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Club President Message

Laurie Harrison

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Norfolk – a vibrant group of community leaders who enjoy being part of southeastern Virginia’s oldest and largest service club.

Our nearly 100 members come from throughout Hampton Roads and share a passion for community service and fellowship. We value always learning something new, having fun, and working together to make our community and world better. If I can help connect you to Rotary International and our club please contact our membership chair, Lauren Kiger.

Club Meeting Information
Leaders Making a Difference at Home & Abroad
Norfolk

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Norfolk Yacht Club
7001 Hampton Blvd.
Ballroom
Norfolk, VA 23510
United States of America
Phone:
(757) 622-7971
Email:
rotaryclubofnorfolk@gmail.com
We meet at The Norfolk Yacht Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, the first three Tuesdays of each month beginning at noon. Our meeting is from 12:30-1:30pm. See Calendar for details.
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In the News

Celebrating Generous Rotarians

February 17 was a banner day for celebrating generosity. Sigur Whitaker, club foundation chair (in the red sweater), honored Rotary Club of Norfolk members for donating to the Rotary Foundation and highlighted how it does good around the world and here at home. Thirteen generous members were awarded Paul Harris Fellow pins and all are at the plus-one and way-above giving levels.

Yellow & Blue for Ukraine

Rotary Club of Norfolk members donned a creative array of yellow and blue attire on January 17 in solidarity with the featured speaker at their luncheon meeting. Col.  Hennediy Kovalenko of the Ukrainian Air Force drew a full house as he provided an update on his country's war initiated by Russia and his musician wife, Liudmila Hirbatiuk, sang the Ukranian national anthem and other songs while wearing traditional dress. Col. H as he wanted to be called enthusiastically praised the United States for its support of his country as it strives to preserve its independence. Our Rotary Club donated $500 in Col. H's honor to a Ukranian relief fund.
 

Grant Applications Available

Applications for 2023 Norfolk Rotary Charities grants are available now. Applicants should be 501 (c) 3 organizations working either regionally or primarily in Norfolk. The typical grant size is $1,000 to $5,000.
 
The deadline to apply is February 14. Details and an application are available here: https://rotaryclubofnorfolk.org/sitepage/2023-norfolk-rotary-grants/
 
Over the past three years Norfolk Rotary Charities, an affiliate of the Rotary Club of Norfolk has awarded area nonprofits more than $100,000.

Suds & Buds Set for May 18

Mark your calendars for the seventh Suds & Buds party with a purpose on Thursday, May 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. The Rotary Club of Norfolk will partner with Norfolk Botanical Garden and Children's Hospital of The Kings Daughters to host what past guests have called "the best party ever." Proceeds will benefit all three organizations.
 
This fun after-work party will be in the rose garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden while the roses are at their peak of beauty. The evening will feature food from area restaurants, craft beer and wine. To make the party a success, Rotarian co-chairs Chris Bugg and Tom Koller need members' help in identifying potential sponsors, selling tickets and volunteering at the event. Stay tuned for more details.
 

Elves on Holiday Duty

Santa enlisted about 20 Rotary elves and their family members on December 10 to help bag and tag thousands of toys for the upcoming Salvation Army toy distribution in partnership with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots and The Joy Fund programs. Thanks go to Rotarian Jeff Ryder for organizing our volunteer team, which included a visiting German Rotarian working in our area with NATO. Thanks also go to our club member, Major Donald Dohmann, who heads our area Salvation Army Command and whose wife Major Laura Dohmann led our volunteer teams. 
 
Speakers
Michael Goldsmith, COP
Feb 07, 2023
Policing the streets of Norfolk
Dr. Okharvi- EVMS Geriatrics
Feb 14, 2023
Recent developments related to Alzheimer's disease and cognitive disorders
Alexander (Alex) Humen
Feb 21, 2023
A Personal perspective on the people of Ukraine
Chris Bugg / Sharon Laderburg
Mar 07, 2023
Suds and Buds / club Resolutions
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Apply For Norfolk Rotary Charities Grant

 

Grant applications are due February 14, 2023. Click here for information.
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Upcoming Events
  • Backpack packing at the Foodbank
    Feb 09, 2023
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Rotary Club of Norfolk
414 Bute Street, Norfolk Virginia 23510
757-622-7971
rotaryclubofnorfolk@gmail.com
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