Today our Rotary Club volunteered for the Red Cross ringing bells at our local K-Mart on Grand Central Avenue. We all had a blast and had a great time helping such a worthy cause. We braved the cold and came out still smiling after our shifts were over.
We were visited today by Rotary District 7530 Governor Rick Reese of Grafton WV. Governor Reese is a life-long resident of Taylor County and is serving a fourth term as County Magistrate, previously serving two terms as Sheriff. He reviewed Rotary history and presented information regarding Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio and establish clean water sources in all parts of the world. Governor Reese congratulated the club on its achievements over the years and stressed the importance of implementing more hands-on community projects, leaving a legacy of service and renewing a commitment to youth.
The Governor inducted Wood County Rotary’s newest member - Valerie Curtis of Personnel Temporary Services Inc. Governor Reese presented Wood County President Joe Oppe with the “Rotarian at Work” plaque signifying the Rotary motto “Service before Self”.
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District Governor Rick Reese presents the “Rotarian At Work” plaque to Wood County Rotary Club President Joe Oppe while Assistant Governor Charles Casto looks on.
The newest member of Wood County Rotary Club - Valerie Curtis of Personnel Temporary Services - was inducted Thursday and presented her membership pin by sponsor Sharon Kesselring of the American Red Cross.
We held our morning breakfast meeting at Parkersburg Catholic High School and learned about their new capital campaign to upgrade facilities and possibly even add an Elementary School building to their campus. We wish all the best to Catholic and know that such advances in local school systems help to benefit everyone in the surrounding area.
Today we received a very motivational speech from Dr. James A. Johnson, President of Ohio Valley University. The speach revolved around leadership and inspired us all to take a more active roll in our community.
Today, President Joe Oppe and Board Member Chad Bartlett travelled to New Martinsville, WV to deliver the Rotary Golden Gavel to the New Martinsville Rotary Club. It was a great presentation in which Joe presented Neil Marshall, the New Martinsville Rotary Club President, the Rotary Golden Gavel and entrusted it into their care.
Today, members from the Point Pleasant Rotary Club presented our club with the Rotary Golden Gavel. Joe Oppe, our president received the gift to be entrusted into our care until we deliver this symbol of Rotary to the New Martinsville Rotary Club September 17th. On this day of remembrance, special time was taken to honor those lost tragically seven years ago.
Today our Rotary Club volunteered for the Red Cross ringing bells at our local K-Mart on Grand Central Avenue. We all had a blast and had a great time helping such a worthy cause. We braved the cold and came out still smiling after our shifts were over.
Today, members from the Point Pleasant Rotary Club presented our club with the Rotary Golden Gavel. Joe Oppe, our president received the gift to be entrusted into our care until we deliver this symbol of Rotary to the New Martinsville Rotary Club September 17th. On this day of remembrance, special time was taken to honor those lost tragically seven years ago.
