Upcoming Programs
- Thursday October 22: Glen Habbershaw: Toastmasters | Country Club at 12:00 PM
- Thursday October 29: Brandi Boies: Laurel Ridge CC | Country Club at 12:00 PM
- Thursday November 5: Jean Barch: Membership activity | Country Club at 12:00 PM
- Thursday November 12: Cynthia Schneider: TVRC CEO | Country Club at 12:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday October 21: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
- Thursday October 22: NSV Tree Planting | Rotary Pavillian at Jim Barnett Park at 1:30 PM
- Wednesday October 28: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
- Friday October 30: Casino Night | Millwood Station at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday November 4: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
- Wednesday November 11: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
- Wednesday November 18: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
Upcoming Committee Meetings
- Thursday October 22: Board Meeting | Country Club at 5:30 PM
- Thursday October 22: Casino Committee Meeting | Country Club at 11:00 AM
- Thursday October 22: Mentors Meeting | Country Club at 11:00 AM
- Wednesday November 11: Humanity and AI Committee | Country Club at 6:00 PM
Important Updates
Invocation Repository
If you need some inspiration for an upcoming invocation, here’s a link to some prior ones to get you started.
Video from Our Peace Presentation
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Our Board
Seeking New Members
NEW MEMBER DRIVE LET’S GROW TOGETHER!
As President John shared last week, we need eight new members to hit our goal for the year. The truth is, if we’re not growing, we’re not just standing still—we’re losing momentum. Fresh faces bring fresh ideas, energy, connections, and perspectives—everything that keeps our club vibrant, dynamic, and impactful. Here’s how you can help: It’s as easy as a Simple Ask—no hard sell required! Just say:
“Would you like to join me for lunch at my Rotary meeting this week? I think you’ll find it interesting — lunch is on me!” (The club will pick up the tab.) Think about potential members in your circle—colleagues, clergy, board members of other organizations, first responders, teachers, coaches. We have membership options to fit any schedule.
Your Challenge:
Bring a guest to a noon meeting in the next two weeks. Here’s the link to the membership application!
The Cogwheel
- Cogwheel October 22, 2026Program: Green Cemeteries Cog Wheel 10.22.20262
Last Week’s Program
Program- Green Cemetery October 15, 2026At last week’s meeting, Jeff Hodes, a cemetery industry veteran of more than 47 years, explained what “green burial” really means — and why there are many shades of green. He pointed out that natural burial is gaining attention as an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional burial and cremation. Jeff explained that natural burial generally eliminates three things: chemical embalming, concrete burial vaults, and conventional caskets containing metals or finishes. Instead, biodegradable materials such as pine caskets or burial shrouds allow a simpler return to the earth. He emphasized that natural burial isn’t necessarily new; in many ways, it’s a return to ...
News
- Recyling UpdateRidge White and John Lee picked up 115 pounds of recyclable plastic from Jo Pugh’s team at Buettner Tire on Friday. Thanks to help from Pat Finn and Pat Kofalt and a growing community participation including Signet Marketing Solutions and SU, Winchester Rotary now delivers about 150 pounds weekly to Trex and has recycled over 5,000 pounds in the past three years!
Weekly Health Report
- Health Report October 15, 2026Heath Report Darcus reported that Wilson Gilbert who has been MIA for some time is currently under the weather, but hopes to return soon. She also welcomed Ridge White back after a series of hospital visits. Health Tip Sleep is essential to good health, but what if you have no safe place to sleep? For Shine A Light Day/World Homeless Day, October 10th, our own Lauren Clouse spent a night on a bench outside the Winchester Rescue Mission to raise awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness . A powerful reminder that good health begins with shelter and security.
Service Project
What's Happening- September 2026 Service ProjectSpread Some Good: September Service Project at the Peace Garden Grab a shovel and help us put Rotary service into action! For our September Service Project, we are heading to the Winchester Rescue Mission to help build their brand-new Peace Garden—a welcoming outdoor space designed for reflection and rest for residents and guests. Thanks to the generosity of our club members who purchased the materials, the cobblestone is ready to go. Now, we just need a little muscle to help spread it. Project Details Date: Saturday, September 12 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Winchester Rescue Mission, 2655 Valley Avenue Volunteers Needed: 6 Rotarians What to Bring: ...
News
- Awareness & Prevention of Human Trafficking, September 26, 2026HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMITTEE AT WORK An Awareness & Prevention of Human Trafficking table was hosted by John Lamanna, David Gillespie, Kathy Tagnesi, and Ridge White at Handley Library’s “HowTo Fest!” last Saturday to help showcase our club’s efforts in this important arena.
Announcements
- Tree to Honor RotariansThe NSV Community Foundation will be planting a white oak tree at the peace garden near the Winchester Rotary pavilion at Jim Barnett Park on Thursday, Oct. 22 around 1:30pm after the regular Rotary meeting. This tree is to honor the 5 Rotarians who founded the Community Foundation. Please plan on attending