senior interested in entering the field of health care services which emphasize a life style of well being, fitness and treatments of a preventative nature.
Criteria...
  Recipient must be a graduate of Inglemoor, Bothell or Woodinville high schools or Secondary Academy for Success. Applicants should provide evidence of inquiry or volunteer work in their intended fields of study that could include, but are not limited to, chiropractics, nutrition, physical therapy, acupuncture, or naturopathic practice. Financial need will be a consideration in addition to a candidate�s academic record. Eligible applicants intend to either (1) enroll in preparatory courses leading to a degree at or (2) attend a post-secondary school specializing in one of the fields listed above or (3) attend an institution which offers degrees in any one of those fields. Applicants should obtain and submit the standard form provided by the school district. Letters of recommendation from persons actively engaged in the healthcare services field will be considered.

Selection...
  By an interview process.
Coordinated by
The family of Dr. Stoutenburg and the Scholarship Committee of the Northshore Rotary Club of which Dr. Stoutenburg was a member.

The memorial...
   Dr. Stoutenburg was a member and past president of Northshore Rotary Club and was a trustee of the Northshore Scholarship Foundation at the time of his death in 2002. He maintained a chiropractic office in Woodinville for many years.

   He is remembered as a lover of the arts, gourmet cook, photographer, woodworker, and an avid reader and world traveler. In addition to his love of family and friends, John was extremely active in service organizations including Rotary International where John was instrumental in helping organize the Woodinville Rotary, served as President of Northshore Rotary (1988-89), actively supported the annual Santa Breakfast and many other Rotary fund raising projects,  John was also very involved in supporting community and business organizations including: Northshore Performing Arts Association,  Northshore YMCA Board of Managers "Partners with Youth", Northshore Senior Center and Senior Adult Daycare, Woodinville Chamber of Commerce and was a director for Banner Bank (originally Towne Bank of Woodinville).

The first scholarship was given in memory of Dr. Stoutenburg,  awarded in the spring of 2004 at the 20th annual Scholarship Recognition Breakfast at Northshore Senior Center on Thursday, May 27, 2004