The Front Royal and Warren County Rotary Clubs partnered to cover admission costs for the July 3rd Front Royal Cardinals Baseball Game! 

Past President Michael Williams (Warren County) sang the National Anthem and Jean Plauger (Warren County) threw out the first pitch. 

We provided guests with a fan that had a QR code for both clubs. The Front Royal Cardinals beat the Strasburg Express 7 to 2.

Rotarians greeted guests at the gate with fans and cooked and served food in the concession stand. 

We ended the evening with a fantastic fireworks display paid for by the Town of Front Royal!

 

On Memorial Day weekend the Rotary Club of Winchester, VA hosted its 4th annual Healing Field of Honor. The centerpiece of the event was over 800 United States flags arranged on the grounds of Handley High School. The Healing Field of Honor was visited by thousands over the long weekend.

The opening and closing ceremonies included first-hand accounts from veterans on the nature of those that serve and what Memorial Day weekend means to them. Flags were sponsored by an individual or group and affixed with a tag identifying the personal hero being honored by the display. In addition to members of the military, there were tags that paid tribute to police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, family members and more.

The club also conducted an essay contest in which Middle School and High School students shared their thoughts on this year’s theme: “Our Heroes, Their Sacrifice”. Thursday’s opening started early with veteran serving organizations staffing tents along “Heroes Hill” in outreach to those who served our nation. Then, over 30 motorcycles ended their memorial ride at the field and posted American flags as an event kickoff. Dodging thunderstorms in the area, the crowd was treated to a C-17 Air Force transport jet flyover and the arrival of two parachutists who slipped their way onto the wet grass and began a “USA! USA! USA!” chant.

In addition to the funds raised, the event provided a meaningful Memorial Day Weekend focal point for the community. Through a combination of flag sales and corporate sponsorships, The Rotary Club of Winchester’s Healing Field of Honor netted $36,140 that will be distributed to local veterans through the VFW and three local Fire/EMS/Sheriff/Police nonprofits.

 

Members of the Rotary Club of Clarke County and their families were up at dawn, preparing the Community Honor Flag Display—a tribute to our service members' invaluable contributions.

In this display, we proudly fly a flag in memory of Colonel Kemp Denning, Jr., a beloved founder of our club, honoring his significant role in our community and his distinguished service.




 

Dear Friend and Community Leader:

Rotary is a vibrant global community of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers, envisioning a world where unity and action bring about lasting change. We're dedicated to making a difference globally, locally, and personally.

Our district, spanning the I-81 corridor from Winchester, Virginia, to Greenville, Tennessee, and including Danville and Lynchburg, Virginia, is home to 75 clubs and nearly 2,900 members. Together, we foster fellowship and create positive impact.

One of our annual highlights is the district conference, a gathering of representatives from all our clubs to celebrate, collaborate, and learn. In April 2025 the Rotary Club of Front Royal has the honor of hosting and organizing the conference at the Inn at Virginia Tech.  We expect over 400 attendees.

We believe there's a fantastic opportunity for your company to connect with these influential leaders and contribute to meaningful change. Our goal is to raise $100,000 in corporate and individual sponsorships so we can once again produce a first-class event. You can introduce your company to Rotarian business leaders and consumers by placing your own promotional items in our conference "backpack" and gaining brand exposure through strategically placed banners.

Moreover, our partnership extends beyond the conference, providing year-round visibility on our social media, newsletters, and district events. Your support will be recognized throughout the district, aligning with our motto of Service Above Self. 

Would you be interested in exploring this partnership further?

Please review the attached list of sponsorship categories and use the reply form to respond.  If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact me at 540-660-5732 or e-mail brethrbek.rotary@gmail.com