Robert Adams shares history of Rotary Foundation

We were pleased to have Rotarian Robert Adams speak to our club at the Luncheon meeting on November 6th. Below is a summary of the information he provided: The Rotary Foundation was founded in 1917 with the purpose of “doing good in the world” It has grown to having over $1 billion dollars in assets. … Read more

What’s Happening Now?

We’ll see you at the Callands Festival! Don’t be late – we start serving at 11 am.  We sell out every year! Come by our tent and get a bowl or a few quarts – or both! Cattle Agribusiness in Pittsylvania County by Becky RobertsExtension Agent, Pittsylvania County Extension Agent Becky Roberts spoke at the … Read more

October Dates to Remember

Oct. 4 District Gov. Official Visit, Fountain Danville, VA Oct. 5 Stew Preparation, County Recreation Center Oct. 6 Callands Festival, Rotary Stew Oct. 13 Ducks on the Dan Danville, Va Oct. 13-14 INTERACT Conference, Smith Mt. Lake Oct. 24 WORLD POLIO DAY Altavista Tuesday 12:00 pm Applebee’s Danville-Riverview Thursday 7:30 am Stratford Inn Danville Tuesday … Read more

Don’t miss the opportunity!

The Chatham Rotary Club invites you to join us Oct. 4th for our Major Membership Networking Event! You’re invited to join the four Rotary Clubs of Chatham & Danville for an evening of casual networking.  Live music by Matt Crowder.  Beer, wine & food available.  If you are a Rotarian – or just want to … Read more

The Health Collaborative

Luncheon Meeting Speaker – August 21, 2018:  Rachel Silber, an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America working through the Health Collaborative in the Dan River Region, spoke to the Chatham Rotary Club about her work to develop and bolster our local food system.  Focusing primarily on Caswell County, Danville, and Pittsylvania County, Rachel will endeavor … Read more

Paul Harris Fellow

August 7, 2018 Rotary International recognizes Rotarians for their monetary contributions by awarding a Paul Harris Fellow Pin for each $1000 given.  Phil Mauger, President of Chatham Rotary presented Chatham Rotarian Eddie Herndon with his second Paul Harris Fellow Pin at Tuesday’s Club meeting. Learn more about the Paul Harris Society here.

Gretna High School Beta Team takes 1st

Pictured above: Gretna HS Beta Club team members Xander Birchfield, Eden Ilconich, Brendan Myers and Kailey Wertz are shown with Rotarians Stacey Moreau and Charles Strauss. Gretna High School Beta Club members Xander Birchfield, Eden Ilconich, Brendan Myers and Kailey Wertz attended the noon meeting and presented the program.  These rising Gretna 10th graders had earned their membership in … Read more

Chatham Rotary Park

(Pictured above: Lisa Tuite) Chatham Rotarians met on a hot, muggy and rainy afternoon at Chatham Rotary Park to spruce up the park and clear out overgrown bushes, shrubs and grassy areas. Phil Mauger, Bill Black, Alisa Davis, Chris Lund and his daughter, Molly Holmes, Ted and Marty Brunning, Joe Rogers, Lisa Tuite and Walter … Read more

Check Presentation

Pictured: Alisa Davis (l) Lisa Tuite (r) Chatham Rotary President Elect Alisa Davis presented Chatham Rotarian and Director of the Pittsylvania County Library, Lisa Tuite, a check for $200 in support of the Friends of the Library Program.  The donation from fellow Rotarians was in response to a presentation about summer reading programs at the … Read more