Upcoming Programs
- Thursday October 15: Jeff Hodes: Green Cemetaries | Country Club at 12:00 PM
- 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 14: Knights of Columbus Meal Prep | 519 S. Cameron Street at 9:00 AM
- Thursday October 15: AI Training for Rotary | 2nd Floor Conference Room, First Bank, 1835 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601 at 6:00 PM
- Saturday October 17: MOVING DAY FOR CLUB STORAGE! | Frogale’s on 50E to Stonewall Industrial Park at 10:00 AM
- 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
Upcoming Committee Meetings
- Wednesday October 14: Humanity and AI Committee | Country Club at 6:00 PM
- Thursday October 15: Casino Committee Meeting | Country Club at 1:00 PM
- Thursday October 22: Board Meeting | Country Club at 6:00 PM
- 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!
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Last Week’s Program
Program- Surf and Turf 2026Our Surf & Turf Feast had the place hopping last week, and what a pleasure to see such a great turnout for this longtime club tradition. Everyone enjoyed the chance to catch up with old friends and get to know some new ones. The Fun Bunch, led by Dave Kelly and Dan Martin, served up a terrific feast of beef, shrimp and tasty sides. The Dessert Divas followed with an irresistible assortment of desserts. The decorating team, including Linda Coffman and David Gillespie and his wife Barbara, helped give the room a festive Oktoberfest atmosphere. Behind the scenes, Tricia Simpson organized the ...
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.
Weekly Health Report
- Health Report September 17, 2026Libba was happy to report that all of our members are doing well ! An Apple a Day Apples are packed with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, giving some truth to the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And with Apple Harvest Festival upon us, what better excuse to enjoy one — fresh, baked, or even tucked inside an apple dumpling.
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
- Nick Nerangis in the NewsLongtime entrepreneur, community leader, and U.S. Navy veteran Nick Nerangis was recently spotlighted in the official U.S. Naval Academy alumni magazine, Shipmate, bringing renewed attention to his multi-chapter career and his acclaim on the independent film circuit. Act I: Naval Service & Foundations of Leadership Nick graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of 1963. During his early military service as a naval officer, he deployed aboard the historic 1964 nuclear task force world cruise (Operation Sea Orbit), where he even organized a vocal performance group among the crew. That blend of discipline, command presence, and artistic curiosity would ...
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