The Rotary Club of Lexington Sunrise provided grant funds for the Rockbridge Area Health Center’s (RAHC) School Based Health Center at Rockbridge County High School. Club Rotarians toured the clinic, exam areas, and the behavioral health room at an Open House on April 23, 2025. The clinic is open not only to students but also to the public.

Photo: l-r RAHC Strategic Projects Director Brian Sims, Rotarian/PE Ruth Parsons, Rotarian/International Services Chair Monty Kennedy, RAHC Director of Development Patti Cook, Rotarian Woody Sadler and RAHC Volunteer Liam Stilwell. Not pictured: Rotarian/RAHC Board Member Clay Devening.

Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Wytheville for your 100 years of service!





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Become a Peer Mentor at the National Center For Healthy Veterans, Valor Farm in Altavista, VA.

Those who attended Conference will remember Jake who spoke and their hope that more Rotarians in our district are now familiar with this organization.

Core Competencies
• Demonstrate a confident, dependable presence that motivates and inspires peers.
• Effectively instruct others while remaining open to feedback and guidance.
• Follow all directives and expectations as outlined by the Lead Peer Mentor.
• Carry out assigned duties according to the program’s schedule and structure.
• Allow all disciplinary actions or course corrections to be handled by the Lead Mentor or a designated appointee.
Oversight Responsibilities
• Maintain daily journaling practices.
• Turn off and submit phones during designated times.
• Participate fully in all scheduled programming.
• Attend and engage in physical training (PT).
• Exhibit punctuality in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate effectively with Farm Staff in daily tasks and routines.
Training & Development
• Complete all required Peer Mentor training.
• Shadow experienced Peer Mentors and progressively assume leadership responsibilities.
• Actively participate in the following programs: Resilience God Style and Military Reboot.
• Achieve certification in both programs as a qualified facilitator and instructor.
Service & Support
• Support Patriots in Equine Therapy and Horsemanship.
• Assist in Dignified Work, including farm and ranch chores that promote responsibility, discipline, and teamwork.

In April the Rotary Club of Harrisonburg installed a Peace Pole at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. 

Peace Pole dedication by Harrisonburg Mennonite Church pastor
President Shannon Porter and HMC member Ken Horst at the Peace Pole


 

In April the Rotary Club of Forest dedicated Peace Parklet in Lynchburg

This small area contains a Peace Pole and park bench and was provided by the Rotary Club of Forest. There are Peace Poles in over 200 countries, on every continent, bearing the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages. Our Peace Pole includes that phrase in English, German, French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Arabic. This is the second Peace Pole installation in the Lynchburg area, and the first Peace Pole installation by a Rotary Club in this area.   

 

Join the Rotary Club of Winchester on May 22nd.

More information on their website: www.rotaryclubofwinchester.org/

Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust (CART) continues to make a significant impact within our Rotary District 7570, which encompasses clubs in Virginia and Tennessee. CART is dedicated to funding cutting-edge Alzheimer's disease research through voluntary contributions from Rotarians. Notably, 100% of donated funds go directly to research efforts.
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Individual clubs within the district have demonstrated remarkable commitment. For instance, many clubs integrate CART contributions into their annual donation goals, facilitating member donations through their website. Other Rotary Clubs throughout the district have actively participated in CART fundraising efforts as well.

The district promotes the use of 'Blue Buckets' during meetings for collecting coins, cash, and checks, which are then deposited monthly to CART.  To further support CART, members and supporters can donate through the CART portal at www.mycartfund.org.

Through these collective efforts, Rotary District 7570 exemplifies a steadfast commitment to advancing Alzheimer's research and working towards a cure. For more information on CART, please contact Milton Carter, Kingsport Downtown Rotary Club, at [email protected].

DISTRICT 7570 CART GIVING FOR CURRENT YEAR LEADER BOARD (as of March 1, 2025):

1. CHATHAM
2. BRISTOL VA-TN
3. NEW MARKET
4. WARREN COUNTY
5. FOREST