Service Above Self
On a warm spring day in June during a family gathering at our home Joshua slipped out of sight for just a few short moments. He was quickly discovered in the backyard pool, unconscious and unresponsive. Family immediately started CPR and he was life flighted to Children’s Hospital in Omaha. After three days of lying … Read more
OVERVIEW Laurie S. Moran served the community in many roles, most prominently as the President of the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce since January 2002. Her leadership continued on local, regional and national workforce Boards. She was an active member and past president of the Danville-Riverview Rotary Club and served as past Assistant Governor for … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Each year the Chatham Rotary Club makes a significant donation to the international mission of priority: the eradication of polio worldwide. Movie Night at the Gretna Theatre was a fundraising event with the proceeds going to this mission. But even with the seriousness of this mission, we had great fun at the event. … Read more
Project Overview: The Northern Pittsylvania County Food Center serves Pittsylvania County from Tightsqueeze to the Campbell County line. The distribution focuses on low and fixed income families in northern Pittsylvania County by delivering monthly food boxes. The club has financially supported the Food Center as one of our primary yearly donation organizations. Several members also … Read more
OVERVIEW The “Pints for Polio” project was created to raise funds for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign, to generate renewed emphasis for Polio Awareness, and to provide an opportunity to partner with local craft breweries to support a worthwhile cause. Since 1985, Rotarians worldwide have been united in the efforts to eradicate the Polio disease, … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Learning after secondary school as a mature aged student allows adults to develop valuable skills to improve career prospects and expand their professional knowledge. Developing literacy and numeracy skills in adulthood also gives individuals a better ability to reach their full potential. Individual students work with tutors to set their goals which may include GED assistance, Math … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other life-changing aid to people in developing nations. IMPACT STATEMENT This event aligns perfectly with the overarching goal of rotary: service above self. It is a tangible project that allows you to see what … Read more
Background/History of Project: The Wheelchair Foundation was founded in 2000 by by real estate developer Ken Behring, and based in Danville, California. It is a 501(c3) Foundation with a goal to provide a free wheelchair to every child, teen and adult who needs one but has no means to acquire one. Rotary Clubs world-wide partner … Read more
Project Overview: The best part of hosting the foreign exchange student is creating lasting memories and making a friend for life! But there are many other benefits for both the student and the host: Gaining exposure to a new culture Broadening global perspectives Learning a new language at home Improving your communication skills Increasing your … Read more
Overview: Chatham Rotary Club sponsors a local high school student to attend the District 7570 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Seminar (RYLA) annually. Participants will have the opportunity to hear outstanding speakers, participate in team activities, practice leadership skills and grow personally by sharing ideas and experiences with peers throughout the district.