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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.
Rotary Club of Lexington Sunrise 30th Anniversary and Charter Night
Fifty-five people attended the Charter Nite and 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Rotary Club of Lexington Sunrise at Moody Hall, VMI on October 16, 2024. The Club was chartered on October 18, 1994. Sponsorship was by the Rotary Club of Lexington (chartered on February 1, 1922) which in turn had been sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lynchburg.Guests were greeted by Rotarian Shannon Eskam. Lining the walls of the banquet room were 3 display tables of memorabilia, photos, news articles, past 4th of July balloon rally posters and designed t-shirts. A power-point slide show of Rotarians and community friends ran continuously. On each table were a tent card with a narrative and photos. Narratives were written by: Rotarian David Dugan (Club Foundation), Rotarian Woody Sadler (History of Club), Jim Halasz (President's Message), Rotarian Monty Kennedy (International Services), Rotarian Clay Devening (History of Road & Relay Benefit), Rotarian Lori Sadler (Membership) and Ruth Parsons (Memories of Balloon Rally, Paul Harris Fellows, Al Hockaday, Sergeant of Arms).
Club President Jim Halasz welcomed everyone. Rotarian Steve Sanders blessed the meal. Rotarian Chuck Newhouse led the Pledge of Allegiance. Rotarian Peter Gruner led us in "God Bless America." Past President Carol Wheeler delivered a devotion sharing how the club involved high school students in Rotaract which seemed to influence some of the student's decisions to participate in Rotary Clubs after graduation and pursue careers involving helping others. One student coordinated raising money for international programs by having students donate their pennies by placing them in a wheelbarrow which resulted in approximately $1400.00 being raised.
Lexington City Mayor Frank Friedman presented the Club a proclamation. Immediate Past President, Woody Sadler said, "When Don Miller and I first sat down to organize the Club, we had no idea how successful it would become. The first 25 members grew to 63 and the club quickly became part of the fabric of our community. Our major event, the Balloon Rally, not only raised money for philanthropy, but gave the community a spectacular event drawing thousands. The Road & River Relay now 45 years in existence continues to engage many people."
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Club President Jim Halasz presented Kaydance Sadler with a Paul Harris Fellow given by her grandparents Woody and Lori Sadler. District 7570 District Governor Elect Andy Van Hook was our speaker and shared how he started out in his hometown Rotary Club by promoting his club on social media. He has traveled internationally to work on Rotary service projects and Andy's love for Rotary is contagious and profound. The Club honored Woody Sadler with a matted and framed photo titled: Gift of Mobility of an Ecuadorian boy with his new wheelchair. Woody and Lori Sadler, Marc Hudson and many other Rotarians have distributed wheelchairs in Latin American countries.Over the years, the Club Foundation has granted $227,400.00 to local non-profit organizations and given local scholarships of $30,700.00 to high school students. Current efforts are: highway trash pickup, meal delivery to shut-ins, backpack school supplies to children, purchase of wheelchairs, and much more. The evening concluded with the reciting of "The Four Way Test" by President Elect Ruth Parsons.
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Charter Members: l-r Woody Sadler, Lori Sadler, Carol Wheeler, Dianne Herrick, and Clay Devening
District Governor Elect Andy Van Hook cheers on current President Jim Halasz.
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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. 🌍
#Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryDistrict7570 #PeopleOfAction #LeadershipInService
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Congratulations Andy Vanhook!! You are the perfect person to follow Bret Hrbek, Rotary District Governor, 7570, 2024-25!!
Looking forward to a great year!!!
Congratulations!!!!
We are having a blast in Calgary! Sign up for the Taipei Convention by tomorrow for the cheapest price! #rotary25
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