President John Lewis and First Lady Hollie representing Tappahannock Rotary Club at the District 7610 awards banquet.

Carla Stearns introduces herself

Carla fascinated us with the story of her life! New to the Tappahannock Rotary Club she gave a dynamic self bio from her heart which helped everyone understand how she became the pastor of the Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church... Welcome Carla !! Photo with John Lewis, outgoing President.

Rotary Club Crab Race Turns Republican

One of the unexpected events at RivahFest was a flow of political candidates appearing at various locations throughout the festival including a stop at the Rotary Crab Race....  Rob Wittman in track #4, first district congressman won his Rotary Crab Race against Virginia Attorney General and candidate for Republican Governor Ken Cuccinelli in track #3, beating Keith Hodges in track #2 to the finish line, Virginia's 98^th District representative. Also attending was Bishop E W Jackson, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Race control was by Shep Lewis (left) and Wayne Wessel (right) who maintained an impartial non-partisan arena.

John Lewis Chauffeur Extraordinary!!

John took his ultra sized golf cart to RivahFest and became the Rotary Shuttle service throughout the festival helping older folks, infirm, vip's, exhausted and handicapped visitors move around the 3 x 5 controlled access zone. Great publicity and many positive comments from the public made this a high profile exposure for the club.... well done John - one of your last great deeds as departing President

Croxton "Pins" new Rotary Member Carla Stearns

Billy Croxton, sponsored a new member at Rotary this week and he very carefully "Pins" her with her new Rotary Membership pin! Welcome Reverend Carla P. Stearns, pastor from the Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church. Well at least now we have an official minister to give the benediction to our weekly meal together.....

Cannon Resolution and Recognition

Joe Johnston proudly holds the resolution from Essex County Board of Supervisors recognizing the outstanding restoration project spearheaded by Essex County Museum with the help of Bill Croxton (left) and master craftsman Randy Silvers (right) who reproduced the gun carriage to replace the old carriage that was beyond repair. This dedication took place at the Memorial Day Observance ceremony organized with the help of many Rotarians including Joe Johnston and Bill Croxton.