Polio Plus - Eradicating a Disease - TRC Contributes $2,000

In the News: C. Norman Wood, immediate Past President, announced at the June 18th meeting that TRC has recently contributed $2,000 to the "Polio Plus" campaign, Rotary International's long-term campaign to eradicate the disease. https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-polio

Rotarian Alessa Fleming Requests Support for Wounded Warrior Games - 2015 DOD

Rotarian Alessa Leming asked members of TRC and the community to consider supporting the Wounded Warrior Games - DOD 2015 being held at Quantico June 19 - 28.  Alessa said that visiting the events and supporting the cause would be greatly appreciated.  http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0615_warriorgames/

Joanne Ruffa and Michael Faulkner Program on Bogota, Colombia, June 18th TRC Meeting

Joanne Ruffa was the featured speaker at the TRC June 18th meeting.  She and Michael Faulkner prepared the slide presentation with an international twist about their recent trip to Colombia, South America where JoJo toured areas including the capital, Bogota, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, and Montserrat, while Michael judged dog shows.  Stay tuned for more coverage in "The Lighter Side of Judging", Michael's bi-weekly humor article in "Dog World" magazine. Tappahannock and its people are regularly featured in this column - current and past articles are available at:  http://www.dognews.com/archives/ at no charge

Friends of the Rapphannock's Richard Moncure - Guest Speaker at June 11th TRC Meeting

Richard Moncure, Rappahannock Steward, "Friends of the Rappahannock", was the featured speaker at TRC's June 11th meeting as guest of Jerry Duval.  Richard highlighted the 3 objectives of the 30 year old organization:  Education, Restoration, Advocacy.  With the message "Healthy Rivers Start at Home", he encouraged us to continue educating ourselves and to remain vigilant about restoring the health of our Rappahannock River.  Two topics of particular interest to TRC's members were:  the dangerous Dead Zones in the Rappahannock because it does not naturally flush well; and the Blue Catfish invasion - Since the introduction of this non-native species decades ago, 90% of the bio-mass of the Rappahannock is now Blue Catfish.  Moncure suggested a market driven approach might be the only way to remedy the situation.  Cost of membership in Friends of the Rapphannock is $30.  Local HQ is at June Parker Marina, and we were encouraged to stop by to learn more and get involved.

Congressman Rob Wittman - Guest Speaker at TRC's June 4th Meeting

TRC was honored to have U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (Virginia's 1st District) as its speaker at the June 4th meeting - the guest of Rotarian Vince Donoghue, Essex County's Commonwealth Attorney. Representative Wittman serves on both the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Natural Resources. His speech focused primarily on regenerating military readiness. He stated his view that a strong military is necessary to deter aggression, shape world situations, yet no...t to go to war except as a last resort. He also said that while the U.S. may help Arab states that want to defeat extremists, any solution to the ISIS problem must have an Islamic face to be successful. Among his other areas of focus: small business support, Congress working together, addressing the Sequester issue, and the Federal budget. The Congressman engaged with the Rotarians in a lively Q&A session.

TRC Joins in Recognizing Essex Community Outstanding Teachers

 

 

At its May 28th meeting, Tappahannock Rotary Club joined in recognizing outstanding teachers from the Essex community. Awards were presented to Robert LaFollette, recipient of both Essex High School and County-wide Teacher of the Year; Valerie Taylor, Teacher of the Year Tappahannock Elementary School; and Amber Sydnor, Teacher of the Year Essex Intermediate School. Also recognized by Rotary for "Tireless Dedication and Outstanding Service to the Students of Essex County Public Schools" were: Vickie Favazza, Essex High School English Teacher and Drama Coach; Teresa Harris, Tappahannock Elementary School Music Teacher; Perry Wormley, Essex Intermediate and High School Chorus Teacher; and Michael Loveless, Essex Intermediate and High School Band Teacher.      

 

TRC Joins in Recognizing Essex Community Outstanding Teachers

 

At its May 28th meeting, Tappahannock Rotary Club joined in recognizing outstanding teachers from the Essex community. Awards were presented to Robert LaFollette, recipient of both Essex High School and County-wide Teacher of the Year; Valerie Taylor, Teacher of the Year Tappahannock Elementary School; and Amber Sydnor, Teacher of the Year Essex Intermediate School. Also recognized by Rotary for "Tireless Dedication and Outstanding Service to the Students of Essex County Public Schools" were: Vickie Favazza, Essex High School English Teacher and Drama Coach; Teresa Harris, Tappahannock Elementary School Music Teacher; Perry Wormley, Essex Intermediate and High School Chorus Teacher; and Michael Loveless, Essex Intermediate and High School Band Teacher.