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Rotary District 7530 Governor David Raese pays a visit to Parkersburg

Rotary District 7530 District attorney Governor, David Raese spoke to the club on July 25. DG Raese said each club needs to focus mainly on two things: Increasing membership by a net of two members per club; and raising dollars and awareness for Polio eradication. Raese also encouraged Rotarians to attend next year’s international convention […]

Christ Lutheran Pastor, Ian Reid speaks at Rotary meeting

Fellow Rotarian, and Christ Lutheran Pastor, Ian Reid spoke to club members about the community gardens his church has operated successfully for the past few years. Free produce is made available three days a week to community members from all walks of life regardless of income. Reid stressed that the garden is a community effort […]

Rotarians took part in Adopt A Highway two mile clean-up

As part of the club’s ongoing Service Above Self activities, Parkersburg Rotarians took part in Adopt A Highway two mile clean-up in Parkersburg and Vienna on April 30, 2016. Those taking part were: Paul Ferrell; Bob Fehrenbacher; Don Dooley; Charlie Mulligan; Ricky Yeager; Christina Myer; Chad Crumbaker ; Andy Hartleben; and, John Fanta-Club Service Chair.

Parkersburg Rotary Club Recognizes Paul Harris Fellows

Several Parkersburg Rotarians were recognized recently for their generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation by receiving their Paul Harris Fellow pins. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The “PHF+” designation is reserved for those who […]

New Member Brian Raitz

Brian Raitz is Director of the Parkersburg and Wood Co. Library and has became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Parkersburg. Brian is joined by his new member sponsor, Jill Parsons at the May 9 club meeting.

Service Above Self activities – Adopt A Highway

As part of the club’s ongoing Service Above Self activities, Parkersburg Rotarians took part in Adopt A Highway two mile clean-up in Parkersburg and Vienna on April 30, 2016. Those taking part were: Paul Ferrell; Bob Fehrenbacher; Don Dooley; Charlie Mulligan; Ricky Yeager; Christina Myer; Chad Crumbaker ; Andy Hartleben; and, John Fanta-Club Service Chair.