Parkersburg Rotary Club NEWS

Parkersburg Rotary News

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Richard Hartman speaks to the importance of our participation in 2010 Census! Oct 26,2009.
On August 31 we were visited by Governor Manchin. He addressed many important issues during his talk and afterward.
August 10, Natalie Tennant, WV Secretary of State, introduced herself to Rotary.
Japanese Group Study Team speaks to Rotary on April 27 about their backgrounds and observations.
Reported in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel--April 24, 2009,GSE team from Japan visits Parkersburg
Dentists James Szarko and Richard Newhart discuss Mission of Mercy (MOM) Dental Clinic, February 3.
On Nov 17, Dr James Brick, Interim Dean, spoke to us about the challenges of the WVU Medical School.
November 6, Bob McHenry, a Rotarian and community leader died at his residence.
July 14, Christy Swisher, General Manager Grand Central Mall, speaks about the economic impact of the "mall" on the Mid-Ohio Valley.
June 23, Ruth Lemmon, President of the West Virginia Auto and Truck Dealers Association speaks to Rotary.
Our GSE Team visitors in May left us some Special Recipes.
Dr Tom Witt, Director of Bureau of Business and Economic Research at WVU,spoke to April 28 about educational trends that may make us number 50 in many economic categories.
April 7, Debrin Jenkins speaks about volunteerism in Junior Acievement.
On March 31, Jame Skimore, chancellor of the WV Community and Technical colleges, discussed recent legislation.
Bill Niday, Wood County Superintendent, addresses Club about Construction and Grade Shift as of March 17.
Gayle Manchin, First Lady of West Virginia, spoke to Rotary on March 10 about education in our state.
February 11 Greg Burton spoke to us about the status of Brick Street Insurance.
Nancy Bulla from the State Lottery Commission spoke to us Jan 28 on Lottery facts and issues.
January 21, Joe Delong speaks to Rotary about changes in legislative processes and needed new initiatives.
Drug court better for society than prison time according to Judge Jeffrey Reed January 14, 2008.
On Sept 10 two members of the C8 Science Panel gave a presentation on the court ordered study.
Border patrol agent, Mark Deem, spoke to us Jul 16 about the challenges of our borders.
Splish Splash!!Raising $4,000 for swim passes and having fun--June 18.
The Group Study Exchange from England and Wales visits the Mid Ohio Valley May 23-26.
Funds from our SOUR Mash golf tornament were distributed to our area organizations Nov 20.
Armando Colombo represents Parkersburg Rotary at WVU-P to grant scholarships on September 6, 2006.
On August 28, 2006 Brittany Lincicome produces record results at our annual Sour Mash.
District 7530's Literacy Project was a success in Wood County if you look at the expression of these kids.
The Australian's are coming! On Aprill 22 we will meet with the Group Study Team from district 9640.
One of our best kept secrets is how much we are involved in the lives of our student community.
Wheelchair races are fun! Ask our participants Paul Ferrell and Priscilla Leavitt. They raised $1,703 for the Wheelchair Foundation--Feb 6, 2006.
What happens in January? SOUPER Bowl. With the help of the Parkersburg South High School Interact club, we gathered over 2,119 cans for our local food kitchens!
Here is the full text of the letter that Randy Rapp shared with us on Jan 30 from Janine in Zimbabwe. Thanks to Randy and our Rotary District 7530 for doubling our contribution (now greater than $2,100) to Janine.
Our Foundation has wonderful progress on reducing the number of polio endemic-countries from 6 to 4. See more at: www.polioeradication.org
The Centennial project is in place in the traffic circle-about 30,000 pass this spot each day.
Sour Mash grants of over $12,500 were given out Dec 19, 2005 to four deserving organizations.
We had a beautiful day bell ringing for the Salvation Army Dec 17, 2005.
On Nov 21 Chuck Conner showed us pictures and talked about his experiences in Nepal. Read his account of how our Rotary International Foundation and our district are making an impact.
Rotary International has published a brochure entitled Rotary Basics. Prospective, new and old members should check to see if this matches their expectations.