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Meet The District Governor

Bret Hrbek joined the Rotary Club of Front Royal in 2001 and became a board member in 2016, serving as club president in 2019-2020. He served as District Youth Coordinator and Interact Chairman from 2019-2023 and chaired the district’s Youth & Peace in Action Implementation Committee in 2020-2021. In 2017 Bret traveled with Rotarians from across the nation in a National Immunization Day delegation to India to deliver polio vaccinations. Bret is a member of the Paul Harris Society, the PolioPlus Society, the Bequest Society, a benefactor and a RLI graduate. Bret and his wife, Jessica, are Major Donors. Besides Rotary, Bret is a member of the Board of the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and president of the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation.

Bret served on the Front Royal Town Council from 2006-2010 and 2012-2016 and vice mayor from 2008-2010. Bret is a past recipient of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award (2018), the Front Royal United Methodist Church Service Candle (2014), Dave Mormon Encouraging Youth Award (2022), Douglas A. Newton Excellence in Communication Award (2021) and the Ted Jones Spirit of Caring Award (2019 & 2021). Bret is an Eagle Scout. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and a master’s degree in financial planning from Bentley University in Waltham, MA. He is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Front Royal since August 2000. Bret is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®. Bret’s wife, Jessica, is a first-grade teacher at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School in Front Royal. They have four children: Noah, Annie, Hunter and Luke. In his spare time Bret enjoys attending his children’s athletic events and performances, traveling, listening to podcasts, reading, and rooting for the Hokies.

 

Joint Club Efforts Present Check to Rockbridge Area Health Center

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The Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club, Buena Vista Rotary Club, and Rotary Club of Lexington together received a district matching grant from Rotary International District 7570. The $10,000 check was recently presented a district grant to the Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) on September 27th to support critical elements for School-Based Health Center programs. This is a pilot program for RAHC, which will establish health clinics in all the schools in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County. Pictured are Rotarians Josh Elrod, Buena Vista Rotary Club, Woody Sadler, Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club, RAHC CEO Suzanne Sheridan, and David Dugan, Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club. Not pictured are members from the Rotary Club of Lexington, and Rotary International District 7570.

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💡 Thank You, Vesta Home Energy! 🌱
We're excited to recognize Vesta Home Energy as a Blue Level Sponsor of our Rotary district! Vesta is dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions for both homes and businesses. Did you know that Rotary’s newest Area of Focus is the environment? 🌍 Together, we’re making a greener future possible!

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💡 Thank You, Vesta Home Energy! 🌱
Were excited to recognize Vesta Home Energy as a Blue Level Sponsor of our Rotary district! Vesta is dedicated to providing sustainable energy solutions for both homes and businesses. Did you know that Rotary’s newest Area of Focus is the environment? 🌍 Together, we’re making a greener future possible!

Learn more about how Vesta Home Energy can help you with sustainable energy solutions: https://vestahomeenergy.com/

🏥 Thank You, Valley Health! 🌟
A big thank you to Valley Health Systems for being a Partner Level Sponsor of our Rotary district! As a not-for-profit system of healthcare providers serving West Virginia, Maryland, and the Top of Virginia, Valley Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and affordable care.

Rotary is also focused on fighting disease, having led the global charge in the Polio Eradication movement since 1985, reducing polio cases by 99%. Learn how you can help #EndPolioNow at End Polio.

For more on how Rotarians are combatting other diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimer’s, visit www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/fighting-disease
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🏥 Thank You, Valley Health! 🌟
A big thank you to Valley Health Systems for being a Partner Level Sponsor of our Rotary district! As a not-for-profit system of healthcare providers serving West Virginia, Maryland, and the Top of Virginia, Valley Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and affordable care.

Rotary is also focused on fighting disease, having led the global charge in the Polio Eradication movement since 1985, reducing polio cases by 99%. Learn how you can help #EndPolioNow at End Polio.

For more on how Rotarians are combatting other diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Alzheimer’s, visit https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/fighting-disease

Recently the Clarke County Virginia Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting speaker Martha Reynolds at the Rotary meeting, where she shared insights about Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville.

Martha discussed the history, mission, and upcoming events at Barns of Rose Hill, a vibrant cultural center that brings arts, music, and community programs to Clarke County.

Located in the heart of Berryville, Barns of Rose Hill hosts concerts, art exhibitions, film screenings, and educational programs, providing a unique space for creativity and connection.

We’re grateful to Martha for highlighting the incredible role Barns of Rose Hill plays in enriching our community!

