Service Above Self
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.
Project Overview: Each year two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to a deserving student from Chatham High School and one from Gretna High School to assist with the costs of college or university. The fund is managed and administered by the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. Impact Statement: Sponsorship of a student to assist … Read more
Overview: The SPCA of Pittsylvania County is a volunteer foster-based animal rescue based in Chatham, VA. The organization is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for all animals while also working to reduce the overpopulation of companion animals. This organization is a yearly recipient of a portion of Chatham Rotary Club’s annual donation fund.
Background/History of Project: In 2013 Woody Saddler (PDG) of Rotary District 7570 started raising money for two containers of wheelchairs to go to the southern Caribbean. Since that time, the Chatham Rotary Club has partnered with the District to send a financial contribution each year. Besides that contribution, occasionally a member will volunteer to go and participate in giving … Read more