Robert Waters recieves his Rotary Paul Harris +2 pin
Foundation committee Chair Chip Pickering presents Robert Waters with his Rotary Paul Harris +2 pin at the December 12 meeting for his contribution of over $2,000 to the Rotary Foundation.
Ginger McConnell speaks about a new organization she founded called Firefly
Ginger McConnell a two time cancer survivor spoke to Rotarians about a new organization she founded called Firefly, which assists cancer patients. Any cancer patient from the area, regardless of income, may apply for household financial expense assistance up to $500 every six months.
St. Joseph’s Landing building transformation plans
Rotarian Jon Defibaugh discusses St. Joseph’s Landing building transformation plans during the November 14 weekly meeting. Defibaugh, the facility’s site manager, said an official ribbon cutting is slated for November 21 at 10:00 am.
Great Bowls of Fire chili Cook-Off
Doug, Hank, and Mark represented Parkersburg Rotary club’s entry in the Chamber’s Great Bowls of Fire chili cook-off on Saturday. Thanks for your service, guys!
End Polio Now
Wood County and Parkersburg Rotary Clubs will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease
PARKERSBURG, W.VA. – Rotary clubs in Vienna and Parkersburg will be among thousands reaching out on World Polio Day, October 24, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio – a vaccine preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today.
WVU’s Antonik speaks to Parkersburg Rotarians
John Antonik, Director of Digital Media for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics spoke to Parkersburg Rotarians
about the WVU football and basketball teams competing in the BIG 12 Conference. While the nearest Big 12 opponent
geographically is Iowa State, WVU is a great fit in the conference Antonik said.
A native of New Martinsville, W.Va., Antonik received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from WVU in 1990 and a master’s
degree in sport management from WVU in 1992. He also the author of several books on WVU Football.
Dr. Heather McCarter speaks about the Out of the Darkness Walk
Dr. Heather McCarter speaks to Rotarians about the Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention scheduled for 9:00 am on September 24 at City Park.
McCarter lost her sister 10 years ago as a result of suicide, and hopes now to save other lives through prevention methods.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 15 and 64.
Jody Murphy explains the Launchpad initiative
Jody Murphy, Executive Director of the Pleasants Co. Chamber of Commerce explains the Launchpad initiative to Rotarians during the club’s September 12 meeting. The event is slated for September 28 at the Parkersbug Art Center and will award $5,000 in prize money to the winning “business start-up idea” similar to the TV show format of Shark Tank.
2017-18 Rotary Club Officers
SJill Parsons, President; Andy Hartleben, President Elect; David Williams, Vice President/Program Chair; Senta Gordy, Secretary; (Club Treasurer Michelle Dailey not pictured).