Month December 2017

Program – Christmas Story

Santa & Mrs. Claus made a special appearance to spread good cheer! Dr John Lafferty (34years) and Pastor Kevin Fredericks (10 years) were given gum for their “Stick-to-itiveness”. The wonderfully talented story teller was at it again this year! Mrs.…

Program – Foundation Day

The Rotary Club of Valdese recognized 15 members at different levels of giving. The Valdese Club is a 100% PHF (Paul Harris Fellow} Club meaning each member has donated $1,000 to the RI Foundation or another member recognized them by…

Program – Kids Day

On Tuesday, Dec 5, Rotary looked like the kids had taken over. VES 2nd graders came to sing Christmas songs, VES Rotakids came to observe a meeting, Citizenship Winners from HMS and DHS were honored. What a great day!  

Interact to JIRC

On Sunday, Dec 3, DHS and HMS Interact Clubs went to J Iverson Riddle Development Center to push residents who use wheel chairs to Sunday Service. With 10 students and 4 adults (2 Rotarians and a Rotary Spouse), we were…

Valdese Christmas Parade

Thanks to Bruce and Susan for creating a special float for the Rotary Club of Valdese. Starting with a way to transport our Service Above Self Award Winner, it grew to include the Rotarian of the Year, any Rotarian and Interact…

STRIVE at DHS

Principal Karen Auton is implementing a STRIVE program at DHS with the kick-off meeting being February 5. The program will be a combination of STRIVE at Freedom by Buddy Armour, Ted’s program at Hallyburton and new ideas. Jeff Carter will…