Events

the April Board meeting has been cancelled. The Officers and Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Norfolk, VA, and the Norfolk Rotary Charities, Inc., meet on the third Monday in April at the Offices of  Wall Einhorn and Chernitzer.  Free parking is available in the West Plume Lane Garage; bring parking stub in for validation by receptionist.

Here about Nancy's fascinating book about the long-gone amusement parks and other kitschy attractions we had in the days before Busch Gardens appeared.

Kenneth Cooper Alexander was elected Mayor of the City of Norfolk on May 3, 2016.  A native of Norfolk and president of Metropolitan Funeral Service, he began his public service career more than two decades ago.

Before his election as mayor, Mr. Alexander served in the Senate of Virginia where he was a member of the committees on Commerce and Labor, Finance, Transportation and Privileges and Elections.

He also served on the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, the High Speed Rail Compact Commission for Virginia and North Carolina, the Special Joint Subcommittee to Consult on the Plan to Close State Training Centers and the Joint Commission on the Future Competitiveness of Virginia Higher Education.

Before his election to the Senate, he represented the 89th District in the House of Delegates from 2002 until 2012, serving on the committees of Commerce and Labor, Education, Privileges and Elections and Rules.

Prior to his election to the General Assembly, Mr. Alexander was a member of the Norfolk Economic Development Authority, City Planning Commission (vice chair), Human Services Commission and of a City Council-appointed blue ribbon commission that studied the direct election of the office of mayor.  He is a member of the Greater Norfolk Corporation, the Norfolk Chapter of the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and an alumnus of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership.  Mr. Alexander began his community service as president of Berkley’s Beacon Light Civic League and Beacon Light Community Development Corporation. Mayor Alexander is proud that his first full-time job was with the City of Norfolk as a Cemetery Manager I with the Department of Parks and Recreation from 1989 to 1990.

A 1985 graduate of Lake Taylor High School, Mr. Alexander holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Old Dominion University and a Master’s degree in diplomacy from Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the country. Presently, he is working on his doctorate in Leadership and Change with Antioch University.

Mr. Alexander and his wife, Donna Burnley Alexander, have two school-aged sons, Kenneth II and David.

The Officers and Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Norfolk, VA, and the Norfolk Rotary Charities, Inc., meet on the second Monday of each month at the Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, 12th floor.  Free parking is available in the West Plume Lane Garage; bring parking stub in for validation by receptionist.

The UP Center is very excited to announce and  promote a new counseling service to our area.  It is a time limited therapeutic counseling program offered to Vets, family members, and dishonorably discharged Vets who currently have no place to seek treatment. This is the 13th clinic that has been opened in the USA over the past 5 years with a goal of 20 clinics by 2020. 

Tina is a Virginia Beach resident along with her husband and three daughters. A professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, business development, marketing and sales leadership, Tina is also dedicated to her community, volunteering her time with Volunteer Hampton Roads, The Red Cross, The Hampton Roads Partnership, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, and the College of William & Mary Alumni Chapter of South Hampton Roads.
 
Tina Gill is known for her collaborative style and relationship building, bringing creative ideas and innovative strategies to fruition through strategic planning and leadership, business and team development. Prior to The Up Center, Tina worked for Wellpoint/Amerigroup as their Vice President of External Relations Operations, and Executive Director of Amerigroup's Foundation. At Wellpoint, she led the social responsibility efforts, managed the core operations for a department of 120 people, and had oversight of a multi-million budget. She also steered the National Advisory Board on Improving Healthcare Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities. Tina brings to the agency a deep understanding of issues around Medicaid and serving the more vulnerable members of our community.

Please Note that this is the Joint Board Meeting of the 2019-2020 Board of Directors and the 2020-2021 Board of Dirrectors 

The Officers and Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Norfolk, VA, and the Norfolk Rotary Charities, Inc., meet on the second Monday of each month at the Wall, Einhorn and Chernitzer offices, 12th floor.  Free parking is available in the West Plume Lane Garage; bring parking stub in for validation by receptionist.

It's time again for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Clean the Bay Day, held on the first Saturday of June each year.  Please wear sunscreen, dress to be safe out in the sun, and bring work gloves. 

THANK YOU for making time in your busy schedules to participate in this great event to help keep our waterways clean and beautiful!  Family and friends are welcome, too.  Many thanks again for your participation!

BACKGROUND INFO ON CLEAN THE BAY DAY

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's annual Clean the Bay Day (CTBD) is a true Virginia tradition that embodies a broad-reaching rally for clean, healthy waterways, with thousands gathered around their local waters in the expectation of a better Bay. It is a model for cooperation as municipal partners, nonprofits, church groups, military installations, small businesses and large corporations join individuals, families, and elected officials from local, state and federal levels for a common cause: clean water. Since the event began in 1989, Clean the Bay Day has engaged approximately 152,000 volunteers who have removed more than 6.5 million pounds of debris from more than 7,390 miles of shoreline. Each year, the typical yield is approximately 140,000 pounds of debris across 500 miles of shoreline by over 6,000 volunteers – all in just one morning. This will be a big year for CTBD – and we have identified your organization as perfectly suited for the strategic expansion of this already enormous, impactful program.

This event is a fun opportunity for you to put in 3 hours of community service, connect with others, and learn about the inner workings of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. CTBD acts as a gateway program through which children and adults alike are often first introduced to environmental stewardship of their waterways.

Why is it important to Save the Bay?
The debris from anywhere within the watershed eventually makes its way into the Bay. We are hoping to instill a mindset of continued conservation in order to Save the Bay for many future generations to come.

Take a look at this brief Chesapeake Bay Foundation video with compelling photos that explain the importance of CTBD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEB2yhLbOEU

Together, we can facilitate the removal of untold tons of litter. We can impress upon our city, state and federal leaders that the health of our bay is important to us. We can instill a sense of pride and stewardship in our future.

Please pass this invitation along to friends, family, co-workers, and anyone that you think would like to help save the bay. This is a family-friendly event, and any and all participation is encouraged.

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This is the First Board Meeting of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors

The Officers and Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Norfolk, VA, and the Norfolk Rotary Charities, Inc., meet on the second Monday of each month at the Kaufman and Canoles law offices, 21st floor.  Free parking is available in the West Plume Lane Garage; bring parking stub in for validation by receptionist.