Welcome to Rotary District 7570

We are People of Action

TOGETHER, WE

TRANSFORM

TOGETHER, WE

CONNECT

TOGETHER, WE

INSPIRE

TOGETHER, WE

SAVE LIVES

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FIGHT HUNGER

TOGETHER, WE

EMPOWER

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MENTOR

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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As a new Rotary year begins, bringing fresh opportunities to serve and strengthen our communities, we’re honored to welcome District Governor Andy Vanhook.

With a strong foundation behind us and a clear purpose ahead, we’re excited to continue the work that defines Rotary—service, connection, and lasting impact. 🌍

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As a new Rotary year begins, bringing fresh opportunities to serve and strengthen our communities, we’re honored to welcome District Governor Andy Vanhook.

With a strong foundation behind us and a clear purpose ahead, we’re excited to continue the work that defines Rotary—service, connection, and lasting impact. 🌍

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Calgary Awaits

Embark on an exhilarating journey of connection and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, and explore enlightening breakout sessions against the backdrop of Calgary’s picturesque beauty nestled amid the Canadian Rockies.

Fueled by friendship and a spirit of collaboration, exchange best practices, ignite innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow changemakers from around the world.

Take part in this transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025.

Coming Events

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

Foundation Monthly Zoom (EPNCs, RRFC, E/MGA)

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RLI - Summer Meeting and Faculty Update

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RLI Summer-I,II,III,New Faculty/Recert/Grad- Kannapolis, NC

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Lunch A La CART July 15 with Dr. Michael Karin
Speaker: Dr. Michael Karin (Univ of California-San Diego)
Topic: Updates from previous CART grant recipients

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CART Conversations - July 17 Meeting
Topic: CART Updates, Public Image, Fundraising & More!

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Zone 33 Membership Leadership Monthly Meeting
Speaker: Zone 33 RC Team
Topic: Target Audience: District Membership Chairs, ICAs, DGs, DGEs, DGNs, DGNDs and any Rotarian interested in growing membership When? Third Monday of each month, 5:00 pm Eastern Time

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CART Governance Committee Meeting

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RLI - District 7770 - Part I - Jul 21-22, 2025 - Virtual

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Meet the Zones 33/34 Public Image Team
Speaker: Zones 33/34 Public Image Team
Topic: Get to know the Zones 33/34 PI Team and learn about some of the exciting initiatives planned for the 2025-26 Rotary year!

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WE CONNECT PEOPLE

Rotary unites more than a million people

Through Rotary clubs, people from all continents and cultures come together to exchange ideas, and form friendships and professional connections while making a difference in their backyards and around the world.

Transform communities

WE TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES

We take action locally and globally

 

Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact. We persevere until we deliver real, lasting solutions.

solve problems

WE SOLVE PROBLEMS

No challenge is too big for us

 

For more than 110 years, we’ve bridged cultures and connected continents to champion peace, fight illiteracy and poverty, promote clean water and sanitation, and fight disease.