Month September 2017

Service Above Self Award

Each year the Rotary Club of Valdese honors an individual for their commitment to the quality of life in central/eastern Burke County through their efforts and/or resources. This award will use the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” as the guidelines…

Program – District Governor Bill Biddle

At our September 26 meeting, District Governor Bill Biddle was the speaker. He went over his goals for the year and talked about his personal highlights in volunteering. We are a part of Rotary District 7670.

New Corporate Member

Catawba Valley Staffing is the first company in the area to take advantage of our Corporate Membership option. Melanie Townsend will be the prime contact for the company.

Garden Work Day

On Saturday, September 23, 12 Interact Students, 5 Rotarians and 2 moms worked 9-11am at the community garden to spread mulch. It was hard work on a sunny day, but everyone worked really hard. Food from the garden is distributed at…

Family Fun Night

At the Town of Valdese Family Fun night on Friday, September 22, Rotarians worked the snack shack while the Interactors handled the 50/50 raffle. From the raffle the Interact Clubs will get $68.

District Grant – Backpack Supplies for Hallyburton

Hallyburton Weekend Backpacks are covered by Drexel First Baptist Church, Mount Calvary Baptist Church and the Hallyburton Staff (the final Friday of the month). This year the Hallyburton Staff will cover October 27, November 21 (the Tuesday before Thanksgiving), December 19…

Program – Valdese’s 125th Celebration

Gretchen Lane Costner, director of the Waldensian Heritage Museum, told us about the activities planned to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Valdese! The town and the Waldensian Presbyterian Church will both be celebrating 125 years. Don’t worry town monies and…

New Member – Courtney Kennedy

On Tuesday, September 19, Courtney Kennedy, Town of Valdese Deputy Clerk, was inducted as a new member of our club. Past Presdident Jon Mercer presided over the induction and it was a time for all members to reflect on what…

70th Anniversary Invites Being Mailed

Our Club’s 70th Anniversary Celebration will be on Tuesday, October 10 at our Noon meeting. We are mailing invites to all living past presidents who are not current members to attend and give highlights of our year (that is 26 people).…

Heritage Middle School Interact

Kristina and Beth lead the first Interact Meeting of the year at Heritage Middle School on Friday, Sept 15. Publicity beforehand really paid off – as they had about 75 students in attendance. Keep up with all the club’s activities at…