Also recently, the Rotary Club of Clarke County presented Anne Cushman with a $1,000 check and four carts for the FISH Community Food Pantry. FISH of Clarke County , located at 36 East Main Street in Berryville, provides food, clothing, and support to local residents in need.

To contact FISH or make a donation, you can reach them at [email protected].

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Recently the Clarke County Virginia Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting speaker Martha Reynolds at the Rotary meeting, where she shared insights about Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. 

Martha discussed the history, mission, and upcoming events at Barns of Rose Hill, a vibrant cultural center that brings arts, music, and community programs to Clarke County. 

Located in the heart of Berryville, Barns of Rose Hill hosts concerts, art exhibitions, film screenings, and educational programs, providing a unique space for creativity and connection. 

We’re grateful to Martha for highlighting the incredible role Barns of Rose Hill plays in enriching our community!

Also recently, the Rotary Club of Clarke County presented Anne Cushman with a $1,000 check and four carts for the FISH Community Food Pantry. FISH of Clarke County , located at 36 East Main Street in Berryville, provides food, clothing, and support to local residents in need. 

To contact FISH or make a donation, you can reach them at fishfoodpantry@comcast.net. 

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🍎 A Huge Thank You to The Apple House! 🥧
We’re grateful to The Apple House for being a Partner Level Sponsor of our district! Since 1963, this family business in Linden, Virginia, has been serving friends and travelers from around the globe, offering a taste of the Shenandoah Valley with their famous Apple Butter Cinnamon Donuts.

The Apple House’s dedication to the community is inspiring, much like Rotary’s commitment to supporting basic education and literacy. Learn more about Rotary’s educational efforts here: www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/supporting-education
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🍎 A Huge Thank You to The Apple House! 🥧
We’re grateful to The Apple House for being a Partner Level Sponsor of our district! Since 1963, this family business in Linden, Virginia, has been serving friends and travelers from around the globe, offering a taste of the Shenandoah Valley with their famous Apple Butter Cinnamon Donuts.

The Apple House’s dedication to the community is inspiring, much like Rotary’s commitment to supporting basic education and literacy. Learn more about Rotary’s educational efforts here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/supporting-education

💰 Thank You, First Bank & Trust Company! 🌍
We’re proud to once again have First Bank & Trust Company as a supporter of our Rotary district. First Bank & Trust Company helps you stay in control of your financial journey, just as Rotary connects communities to help grow local economies.

Learn more about Rotary’s efforts to grow local economies here: www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/growing-local-economies
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💰 Thank You, First Bank & Trust Company! 🌍
We’re proud to once again have First Bank & Trust Company as a supporter of our Rotary district. First Bank & Trust Company helps you stay in control of your financial journey, just as Rotary connects communities to help grow local economies.

Learn more about Rotary’s efforts to grow local economies here: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/growing-local-economies
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Coming Events

All meetings are in Eastern Time. Please visit our Calendar page to see all upcoming events.

DG Area 4 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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DG Area 3 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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Lunch A La CART with Dr. Maj-Linda Selenica
Speaker: Dr. Maj-Linda Selenica (Sanders Brown Center for Aging, Univ of Kentucky)
Topic: Updates from previous CART grant recipients

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RLI-District 7570-Parts I, II and III - Blacksburg, VA

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RLI-District 7610-Parts I, II and III-Fredericksburg, VA

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RLI-District 7600-Parts I-Smithfield, VA

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DACdb U-District Grants Module

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DG Area 11 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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Zone 33 District Membership Chair/DG Line Call
Speaker: Zone 33 RC Team
Topic: Target Audience: District Membership Chairs, ICAs, DGs, DGEs, DGNs, DGNDs and any Rotarian interested in building membership When? Third Monday of each month, 5:00 pm Eastern Time

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President-Elect Monthly Online Learning Session

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DCO (District Communications Officer) Fall meeting-Cancelled

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CART Conversations - Monthly Info Meeting

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Zones 33-34 Foundation Matters Webinars 2024-25 >>>JOIN NOW

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Zones 33-34 FOUNDATION MATTERS Webinar >>>JOIN NOW

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DG Area 10 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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Public Image & Our Rotary Action Plans
Speaker: RI Director Patrick Eakes
Topic: Rotary's Action Plans

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Zone 33 Monthly District Innovative Club Advocate (ICA) Me

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DG Area 2 Official Visit
Topic: District Governor Bret's Area Visit

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District 7570 Council of Governors Meeting

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Zoomformation Call with RID Patrick Eakes
Speaker: Rotary International Director Patrick and MORE!

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Zones 33-34 Membership Action Plan Webinar >>>JOIN NOW

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DACdb U-RYLA Registration System

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