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Rotary District 7570

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.

 

59th Rotary World Championship of the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians

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A member of The Northern Shenandoah Valley Rotary Club, Thomas Jones, just won the US/Canadian and International Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians tournament in San Diego. It was four days of golf on four different courses with a field of 250 golfers. Pictured here is Thomas with Rotary International Director Patrick Eakes.
https://www.igfr-international.com/


More information: The International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians is a Fellowship within Rotary International. Our purpose is to promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowship amongst golfing Rotarians.

IGFR was founded at the birthplace of golf, at St Andrews Scotland, in 1964. She has spread her wings over Australia, Europe and North America and is now exploring the continents of Africa, Asia and South America.


 

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Are you going to Rotary International Convention? Our very own Rotary Fellowship Exchange Chair, Burt, will be leading a breakout session. All are welcome to attend!
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Are you going to Rotary International Convention? Our very own Rotary Fellowship Exchange Chair, Burt, will be leading a breakout session. All are welcome to attend!
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The Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club has received a grant for $72,000 to deliver special pediatric wheelchairs in Ecuador. The project is the collaboration of The Rotary Foundation, District 7570, District 7610 (Northern Virginia), Rotary District 7670 (western North Carolina), and The Wheelchair Foundation. There is an estimate that there is a need for 100 million wheelchairs in the world. Latin America is one of the most neediest areas. These wheelchairs will go to children who have neurological disorders coming from birth defects, exposure to toxic substances, or a number of causes. Locals believe that pesticides sprayed on the fields years ago are responsible for the high number of birth defects.
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The Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club has received a grant for $72,000 to deliver special pediatric wheelchairs in Ecuador. The project is the collaboration of The Rotary Foundation, District 7570, District 7610 (Northern Virginia), Rotary District 7670 (western North Carolina), and The Wheelchair Foundation. There is an estimate that there is a need for 100 million wheelchairs in the world. Latin America is one of the most neediest areas. These wheelchairs will go to children who have neurological disorders coming from birth defects, exposure to toxic substances, or a number of causes. Locals believe that pesticides sprayed on the fields years ago are responsible for the high number of birth defects. 
Visit our website or read your June Informer for the full story! #rotary7570

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Blessings to Woody Sadler and his beautiful life of love. 🙏

On May 7, the Rotary Club of the Blue Ridge performed a micro-project during their regular club meeting, a micro-project in honor of Mother's Day on May 11. In support of Huddle Up Moms in the Roanoke Valley, they wrapped packs of 25 diapers for distribution in their Support Shop. In total, they wrapped 3,000 diapers over the course of an hour.

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On May 7, the Rotary Club of the Blue Ridge performed a micro-project during their regular club meeting, a micro-project in honor of Mothers Day on May 11. In support of Huddle Up Moms in the Roanoke Valley, they wrapped packs of 25 diapers for distribution in their Support Shop. In total, they wrapped 3,000 diapers over the course of an hour. 

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I love this!! Well done!! 🙏

🕊️ A Symbol of Peace in Clarke County 🕊️
Recently, the Clarke County Virginia Rotary Club proudly dedicated our community’s first Peace Pole—a powerful symbol of unity and hope.

Beautifully painted by Johnson-Williams Middle School’s Art Club and set in 200-year-old historic pavers, the pole bears the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in four languages.

Huge thanks to our dedicated members who made this project possible, and to Bret Hrbek, Rotary District Governor, 7570, 2024-25 for joining us on this special day.

Read The Winchester Star article here www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/clarke-countys-first-rotary-peace-pole-to-be-dedicated-may...
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🕊️ A Symbol of Peace in Clarke County 🕊️
Recently, the Clarke County Virginia Rotary Club proudly dedicated our community’s first Peace Pole—a powerful symbol of unity and hope.

Beautifully painted by Johnson-Williams Middle School’s Art Club and set in 200-year-old historic pavers, the pole bears the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in four languages.

Huge thanks to our dedicated members who made this project possible, and to Bret Hrbek, Rotary District Governor, 7570, 2024-25 for joining us on this special day.

Read The Winchester Star article here https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/clarke-countys-first-rotary-peace-pole-to-be-dedicated-may-31/article_5a36b313-0192-54e1-bda6-8341a6ba0ccd.htmlImage attachment

Members of the The Rotary Club of Johnson City, TN were honored at an end-of-school student assembly for their role in the “Rotary Readers” program at Mountain View Elementary School. Thanks to the help of a district grant, several members of the Johnson City Noon Club embraced their role as Rotary Readers and read with the school’s kindergarteners on a weekly basis. Visit our website or view your June newsletter for more on this exciting recognition! #rotary7570

Left to Right: Johnson City Noon Rotarians Jeff Anderson, Joan Mitchell, Raleigh Green and Mary Ellen Miller display the trophy they received to honor the club’s Rotary Readers program at Mountain View Elementary School in Johnson City.

Additional photos: Raleigh Green and Mountain View Principal Dr. Chelsea Lea
Rotary Readers Chair Mary Ellen Miller, Principal Dr. Chelsea Lea and Johnson City Noon Rotary Club President Raleigh Green pose with books kindergarten and first graders will receive to take home and read during summer break.
Raleigh Green shows the Rotary logo inside each donated book.
The two books were selected by the Mountain View Elementary School teachers.
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Members of the The Rotary Club of Johnson City, TN were honored at an end-of-school student assembly for their role in the “Rotary Readers” program at Mountain View Elementary School. Thanks to the help of a district grant, several members of the Johnson City Noon Club embraced their role as Rotary Readers and read with the school’s kindergarteners on a weekly basis. Visit our website or view your June newsletter for more on this exciting recognition! #rotary7570 

Left to Right: Johnson City Noon Rotarians Jeff Anderson, Joan Mitchell, Raleigh Green and Mary Ellen Miller display the trophy they received to honor the club’s Rotary Readers program at Mountain View Elementary School in Johnson City.

Additional photos: Raleigh Green and Mountain View Principal Dr. Chelsea Lea
Rotary Readers Chair Mary Ellen Miller, Principal Dr. Chelsea Lea and Johnson City Noon Rotary Club President Raleigh Green pose with books kindergarten and first graders will receive to take home and read during summer break.
Raleigh Green shows the Rotary logo inside each donated book.
The two books were selected by the Mountain View Elementary School teachers.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Thanks so much for posting this! We have a fantastic team of Rotary Readers at The Rotary Club of Johnson City, TN eager to serve Mountain View Elementary School ☺️

As of, Thursday, 22 May, 2025, all five Warren County Public Elementary Schools have installed Peace Poles on their grounds. One of the two middle schools, and one of the two high schools have as well. The Rotary Club of Warren County is committed to installing a Peace Pole at Skyline High School this fall. ... See MoreSee Less

As of, Thursday, 22 May, 2025, all five Warren County Public Elementary Schools have installed Peace Poles on their grounds. One of the two middle schools, and one of the two high schools have as well. The Rotary Club of Warren County is committed to installing a Peace Pole at Skyline High School this fall.Image attachment
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Coming Events

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

Zones 33-34 Foundation Matters Monthly Webinar Series for2024-25

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CTT Session: Club Treasurers Training

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CART Fund 2025 Annual Meeting & 30th Anniversary Celebration
Topic: 2025 Annual Meeting for The CART Fund

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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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Zones 33-34 Foundation Matters Monthly Webinar Series

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DACdb U-RI Updates

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The Gathering at RI Convention, Calgary

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RLI - Summer Meeting and Faculty Update

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