Rotary Supports Riverside Hospital

Tappahannock Rotary committed to support the Tappahannock Riverside Hospital with an annual gift of $1,000 a year over the next 5 years or the "Build a Better Place to Heal, Closer to Home" fund. The first donation was presented by C. Norman Wood, Club President and Joe Johnston (far left), Community Service Chair to Liz Martin, Vice President /Administrator for the Tappahannock Riverside Hospital, and Scott Brown (far right), Riverside Director of Advancement at the Rotary Club meeting on Thursday. September 26th.

Wright Andrews inducted

Wright Andrews became the latest member to join the Tappahannock Rotary Club tonight. He was inducted by Dr. John Gregory and presented by sponsor Bob Jump. Club president Norman Wood presided over the ceremony. Wright, a mostly retired Washington lawyer, born in McCormick county South Carolina,  attended Emery Law School, then went to Washington DC to work for Senator Sam Nunn for several years, then worked for a private law office and became partner. Subsequently became involved in legislative work lobbying for financial organizations and was lead lawyer for the sub prime mortgage industry. He has lived in Tappahannock for 27 years and intends to spend 90% of his retired life here in the county!

Bill Croxton - ADG

The September District 7610 Newsletter featured an article about our own member, Assistant District Governor Bill Croxton.  Read all about it click here

"Rico" by Joe Wolfinger

Joe Wolfinger talks about his new book - Rico: How Politicians, Prosecutors And The Mob Destroyed One Of The FBI’s Finest Special Agents’ ...   "Rico" grabs your attention from the very beginning and when you're done you're looking for the nearest shower. FBI agent, Paul Rico gets right down in the dirt with the scum of the earth ringing every once of information out of them. If you followed the Whitey Bulgar trial, you'll end up reading "Rico" because all of the players including Bulger, Flemmi and the rest of the mob are here in Joe's story. This is one meeting on Thursday you don't want to miss.....Bob Jump

Bill Reavis Recognized

Bill Reavis was recognized for extraordinary organization of the croaker tournament over 5 years! All this in addition to Air Force and United Airlines responsibilities! Presentation was by Bill Croxton assistant district governor and Norman Wood Club President....

Thursday, September 5th

New member Vic Brugh gets the introduction to Rotary International from John Gregory 

Tommy Neuman pins Dr. Vic Brugh and welcomes him to Tappahannock Rotary Club

David Broad introduces his guest speaker John Clickener for the evening program

John Clickener describes his work with Essex Sunshine Org and impact on Essex County local government - check out the website and the issues that John has been addressing at http://www.essexsunshine.blogspot.com/

Photos by Bob Jump - thank you!!!