Today's Program

President Joe Myer presents Ms. Amy Ohm, President / Founder of Treatment Diaries with the official Rotary Club of Frederick County coffee mug after her presentation to the club membership.

Ms. Ohm spoke about her personal experience in navigating the support continuum in living with an illness and the benefits of Treatment Diaries in connecting those who share like condition(s) and the support and inspiration which comes from journaling your experience.

http://www.treatmentdiaries.com/

20th Anniversary Celebration

On Wednesday evening, May 25, 2011 Rotarians from the Frederick County Club gathered at the Winchester Country Club to pat themselves on the back and take a break from their normal community work. Formed in Stephens City, Virginia in March 1991 and officially chartered in May of 1991 as the Rotary Club of Stephens City, the Club reached its 20 year anniversary this month.

The motto of Rotary is, “Service Above Self”. This phrase was first used in over a hundred years ago in a speech at the first Rotary convention held in Chicago. For the past 20 years since it’s formation with 22 charter members, the Club has held true to the Rotary motto by working hard to raise funds for community needs. Now at nearly 50 members, the Club continues its tradition embedded in the Rotary motto by starting a new tradition of honoring someone that works every day to help our community.
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Fran Ricketts, Founder of C-CAP, Congregational Community Action Program was honored with the first “Service Above Self” award presented by the Club in its 20 year history. Club President Joe Myer thanked her for her tireless efforts to help feed families in need, throughout our community. She lives the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” every day with C-CAP.

C-CAP is one of the many organizations that the Rotary Club of Frederick has helped to support over the past 20 years. The Club makes weekly donations to C-CAP’s food pantry. C-CAP is a non-profit, charitable organization that is funded by area churches, businesses, civic groups, bequests, and private individuals. As an all-volunteer organization, C-CAP, thanks to the tireless efforts of leaders like Fran Ricketts and the support of organizations like Rotary, is able to put 97% of every dollar donated right back into the community to help support and feed families.

Friends, family and even a few of the original charter members of the Club attended the 20th Anniversary celebration. Over the years the Club has gone to great efforts to keep the organization open, friendly and family oriented. The Rotary Club of Frederick County has now grown over the past 20 years to nearly 50 members and is one of the few “breakfast” service organizations in the region. The Club meets every Tuesday at 7:30 am in Winchester on the campus of Shenandoah University in the Allen Dining Hall with weekly programs and speakers. The friendly, close–knit, family oriented Club has always supported organizations that help children and families. C-CAP is one such community organization the Club has supported over its 20 history.

Next Tuesday...

Tuesday’s Club Meeting

May 24, 2011
Tuesday Morning
Regular Breakfast Club Meeting
Shenandoah University, 7:30 am

Ms. Rhonda Smiley, J.D., C.E.O.

Program:
Mediation First: How to require mediation before you can be sued.

Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation

David Urso with the LFCC Educational Foundation presented the positive aspects of an education at LFCC to the Club this morning.

The Official Rotary Leadership Photo

Area 1 AG Ron Mabry

presents the Club with a District award today.

Club President Joe Myer looking on from the left.

The Unofficial District Leadership Photo

Ron Mabry was presented the "BEAR HAT" by President Elect Kitty Zuckerman as an award for all the hard work that Ron does for our Club, District One, District 7570 and Rotary.

Thanks Ron!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN BLACK................

What did Ken Black do on his birthday? He went to a Rotary Club meeting, had breakfast with friends and wore a checkered derby hat. Nothing out of the ordinary for Ken. What some people will do for attention! Pictured with Ken are from left to right: Stan Crocket, Doug Stallard, Ken Black and Brian Grisgby. Later Ken got the usual Club birthday song - off key and out of tune from the rest of the membership.

Recent Programs

Ms. Cheryl Connelly was the program speaker on May 10, 2011. Ms. Connelly outlined her program: "Happenings at Habitat for Humanity" for the membership. The last time she spoke to the Club was when our meetings were held in Stephens City.

On April 19th Rotarian Roy Schwartz, MD presented his very informative program entitled: "The Dragon Awakes: Should We Tremble?" about China yesterday and today.

Mayor Marshall J. Brown is about to receive the "official" coffee cup from President Joe Myer. Mayor Brown gave a program entitled " You can't eat history" about economic development and historic preservation. Mayor Brown is the mayor of Middletown, Virginia.

Mother's Day 2011

Today is Sunday, May 8, 2011 – Mother’s Day

This Week…

May 9, 2011
Monday Evening
Sherando High School Interact Club meeting, 7:00 pm
Sherando High School Choral Room
Ethnic Dinner Night. All members welcome.
You don’t want to miss this!

There is no charge for this event.
If you would like to bring a covered dish that would be great. If not—it will be ok.
If bring a dish please arrive at 6:45 and bring a card with list of ingredients.

May 10, 2011
Tuesday Morning
Regular Breakfast Club Meeting
at Shenandoah University, 7:30 am
Program: Happenings at Habitat For Humanity
The speaker is Ms. Cheryl Connelly, Executive Director
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A ton of Club Announcements…

From Tammy Stephenson:
May 9 to 13, 2011
Sherando High School FLBA student interviews.
Don’t forget your interview date and time this week.
Thank you for your help and support with this great Club activity.

From Kitty Zuckerman:
Do you have any photos of our Rotary Club or events from the past 20 years? If so, please send them to Kitty.

