I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve had enough winter to last me for a while. Right after the meeting I’m packing my bags and heading for Longboat Key, Florida. That is why I’m giving you all the February programs in this Grapevine. This week: Alice Hilty will tell us about the Read...
Be sure to come early this week as we are expecting a full house. Erin Sponaugle, a fifth grade teacher in Berkeley County, is the 2014 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jim Phares made the announcement October 9, 2013, during a ceremony in Charleston that recognized county teachers of the year. Erin Sponaugle is...
West Virginia’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth is a statewide program that mobilizes partners across the state to strengthen the capacity of local communities to develop and support young people. Each year West Virginia's Promise continues to advance its mission of mobilizing state and local partners so every young person in West Virginia receives the Five Promises: •...
This week we will honor the state champion volleyball team and learn more about The Eastern West Virginia County Community Foundation. The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is one of approximately 700 community foundations across the country—and one of 30 serving the citizens of West Virginia. Community Foundations are set up by local leaders working with individuals, nonprofit...
We are meeting at the Purple Iris this week, and I used to say that means desserts. It still means desserts but, to give credit where credit is due, the Holiday Inn has been providing some decent dessert, also. (My mouth is beginning to water as I write this.) As you know, one of our Club’s...
At our first meeting of 2014, we will have The Journal present its top ten stories of 2013. Surely one of them will be Martinsburg High School’s unprecedented fourth straight AAA football championship. They might save that for the sports top ten, though. Miniwheels There were no announcements last week since we did not have a meeting....
We are NOT having a meeting this Thursday. Instead, you can enjoy returning presents and after Christmas sales. Or you might want to enjoy spending time with your family or watching one of the endless bowl games. Last Week The Christmas party was really nice. We got to enjoy the carols sung by the Blue and Gray...
Three snows in one week and Christmas carols on the radio have probably gotten you in the holiday spirits. This week there is another event that should bolster that holiday spirit even more. Our club is having its annual Christmas party. So put your glad rags on, get out that gaudy Christmas tie, and prepare...
We are taking a road trip to the McFarland House at 409 South Queen Street this week. This will give members of the club a chance to see how beautiful downtown Martinsburg is during the Christmas holiday. Mike Nailor will speak to us about the Rotary Ecuadorian Water Project, an endeavor our club is supporting. We take...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my Rotary Family. Please take some time over the holidays to reflect on those really important things in your life and on how lucky we are to have what we do, while remembering those less fortunate than us. December has some changes to our regular scheduled meetings so please mark...