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Pam Tubbs

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 140 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 let me know.

Leaders Making a Difference at Home & Abroad

Meets three Tuesdays a month at 12:15 p.m. See Calendar for details.
Scope arena meeting room

201 East Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
United States

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Guest Speaker Drew Ungvarsky rescheduled for Tuesday, 11 December 2018

As Hurricane Florence evacuation forced cancellation of our September 11th meeting, we are fortunate that we were able to re-schedule our luncheon speaker, Drew Ungvarsky, CEO of Grow, Inc. Drew will speak to us instead on Tuesday, December 11th. Grow, Inc. is a Norfolk-based, nationally-recognized digital marketing firm and a digital agency for pioneering brands. Mark your calendar and don't miss this meeting to hear about how Grow is helping shape Norfolk's future.

Fun at the Fire Station

A future Rotarian and firefighter was among the group who enjoyed a Rotary Club of Norfolk outing to Fire Station 12, Norfolk's newest fire station. Firefighters showed off their spacious, high-tech station and shared photos of the tiny 1923 station across the street that had served them well.

Long-Term Care Options

Neil Volder, CEO & developer of Harbor's Edge (l) and President, Pam Tubbs (r)

Tuesday, August 21 Neil Volder presented what one needs to prepare for long-term care. There are 5 stages of increased support. Neil also was involved from the start of Harbor's Edge. In a few months Harbor's Edge will break ground on the second tower. This phase will take about two years to complete. Are you prepared?

Growl Fest Needs Your Support

For the third year the Rotary Club of Norfolk is joining with the Sunrise Rotary Club and the Virginia Zoo to host one of our region's most fun fall events. Growl Fest on Saturday, October 6th is a family-friendly beer festival at Virginia Zoo from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year's event drew nearly 1,500 people of all ages for a casual evening of fun. Proceeds benefit the zoo and charities supported by the two Rotary Clubs. Growl Fest will include animal viewing, games led by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, local craft beer or wine, music and food trucks. Guests with "drinking tickets" go home with a souvenir growler that gets them discounts at participating breweries for a month.

Past President Bryce Burton is our club's Growl Fest chair. Let him know how you can help: bryce@burton-lumber.com. Here is a link for details and tickets: http://virginiazoo.org/events/growlfest2018/

Here are some ways you can support this event:

Buy advance-price tickets (a $25 one that includes craft beer or a $10 one for non-drinkers and youth with kids under 2 free) and attend the party.
Invite your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Share the link above with them.
Share information on social media.
Sign up for a volunteer shift.
Recruit a Growlfest sponsor.

Lee's Friends: Suds & Buds Partner

Lee's Friends, a nonprofit that helps people in Hampton Roads living with cancer, will be the 2019 charitable partner for the fifth annual Suds & Buds party with a purpose sponsored by the Rotary Club of Norfolk and Norfolk Botanical Garden. The party will be on May 17 at the garden. Proceeds will benefit Rotary Club of Norfolk charities, the garden and Lee's Friends.

Over the years, Suds & Buds has raised nearly $150,000 for charities that help hungry residents, older adults, veterans and students through the arts.

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