From Tammy Stephenson:
Purcellville Rotary is having their 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 19th at the Loudoun Golf & Country Club. Go to www.purcellvillerotary.org contact Greg Harrison at 703.244.1112

From Chris Place:
Mark Your Calendar
Keep the evening of May 25th open for a Club 20th Anniversary celebration at the Winchester Country Club from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

From Tammy Stephenson:
Winchester Club Wine Event – May 20th – 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Museum of Shen. Valley - Tickets $100 per person - Raffle (only 250 tickets) $50 Contact Tammy for tickets.

From Mike Perry:
We are forming a Rotary Team for the 4th Annual Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, Sunday, June 5, 2011. Join us on a ride through the historic countryside of the Shenandoah Valley. This is a self-paced ride for everyone from the recreational to the serious cyclist.
Routes Include: -10 mile -30 mile -50 mile -70 mile
See Mike or sign up today to participate and support the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley at www.bgcride.org or call (540) 723-6665.

From Steve Gyurisin:
Want ad space on the Club Blog for your favorite charity, your business or the company you represent? Why not sponsor an ad for your favorite school or charity? $8.00 per month to place an ad on the Club Blog. If you currently have an ad please take a look at it to make sure it is correct. http://frederickcountyrotaryclub.blogspot.com/

Contact Steve to take out an ad or keep your current ad.

From Erika De Azagra:
Your Community Service Committee is looking for ideas for a service project to do this Spring/Summer. Email or call Erika or Joe Myer with ideas.

From Natalie Miller:
Interact is currently collecting old ink cartridges and cell phones for the American Diabetes Association. If members have any please bring to our meeting and we will deliver to Sherando. The Interact Club is now fund raising for Philippines Outreach. Order your strawberry and Chili now.
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20th Anniversary Celebration

The 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee is pleased to announce a planned celebration commemorating the 20th Anniversary for the Rotary Club of Fredrick County.
This event will be held on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at The Winchester Country Club from 6pm to 9pm-ish. There will be food stations, wine & beer, desserts, coffee, tea (hot & cold) and soda. This event will be adult only and business casual dress.

Our committee wants our membership along with their spouse, significant other and/or friend to come enjoy the evening.

Club Announcements and Events

Don’t forget that Sunday May 8th is Mother’s Day.

QUICK READ
From your Rotary Club of Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Celebrating our 20th year of “Service Above Self”
Founded 1991 in Stephens City, Virginia

Today is Thursday, May 5, 2011

Next Week!

May 9, 2011
Sherando High School Interact Club meeting, 7:00 pm
Sherando High School Choral Room
Ethnic Dinner Night. All members welcome.
You don’t want to miss this!
What is Interact? Go to the bottom of this page and see.)

May 10, 2011
Regular Breakfast Club Meeting
at Shenandoah University, 7:30 am
Program: Happenings at Habitat For Humanity
The speaker is Ms. Cheryl Connelly, Executive Director

Some Announcements

From Tammy Stephenson:
May 9 to 13, 2011
Sherando High School FLBA student interviews.
Have you signed up to help? Contact Tammy today to help.

From Kitty Zuckerman:
Do you have any photos of our Rotary Club or events from the past 20 years? If so, please send them to Kitty.

From Tammy Stephenson:
Purcellville Rotary is having their 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 19th at the Loudoun Golf & Country Club. Go to www.purcellvillerotary.org contact Greg Harrison at 703.244.1112

From Chris Place:
Mark Your Calendar
Keep the evening of May 25th open for a Club 20th Anniversary celebration at the Winchester Country Club from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

From Tammy Stephenson:
Winchester Club Wine Event – May 20th – 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Museum of Shen. Valley - Tickets $100 per person - Raffle (only 250 tickets) $50 Contact Tammy for tickets.

From Mike Perry:
We are forming a Rotary Team for the 4th Annual Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride, Sunday, June 5, 2011. Join us on a ride through the historic countryside of the Shenandoah Valley. This is a self-paced ride for everyone from the recreational to the serious cyclist.

Routes Include: -10 mile -30 mile -50 mile -70 mile

See Mike or sign up today to participate and support the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley at www.bgcride.org or call (540) 723-6665.

From Steve Gyurisin:

Want ad space on the Club Blog for your favorite charity, your business or the company you represent? Why not sponsor an ad for your favorite charity? $8.00 per month to place an ad on the Club Blog. Contact Steve

20th Anniversary Celebration

We are pleased to announce a planned celebration commemorating the 20th Anniversary for the Rotary Club of Fredrick County.

This event will be held on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at The Winchester Country Club from 6pm to 9pm-ish. There will be food stations, wine & beer, desserts, coffee, tea (hot & cold) and soda. This event will be business casual dress.

Our committee wants our membership along with their spouse, significant other and/or friend to come enjoy the evening.

WHAT IS INTERACT?

Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18.

Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting.

Club membership varies greatly. Clubs can be single gender or mixed, large or small.

They can draw from the student body of a single school or from two or more schools in the same community.

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of

Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
Advancing international understanding and goodwill
As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 10,700 clubs in 109 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon. Almost 200,000 young people are involved in Interact.

Have you thought about attending the Sherando High School Interact Club that our club sponsors? Here is your chance before summer break:

May 9, 2011

Sherando High School Interact Club meeting, 7:00 pm
Sherando High School Choral Room
Ethnic Dinner Night.
All members welcome.

You don’t want to miss this!